I picked up a really neat little Pre-36 Chief today. Flat latch, round butt, 5 shot. Unfortunately it has later stocks on it but it shoots really well. Bluing is starting to plum a little but it is a shooter. 5 screw. Not sure but it think it is a I frame although the J frame stocks fit ok. Ser #296XX.

I'm new to the forum and don't know how to post pics yet. Sorry. When I figure it out I will post.

Am kind of new to collecting S&W revolvers but currently have 5: 4" Nickel 29-3, 6.5" SS 629-6, 6" Blue 586-1, 4" SS 64-5, Pre-36 Chief Special.