Hi Brian. Looking for any information as to what year my Smith & Wesson "Victory" was made or shipped.
Smith & Wesson “Victory” Serial # V498891, 5 inch pinned barrel, .38 S&W Cal, Blued Finish, 5 screw frame, Smooth wooden grips.
All stamping marks are very light/worn, but, are as follows:
Top of frame strap: Flaming ordinance bomb U.S. PROPERTY G.H.D.
Right side of frame: rear of cylinder, S&W Logo with TRADE above and MARK below with REG.U.S. PAT. OFF.
front & below of cylinder: MADE IN U.S.A.
Left side of frame: upper rear of cylinder P
Top of barrel: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
PATENTED FEB, 6,O6 SEPT.14, 09.DEC.22,14
Left side of barrel: SMITH & WESSON
Right side of barrel: 38 S.&W. CTG
Matching Serial # V498891 on bottom of butt frame, underside of barrel, cylinder, and underside of extractor star
I've attached some pics
Thanks, Budrow