SMITH & WESSON Victory, Mod. 10 M&P (Military+Police), Police Berlin, 1st Series, .38S&WSpecial #41

The arms dealer WH e.K. offers:SMITH & WESSON Victory,  Mod. 10 M&P (Military+Police), Police Berlin, 1st series, .38S&WSpecial The SMITH & WESSON Mod. 10 Victory is more than just a revolver – it is a witness of history. Manufactured in the USA for Allied forces during World War II, this model became known millions of times as the "Victory Revolver." After the war, S&W renamed it back to M&P (Military Police) and rebranded it as Model 10 in the 1950s. The M&P (also referred to as pre-model 10) went into regular commercial production around 1946. It was produced in both nickel and blued steel. The Smith & Wesson Victory model revolver was delivered in two shipments to the police in the American sector in 1946. In the West Berlin police, the revolver was referred to among other things as the American Army revolver S&W caliber 9mm or revolver Smith&Wesson, caliber 9mm. The S&W M&P military revolver was produced from 1942 to 1944. Its name "Smith&Wesson Victory Model" was derived from the serial number starting with a "V," although some of the early models did not receive a "V."During World War II, the following countries received the revolver under the Lend-Lease program (a law to promote the defense of the United States): England, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The officially denazified German police was supposed to protect a population in distress, especially in the cities, while simultaneously overpowering looters and robbers. Initially, they were equipped only with wooden clubs. The US military administration quickly recognized the dilemma: the police had to be rearmed despite prevailing concerns due to the crime situation. A handgun designed by Smith&Wesson in the 19th century made its way into the German police thereafter.Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson, 1852 Proffitt Springs Road, Maryville, TN 37801Importer: Waimex Jagd-Und Sportwaffen GmbH, Benno-Strauss Str. 41, 90763 Fürth ([email protected])Model:  Victory, later Model 10Year of manufacture: 1942 - 1945Caliber: .38 S&WSpecialUsage period: 1946 - 19641st series - blued, not parkerized                   - without V in the serial numberabsolute rarity: Victory model no longer in productionK-frame revolversmooth walnut griplanyard loop (Lanyard-Ring)trigger and hammer case-hardenedcylinder capacity: 6 cartridgesDA/SA triggeras far as visible, matching numbersvalid proof, German '57original proof marks presentvery good condition, very few signs of usegrip back with inventory stamp of the Berlin police, police star and  " BASC"    (Berlin American Sector Schöneberg) * Take the opportunity to view in the store. Condition descriptions are always very objective! * All information without guarantee! Life-threatening due to gunshot injuryWhen handling a loaded weapon, an unintentional discharge is possible.> Only use the weapon after you have read and understood this manufacturer's manual in its entirety.> Observe the manufacturer's safety instructions when handling the weapon.> Conduct a safety check before working on the weapon. Only our terms and conditions apply, which you can view at the following link: https://www.der-waffenhaendler.de/agb/ If you have any questions about the item, please feel free to contact us!Purchase only with the appropriate acquisition authorization!