Approximate shipping date for 36-1

SLCDW · #1 02-23-2021, 08:52 PM

Just rescued a finish challenged, but mechanically perfect 3 inch heavy pinned barrel square butt J frame. Appears to have been fired very little, crisp bore and no turn line, but stored improperly. Could someone please provide an approximate shipping month/year for J559XXX?

two-bit cowboy · #2 02-23-2021, 09:08 PM

Cloest 36-1 in my database is J559356, shipped Sep '77.

SLCDW · #3 02-23-2021, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the info. It's a high school graduation year gun.

two-bit cowboy · #4 02-24-2021, 01:03 AM

Hmmmm, glad to see I'm not the only one who cares about such seemingly trivial details.

I have Chiefs from many significant dates throughout my life: started first grade, got my drivers license, graduated HS, joined the Air Force, retired from the Air Force, and more. Just for fun.

StrawHat · #5 02-24-2021, 08:24 AM

Bob,

I am like that too. I have a Model 36-1 that left the factory some year after I was born! It was a good shooter and I used it when competing in PPC.

Kevin