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S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 3-Screw PINNED Barrel SWING-OUT Cylinder Hand Ejectors WITH Model Numbers


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Old 08-14-2011, 02:48 PM
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Well,, how 'bout that? I've been trying to date my Chief's Special (or maybe Model 36?) and just stumbled across this forum. Maybe someone here can help.

I purchased this gun new in the late 60s as I recall. It has a pinned barrel, 2" barrel, round butt, blued finish and serial number J827274 on the bottom of the frame. I can't find a model number anywhere on the gun so think it must be a Chief's Special rather than a Model 36.

Can anyone out there tell me about when this was made. Also, it is in almost factory new condition so maybe it's worth something, though I'm not sure I want to sell it. Probably hasn't had more than a hundred or so rounds fired through it and the action is smooth as butter.

Would appreciate any info you can provide to help me date this gun. Let me know if more info is needed. Also can provide photo if needed.

John in Redmond, Oregon
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Old 08-14-2011, 03:08 PM
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Hi, when you open the cylinder, does it have "MOD 36" stamped on the frame under the crane? Your serial number dates to 1981.
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Old 08-14-2011, 03:49 PM
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Well, I thought I got the gun in the 60s, but when you reach my age numbers and dates all kind of blur. Yes, upon careful examination my old eyes do make out "MOD 36" stamped under the crane (yoke?). I'm guessing the gun is not as old as I thought.

Many thanks for your prompt response.

John
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Old 08-14-2011, 05:11 PM
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You still have a great gun, even if it's 20 years younger than you originally thought. Do you still have the box and everything it came with?
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