I just inherited a model 36........
All 36's I look up is blue this one is nickel? I thought it was stainless but....The stainless ones are model 60s????
no dashes just labeled 36 serial number J17xxx
Any help and Birthdate for this revolver would be appreciated
Thank you fellow members in advance for your help
G

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**Big Dog Grips**

S&N say 1969-70. Nothing wrong with having a nickel 36. I kind of prefer nickel for a carry gun, particularly pocket carry.

Hi G.Believe it or not 640 gun 2 became a barrel launcher and I am getiing a model 36 as a replacement.If you want to make the gun really pop get some Mother's Mag Polish and use it with finger pressure only.Buff it down with a soft clean cloth and them apply a Good coat of rennasaince wax.The new blued Model 36 is going to have to work OT to get into carry rotation as my confidence in New S+W revolvers is @ a all time low......Mike

thank you fellas
G

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**Big Dog Grips**

Congratulations on the purchase

This is my nickel-plated Model 37, Chief's Special Airweight.


You'll like your Model 36.

ECS

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CPT, Armor (Ret)
Luke 22:36

I have a factory satin nickel Model 38 that is one of my favorite J frames.

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Centennial Every Day

I like nickel guns! Many don't but as said earlier they make for a more durable finish especially in humid areas. I just started waxing a few of my guns and I believe it does make a difference in retarding rust and fingerprints etc.