Happy Birthday to me (S&W Mod. 36, no dash, 3")

[65-2x2]

Tomorrow is my birthday. I took my wife to a Dr. appointment this morning and heading for home we were withing a few blocks of one of my favorite gun shops, so she indulged me with a visit. The first thing that caught my eye was this one. When he told me he had the box and original paperwork, I just couldn't help myself. The revolver is as tight as a tick and only has the smallest amount of finish flaws. I probably overpaid, but I am easy to tempt on the day before the big day.

If someone could help me with the date of production, I would appreciate it. Serial J-52800.

 

[Retired W4]

Happy Chiefs Special birthday.

 

[firefighterjohn]

Sometimes you just have to gift yourself something you'd want! Congrats, I've never seen a Chiefs Special 3" in any gun store I've walked into. Good thing you stopped by!

 

[65-2x2]

Happy Chiefs Special birthday.

Thanky, thanky, it is my first 3" J frame. I am going to go air it out in just a little while.

 

[jaguargolf]

Happy Birthday!

 

[65-2x2]

Happy Birthday!

Thank You!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Happy birthday, and congrats on snagging my favorite Chiefs Special -- 3" square butt.

The database lists one 3" barrel and square butt with a serial number relatively close to yours -- J53346. I own it, and it shipped on March 4, 1970.

 

[Dino44]

Happy Birthday, I hope you enjoy the results on your special day.

 

[65-2x2]

Happy birthday, and congrats on snagging my favorite Chiefs Special -- 3" square butt.

The database lists one 3" barrel and square butt with a serial number relatively close to yours -- J53346. I own it, and it shipped on March 4, 1970.

Thank you for the date, Cowboy. I appreciate it.

Happy Birthday, I hope you enjoy the results on your special day.

Thank you! Tomorrow is also my 54th wedding anniversary. (yep, I got married on my birthday)

 

[EricandSuebee]

Happy birthday and anniversary! great find on that 3" m36.

 

[rwsmith]

That warrants a Happy Birthday Song!


♫ Happy Birthday to you ♫

♫ Happy Birthday to you ♫

♫ Happy Birthday dear 65 two by two-ooo ♫

♫ Happy Birthday to yooooooooooooou ♫

♫ And many mooooooore ♫

♫ And I really like that 3" Model Thirty-Siii-iiiiix ♫

♫ And I wish I haa-aad one tooooooo ♫

 

[scott53]

Happy Birthday! I have a 36 no dash 3" square butt, without box and papers. Great trigger and great shooter. Congratulations!

 

[Rudi]

A great gift, be sure to thank yourself!

 

[SSGRock]

Happy Birthday

 

[Baxter6551]

Great purchase !! I stupidly sold a mint model 37 3 inch early in my LE career. I’m of a mind to look for another or a 36.

 

[R61414]

Tomorrow is my birthday. I took my wife to a Dr. appointment this morning and heading for home we were withing a few blocks of one of my favorite gun shops, so she indulged me with a visit. The first thing that caught my eye was this one. When he told me he had the box and original paperwork, I just couldn't help myself. The revolver is as tight as a tick and only has the smallest amount of finish flaws. I probably overpaid, but I am easy to tempt on the day before the big day.

If someone could help me with the date of production, I would appreciate it. Serial J-52800.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! The S&W Model 36 with 3" barrel is one of my favorite guns. I own 5, 2 Blue, 2 Nickel and 1 Matt Blue (Model 36-6). My first handgun was a Model 36 2" which I traded for a Model 36-1 3" in the original box. I had to give the guy my 2" and $25 but I still only have $70 in the gun! Of course, the original purchase and trade was in the early 1970's but still a GREAT DEAL even 50+ years ago!

 

[65-2x2]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! The S&W Model 36 with 3" barrel is one of my favorite guns. I own 5, 2 Blue, 2 Nickel and 1 Matt Blue (Model 36-6). My first handgun was a Model 36 2" which I traded for a Model 36-1 3" in the original box. I had to give the guy my 2" and $25 but I still only have $70 in the gun! Of course, the original purchase and trade was in the early 1970's but still a GREAT DEAL even 50+ years ago!

Would you have a clue as to what the current value of one like mine might be, with box and papers? I am trying to figure out if I overpaid at $500.00, not that it really matters, I wanted the thing.

 

[heeter3]

65-2×2 the heck with what you paid its your birthday ,it's a very nice revolver and you wanted it,congratulations and enjoy it end of story.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I am trying to figure out if I overpaid at $500.00

You're right on the fringe of needing to turn yourself in to the local constabulary.

 

[65-2x2]

You're right on the fringe of needing to turn yourself in to the local constabulary.

Are you suggesting for theft or for being an idiot?