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02-06-2011, 04:18 PM
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First snubbie
Hello to all - first post at S&W forum. I just put a deposit on my first S&W. It is a Model 36 serial number 1J6XX. Can anyone tell me the year of production? The gun is in excellent shape. Finish is 90%+ with a little holster wear at the muzzle and cylinder (very little) and a little light rust on the right hand side of the frame next to the grip (10-15 specks). The asking price is $295 - sound fair?
Thanks and I look forward to participating,
yncrogers
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02-06-2011, 04:22 PM
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First snubie - more info
Sorry, I forgot to mention the gun comes with the original box and papers.
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02-06-2011, 04:42 PM
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Hi yncrogers,
Welcome to the forum. I'm not 100% sure, but if I'm reading my copy of the SCSW correctly yours would be from around 1982. Hopefully someone else can confirm that. If the gun is as you describe I think you did real good with the price. Pictures are always liked here and encouraged.
John
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02-06-2011, 04:53 PM
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First snubbie
I have it on hold - will post some pictures after I pick it up.
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02-06-2011, 05:11 PM
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Good choice on the snubbie...you will love it. I recently bought one ('83 vintage) and am so glad I did. Paid $299 + tax.
Cap
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02-06-2011, 09:50 PM
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Welcome to the Forum. I think this is a 1971 shipped gun. Does it have a two-piece or one-piece box? It sounds like a good price if mechanically sound. Enjoy!
Do you have a USN connection?
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02-06-2011, 09:52 PM
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very good price...
It may be your first, but I bet it won't be your last...
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02-06-2011, 11:13 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
Sounds like you've got a dandy lined up and at a good price.
We will expect pictures when you pick it up!!! 
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02-06-2011, 11:14 PM
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First snubbie
Yes, I have a USN connection. I was a Chief Yeoman on submarines. Retired in 07 with 21 years.
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02-06-2011, 11:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed333
It may be your first, but I bet it won't be your last...
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True. They're just so darned cute; nobody should have just one.
Just beware those folks with an inordinate fondness for those oversized N frames. They're compensating for other...shall we say...shortcomings.
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02-07-2011, 11:40 PM
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First snubbie
The box is blue cardboard with metal reinforced corners - two piece.
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02-08-2011, 02:08 AM
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Congrats on your first of many snubbies! 
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02-08-2011, 09:17 PM
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You never forget your first snubbie! Welcome aboard, and congrats on your 36.
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02-08-2011, 10:58 PM
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First snubbie
It is technically not my first snubbie. I have a 1964 Colt Cobra and a 1983 Detective Special. I also have a Ruger LCR. This is my first S&W snubbie. I went to the contact us link on the S&W website and sent them an email asking about the date of production. I gave them the model and serial number and they emailed me back that the gun was produced in 1969.
Will pick it up in the next few days and post pics.
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02-08-2011, 11:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yncrogers
The box is blue cardboard with metal reinforced corners - two piece.
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This is the correct box for the era. A slightly later gun with a similar SN would have had a one-piece box.
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