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Originally Posted by fryertuck
Hello, guys!
I just ran across this, and I am amazed. The more i learn about these weapons, the more I learn I don't KNOW! LOL
I have:
Model 36 (2" nickel flatch latch, ser # 284XXX)
Model 36-1 (Blued 3" HB , ser #19JXXX)
Model 10-5 (6" taper barrel, ser # C979XXX)
I see that the 36-1 is a Heavy Barrel Floating J (71-72)
Can anyone tell me what year it was made? I was born in '72, and think it would be neat if the weapon was too. (Especially since it was free)
I paid 100$ for the Model 10-5 (target model)  It was virtually unfired.
289.00 for the 36 flat latch.
Love these things. Any info that can be shared would be appreciated.
I estimate the 36 is a 1961, the Model 10-5 a 1967, and the 36-1 is hopefully a 1972.
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You have some nice Smiths. Welcome to the best forum out there.
Your Chief's Special is a nice one. The added Tyler T-grips are an excellent accessory for carry/shooting as they greatly improve the feel and handling of the revolver while sacrifycing nothing in concealability. The grips have the diamond around the screw-hole, which would be appropriate for the gun. They may have the serial number on the inside panel, confirming originality.
Your 10-5 is a true classic. It is not a "target", as that would be a Model 14 "K-38" with a heavier barrel and adjustable sights. The Model 10s were standard with 2", 3", 4", 5", and 6" tubes with a few 2.5" out there as well. Some of the 4" barrels were heavy and all of the 3" were heavy (I think?). Some had round butts and others square. I traded into a 5" Model 10 from 1960 that is one of my most accurate 38s. One trip to the range and I knew it had become a permanent addition to the collection.