Over the years, I've had some 36s, some pre-36s, and a 36-1. Sold them all for one foolish reason or another, although the reasons didn't seem foolish at the time. I won't even talk about the NIB Model 40 in its original box with papers and cleaning stuff that I sold at a price that still makes my stomach churn when I think about it.

Anyway, I found this little jewel earlier today at an LGS before it'd even been put out to sell. Little jewel? Well, yeah...to me it is. Cosmetically challenged? Yes, obviously. Do I care? What would your first guess be? The Tyler-T has a nice patina to it. The stocks fit very well.

Four-screw pre-36. Numbers on frame, cylinder, barrel, ejector star, and stocks all match. The bore looks pristine. Holster wear and other marks and dings hint at lots of carry, but little firing. Perhaps carried out of the holster under the driver's seat or in a glove box. Very good lock-up. Zero end shake. No push-off.

Close as I can figure, the serial number puts it around 1955. If anyone can pin it down better for me, please do so.

Anyway, this will serve as my new vehicle gun and also as my tuck-into-a-winter-jacket-pocket gun. I may even order a holster for it. Why not? A gun this old deserves something nice.

Here are a few hastily made photos. The light is sorta strange. The gun doesn't look as bad as the photos would have you believe.

What is the dollar value of the Tyler-T? I just bought M36 in blue and in nickel, also have M37 flat latch in nickel.

I'm older than your than your pre-36, but don't think of myself as old -- just retired.

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The Tyler T grip adapters go for around $30-35.

I like it Jim. Congrats

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Thanks, Charlie. I have a weakness for less-than-perfect revolvers and pistols. Guns that, like me, are showing their age. I've sold several to forum members...why, I don't know. Well, I do know, but in retrospect, the reasons seem unimportant.

Maybe I can hang onto this one.

I honestly don't know. As Moosedog says, some go for $30-$35. I've seen them on ebay for $35 on up to $50.

I wonder if it depends on the finish and/or the vintage. Or both. I don't know how long Tylers have been in production. If you look at the one on my gun here, you'll see it has the zip code on it. Well, the country switched over to zip codes in 1963. Or started the process, anyway. So it's possibly almost as old as the gun. It certainly has enough wear on it. And I think the newer ones have the company logo or info lasered on instead of engraved or stamped.

I know if I wanted one bad enough, I'd pay what it took to get one. A Tyler adds a certain something to certain revolvers, and the older the Tyler, the better.

So am I. And retired. Life is good.

That gun can easily be described with an acronym; EDC! It is a perfect every day carry piece with features you need and enough wear that you can throw it around and haul it with you any and everywhere without a care in the world. I will warn you though, be sure and keep a little oil rubbed on it all the time... don't ask me how I know this!

My EDCs are a Baby Chief just a little older than yours and an early post-War i-frame snub in 32 S&W Long. At self defense distances, they handle virtually the same and with proper ammo, both can get the job done.

Froggie

That is a nice old Chief , and - your images are excellent Good for you. I'd be happy too.