Model 36 serial number question

[Biff_Biffington]

I recently picked up a Model 36 Chiefs Special Sn 5759XX

I understand J frame serial numbers from the 60s can be a bit dodgy to pin down exactly- the pistol has the "thumb" type latch so its post 66- I am guessing its about 1967 vintage?

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I'd say you made a mighty good guess. Probably the last quarter of the year.

 

[JH1951]

Sounds nice!
Feed us some pictures, please!

 

[Biff_Biffington]

Sounds nice!
Feed us some pictures, please!

As per request, finish is at about 95% grips match to gun. Hammer has been bobbed leaving just enough of the checkering to thumb the hammer if you wanted. I owned a model 10 years ago that had the same treatment. Pawn shop find, paid just north of $475 out the door. No idea how much these go for these days.

 

[pharmer]

..... paid just north of $475 out the door. No idea how much these go for these days.

Just a wild guess, I'd say a bit North of $475. Joe

 

[dsk]

You're going to find these little things are amazingly accurate despite their diminutive size. Just keep your thumb away from the cylinder latch when you shoot.

 

[Biff_Biffington]

You're going to find these little things are amazingly accurate despite their diminutive size. Just keep your thumb away from the cylinder latch when you shoot.

Oh yeah, I carried an airweight J frame for about 10 years in an ankle hoslter when I was in LE