Info needed about a 36-6 3" Target

[bigggbbruce]

I've read that 615 were produced, then I also read this was not correct and 2000 were produced. Does anybody know the true number.


Oops wrong area.. mods move if you will..

 

[OldChief]

The 4th ed. of the S&W Catalog refers one to the Model 50 for information on what I believe you have. It's called the Chiefs Special Target, 2 or 3 inch barrel with micrometer click rear sights. These are marked as M-36 or M-36-1 or have no designation at all and approximately 2136 were produced. I'm sure there's someone out there more knowledgeable than I who will provide more information, possibly more accurate. ion, I jumped in too quickly, the 36-6 is, indeed, a target version produced in 1989 as a special production with a 3" full lug, with ribbed barrel, ramp on ramp base and a wide smooth trigger. However, it doesn't provide any number produced.

 

[colt_saa]

There are not 2000 Model 36 Chief's Special Target revolvers that were manufactured during the -6 engineering revision.

There may have been 2000 total Model 36s made during the -6 engineering revision.

The trouble comes in when novice shooters think that the engineering revision is part of the model number and that it denotes a specific configuration. That is not what the engineering revision is intended for

The way that a specific configuration is identified (1982+) is the 6 digit product code.

For product code 101549 (pictured above) the quantity listed on the S&W historical letters is 615

 

[bigggbbruce]

Thanks... I have a picture of the gun and box but not the label with product code. I believe it's the 101549. Still waiting for his asking price.

 

[greenmachine]

I just checked the end label on my 36-6 box, it is indeed 101549.

 

[H Richard]

This is the one you are talking about. I contacted Roy directly, and he confirmed that 2000 is the correct production.

 

[bigggbbruce]

There are not 2000 Model 36 Chief's Special Target revolvers that were manufactured during the -6 engineering revision.
For product code 101549 (pictured above) the quantity listed on the S&W historical letters is 615

This is the one you are talking about. I contacted Roy directly, and he confirmed that 2000 is the correct production.

Well this has been informative. Guess I need to make my own call.

 

[greenmachine]

Maybe we need to submit a correction to the SCSW 4th Edition.
On page 244 it says: "Model 36-6 Target Variation: Approximately 615 were manufactured with a 3-Inch Full lug barrel with adjustable sights with a blue glass bead finish. Product code 101549. Serial number BEA5648 was our example. 1989"

 

[H Richard]

I think this is something for Roy and Jim S to agree on at a future SWCA meeting.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Maybe we need to submit a correction to the SCSW 4th Edition.
On page 244 it says: "Model 36-6 Target Variation: Approximately 615 were manufactured with a 3-Inch Full lug barrel with adjustable sights with a blue glass bead finish. Product code 101549. Serial number BEA5648 was our example. 1989"

That book is not the "gospel". Other mistakes in it too.

 

[RubEric]

My Chiefs Special Target. I looked for this for a long time. Paid $915.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I've come to believe 2,000 is the right number.

Neat little Chiefs!

Here's an excerpt from one of Roy's letters and my 36-6.