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10-16-2017, 01:27 PM
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New to me 28-2 and 36-1
A close family friend recently transferred two revolvers to me and I am trying to get bit of history on these. Date manufactured etc. Any help would be great  .
28-2 Highway Patrolman .357
Serial: N1902XX
36-1 38 Chiefs Special
Serial: 7806XX
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10-16-2017, 01:34 PM
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Don't think you have a M-36-1, which has a heavy three-inch barrel.
But a .357 and a small .38 will answer most real handgunning needs.
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10-16-2017, 03:39 PM
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The 36-1 was stamped on the frame
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10-16-2017, 05:07 PM
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28-2
N190000 put the 28-2 in late 1973, or early 1974.
My 157000 and 294000 say hello.
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10-16-2017, 06:34 PM
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Both are desirable, practical guns. Can you retire on their value, no. But, there practical value far exceeds monetary in my opinion. The 4" Model 28 is an excellent shooter for target practice and overall plinking. The model 36 is excellent as a concealed carry firearm (providing you are legally able to do so or have a permit). Those 36's are good shooters too if you practice with them you can have excellent groupings even at distance. Overall, nice collection and both are practical for home defense. Best, TH
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Last edited by TheHobbyist; 10-16-2017 at 06:34 PM.
Reason: Modified a qualifier in the sentence.
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10-16-2017, 06:57 PM
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1969 on the model 36. Best guess,don't have the book to look it up.
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10-16-2017, 10:32 PM
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Someone explain why this frame was marked M-36-1. Were they short of frames when they needed to make up a batch of snubs? Was the gun re-barreled?
Has anyone else here seen a snub with frame marked as M-36-1?
I'm surprised that a frame milled for the three inch heavy barrel would be suitable for the regular contour snub barrel.
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10-16-2017, 11:47 PM
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Well, both were being produced at the same time. I'm guessing it just got mismarked. An oddity for sure! 
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