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Old 05-11-2012, 08:40 PM
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I picked up a nice Model 36, 2" barrel from an older fella at my gun club. I didn't realize it when I originally looked at the gun the other day, but he had the box, original paperwork, and tools with the gun. I purchased the whole set up and he tossed in a beautiful OWB as well. He purchased the gun from a local gun shop in 1977 (his copy of original paperwork was in the box), this gun is probably rated at 95%. My dilemma is do I shoot this sucker or not? I hate to have guns I don't shoot, but if this really needs to be a safe queen I guess it will have to be.
Oh, yea... He asked $275 for the whole set-up, then told me he would toss in the holster. I gave him what he was asking, didn't want to take advantage of him.
Soooo would ya' shoot it or not??
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Old 05-11-2012, 08:52 PM
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shoot it. clean it. oil it. dont put it in a holster, it will cause wear marks and eventually rust if used for extended storage(assuming its leather). but shooting it wont cause any damage if youre careful how you put it down and pick it up etc.
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:08 PM
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SHOOT IT AND ENJOY!
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:16 PM
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If it is a 95% gun, shoot it. That won't hurt it if you keep it clean and care for it. If it were a 99% gun, my advice might be different.
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:29 PM
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Congrats on your new acquisition,

Here is a link to a recent interesting Model 36 thread in case your interested.

Date/Value of a MINT 1960's Model 36 LNIB
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:35 PM
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Sure I'd shoot it. It's not unfired, if it was then you'd have a decision to make. Don't even hesitate!!
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:52 PM
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shoot it you will find it's a lot of fun. If you shoot it you will get to clean it and as with all revolvers that can also be fun.
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:53 PM
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Did you buy a paper weight, no you purchased a tool, for a great price use it,enjoy it and take care of it.
Look at this way say it was mint, on a good day with the correct buyer you might get $450. for that gun, maybe. You paid $275.
for one in 95% condition, I paid $325. for one in about the same condition.If you shoot the heck out of it,but take good care of the pistol and sell it in say 5 years time you will probably get $350. what have you lost?
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Old 05-11-2012, 10:50 PM
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shoot it. clean it. oil it. dont put it in a holster, it will cause wear marks and eventually rust if used for extended storage(assuming its leather). but shooting it wont cause any damage if youre careful how you put it down and pick it up etc.
What he said.

Sounds like a great deal you got. Congrats.

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Old 05-12-2012, 08:27 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the advice! Like I said, I prefer to shoot my guns as opposed to shelving them. I wll take it to the range later today and see how she shoots!
Pictures to follow when I get home.
Incidentally I also picked up a Model 10-5 a few weeks back as well (haven't had time to get this one out either). This one has a serial number from 1966, it's in really nice shape for it's age with great grips and a little bluing wear from the holster at the end of the barrel.
I will post pictures of both later on.

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Old 05-13-2012, 10:00 PM
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Here is the Model 36, along with a Model 10-5 I picked up a month or so ago.
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Old 05-13-2012, 10:37 PM
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Unless it is your intent to flip it quickly for a profit...

SHOOT IT!
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Here's the 36 in 95% or higher condition that I picked up last week. Mine was $359 without the stuff.

I am going to shoot the heck out of mine.

The only safe queen I ever bought was a Colt DS 3" - got it home, cleaned it, and realized I was making it dirtier and that it had zero turn line. Sooooo, I traded it for a near-mint S&W that I could shoot (while allowing somebody else to fill out their collection of Colts).
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Your 10-5 appears to have a 5" barrel, or is it 6". Very nice!
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Old 05-14-2012, 01:24 PM
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A 95% gun is not pristine.

A Model 36 from 1977 is not rare or unique.

When someone asks "Should I shoot this?" my answer 99% of the time is yes.

And, why are you asking strangers what you should do with your gun?
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Old 05-14-2012, 02:49 PM
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S&W 36 is my next Smith :-)

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They only made about 40 gazillion of these . . . go ahead and shoot it.
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stranges you say, are we all not BROTHERS OF THE ROTATING COUNTER-CLOCK WISE CYLINDER here on this site?? shoot and enjoy!!!!!
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Here is another of the gazzilion M-36 (no dash). They are plentiful, but great guns.
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Here's another variation of a 36-no dash...shoot that sucker

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They're ALL shooters. It's what they were made for and ..... the 36 is very common.
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OH...HELL YEA!! These are both GREAT shooters! I took them out a couple of weeks ago, and had a hoot!!
I am really fond of the wheel guns!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pictures.
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I know the model 36 had large production numbers. Most I see are round butt versions. Were the square butt version production numbers lower?

Here's my model 36 with a black Tyler T and black Collins Craft grips.



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