This M36 has a serial number beginning with 2721xx. It is a 3" pinned model with a square butt. It has like new diamond stocks (numbered to the firearm) and a flat cylinder release button. I would say the revolver is probably 90% or better with just a small amount of holster wear on each side of the muzzle. The revolver came with no box or paperwork. I have attached a pair of photos for your consideration. Give me a ballpark value and your opinion of the revolvers. Thanks.
BOUGHT A MODEL 36 TODAY
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Shorty 45 MK2
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Congrats on a great J frame. Several members here like them a good bit and carry them IWB a good bit.
For price...not real sure but around $450.
For price...not real sure but around $450.
Shorty, nailed it, $450 as it is. See them down in SoFo at Gun Shows and club meetings. Maybe a little to nice for a pocket gun but great for the bedside table. Shoot, clean and enjoy.
I bought this revolver for $500 shipped. This will be an occasional shooter for me. My favorite revolvers to shoot are my M29s and M57s. There is something magical about shooting a big bore revolver. It starts with that 36" long flame that blows out during each shot. It tends to clear the firing line of faint hearted shooters.
bpayne
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I think you did just fine. Pics can be a little deceiving, but i think 90% is a fair evaluation. With original numbered diamond stocks and a flat latch, 500 shipped and transferred isn't bad. That gun is made to carry in a pancake thumb break. Good find and let her ride!
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sqhead
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Throw a tyler-t-grip, some ren wax and it looks like it would be 96 % gun in a hurry,nice 36 ya got there.
This is one of two M36s I have acquired in the past couple of weeks. The other M36 has a serial number that starts with 475xx, so it is also from the 60s. The other M36 is in slightly better condition than the one shown. It was $450 shipped. I am not a big M36 fan, they just spoke to me when I saw them on line. If you have never had that urge, you are not serious about collecting firearms. I sure wish they would invent a pill that would cure that.
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They have, but to obtain the prescription, you have to get married. Then you get to take your medicine.
I have been married for 34 years. My wife comes from a firearms friendly family. Her Dad was an avid bird hunter. He loved to hunt most anything that flew. We hunted together for 31 seasons prior to his death a few years ago.
Most guys have to sneak around and lie to their wives. My wife is more like "have you bought anything new lately". If so, can I see it?
Before you ask, yes my wife has a sister. Her sister is red headed an a total control freak. She and her husband live in San Diego [thank god] so we see her maybe every 10 years. Her poor husband is so hen pecked I feel sorry for him. He was a Navy Submariner at one time, go figure.
Most guys have to sneak around and lie to their wives. My wife is more like "have you bought anything new lately". If so, can I see it?
Before you ask, yes my wife has a sister. Her sister is red headed an a total control freak. She and her husband live in San Diego [thank god] so we see her maybe every 10 years. Her poor husband is so hen pecked I feel sorry for him. He was a Navy Submariner at one time, go figure.
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bananaman
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Great gun and about what you'd pay here in the northeast. If you like to clear the firing line with a flame, try a Model 53! It not only will clear the line, but , will start a grass fire in front of it.
