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11-30-2016, 11:53 AM
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Circa 1970 Model 36
I recently purchased a near-mint Model 36 made in 1970 and was purchased new by my friend's father-in-law in 1974. Of course it has the pinned-barrel and is a square-butt model. Appears to have been shot only a couple of times (no more than 15rnds). Was wondering what kind of value i should place on it? 99% bluing intact with the original grips. No box (Dang). I know this pistol most likely wasn't +P rated so i've kept it loaded with normal velocity SilverTips. Funny that my aluminum-framed 638 Bodyguard is +P rated...
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11-30-2016, 12:26 PM
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With a 36 in 99% finish you have a gem. Down here in FL., you see them at shows/shops in the $500 range, retail to a user customer. Sounds like a nice little carry gun. Best
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By chance, I was at my son-in-law's father's house today and he showed me his 60s era Model 36. It has had less than a box shot through it and looks new and he still has the box. He ordered it for $100 and he paid the person who ordered it for him $10. I offered him twice his money back but he declined. He also had a Ruger Single Six with 18 shots through it that he bought new for $125 as well as a Remington Nylon 66 that he paid $49.95 for. He's 80 but won't sell anything since he loves guns.
I went to the S&W website today and they still make the model 36 with a MSRP of $749.
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By chance, I was at my son-in-law's father's house today and he showed me his 60s era Model 36. He ordered it for $100 and he paid the person who ordered it for him $10. I offered him twice his money back but he declined.
I went to the S&W website today and they still make the model 36 with a MSRP of $749.
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Offering your in-laws 30% of the value of the equivalent of a new replacement gun might make for awkward Christmas dinner conversation .
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12-02-2016, 01:27 AM
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Last week I saw and handled a very nice, 98%, Model 36 at a local gun shop. $465.00.
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12-02-2016, 11:55 AM
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Take a look at Gunbroker, there are dozens of them for sale, most often less than $350, but it's an auction.
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12-03-2016, 12:32 PM
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I know this pistol most likely wasn't +P rated
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That is correct. It is not rated for +P loads.
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12-03-2016, 02:16 PM
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How could it be "rated" for them? They did not exist in 1961. Is it safe to shoot them? Yes.
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