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S&W Victory model

338magnut338magnut Member Posts: 761 ✭✭✭
edited August 2012 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.

Sperling PE

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  • 338magnut338magnut Member Posts: 761 ✭✭✭
    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
  • 338magnut338magnut Member Posts: 761 ✭✭✭
    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
  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,649 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That's correct. The ones originally chambered for 38 S & W were meant to be used by British commonwealth forces.

    Since there were manufacturing overruns, some were diverted for use in the U.S.. They were issued for us by various war plant guards and similar functions. As the ammo used by the Brits in their revolvers was very similar to U.S. made .38 S & W, obtaining ammo wasn't a problem.
  • 338magnut338magnut Member Posts: 761 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    rufe-snow that answered my question and it is appreciated. Terrill
  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,969
    edited November -1
    The Brit's used a 38-200 caliber, that was a 38 S&W with a 200gr bullet.
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