S&W Mod 36 pinned barrel
Picked up a S&W Mod 36 with a pinned barrel. The Ser No is 03626
Barrel says 38 S&W SPL Wanting to know the age and approx value. Also, would it be a "Chiefs Special"?? Shows a few handling marks but nothing major. Gun has been shot but really in very good condition.
Barrel says 38 S&W SPL Wanting to know the age and approx value. Also, would it be a "Chiefs Special"?? Shows a few handling marks but nothing major. Gun has been shot but really in very good condition.
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Technically "chief's special" is the name given to these guns from 1950 before Smith went to the model numbering system and called this the "model 36" in 1957.
Despite that, lots of people still call the normal hammered versions of these guns "Chief's special" and I think its perfectly OK to do so, if you like.
I don't have the reference handy to tell you the year of manufacture, but I'm sure someone else can.
Value is entirely dependent on condition and to a lesser extent exact year of manufacture, but figure for an otherwise unremarkable gun in 95% shape without original box and papers, $400 is a reasonable place to start to the discussion.
Nickel will increase the value a bit.0 -
We need to see photos. They should include some close enough that we can read the markings on the bottom of the grip frame, & side of the frame visible when the cylinder is open.
Neal0 -
Going through the data section of the Smith & Wesson book. I can't find any of the pre or post 1957, "J" frames with a 0 prefix serial number.
From 1950 until 1969 the numbering ran from 1 to 786544. After 1969 there was a alpha numeric prefix incorporating the letter "J" and various numbers. Starting at J1. Is it possible your mistaking the "0" for a "J"?0 -
Guess we got a real puzzle here because I just had my wife double check and yes it is an "O" And I am seeing Mod 36 very plain.
Sorry tried to upload pics but could not get them to go. It is a O though.0 -
You have a 1951 model 36 [;)]
I agree with b-town on the price [^]0 -
quote:Originally posted by dcs shooters
You have a 1951 model 36 [;)]
I agree with b-town on the price [^]
According to, "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson", by Supica & Nahas . Serialization of the 36, started at #1 in 1950. They make no mention of a zero prefix on the early manufactured 36's. I have found in the past that their data is accurate. They specifically state that their is no prefix to the serial number. Where are you getting your information from?0 -
quote:Originally posted by headboy
Guess we got a real puzzle here because I just had my wife double check and yes it is an "O" And I am seeing Mod 36 very plain.
Sorry tried to upload pics but could not get them to go. It is a O though.
"Mod 36" would only be marked on S & W's manufactured after 1957.
I would seriously consider returning the revolver. The only plausible explanation to me is that someone over stamped the "J" with a "0" to alter the serial number.
EDIT #1, C.D. Mead brings up a valid point, regarding the location of the serial number. The serial number I'm referring to is on the butt, as in this photo I got off the net.
EDIT #2, Instructions for posting photos in the forum at this link. Also be advised that the Mods will cut off this topic after 10 posts. Just start a new topic with a hyper-link to the original topic in the first post.
http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
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No evidence of that at all. My email is jchead51@gmail.com. If you would want to email me I will reply with some pretty good pics.
This is getting interesting now.0 -
I would suspect you are seeing an assembly number below the model number.
The serial number on all Smith & Wesson revolvers is on the butt. Some are also marked on the frame by the cylinder crane, but not all are.
As has been said, if the pistol has a model number marked in it, it was made in 1957 or later.
I hope this helps,
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Yep, I was looking up next to the cylinder. The number on the butt is 681943. Has a set of custom walnut grips so I dod not see that number. 0
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