I've wanted one of these ever since I was a child who solved neighborhood crimes with my trusty snub-nosed 8-shot ring cap gun. The real thing holds less rounds but is nonetheless cooler. It's not mint and the box is long gone, but it's still a solid 95% with just the usual shooting and handling wear of a 50+ year-old gun. Round butt, no-dash Model 36 that was listed as being made in 1969 (SN J17xxx).
Late Christmas present to myself, Model 36
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fouraceswes
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That is a very cool gun.
I'm glad you got a Model 36, and that is a very nice example. I am sure you will enjoy having it.
Always feels good to track down one you've been after awhile. Nice 36
It looks great! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I shot it today for the first time. Intrinsically it appears very accurate, although it shoots slightly low. I quickly found out though why hardly anybody uses those skinny little wood grips anymore. Also my thumb kept smacking into the cylinder release. Ouch! All in all though it's a pretty effective little piece of iron.
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I inherited a model 36 2" square butt that my father bought new in 1968. It has a little wear and tear but not bad for the amount of use it has gotten.
They are great little revolvers that get better with age. A few years ago I picked up a pair of 2" pinned barrel round butts from the 70s.
You may want to add a BK grip adapter or if you can put up with the wait a Tyler T Grip. For a holster I have been using a Bianchi 5B thumbreak.
Good Luck with yours.
They are great little revolvers that get better with age. A few years ago I picked up a pair of 2" pinned barrel round butts from the 70s.
You may want to add a BK grip adapter or if you can put up with the wait a Tyler T Grip. For a holster I have been using a Bianchi 5B thumbreak.
Good Luck with yours.
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I have the same gun sitting by my bed. It's in the '73-'74 era. Don't know the ship date, but it was well-taken care of. Easy to carry in front pocket with the holster I put it in. That's a nice one there. Merry Christmas!
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What a nice late Christmas gift! That is a great looking 36!
Oh yes, I remember those childhood days with the snubby cap guns also; they were a LOT of fun!
I finally got one about a year ago too; a '58 "Baby Chief". It's a great shooter and will get passed down to my son or grandson.
Enjoy yours!
Oh yes, I remember those childhood days with the snubby cap guns also; they were a LOT of fun!
I finally got one about a year ago too; a '58 "Baby Chief". It's a great shooter and will get passed down to my son or grandson.
Enjoy yours!
If yours is truly a '58 it's not a Baby Chiefs Special.
A '58 would be a 3-screw frame. A Baby has a 5-screw frame.
Nice roscoe!!
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A set of pachs will make it tolerable, but boy are they ugly [emoji38]
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I think I will get in line for a Tyler T-Grip. I don't want to sacrifice the vintage look of this piece. It's not going to be a carry gun anyway.
And yes I heard to try heavier bullets, which is what it was probably designed for anyway. I was shooting 125gr FMJ.
And yes I heard to try heavier bullets, which is what it was probably designed for anyway. I was shooting 125gr FMJ.
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Thanks for straightening me out two-bit. Confused, I went back to read your thread post from almost a year ago when I requested info on mine...sure enough it's NOT a '58 but a '52.
You're still on your A-Game two-bit, I stand corrected!
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