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S&W FULLY ENGRAVED VICTORY MODEL REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
S&W FULLY ENGRAVED VICTORY MODEL REVOLVER.

Cal. 38 Spl. S# V 494144. Bbl. 4" pinned matching numbered w/ 1/10" integral blade front sight. Mfg. 1942-1945; approx. 240,000 units. Fully engraved w/ oak leaf & acorn motif plus engine turning on sides of hammer & trigger. Lanyard loop area filled in & engraved over. Very fancy grips appearing factory numbered on back w/ matching number; profile seems fuller than standard walnut military grips. Very nicely carved oak leafs & acorns raised above background of checkering having non pointed diamonds; wood appears to be rosewood rather than walnut. Top left rear of frame has "P" visible w/in patterns; no other markings other than matching S#'s on butt, bottom of bbl., back of cyl. plus back of extractor. Finish is very dark appearing to be military "Black Magic" finish rather than commercial bluing. CONDITION: finish has softened tone that is near excellent. Very faint pitting spots on top left side of hammer. Near excellent grips & bore; appears unfired since being finished. (22-5517/NW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.