Finally got a look at this gun; does look in lovely shape.
I thot' Victory's got a bead blast or Parked finish?
That one looks like Smith's bluing...not doubting it's a V, but maybe prewar production, diverted to the Military?
I've a '97 Winchester, 20", marked 'full', almost certainly a sporting barrel whacked for defense plant use...it's a '42.
For the OP and SIL, congrats, great catch.
Moon