WW II Marine Aircrew Sidearms

Olle · 02-21-2014, 09:44 AM

The Victory model can still be had for very reasonable prices, I see them at the shows now and them and the asking prices are usually in the $300-$400 range. I actually bought one for $200 a few months ago, maybe 95% condition and US property stamp on the top strap. I'm just guessing, but I suspect that many of these were issued to staff based in the US. These probably served the whole war in a holster or a desk drawer, and that's why they're usually in good condition.

The USMC issued Victory model is a rare bird though. I don't know how much they go for right now, but I always check for a USMC stamp when I find a Victory model for sale. I'm usually not that lucky, but you never know...

02-21-2014, 09:44 AM	#12
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 664 Times in 318 Posts	The Victory model can still be had for very reasonable prices, I see them at the shows now and them and the asking prices are usually in the $300-$400 range. I actually bought one for $200 a few months ago, maybe 95% condition and US property stamp on the top strap. I'm just guessing, but I suspect that many of these were issued to staff based in the US. These probably served the whole war in a holster or a desk drawer, and that's why they're usually in good condition. The USMC issued Victory model is a rare bird though. I don't know how much they go for right now, but I always check for a USMC stamp when I find a Victory model for sale. I'm usually not that lucky, but you never know...