I stopped into my favorite LGS last week and found this little gem hiding in the case. It's a Model 36 no dash and it's in great shape. It had to come home with me (I'm a sucker for a nice "snubby"). Serial number is J4216XX puts it made in 76'-77'. Stocks number to the gun and lockup and timing are spot on. It compliments the socks and "T" shirts I received from the family Here's a couple of pics.
Here's my Christmas gift to myself, a 27-3 4" with an additional cylinder for 357-44 B&D.
It's drilled for a scope and rode hard, but it does have an action job - a real good one! No push off, warm butter double action, strain screw fully engaged and not shortened. A pro did it.