To look up a Smith & Wesson .38 Victory Model serial number, check the bottom of the grip frame (butt) for a number starting with a "V" prefix
"SV" Prefix: Used for models manufactured in 1945 that included a new safety hammer block. s w 38 victory model serial number lookup extra quality
Serial: V 348291
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The defining visual characteristic of the Victory Model is the "V" prefix in the serial number. The finish is typically a dull, parkerized gray or blue, and the grips are usually smooth walnut (without the medallions found on commercial guns). To look up a Smith & Wesson