The S&W letter states it was shipped the Oakland Naval Yard in March 1943 with a four inch barrel. It has "U.S. NAVY" on the top strap, a small U.S. Ordnance Bomb proof on the toe of the frame, and a standard 5-screw model frame refurbished during WWII and fitted with a replacement pre-Victory model "6 inch" pinned barrel. It has standard markings as well as "DNCD" on the lower left side. This revolver comes with an unmarked, brown leather flap holster.

This is a rare, commercial version of the WWII Victory model revolver. Nearly all WWII Victory model revolvers were delivered to the military for Army and Navy contracts. The butt has a small ordnance bomb proof indicating the five screw frame was an over-run from the military contracts. It has the standard markings and the early commercial casehardened lanyard loop stud and loop on the butt.