Model 36

The bucket · Dec 9, 2024

Just picked up this Model 36. Very tight lockup and the blue still looks deep. There is a little rust on the cylinder and one are of finish loss on the right side.

Lockup is very tight amd the timing seems good.

Grips match the frame.

Any extra info? I paid 480 out the door. What are the value of these? Anybody help with the age?

Thanks

haywood · Dec 9, 2024

Between 1962 & 1969

Matt_X · Dec 9, 2024

Based on Two-bit Cowboy's documentation of thumbpiece changes, I'd think it likely to have been manufactured during or after 1966.

ezb57 · Dec 9, 2024

Nice diamond grips and pinned barrel. You didn't steal it but I might pay that for it if the pitting isnt too bad.

flagaman1950 · Dec 9, 2024

Nice sir. I would not have hesitated to make that buy myself as I see few 36's around here.

Baxter6551 · Dec 9, 2024

A good buy. See what some Flitz and Ren Wax will do for it.

two-bit cowboy · Dec 9, 2024

Based on comparing several Model 36s in the database I'd guess
S&W might have shipped your 482745 in early 1967. There are
many Model 60s and a few Model 49s with nearby serial numbers
that shipped in 1968, but the carbon steel Chiefs Specials show '67.

Seems you got a relatively good deal.

Enjoy your new Chiefs Special.

The bucket · Dec 9, 2024

Baxter6551 said:
A good buy. See what some Flitz and Ren Wax will do for it.

Never heard of that before. Is that the best stuff? I will have to try it!

The bucket · Dec 9, 2024

Baxter6551 said:
A good buy. See what some Flitz and Ren Wax will do for it.

This the stuff?

bobsguns · Dec 9, 2024

The bucket said:
This the stuff?

They used to be available in cans. The Flitz was a chemically soaked piece of cotton. Think tiny baby wipes type of thing.

With the polish, you supply the wiping material. Take your pick.

Green Frog · Dec 10, 2024

Go lightly with the Flitz, it contains an abrasive. It’s mild, but an abrasive.

Renaissance Wax, commonly referred to as Ren Wax, is highly thought of as a protectant in our industry.

Nice Model 36!

Froggie

The bucket · Dec 10, 2024

Took it to the range shot good. I am not great with revolvers. Lol

pasound · Dec 11, 2024

With factory grips, that's a decent target group. I put Hogues on mine, and it stays centered in my hand much better.

dsk · Dec 11, 2024

bobsguns said:
They used to be available in cans. The Flitz was a chemically soaked piece of cotton. Think tiny baby wipes type of thing.

With the polish, you supply the wiping material. Take your pick.

There's a similar product called Nevr-Dull that is cotton in a can.

dsf · Dec 11, 2024

The bucket said:
This the stuff?

I think I'd skip the Flitz on a blued gun. Very useful for polishing stainless. Very fine stuff, does rub off the surface.

Matt_X · Dec 14, 2024

The bucket said:
Took it to the range shot good. I am not great with revolvers. Lol

I assume you're comparing with you're own experience with some auto loaders. Give yourself time to learn the grasp and trigger squeeze that works best for each of the revolvers you've bought.

The target you are using looks like a good choice. When the bullseye is too large for the distance its more difficult to hold a center aiming point. The 6" outer ring on your target is about the same as a 9 ring on a B-8 target, which is commonly used out to 25 yards.

The comment about the factory stocks is also an important point. A grip filler or adapter can be a big help, especially in double action. On the small frame revolvers, some combinations of hand and adapter can put the pinky under the grip.

Keep in mind that when these were made most training began with focusing on fundementals of aim and shooting single action off-hand. This was true even with the general adoption of the M1911 by the US military. Those who qualified and were more likely to need the pistol in combat recieved additional training in shooting fast, with two hands, and so forth. My point is that at the time, the factory stocks (grips) were considered adequate at least in part because of the emphasis on single action, single hand, shooting.

daveboy · Dec 16, 2024

You did good. Here is my "Little 36" I bought at an online auction a month ago. I won the auction at $460. With tax and shipping it was just over 5.
Concerning comments about the grips - grips are such a subjective thing because no two hands are alike. I prefer the big target grips and was afraid I would not be able to shoot my gun well with the factory grips. I haven't shot it much, but with my pinky under the frame, these tiny grips actually work pretty well for me. I could slap on some big, rubber grips and might shoot better. But, I bought the gun to carry concealed and the small grips facilitate that pretty well.

Gater · Dec 17, 2024

The bucket said:
Took it to the range shot good. I am not great with revolvers. Lol

Nice shooting. How is the double action pull?

marinevet · Dec 17, 2024

dsk said:
There's a similar product called Nevr-Dull that is cotton in a can.

Shined a bunch of stuff with this in USMC boot camp.............you name it, we shined it with Never Dull..........including the floor in the barracks............

serger · Dec 17, 2024

Yeah, don't step on my brightwork....

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