Smith & Wesson Victory Model, .38 Special cal. double action military revolver.  Serial #V84832, mfg. 1942 for the U.S. Navy.  Good condition.  Matching serial number on the barrel and cylinder.  "U.S." Navy marked on the top.  Also has FCD inspector initials on the frame.  4" barrel has an excellent bore, fixed military sights.  60% thinning midnight black finish with general overall wear and a cylinder drag line.  Smooth wood walnut grips are in very good shape with some light hits.  Lanyard ring present.  Locks up well.  Looks like it was holstered more than it was fired.  Includes a factory S&W letter signed by Historian Roy G. Jinks.  The letter covers the history of the Victory Model and also specifics on this revolver.  The letter indicates it's a Navy Contract shipped from the factory August 27, 1942 and delivered to the U.S. Navy, Oakland, CA.  Super collector piece from WWII.  You don't see many early Navy Victory Models on the market these days.  C&R OK.