Smith & Wesson Victory Model .38 S&W British Service Lend-Lease Revolver, 5 inch, WWII, V-Prefix
This WWII-era Smith & Wesson Victory Model is a British-service lend-lease revolver chambered in .38 S&W (.38/200) with a 5 inch pinned, tapered barrel. It carries a matte dark wartime finish, a V-prefix serial on the butt, and the UNITED STATES PROPERTY marking on the topstrap, with a British acceptance/proof arrow on the cylinder. The revolver retains its full-size configuration with fixed sights and a swing-out 6-shot cylinder, and features aftermarket synthetic stag-pattern grip panels.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: It is in great shape for its age.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Victory Model British Service Lend-Lease revolver
- Installed aftermarket synthetic stag-pattern grip panels
Built in 1942–1943, this Victory Model reflects its lend-lease revolver role with clear service indicators: the UNITED STATES PROPERTY topstrap marking, a British acceptance/proof arrow on the cylinder, and a V-prefix serial on the butt. It is configured for .38 S&W (.38/200) with a 5 inch barrel and a 6-round capacity.
The revolver uses a carbon steel frame finished in a matte dark wartime finish. Sight picture is classic service-grade with a half-moon front blade and a topstrap groove rear. The barrel is pinned and tapered, consistent with wartime production.
Operation is double-action/single-action with a swing-out cylinder and a hammer block safety. A lanyard-swivel hole is present on the butt (swivel absent), with an S stamp near the lanyard hole. These features align with British-service Victory Model revolvers supplied under Lend-Lease.
Aftermarket synthetic stag-pattern grip panels are installed, offering a period-style aesthetic while being a non-original replacement. The overall presentation is that of a full-size WWII service revolver with identifiable wartime markings.