The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver as a Defense Supplies Corporation (DSC) contract revolver with midnight black finish and smooth walnut grips (currently checkered S&W medallion Magna grips, which are numbered to the gun) when shipped on October 18, 1944, and delivered to L.S. Locklin, Pasadena, Texas. The DSC was established to ensure a steady flow of industrial materials--small arms and related material, gasoline wool, cotton, silk, timber, etc.--to American factories during WWII. S&W shipped arms to individual recipients per the DSC's various orders. L.S. Locklin was the Chief of Police of Pasadena, Texas, in the 1940s and 1950s, an original charter signer and member of the Pasadena Livestock Show, Fair & Rodeo Association and was a pioneer descendant of the still prominent today Locklin family who settled Pasadena in the 1800s. Although the factory records could not confirm the barrel length, noted U.S. military small arms author and expert Charles W. Pate "confidently" states in an accompanying letter the 2 inch barrel on this revolver is original. Pate also states that the revolver has the correct DSC markings as purchased through a U.S. Army contract (the lack of a top strap marking, the presence of an ordnance flaming bomb on the butt and "P" Army proof test markings on the barrel, cylinder and frame, and correct S&W two-line maker/caliber marking on the left side of the barrel). Pate notes several other 2 inch DSC Victory revolvers that are consistent with the markings and features found on this revolver. The barrel and cylinder are numbered to the gun. Comes with a leather U.S. shoulder holster.

Fine. The revolver retains 70% plus original parkerized midnight black finish with the balance between smooth gray and brown patinas. The grips are good very with some moderate wear and a small surface chip missing near the bottom. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good showing some minor handling/storage marks and some replacement stitching.