Smith and Wesson revolver 38 stamped United States property Patented 1906 serial number 869419.When was this weapon made and was it issued to the military and then retired from duty?

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the S&W 38 cal. victory model was made for military use up to serial number 811119 (8-27-45). I think the victory model was then used by the US postal service for a long time............
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