Smith & Wesson Victory 10

[cgates]

Have an opportunity to pick up a model 10 "victory" but dont know much about them. I read a little bit, but does anyone here have opinions on these revolvers? Any idea as to value?

I have a photo of it, but for whatever reason, I cannot get it off the phone now.

original walnut grips, lets say about 80% finish left. no US property markings. have not been able to check it out in person yet.

[SoCal Bob]

Great guns. They originally came in .38 S&W or .38 special, the rounds aren't interchangeable. Some of the .38 S&W's were converted to .38 specials, I'm told these are less accurate.

Price wise, one sold locally not too long ago for $350, I have seen others listed for $500 to $850 in the marketplace, I think they may still be available at that price. As with any gun, condition plays a huge roll in the price.

I have a S&W 1917 revolver and would some day like to add a S&W Victory in .38 special to the collection.

[smle-man]

These come in different flavors. Those with 4" barrels, U.S. marked in .38 special with V prefix serial numbers bring the most money. The 5" barrel in .38 s&w are usually lend-lease or plant guard revolvers. I have one like this with U.S. Property mark and also Austrian police markings issued by the occupation forces post WW2. They are all nice shooters but the Navy marked victories bring a lot of money.

Don't buy a converted .38S&W to .38 special. The chambers are reamed to fit the longer .38 special cases bulge and frequently split in the part of the chamber originally in .38S&W because that round is wider than the .38 special.