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Thank you for clarifying that.

Absolutely, this is a great site.

Thank you for the information. Yes, my gun is a .38 Chiefs Special Airweight (pre 37). I was confused by the name in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. I have a 1950 Chief Special, 1952 Chiefs Special and 1959 Chiefs Special Target model. I didn't realize that the Airweight had a shorter...

You are absolutely correct. The name is also what confused me. Thank you for your input. Happy Memorial Day.

You hit it on the head. The cylinder length on this gun is shorter than my Chiefs Special. This is a pre 37 Terrier without a question. I love this site for all of the information and knowledge that's out there. I can't thank you enough for answering my question. Happy Memorial Day.

Not a Terrier. I have a pre model 37 Terrier and a pre 36. This gun weighs almost the same as my pre 36 and not close to my Terrior

Not a Terrier. I have another Baby Chief and they both weigh the same.

I recently acquired what I believe to be a S&W pre model 36 "Baby Chief". The gun is a 5 screw, half moon blade front sight and the small round trigger guard. The grips are diamond magna's and numbers matching to the gun. All of the numbers are matching on the gun. What I'm questioning is the...

I recently acquired a S&W Model 36 nickel revolver with a 3" barrel. The gun is marked MOD 36 (no dash). The serial number is 366J71. I looked in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson and I can't figure out what year it was made. Could anyone date this revolver? Any help would be much...

This site is awesome!!! I can't believe the wealth of knowledge that's available with a few strokes on a keyboard. Thank you all for the information.

I'm looking for some help regarding J-frame or I-frame grips. I have a set of diamond magna grips that look like they should be for a J-frame but they are a bit longer at the top of the grip (see pictures). I've tried them on a J-frame and they are too long and protrude over the top of the...

Great information. Thank you.

I have a 1976 S&W 36-1 Chiefs Special that has numbers and markings under the grips on the frame (see picture). I'm hoping someone can tell me what these mean. Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you.

I recently acquired a 1976 S&W 36-1 with target sights. I was told by the seller that this was a special order gun that he ordered with the round butt and banana grips. I have the original box and the label is correct to the gun. Before I go through the expense of a S&W factory letter I'm hoping...