SOG's WWII-era S&W VICTORY model Revolver???

[AvtomatKalashnikova]

http://www.southernohiogun.com/images/Sw-vic38.1.jpg

After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, the United States placed large contracts for a revolver to be used by the US military forces. Between 1942 and 1945, Smith & Wesson produced the Victory Model to help speed up the wartime efforts. "US Property" military revolvers are in good, original condition. This historic collector model is chambered for 38 S&W cartridge with a 5 inch barrel and lanyard ring.

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Anyone bought one yet? For the price, it's a pretty good for a piece of history. How's the fiinish and function? I'm considering getting one for myself.

I've read elsewhere there's a dispute about what a "true" Victory revolver chambered, .38S&W or .38Special. Supposedly the ones made for Bristish had the .38S&W and 5" barrel. Then they were made for US in .38Spl and 4" barrel. But these are marked "US Property", which seems to make it US versions. Anyone can clear it up? Thanks.

[REDSTAR]

Actually, I can tell you from an Enfield standpoint that a US made Enfield rifle marked US Property was a lend lease item for the Brits. So based on what you said about caliber for the brits, it makes sense that these were built for them.

I've been thinking about one myself. They started out at over $200 (I think) on their first appearance at SOG, they must not be a big seller for them. Anyone have an old SOG catalog? They came out around Aug last year I think.

[sgt rock]

i think your right on the caliber , but good to very good is a crap shoot, i bet the barrels and cylinders might be in ruff shape, best thing to do is call and ask a warehouse person for conditions and maybe get a hand select .

[NC_Rebel]

That's true about them being made for the Brits. Those goofy backwards people switched from .455 to .38 S&W after WWI - just the opposite of what the US Army did. :rolleyes:

AvtomatKalashnikova, knowing SOG, that pic is probably the best looking one they have.