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Model 457
Custom
I don't have a vast knowledge base of S&W revolvers so please forgive the ignorance of my question. Is that a "K" frame? I have a very similar looking revolver from my dad (God rest his soul) and I've been trying to find information about it. It was his Navy sidearm and is imprinted "Property of US Navy". I know it is a .38 but I know nothing else about it. It looks very similar to your picture.
rcurtner
Hellcat
Post a photo.
Retired Bum
Professional
If it is a 6 banger it's probably a K frame. If you post the serial number, and the information from the crane recess, I can get you a shipping year
Retired Bum
Professional
If you post pictures, get the cylinder open, the heel or bottom of the grip frame, both sides of barrel, etc
LDB
Master Class
Yes, this is the K frame size. Yours almost guaranteed is also. When you swing the cylinder out do you find any numbers stamped inside? That can give good information. When did he serve? My favorite uncle was a Navy radio operator in WWII.
FWIW, from top to bottom that’s a S&W model 12, an SA-35 with Trijicon RMR, and a 642UC.
I’m saying that so I can once again take the opportunity to say the S&W model 12 is the S&W revolver most missed out on.
Biggfoot44
Custom
It ( almost certainly ) would be a Victory Model .
S&W Collectors break down into sub variants , but the 10 yd view is essentially a 4 inch , square butt K Frame .38 Millitary & Police . ( Became M10 when number system intoduced in late 1950's .)
( Not withstanding collectable sub variants ) typically identical to the civillian revolvers except for rougher finish , and plain non checkered grips . Actual Mil Issue often / usually had lanyard rings . The large number made for the guard forces of Defense Contractors , usually not . British contract Victories were in .38/ 200 , aka .38 S&W .
A " V " prefix in s/n stands for Victory . A " VS " is for " Victory Safety " , indicating the improved hammer block , phased in starting 1942 .
Biggfoot44
Custom
The Model Numbers ( stamped there in frame window ) weren't a thing , until later in the 1950 's . What 457 describes is almost certainly a Victory Model . ( U.S. Navy had a manure ton of them aquired WWll era , any other K Frame with U.S. Navy markings would be an interesting oddity .
Retired Bum offered above , and l'll also offer : Post s/n ( with last cpl numbers redacted ) , and l'll consult the SCSW for details .
Biggfoot44
Custom
MiataMinded
Elite
I keep looking at a new S&W revolver for a pocket carry. I want something that will reliably function inside the pocket of a coat for those long winters we have. There is something comforting about being able to grab your pistol and have it at the ready without making everyone around you aware that's what you're doing.
Tremor
Elite
Nickel Mod. 38