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Today, I took in a new "Bounty Hunter" 3" Brl. 44 mag. in a trade. I am thinking of using it as a "last resort" weapon when hiking in Montana and Alaska. My question is about ammo. What would be the best ammo for defense against bear (after the pepper spray does not work) that will safely fire...

Would like to buy a Walther PPK/S RKE Talo 1 of 400 .380 . I'm in Corpus Christi. Thanks.

Pre Model 36 Thans to all for assistance in identification. This pre model 36 does have the serial number stamped into the inside of the wooden grip. Here is a picture with the wooden grips back on.

S&W Pre Model 36 ? I have found the letter form and will send it off to S&W and get the scoop on my little S&W. I'll post the results. Thanks for all who provided input. I need a concealed carry weapon and this one is just not right for me as I prefer to carry in my pocket. I did carry it as a...

Jaymo: It's a five shot. I have the original wooden grips. Just had these rubber grips on for the range. I bought the gun used in 1968 or 1969.

Pre Model 36 Here are some quick photos. Thanks.

I believe I have a pre model 36. It has no model number on it. I BELIEVE it is a "Chief's Special". It has adjustable sights, 2" barrel. Serial number is: 149934. Can anyone advise when it was built, and what it might be worth ? Thanks.

I have had a S&W (I believe a Chief's Special) small, .38 , two inch barrel, WITH ADJUSTABLE SIGHTS. Can anyone advise the model number and estimated value. Someone told me it was a model 50, but I cannot find information on that model to check. Thanks.