Smith & Wesson Victory Model .38 S&W, Texas Prison

Lot description

Smith & Wesson Model 10. Victory Model, double action, .38 S&W caliber, marked at the left top strap,  "US Property G.H.D." (Col. Guy H. Drewry, Chief, Springfield Ordnance District), 4" barrel with address and last patent date "Dec. 29 '14" at top, blade front sight, six round swingout cylinder with hand ejector, S&W logo at right frame with "Made in U.S.A.", wood grips with S&W logo, butt with lanyard loop and "G5" carved at one side, finish is brown/silver tone, cylinder drag line, action is good, bore is bright, appears worn, serial number matched at three places, SN V293049   *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER*   *PROVENANCE: As per the attached photo of the 'Notice of Award' to our consignor from the State Purchasing and General Services Commission, Austin, Texas on March 20, 1980, requesting payment for successful bids on firearms offered by the Firearms Officer, Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville Texas, a sealed bid solicitation solicitation opened on March 7, 1980, line 30.