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Old 10-03-2017, 03:54 PM
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Hello. I just picked up this 36 no dash, pinned barrel, and I'm curious about the production date. I'm guessing that I'm in the right forum given that I'd think it's a pre-1980 gun. I've tried searching for a similar serial number, but maybe I haven't asked the right question. The s/n is 6J91xx

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That is known as a floating "J" as opposed to a J prefix. I would say early to mid 70's.
K frames also had a floating "K" in the same time period IIRC.
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The "floating J" serial numbers were used only in 1971-72. They consist of the J in the second, third or fourth position, accompanied by no more than five numeric digits.

This is not the same as the J numbers used in 1982 and 1983. Nor is it the same as the K numbers used beginning in 1970. Those serial numbers all had six digits and might be thought of as "progressive" J and K numbers. They followed a regular sequence of 1Kxxxxx until all numbers were used up, then 2Kxxxxx, then 3Kxxxxx, etc. The K or J did not "float," it just moved one digit at a time preceded by one digit (or more in the case of the K) until all numbers in the sequence were used up. This type of J number never got beyond 1Jxxxxx. The K numbers got all the way to xxxKxxx. Both were eventually replaced with the three-alpha system in the early 1980s (approximately 1983).

6J91xx would be from 1971.
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Were any of the "J"s recessed?
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No. The counterbored charge holes were only used on those revolvers chambered for magnum cartridges (.357, .41 & .44) until 1982 (except L frames, which never had them).

Of course, the J frame .22/32 did (and does) have counterbored charge holes, because it is chambered for the rimfire cartridges.
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Thanks to all for this information.

I cleaned the 36 up last night, took off the grips, thumb piece, etc., but there wasn't really much to clean. Not even any crud under the grips or thumb piece, no little rough spots or anything I can find, just a few minor dings and some scratches on the cylinder. No holster wear. All in all not too bad for a gun almost as old as I am.

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Not sure if you are still checking this tread but I have seen this revolver for sale at Cabelas.

Was there a problem with the M36
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Not sure if you are still checking this tread but I have seen this revolver for sale at Cabelas.

Was there a problem with the M36
No my friend, there was just a 2.5" Model 66-1 there that I wanted more.
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Thanks for the reply. That 36 was exactly what I was looking for and I am now the new owner. They put it on sale.

I found it shoots low about 3-4" with three different types of ammo at 7 yds and seems to get a litter better as I move distances further out. Shot wad cutters, 130 grain Winchester, and federal 158 LRN. Might be me today. Not sure as my other snubs shoot more to point of aim. Anyway I have adjusted the sight picture, added some paint, and the higher front post in the rear sight is better sight picture for me anyway.
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have a 36 with 3"bbl. shoot 148gr hbwc with B/E 2.6gr. 15 yards POA at 4 o'clock on black circle and POI is right on mid-circle. Practice and enjoy and find your POA spot
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No my friend, there was just a 2.5" Model 66-1 there that I wanted more.
Have you not heard of lay away. Oh man you can't sell a pretty gun like that.
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