Smith and Wesson Victory model markings

[Steve(WA)]

Hi all.... I have a Victory model with the following markings on the buttstrap: "HE J M" The "J" is horizonal. Any idea of the agency this might represent? Thanks, Steve

[Tuna]

Is it .38 S&W or is it .38 SPL.? Right now I am guessing it may be a German law enforcement firearm. The US and Great Britain both issued these to the German Police and such post war.

[gwp]

From: http://www.bavarianm1carbines.com/hessen.html

S&W Victory revolver used by Hessen Municipal Police
HessenRevM.jpg
The revolver above has been confirmed by the Hessen police as a Smith & Wesson Victory revolver provided to Hessen by OMGUS and used during the American Occupation.

[gwp]

I have a Victory model marked "Bavaria Municipal Police" on the left side of the frame.

[bmorrill]

Ditto.