Smith & Wesson Victory Revolver circa 1943

**lithgow** · 03-25-2011, 08:42 PM

Hello-this is my S&W .38/200 5" Barrel Victory revolver-produced in late 1943 for the Lend Lease program-marked for Australian service (D 'Broad Arrow' D) and British service ('Broad Arrow'), Factory Through Repair Maltby UK 1954 and British proofs. These pistols were the best of the .38 cal types used by British and Commonwealth forces during WW2 being well made, balanced and reliable as well as accurate over combat ranges. The ammunition is 1945 made SA ball Mk2.

**Richie B** · 03-25-2011, 11:01 PM

Lithgow

Good looking revolver - thanks for the photos.

Regards

Richie

**RH1941** · 03-25-2011, 11:31 PM

Nice I have to get one of these

**Miaharry** · 08-02-2011, 11:23 AM

Hello gents,

This is my first post here. I picked up a Victory model like this one today and I'm curious about it's FTR. Doesn't MA 54 indicate it was refurbed at lithgow.

Thanks

**lithgow** · 08-02-2011, 01:27 PM

Hello Miaharry-yes indeed 'MA' is the Lithgow NSW factory code, stands for Munitions Australia-54 is 1954. Post a picture or 2 if you can.

**Panzer 3** · 08-02-2011, 01:41 PM

Hi,
What a nice revolver i bet it well balanced, good looking piece thanks for showing it.
dave,

**Miaharry** · 08-02-2011, 10:13 PM

It will be some time before I receive my permit to acquire. This is Queensland.

Thanks

**COLT 1911A1** · 08-03-2011, 05:33 AM

Fine weapon you got there lithgow, with the original ctg. carton, the .38/200 ctgs, the canvas holster and all...

Is the cleaning rod original to the holster?
@ Miaharry, i have far-relatives living in Bundaberg, Queensland.
Regards, Thanos.

**lithgow** · 08-03-2011, 06:03 AM

Thanos-the cleaning rod and holster were bought at different times from the same source-both "brand new" after over 65 yrs but it is now a set-I will get a matching P37 webbing ammo pouch as well when I can but its a problem deciding when to stop getting all the possible bits of kit!

**COLT 1911A1** · 08-03-2011, 06:07 AM

by lithgow

Thanos-the cleaning rod and holster were bought at different times from the same source-both "brand new" after over 65 yrs but it is now a set-I will get a matching P37 webbing ammo pouch as well when I can but its a problem deciding when to stop getting all the possible bits of kit!

Yeah, i know what you mean...Wish, you get all of them...