.............One of the ole pistol shooters (Bill) mentioned a couple weeks ago that he had a friend who was interested in disbursing some firesticks. In this case 4 pistolas in 38 S&W flavor.
So Al and I bellied up to the bar for a couple Victory model Smiths.
I was trying to get the S&W emblem to show up but no go. On the bottom front of the frame are British broad arrow acceptance markings. Both pistols are also marked as FTR (Factory Thorough Repair). Mine is dated 1954 and Al's is 1955.
Both pistols look exactly the same, ie: New. Well the grips show some use but both barrels sparkle. Left side of the top strap is marked "United States Property".
Neato pistols. Have to get me some shirts with epualets and a lanyard so I can use that lanyard ring He also had to British pistols. A Webley and an Enfield. Al said the Webley was a civilian model I think.
............Buckshot