Smith & Wesson Victory Model U.S. PROPERTY G.H.D. .38 S&W 5-inch DA/SA Revolver (1942-1943)
This Smith & Wesson Victory Model is a WWII-era, wartime Military & Police-pattern revolver marked "U.S. PROPERTY" with the G.H.D. inspector stamp. It is chambered in .38 S&W and features a 5-inch barrel, fixed sights, and a 6-shot swing-out fluted cylinder. The U.S.
property markings are a key identifier for these service revolvers and may indicate use by security at defense installations or by U.S. Navy/Marine airmen.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows considerable finish wear and handling marks throughout. It remains functional.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver
Built during 1942-1943, this Victory Model reflects Smith & Wesson’s WWII production with a matte military-style finish and the classic Military & Police-pattern layout. Markings include "U.S. PROPERTY G.H.D.", along with "MADE IN U.S.A." and "38 S&W CTG" on the barrel.
This example is a full-size, DA/SA, hammer-fired revolver with an exposed hammer and fixed sights, including a fixed front sight in a half-moon/blade style and a rear notch integral to the topstrap. It wears smooth, uncheckered wood grips and retains a lanyard ring at the butt.
The revolver uses a swing-out, fluted 6-shot cylinder, with the ejector rod positioned under the barrel. The sideplate shows the Smith & Wesson circular trademark/monogram, and the barrel is marked "SMITH & WESSON."
Chambering is .38 S&W. As marked, .38 S&W is not interchangeable with .38 Special, and ammunition selection should match the "38 S&W CTG" designation on the firearm.