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S&W Victory Model

cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
edited November 2001 in Ask the Experts
Looking for a web site for information.
Specifically, proof marks and info on British lend lease revolvers.
If you want to e-mail me direct, feel free.

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  • cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sirs and Ma'ams,Can a c.1946 S&W Victory in 38 Special take the "+P" ammo? not like the super-hot Buffalo Bore or the like. Just the usual Federal 125gr Hydra-Shoks or perhaps the Cor-Bons?Thanks,Carlcnvpileri@outdrs.net
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  • cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    On Gunbroker I see some of the barrels on the S&W Victory marked 38 S&W ctg and some marked 38 special were they made in both? Any info is appreciated. Terrill
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  • cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    SaxonPig,Actually, the barrel says "38 S&W Special"...So what caliber is it?I was told 38 Special, but now I could go either way. I sure don't want to hurt myslef with the wrong ammo!Carl
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  • cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info.It definitely has 38 S&W Special on the bbl.So your take is +P's are OK? Not that I am going to balst it into oblivion or anything...Carl
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  • AntiqueDrAntiqueDr Member Posts: 691 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You should be OK for occasional use. Provided you do not have excessive endshake or excessive play when the cylinder locks into battery.
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  • john carrjohn carr Member Posts: 1,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cpileri, is there a "V" prefix on the serial number of your S&W?
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  • cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Lemme check...Why?Carlcnvpileri@outdrs.net
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  • cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Serial: V ***790
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  • john carrjohn carr Member Posts: 1,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've been told that Victory models had the V prefix. These revolvers were proofed for about 15,000 cup, the Plus P I've been told run about 20,000 cup. Like someone said, once in a while, definitely not a steady diet.
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  • john carrjohn carr Member Posts: 1,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, the Victory Model and commercial K frame revolvers were both proofed to 15,000 c.u.p.. The +P is the cartridge formerly referred to as High Speed. The K frame revolvers in the period of the Victory Model were never approved for High Speed cartridges.
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  • cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    See, that touches on an issue have: example, the S&B 158gr at 889 fps are not listed as +P, but the federal 125gr at 900fps are??? I know powders make a difference, but what gives?
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  • john carrjohn carr Member Posts: 1,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I knew I had an old Gun Digest somewhere with the info and finally found it. It gives the Remington .38 Special standard load, 158 grain lead bullet @ 855 fps. The .38 Special Hi-Speed @ 1085. The Winchester loadings are same for the standard load, but the Super=X load is 150 grain bullet @ 1175 fps. Unfortunately it does not give chamber pressures. How does this compare with the Plus P loadings?
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