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Section 8: Handguns Subject: Victory Model Msg# 1140041
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The British versions of the Victory Model, which all differed from the pre-war, high polish blue M&P models (or Model of 1905, Fourth Change) in having a duller finish, were all chambered in .38-200, which was essentially the .38S&W with heavier bullets. Originally they had 200gr bullets, but later the British changed this to 175gr bullets. However, not all .38S&W-chambered Victory models went to the British. The US military bought some, and they were used by entities all the way from plant guards to the OSS.
All British Victory revolvers were ordered with 5" barrels. American Victory models were ordered with 4" barrels, including the U.S. Navy models chambered in .38 Special. TJ's photo looks like his revolver has a 4" barrel, but it could be perspective. If it does have a 4" barrel it would not be British, but American, and fairly, chambered in 38&W. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Being that it's chambered in 38 S&W and not 38 Special does that make it a "loaner" to the Brits during the war? Image below from TJ Parmele - Image Title: Victory Model Image Info: This is my only Blue Steel Smith. It's a WWII "Victory" model chambered in .38 S&W.  |
