Smith and Wesson serial number help

codyboyd · January 4, 2009, 12:19 AM

I just got a S&W six shooter passed down to me that belonged to my great-grandpa, so I know it's pretty old, I am just curious if anybody can help me put a year on it. It is a 38 S&W CTG serial number V301xxx.

Thanks!

laytonj1 · January 4, 2009, 12:38 AM

1942/45. Likely the first year.

Jim

RJay · January 4, 2009, 12:36 PM

A word to the wise, it chambers the 38 Smith and Wesson cartridge ( that's the meaning of CTG ), not the .38 Special. Two different cartridges. Your gun is called a Victory Model with some collectors interest. Wartime usage. I'm on a tight time line right now and have to leave for the airport. Someone else can answer your next question " What is a Victory Model "

January 4, 2009, 12:19 AM	#1
codyboyd Junior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Posts: 2	Smith and Wesson serial number help I just got a S&W six shooter passed down to me that belonged to my great-grandpa, so I know it's pretty old, I am just curious if anybody can help me put a year on it. It is a 38 S&W CTG serial number V301xxx. Thanks!

January 4, 2009, 12:38 AM	#2
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	1942/45. Likely the first year. Jim

January 4, 2009, 12:36 PM	#3
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	A word to the wise, it chambers the 38 Smith and Wesson cartridge ( that's the meaning of CTG ), not the .38 Special. Two different cartridges. Your gun is called a Victory Model with some collectors interest. Wartime usage. I'm on a tight time line right now and have to leave for the airport. Someone else can answer your next question " What is a Victory Model "