Model 36 date??

[Rphmann]

Hey guys picked up a nice model 36 yesterday at my LGS. Serial number 1507XX, can anyone date it? I'm thinking 1960? Thanks!

 

[DWalt]

Hey guys picked up a nice model 36 yesterday at my LGS. Serial number 1507XX, can anyone date it? I'm thinking 1960? Thanks!

A little earlier, likely 1958-59

 

[tlay]

I have serial number 1593xx that dates to 7/59.

 

[Rphmann]

Thanks guys!!!

 

[Rphmann]

Brought her home today

 

[bigmoose]

Wow, that is a nice early flat latch snubbie. Just got to love those small, concealable j frames stuffed with .38 Special cartridges. Those little gems are getting hard to come by in that condition. Congrats.

 

[ar15ed]

that's a beauty!

 

[BC38]

NICE! Bet that set ya' back a few bucks...