Chief Special Target Research & Survivors List Redux
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OP
Thanks for the input.
When these were produced, if i recall correctly, sometime in the 1990s, I had purchased a few of these. I liked them but I decide to sell them because they just seemed not to appreciate. I should have held them a few more years. Am I correct that this model came with a pair of Uncle Mike's on them ?
Not sure if the sister CST 3" was a satin nickel or a bead blast finish stainless. Do you recall ? Do you know how many of this nickel or stainless model were produced ?
Thanks for the input. the cooperation is much appreciated. I'll gladly accept an email message from any member to document SNs of any Chief Target Models advertised anywhere for sale (online, major auction house, etc) that I can document the serial numbers.
When these were produced, if i recall correctly, sometime in the 1990s, I had purchased a few of these. I liked them but I decide to sell them because they just seemed not to appreciate. I should have held them a few more years. Am I correct that this model came with a pair of Uncle Mike's on them ?
Not sure if the sister CST 3" was a satin nickel or a bead blast finish stainless. Do you recall ? Do you know how many of this nickel or stainless model were produced ?
Thanks for the input. the cooperation is much appreciated. I'll gladly accept an email message from any member to document SNs of any Chief Target Models advertised anywhere for sale (online, major auction house, etc) that I can document the serial numbers.
No, the 36-6s did not come with UM grips. The Hogues are original, per Roy's letter about a different one, and they were among the "flavor of the month" 1989 offerings.
I can't help with the finish on the stainless (Model 60-4), and I've not seen or heard of a nickel version of that era.
I can't help with the finish on the stainless (Model 60-4), and I've not seen or heard of a nickel version of that era.
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Example of Model 60-4. (Along with a 36-6) The 36-6 had the Hogues when I got it. The 60-4 had the Uncle Mike grips. I replaced them with the targets because it makes them look like 586/686 guns that were washed in hot water.
This one has a satin finish (Model 65-5)
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OP
>>> Just bumping to remind we still need numbers. 
OP
Data updated today. Need more serial numbers. Please submit your Chief Special Target SNs and ship dates (if you have) for the Survivor's list. All data is kept confidential. Email me at [email protected]. Sal Raimondi, Sr.
NOTE: Data elsewhere should be amended to show CST1s, are found in the 55xxx and 57xxx serial numbers only. Therefore stating 55xxx-57xxx is incorrect, as research shows, no CST1s were produced in the 56xxx serial number range.
NOTE: Data elsewhere should be amended to show CST1s, are found in the 55xxx and 57xxx serial numbers only. Therefore stating 55xxx-57xxx is incorrect, as research shows, no CST1s were produced in the 56xxx serial number range.
PerryLane
Member
Model 60-1 2 Inch Barrel Adjustable Sights
Model 60-1 ALU1425 Box & papers, un-used tools but no screw driver. Bought new 6-29-85 $279.00 from Gun Shack Phoenix AZ.
Guesstimate less than 200 rounds fired.
Model 60-1 ALU1425 Box & papers, un-used tools but no screw driver. Bought new 6-29-85 $279.00 from Gun Shack Phoenix AZ.
Guesstimate less than 200 rounds fired.
rck281
Member
Why don't we have a data base for this type of information on all guns?
We used to have a decent one. What happened??
We used to have a decent one. What happened??
It should have sold with the Aluminum fluted-handle, black oxide shaft and short hollow ground blade: 1964-1988.
But I know for a fact that some gun sellers (clerks) robbed the SATs from new guns. I've met former clerks that brag about having a box full of new SATs.
OP
thank you, Perry. Date is added. I like the 60-1s. I purchased 3 x 60-1 Ashland CSTs, NIB, from Harrison Carroll in California, (NOT related to David Carroll) sometime in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Also, any time one would pop up in excellent or "as new" condition at a reasonable price I'd pick those up, too.
Harrison Carroll was a dealer on par with Ray Brazille but Harrison Carroll had more of the newer issues Colts, Snake guns, SAAs, S&Ws and other fine firearms where Ray Brazille specialized almost exclusively in vintage and rare S&Ws of impeccable condition.
RIP both Harrison and Ray. I miss them both.
OP
SN: 57804 and SN: 67812 added today. Keep the info coming guys. Much appreciated. it is for all of us to share.
Thanks again. R.S. "Sal" Raimondi, Sr.
Thanks again. R.S. "Sal" Raimondi, Sr.
Hi Sal,
Do you have the ship dates on them?
I hadn't known of 58704, but 67812 is a blue 2" that shipped June 11, '59.
Cheers
Do you have the ship dates on them?
I hadn't known of 58704, but 67812 is a blue 2" that shipped June 11, '59.
Cheers
OP
thank you. Data on 57804 (not 58704) came from a reliable member source
I own 67812, was too lazy to go fetch the letter for the exact date. Thank you. Sal
OP
Yes, I typed it correctly in my database and got dyslexic when I typed my post!
You're in good company. I do the same thing (as I'm sure most of us do, once in awhile) but I attribute it to my old age.
... I attribute it to my old age.
Me, too!
I never made mistakes before I got old.
At least, I don't remember ever making one.
austintexas
Member
chief target
I have M-36 Target # 391816 and # 391902, both bought in Austin, Texas. blued, squarebutt and 2 inch bbls. In the 1966 group.
SWCA 892
Dug into my safe, #391816, 99+% fine turn line. Grips; no serial number, rubber stamped 5485 on back of rt stock, no diamond. #391902, 100%- barely discern super fine turn line. Grips; serial numbered to revolver, diamond grips. BP boxes, First has no signs of a label, Second has what looks like white paint with a bunch of numbers that look typed in. Part of 1006 shipped in 1966. Hope this helps
SWCA 892
I have M-36 Target # 391816 and # 391902, both bought in Austin, Texas. blued, squarebutt and 2 inch bbls. In the 1966 group.
SWCA 892
Dug into my safe, #391816, 99+% fine turn line. Grips; no serial number, rubber stamped 5485 on back of rt stock, no diamond. #391902, 100%- barely discern super fine turn line. Grips; serial numbered to revolver, diamond grips. BP boxes, First has no signs of a label, Second has what looks like white paint with a bunch of numbers that look typed in. Part of 1006 shipped in 1966. Hope this helps
SWCA 892
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OP
I will post them, thank you. We are all on our honor, here. What do you conservatively rate them for condition ? Original numbered stocks ?
OP
List updated today. Keep those serial numbers coming. Thank you.
from Joe Cebull and Sal Raimondi. Joe Cebull first started this survivors list about 20+ years ago and even before that in the pre-internet days.
We've been trying to get it as complete as possible. I've just been helping out.
from Joe Cebull and Sal Raimondi. Joe Cebull first started this survivors list about 20+ years ago and even before that in the pre-internet days.
We've been trying to get it as complete as possible. I've just been helping out.
OP
Sal,
I'll start you off with #57819, 99% non-factory refinish, 2" blue, all matching.
Bob
and the reason you didn't sell it to me ? ( or did you ?)
Sal
