“The Navy marked S&W is curious, it isn’t a Victory model as the grips and hammer are wrong (Victory’s had smooth grips, and the hammer is “transitional” in the late 40’s style).”
As mentioned, I may have mis-remembered the pic for the Navy marked Smith. I clearly remember the pistol. I handled it and examined the Navy marking. I hate to say that I am not sure this is the right picture.
I felt it was worth mentioning the revolver, though, to give people a better understanding of what is brought in to these events.
I caught that on re-reading. A Navy marked Victory will fetch up to $1200 depending on condition, it is a highly desirable gun. Even if it is just a 5-screw M&P, he got a great deal, especially since it still has the original diamond magna stocks (probably numbered to the gun).