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Old 02-17-2017, 10:12 PM
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I have a mod -36 serial numb 287xxx. Can anyone help give a date and possible value? It says .38 S.&W. SPL on barrel and the length is 1 7/8.
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Old 02-17-2017, 11:15 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Hopefully someone will be by to narrow the timeframe a bit. I'm thinking early to mid 61. I'd say $300-500 depending on your location.
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It looks like the revolver was made in 1953
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With SN 287000, I would guess early-mid 1962. Perhaps in the $350-400 range, depending on the exact condition. Hope this is helpful.
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Welcome aboard from Wyoming.

I believe murphydog pegged it.

Has the hammer been shortened or reshaped? Or is it just the photo?
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It looks like the revolver was made in 1953
Sorry for my info as I missed a digit, Guess I'm getting old at 73.
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Yes the hammer is chipped a bit. Thanks for the info
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I have a mod -36 serial numb 287xxx. Can anyone help give a date and possible value? It says .38 S.&W. SPL on barrel and the length is 1 7/8.
April/May 1963
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