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Documented WWII S&W Victory
Model .38 Revolver C. 1942
Description:
Documented WWII S&W Victory Model .38 Revolver C. 1942
Offered here and just acquired is this truly fine conditioned authentic Smith & Wesson Victory model .38 revolver. This unfired WWII issue Smith & Wesson Victory Model .38 has a 4" barrel. The specimen, serial number V107430 is all original. It comes with a factory letter stating that it was shipped 9-23-1942 to Bethlehem Steel in Reedville, Pennsylvania.
Serial number in the V107430 range places it in late 1942 production, which matches the factory letter shipping date of September 23, 1942. The “V” prefix stood for “Victory,” and these revolvers were wartime adaptations of the long-running Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolver (later known as the Model 10).
This example is especially interesting because it was shipped to Bethlehem Steel at Reedville, Pennsylvania. During WWII, major defense contractors and shipbuilding facilities received Victory Models for plant security forces, guards, inspectors, and war-production personnel. Bethlehem Steel was one of the largest wartime industrial contractors in the United States, heavily involved in armor plate, naval construction, and ordnance production. this documented shipment directly to such a facility gives the revolver much more historical appeal than a typical surplus Victory Model.
Features of this early U.S. contract gun:
The Bethlehem Steel connection is particularly collectible because it represents the often-overlooked “Home Front” wartime security effort. Industrial security guards at steel mills, shipyards, aircraft factories, and ammunition plants were considered strategically critical during the war. For collectors of WWII martial revolvers, this documented early 1942 Bethlehem Steel Victory Model is a highly desirable piece of American wartime history. Overall a 99 %+ conditioned collectible.
Shipping is approximately $42 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD I reNFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage buyers to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail us.
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Price: $1,800.00
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Description:
Documented WWII S&W Victory Model .38 Revolver C. 1942
Offered here and just acquired is this truly fine conditioned authentic Smith & Wesson Victory model .38 revolver. This unfired WWII issue Smith & Wesson Victory Model .38 has a 4" barrel. The specimen, serial number V107430 is all original. It comes with a factory letter stating that it was shipped 9-23-1942 to Bethlehem Steel in Reedville, Pennsylvania.
Serial number in the V107430 range places it in late 1942 production, which matches the factory letter shipping date of September 23, 1942. The “V” prefix stood for “Victory,” and these revolvers were wartime adaptations of the long-running Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolver (later known as the Model 10).
This example is especially interesting because it was shipped to Bethlehem Steel at Reedville, Pennsylvania. During WWII, major defense contractors and shipbuilding facilities received Victory Models for plant security forces, guards, inspectors, and war-production personnel. Bethlehem Steel was one of the largest wartime industrial contractors in the United States, heavily involved in armor plate, naval construction, and ordnance production. this documented shipment directly to such a facility gives the revolver much more historical appeal than a typical surplus Victory Model.
Features of this early U.S. contract gun:
- 4" barrel
- Parkerized/sandblast finish rather than polished blue
- Smooth walnut grips without medallions
- Lanyard ring on butt
- .38 Special chambering
- “V” serial prefix
- Early-war production before later wartime simplifications
The Bethlehem Steel connection is particularly collectible because it represents the often-overlooked “Home Front” wartime security effort. Industrial security guards at steel mills, shipyards, aircraft factories, and ammunition plants were considered strategically critical during the war. For collectors of WWII martial revolvers, this documented early 1942 Bethlehem Steel Victory Model is a highly desirable piece of American wartime history. Overall a 99 %+ conditioned collectible.
Shipping is approximately $42 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD I reNFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage buyers to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail us.
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Price: $1,800.00
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