Help identifying pistol

[Gman]

.455_Hunter is all over it. Definitely looks like a hack job.

The Smith & Wesson Victory .38 ? A Cop Gun Goes to War (#1 ? Allied Small Arms WWII)

[.455_Hunter]

I read that. I also read that there were 2 inch and 2.5 inch guns out there in the M&P realm/V Model realm that were issued to CID or other types of agents. Is this true? I'm texting Chick Norris who can post more pics for me

I know that there are a few 2" Victories, but they would have the proper ejector rod locking point under the barrel, not the bandsaw special floating ejector rod. The only K frame guns with no front rod support/locking from the factory were the original 1899-1901 guns, quickly rectified in 1902.

[Doc45]

.455_Hunter is all over it. Definitely looks like a hack job.

The Smith & Wesson Victory .38 ? A Cop Gun Goes to War (#1 ? Allied Small Arms WWII)

Definitely this ^. I used to have one as well, modified Victory, they were frequently advertised in the gun mags of the 50s, early 60s. It was my first snub, don’t think I have any pics but will look. The guy I sold it to had a 4” barrel, lanyard stud and ring he put on it and Parkerized it.