Mr_Blah1. • 2 yr. ago. If unsure, always presume 'no'. Standard pressure in a +P rated firearm will not cause a problem, but +P in a standard pressure only firearm is a bad idea. Call Smith & Wesson. Tell them your models and serial numbers, and they should be able to tell you if it's safe or not. Really-bad-at-this.My father gave me this pistol, I would like to find out more information on the firearm. The serial number is 42620. have says "GARATE ANITUA & CIA - Eibar (ESPANA)" across the top of the barrel and "FOR 38 SPECIAL AND U.S.SERVICE CTG" on the left side of the barrel. It also has a "MADE IN SPAIN" printed on the left side of the …At a minimum give us the serial number, or at least the 3 letter prefix that forms part of the serial, from the bottom of the metal grip frame, the model number from inside the yoke cut with the cylinder open …SAFETY HAMMERLESS. Similar in appearance to .32 2nd Model but chambered for .38 S&W cartridge. Approximately 115,000 manufactured between 1880 and 1884. Serial range about 4001-119000. NIB. Page 227- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum ... Hi, newbie here. Need some help finding out the year and value of this s&w.38 special ctg I have. Overall not bad condition. The serial # is S 876490. ... The model number inside is 3150 and the serial number stamped on the butt (and inside the …model 37 airweight serial number. Jump to Latest Follow. 10K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by 95Bravo Aug 9, 2022. W. wncshooting Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 8, 2011. I just aquired a S&W model 37 airweight and I would like to find the date of manufacture. The serial number on the butt of the gun is 77J953 ...SMITH & WESSON MODEL 642-2 AIRWEIGHT REVOLVER United States,.38 Special +P, serial number DAU5859, checkered walnut ... Smith & Wesson .38 hand ejector Military & Police Model of 1905 4th change revolver circa 1920 serial number 488886; .38 S&W Special CTG caliber double action 6-shot swing-out fluted cylinder marked ''.38 S.& W. …I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG with a serial number C770410 stamped on the bottom of the handle. ... If you open the cylinder and look at the frame, it will have a model number, 10 or 12, that makes a difference in value. So does condition, original box, docs and tools, deduct some for nonoriginal stocks (grips) ...It is an original Smith & Wesson that is stamped "S W trade mark" on the out side of the pistol. On the left side of the barrel is stamped: “38 S&W CTG”. The Serial # 514970 is on the butt. On the top of the barrel is stamped: "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. USA PAT’D MAY 11 1880 JAN 03 1882 APRIL 09 1889”.Dec 12, 2020 · hotrod150. 124 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Dec 16, 2012. Per the SCSW, the first year of production for the model 60 was 1965, the R serial number series for the model 60 started in 1969, and s/n R1152xx shipped in 1974-75. Also per the SCSW, the model 60 shared an all-numeric s/n series with the Chief Special until 1969, when the R s/n's started. I just got a S&W 38 Special CTG with a 4" barrel. A lot of people have posted their serial # with a letter prefix, but mine doesn't have one. My serial # is …The first J-frame Chiefs Special, s/n 1, was made October 24, 1950. In 1957 S&W began using model numbers. The Chiefs Special was assigned number 36 at s/n 125000. The serial numbers reached 786544 in 1969. As the Gun Control Act of 1968 was just coming into effect S&W began a new serial number series with a "J" prefix.The "Y" number in the open cylinder crane are assembly numbers,,, The Serial number is what is on the butt of the grips. You seem to have a S&W M&P (Military and Police) chambered for .38 Special cartridges. After 1957 S&W started using Model numbers for their guns,,, The M&P became the Model 10 at that time.Aug 11, 2013 · The dash numbers don't correspond between different models. A model 10-1 isn't necessarily from the same time as a 36-1 or a 19-1. The Model 36-7 appears to have been made from 1990 to 1999, if I'm reading my copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson correctly. I might be able to find the actual year using the serial number, but no guarantee. A million of the 38 caliber revolvers were made during the 1942-1945 period. Here are some of the serial numbers that utilized the V prefix: Prefix SV The inside of the lock works, denoted by an ‘S,’ was altered in 1945. …SMITH & WESSON , MODEL: 15-2 , CALIBER: 38 SPL - Switzer's Auction ... Search Images from our new Mungfali App, Download it now from Play store. Mungfali.com 2017Where Can One Go to Look Up Serial Numbers, For Smith & Wesson Revolvers to determine When Gun was Manufactured? by Guest. ... Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number I was just wondering how old this gun could be. Serial num. 352465 by CPj7. Smith and wesson 39-2The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ...The gun is built on what's known today as the large N frame, somebody else will probably show up to help decide which variation it is. From the information we have to work with, the gun would appear to be a .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model, manufactured from 1926 to 1941 in the serial number range 28358 to 61412.Where Can One Go to Look Up Serial Numbers, For Smith & Wesson Revolvers to determine When Gun was Manufactured? by Guest. ... Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number I was just wondering how old this gun could be. Serial num. 352465 by CPj7. Smith and wesson 39-2That's the lowest C series serial number I've ever seen and, as injunbro said, may demand a slight premium.. S&W started the C series in 1948 so I'm reasonably sure that is the birth date of yours. Prices for a 4" M&P around here, depending on condition, originality and accessories, run from $350 - $500. S&W started making them in 1899 and …Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip. Jan 17, 2014 · Ok, so I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson .38 special hand ejector and have spent the better part of 5 hours trying to date it. So, I'm going to be as specific as I can. Serial number 6688**. (That's right - 6 digits) Says "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel, ".38 S&W Special ctg." on the right side. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The .38 S&W case is larger in diameter than the Special, in order to accept the .360- to .361-inch diameter bullets. The Special case expands into the larger chamber, at least up to the point where the Special reamer made the cylinder the “proper” diameter. Fired cases in such a revolver are ugly and ruined.Mar 8, 2014 · Hello all, I'm a newbie and need some help. I would like to know the model, year, and value of this S&W .38 special ctg revolver with 6" barrel. The serial number on the butt of the walnut checkered grip is: K92530. From what I have read this a "K" series frame. The model number on the inside of the cylinder appears to be: U41439 with a "B ... There are known instances of lower serial numbered guns shipping years later than guns with higher numbers. So only a search of S&W shipping records at the factory by the office of the historian can conclusively date …Complete if your model is not listed above. Year of Manufacture *. Serial Number (replace last digit with an “x”) *. Data to support the year of manufacture listed. *. reCAPTCHA. $ 20.00 $ 7.00.I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.Just in case, here it is again: That should be the Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police (Pre-Model 10) post-WW II revolver, which is chambered in .38 S&W Special and has a 2, 4, 5, or 6 inch pinned barrel. It has either a blue or nickel finish. It is a double-action revolver built on the square butt K 5 screw frame. Mfg. circa 1946-1957.Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip. Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. The number you listed for the 10-5 is the assembly number, which is arbitrary and basically meaningless. The serial number of a Model 10 is found on the bottom of the grip frame. It will be a 6-digit number preceded by a "C" or a "D". The Model 19 is 1976 production.Mar 4, 2015 · Ammo Capacity: All J-frame .38 Special and .357 magnum revolvers have a five-round capacity. K-frames all have six. L-frames can hold six or seven shots depending on the model. Older N-frame designs have a six-round capacity but the newer ones hold eight. Cross reference the serial number with Smith & Wesson's customer service (see Resources). Submit the serial number to the S&W service via email to confirm the firearm is indeed the .38 Special CTG. Benefits of cross referencing with S&W include notification if the firearm is stolen or has been used in a crime. U.S.A./OFFICERS MODEL TARGET/ 38 SPECIAL CTG." Serial number on the frame is "752XXX". Serial number on the cylinder carrier is "752XXX" with an added "25" below the serial number. Under the left stock there is a "u IF." Located by the base of the mainspring there is a large "J" near the bottom left and a "33" is at the center, bottom.It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943.I have a SandW Model 41, 22 cal semiauto. Serial TAL2120. What year was it made? thanks. ... S&W .38 CTG serial number V 402544. Thanks Reactions: Waidmann, combat, WendyZXZ and 1 other person. …Mar 8, 2014 · Hello all, I'm a newbie and need some help. I would like to know the model, year, and value of this S&W .38 special ctg revolver with 6" barrel. The serial number on the butt of the walnut checkered grip is: K92530. From what I have read this a "K" series frame. The model number on the inside of the cylinder appears to be: U41439 with a "B ... Dec 10, 2012 · The pre-war .38 Regulation Police was serial numbered in its own range 1 - 54474, 1917 - 1940. That gives an approximate production of 2500 per year, so your number 10524 would date to about 1919-1920. Value as described would probably run about $250-300. They are very nice guns for carry; reasonably powerful, yet light and, with a 4" barrel ... We'd be happy to help, but we are going to need more information. In 1968, S&W was making several different models that chambered the .38 Special cartridge. Here's what you do: 1. Open the cylinder and look on the frame in the yoke cut. You will see the letters MOD followed by some numbers in this form: xx-x. Tell us what those numbers are.NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened.I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.Feb 20, 2009 · Join Date: October 20, 2007. Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. Your gun is a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change. More specifically, it's what's referred to by some collectors as a "pre-Victory". It was built after the start of WWII but before serial numbers reached 1 million in early 1942. Inherited a "Smith & Wesson 38 S&W Special & US Service CTG'S" revolver, and would like to know the Mfg. Date and Model #, if any. Serial Number is 216xx. 1610 is on the cylinder. G2944 on "wings" of cylinder pivot (hinge), in front of cylinder. 4 screws on right side, 1 screw on left side to hold on grips, 1 screw inside (front of) edge of ...The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so …Hello to all. I have received an old Smith and Wesson 38 special pistol which was passed to me from my grandfather. I have no documentation on the gun and would …Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. By David, 5 years ago on Smith & Wesson. I inherited a Smith and Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, MOD 64. The Serial # is D583872. It belonged to my mother and I believe my father bought it for her in the late 60s or early 70s. For the last 30 years it has been wrapped up in a sock in a ... It is a Stainless Steel .38 S&W Special CTG 4" Barrel, Made in U.S.A., Marcas Registradas, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, MASS and the Serial Number on the bottom butt is 3K60260. Also listed on part of the bullet cylinder is 75799 With An "S" turned sideways and "38" stamped in the same location. Also on the frame (hidden until you …Dec 10, 2012 · The pre-war .38 Regulation Police was serial numbered in its own range 1 - 54474, 1917 - 1940. That gives an approximate production of 2500 per year, so your number 10524 would date to about 1919-1920. Value as described would probably run about $250-300. They are very nice guns for carry; reasonably powerful, yet light and, with a 4" barrel ... Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information. M&P 22 MAGNUM Manual - 3015933. M&P 5.7 Manual - 3015791. S&W CSX Manual - 3014738. Model S&W 500 and Model S&W 460 X-Frame Revolvers Manual - 3015365. M&P 9 SHIELD EZ Manual - 3013255.The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.Where Can One Go to Look Up Serial Numbers, For Smith & Wesson Revolvers to... Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece - A Collector's Dream. Smith & Wesson Kit Gun. reply #20. JPinAK. ... Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number. I have a Model 29 Smith & Wesson .44 Mag with 8-3/8 barrel, stainless steel...Aug 12, 2022 · The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ... Mar 5, 2021 · It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943. The "Y" number in the open cylinder crane are assembly numbers,,, The Serial number is what is on the butt of the grips. You seem to have a S&W M&P (Military and Police) chambered for .38 Special cartridges. After 1957 S&W started using Model numbers for their guns,,, The M&P became the Model 10 at that time.$793.00 - Used OTHER MODEL S&W 3" BLUE SPECIAL EDITION CHIEFS MODEL 36 RARE ORIG EXPORT BOX Sold Location: Frederic, WI 54837 Sold Date: 1/22/2024 12:00:00 AM: $426.00 - Used.38 SPL. SMITH & WESSON / S&W MODEL 36 NO DASH CHIEF SPECIAL .38SPL 2 INCH " BARREL Sold Location: Canton, MS 39046 Sold …Page 227- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum ... Hi, newbie here. Need some help finding out the year and value of this s&w.38 special ctg I have. Overall not bad condition. The serial # is S 876490. ... The model number inside is 3150 and the serial number stamped on the butt (and inside the …U.S.A./OFFICERS MODEL TARGET/ 38 SPECIAL CTG." Serial number on the frame is "752XXX". Serial number on the cylinder carrier is "752XXX" with an added "25" below the serial number. Under the left stock there is a "u IF." Located by the base of the mainspring there is a large "J" near the bottom left and a "33" is at the center, bottom.Dec 10, 2012 · The pre-war .38 Regulation Police was serial numbered in its own range 1 - 54474, 1917 - 1940. That gives an approximate production of 2500 per year, so your number 10524 would date to about 1919-1920. Value as described would probably run about $250-300. They are very nice guns for carry; reasonably powerful, yet light and, with a 4" barrel ... Mar 5, 2021 · It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943. What the company did track is the date guns shipped from the factory. For legal purposes (BATFE) the ship date for a S&W gun is the "birth" date, so that is what collectors go by. The exact ship date for a particular gun is available from the S&W Historical Foundation, through its Letter of Authentication program. Letters cost $75. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Smith & Wesson Model 10 Serial numbers. The first step is to find the serial number on your gun. This should be located on the frame, near the cylinder release …If it has a concealed hammer then it's a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. One is a .32 Smith and Wesson chambered for the Long Ctg, serial number 315XXX. The other is a very small 7 shot .22 short revolver (I was told it was the original Lady Smith) with serial number 564X.1. Using the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Lookup The easiest way to identify the year of manufacture for a Smith and Wesson firearm is by using their online serial number lookup tool. This tool will provide you with the model and year of manufacture based on the serial number entered. 2. Decoding the Serial Number News, Handguns, Revolvers, Historical Handguns. The Smith & Wesson “Victory Model“ was chambered in .38 Spl. and had a 4" barrel as made under a World War II U.S. Navy contract. It is seen ...Based on the serial number, per the Catalog, 1964-65. Can't help you on the C mark.Oct 2, 2016 · In one known example a gun with serial S136431 was not shipped until June of 1958. It's possible that a large block of serial numbers that appear to be from 1954-55 were not actually used until 1957-58. It at least one case a gun has a 5-screw serial and was built as a 4-screw gun. N Series N Frames: Cross reference the serial number with Smith & Wesson's customer service (see Resources). Submit the serial number to the S&W service via email to confirm the firearm is indeed the .38 Special CTG. Benefits of cross referencing with S&W include notification if the firearm is stolen or has been used in a crime. Page 103- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns ... The .38 S&W Special CTG marking on the barrel is the caliber - .38 Smith and Wesson Special, more commonly known as just .38 Special. "CTG" is the abbreviation for "cartridge." February …May 3, 2007 · The specimen that you write about is probably a 38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - 4th Change. It was manufactured between 1915 - 1942. Serial numbers are between 241704 and 1000000. Changes from the 3rd Model of 1905 were mainly internal. Starting with serial number 316648 S&W began heat treating the cylinder steel. I just got a S&W 38 Special CTG with a 4" barrel. A lot of people have posted their serial # with a letter prefix, but mine doesn't have one. My serial # is …Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip.The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ... It was in production from 1902 through 1921, with three model changes and serial number ranges. Among the early Hand Ejector models were small-frame .22 models such as this Ladysmith. Smith & Wesson resurrected the name, written “LadySmith,” in 1990 for a 9mm semi-auto and later for a J-frame .38 Special, which is still in the catalog.Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG serial numbers can be found on the butt of the revolver, typically consisting of a combination of numbers and letters. To trace the serial number, start by identifying the prefix, which indicates the gun's production year. The gun is built on what's known today as the large N frame, somebody else will probably show up to help decide which variation it is. From the information we have to work with, the gun would appear to be a .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model, manufactured from 1926 to 1941 in the serial number range 28358 to 61412.Apr 6, 2015 · The grips are definitely 1920's versions and if the SN inside the right panel matches, the gun shipped between 1928 and 1930. The .38 M&P with a 4" barrel was the military revolver of WWII, AKA the Victory model. It was identical to your GF's gun except for barrel length and finish. a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 revolver in .38 S&W Special CTG. Serial number- D871581. This 10-6 is in excellent condition, features grips with matching serial numbers and comes with the original box. The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson …The gun is built on what's known today as the large N frame, somebody else will probably show up to help decide which variation it is. From the information we have to work with, the gun would appear to be a .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model, manufactured from 1926 to 1941 in the serial number range 28358 to 61412.Model 686-5 5" (Hi-Viz 7-shot) 686-5 6- and 7-Shot Model 686-5 Plus Mountain Gun 4" (1998 Pre-Lock) 📷. Model 686-6 VR UF Model 686-7 .38 Super Performance Center. 📷. Model 686 Plus (With Lock) Model 686 Plus Pro Series Model 686 CS1 U.S. Customs Service Model 686 SSR PRO Model 696 3".
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Ok, so I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson .38 special hand ejector and have spent the better part of 5 hours trying to date it. So, I'm going to be as specific as I can. Serial number 6688**. (That's right - 6 digits) Says "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel, ".38 S&W Special ctg." on the right side.Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.It is a S&W 38 CTG. I know it's not a 38 Special and I understand the difference. The serial number (on the butt, cylinder, under the barrel) is 76XXX. To be clear, there are 5 digits and no letters. It is a …Of the .38 Special (U.S. version) total of 352,315, 65,000 were Navy Contract guns, 22,500 were DSC contract guns, and 264,815 were Army procurement guns (and most of these were actually delivered to the Navy). The highest serial number Victory Revolver delivered to the U.S. Navy shipped on August 13, 1945. It bore serial number SV802722.Model/configuration – Model 10-5 (.38 M&P, post WWII) 6 shot revolver chambered for 38 Special, 4" barrel, fixed sights. Built on "K" frame. Finish (Assuming original) – Blued with Walnut grips. Serial Number …1. Using the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Lookup The easiest way to identify the year of manufacture for a Smith and Wesson firearm is by using their online serial number …Feb 20, 2009 · on the barrel it has s&w 38 special CTG it has a 6" barrel the serial number on the butt K 92xxx number in cylinder area D40325 I called S&W I was told the serial # dates it before 1950 that it could be a pre model 14 and no owner manual would be avaliable We'd be happy to help, but we are going to need more information. In 1968, S&W was making several different models that chambered the .38 Special cartridge. Here's what you do: 1. Open the cylinder and look on the frame in the yoke cut. You will see the letters MOD followed by some numbers in this form: xx-x. Tell us what those numbers are.V 565740. Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945. It basically is a 38 Military & Police 4th Change model of 1905 but during the war production shifted to the Military and given the "V" prefix for Victory. The ones shipped to the British will be chambered in 38 S&W vs 38 Special.I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.V 565740. Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945. It basically is a 38 Military & Police 4th Change model of 1905 but during the war production shifted to the Military and given the "V" prefix for Victory. The ones shipped to the British will be chambered in 38 S&W vs 38 Special..