Victory Model

[Dick Craig]

The local Gun Shop has a Victory model on consignment that has a Vxxxxx(I can't remember numbers but I know it was five digits) serial number. It has no Military markings and appears to be original and finish is about 95% condition. I am curious as to what the proper price range would be for a firearm like this. Asking price is $480. I'm thinking that is a bit high but I have never seriously looked at collecting revolvers. Any help will be appreciated.

[Oyaji]

PM sent.

[joem]

Sounds pretty high to me but I bought mine years ago.

[randy langford]

Is the finish high polish blue? Not having any military markings worries me should have at least bomb and inspectors initials on the butt and even if it has that $480 would be high check gunbroker completed sales that will give you a good idea of what the price should be.

[Tom Doniphon]

The parked finish would be correct. If it is devoid of any US martial markings, then it is likely a Defense Supplies Corporation gun. Early on in WWII, the DSC sold guns directly to private companies. I have one that shipped directly from S&W to Shell Oil Co.

[gwp]

From Standard catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Ed:

.38 Military & Police “Victory” Model “Unmarked: Many were sold to civilian users (Defense plants, Post Office, etc.) and do not have U.S. or inspector markings.”

[Dick Craig]

The finish is Parkerized and I understand many were not Military stamped but that is from the Blue Book. Thanks, Dick

[Dick Craig]

Thank you all for your replies. Dick