old S&W?, help me

[JFrankenreiter17]

I've recently aquired an old S&W revolver that was my great grandfaters. It looks to be in pretty good shape and I have been trying to find out exactly what it is, but I couldn't find much online. I do know that it's a 38 special CTG. On the bottom of the butt of the gun, it says V 319460. That's about all I know. If you could give me any information, it would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[Onmilo]

4th Model Hand Ejector produced from 1941 to 1945 for US Military and Civil Guard use during the war years.
This Model was advertised by S&W as the "Victory" model hence the V prefex to the serial number.

The guns were originally matte blued and later versions were parkarized and someone has refinished your revolver in nickle and gold, a very common postwar finish treatment for special guns.
I recently sold a set of Sanbar stag grip plates near identical to the ones on your revolver for $200.00 and truth be told, they are worth more than your revolver is in its current condition and finish.

Enjoy the gun for what it is, a personal link to a related individual.

 

[Old Fuff]

I'll add that it was likely shipped during early/mid 1943.