Smith & Wesson Victory Model .38 Special, 4-inch, WWII 1943 Parkerized DA/SA Revolver
This U.S. wartime Smith & Wesson Victory Model is a 1943-produced K-frame .38 Special with the V-prefix serial that identifies the Victory series. It features the matte gray Parkerized finish typical of the period, a 4-inch tapered barrel, fixed sights, and a lanyard swivel. As the wartime variant of the .38 Military & Police and direct antecedent to the later Model 10, it offers historically significant configuration and markings.
Built on a carbon-steel K-frame with a square-butt profile, this six-shot revolver retains its service-focused details: a fluted cylinder, smooth brown synthetic service stocks, and case-hardened colors on the hammer and trigger. Markings include MADE IN U.S.A. and the S&W logo crest, with an assembly number observed in the yoke/crane recess.
The 4-inch tapered barrel pairs a pinned half-moon front sight with a fixed notch rear in the topstrap for a sturdy, duty-style sight picture. The revolver is double-action/single-action, chambered in .38 Special, and carries the expected wartime matte phosphate finish.
The V-prefix serial on the butt confirms its Victory Model lineage and WWII production context. Additional collector-relevant details include the lanyard swivel and the assembly number 22893 in the yoke/crane recess.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the pictures for a clear view of the surfaces, markings, and configuration.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Victory Model .38 Special revolver with 4-inch tapered barrel
Produced in the USA during WWII, this Victory Model reflects U.S. wartime manufacture circa 1943 with its V-prefix serial on the butt and matte gray Parkerized finish. It is the wartime variant of the .38 Military & Police and a direct antecedent to the later S&W Model 10.
The revolver features a carbon-steel K-frame with a square-butt, smooth brown synthetic service stocks, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. A lanyard swivel is installed in the butt, consistent with service requirements of the era.
The 4-inch tapered barrel is matched to fixed sights: a pinned half-moon front sight and a rear notch milled into the topstrap. The double-action/single-action mechanism pairs with case-hardened hammer and trigger components.
Factory-style markings include MADE IN U.S.A. and the S&W logo crest. An assembly number, 22893, is observed in the yoke/crane recess, providing useful internal reference for parts fitment from the era.