Model 36

[vbguns072]

I recently acquired a Model 36 nickel finish that has some pitting (former deceased owner did not take very good care of it, cylinder was stuck with 5 live rounds, had gunsmith clear the rounds, clean & test fire) and was wondering on year of manufacture and value. Very smooth trigger pull, doesn't appear to have been shot much, Serial number J263064. Thanks in advance for the information

 

[Hondo44]

That's a very nice 1975 vintage Mod 36.

A simple wipe down after use would have prevented the corrosion from hand sweat. But it doesn't look that bad and I'd get after it with Mother's Mag wheel polish, Flitz, or Semichrome.