First Year Production I-frame .38 Special

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Guns International #: 103548638

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Chiefs Special - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 36

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Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Chiefs Special
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 36

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Seller: gunsmit

Member Since: 3/21/07

First Name: Rod

Last Name: Smith

State: Virginia

Country: United States

Phone: (301) 455-0174

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Seller Type: Private Seller

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days

Payment Methods: M.O. or Cashier's Check

First Year Production I-frame .38 Special

Description:
Smith transitioned the Terrier from .38 S&W to .38 Special in 1950, when it became the Chiefs Special. The I-frame model only lasted until 1953, when the J-frame was introduced to handle the increasingly hot .38 Special round. This is a 3 digit serial first year production I-frame with half moon front sight and I-frame grips (1/8" shorter than J-frame). All the right stuff: flat latch, pinned barrel, excellent bore, 95% finish (slight drag ring and two small small spots on cylinder (see photos), good case colors on hammer and trigger, 5 screw frame. See Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, p. 150 for I-frame/J-frame comparison. This is the lowest serial number (98X) I have seen. If you are a S&W hand ejector collector, this is a pretty good specimen. Price includes shipping.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes

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Guns International #: 103548638

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Chiefs Special - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 36

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Chiefs Special
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 36

Seller's Information

When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com

Seller: gunsmit

Member Since: 3/21/07

First Name: Rod

Last Name: Smith

State: Virginia

Country: United States

Phone: (301) 455-0174

Platinum Seller

Seller Type: Private Seller

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days

Payment Methods: M.O. or Cashier's Check

First Year Production I-frame .38 Special

Description:
Smith transitioned the Terrier from .38 S&W to .38 Special in 1950, when it became the Chiefs Special. The I-frame model only lasted until 1953, when the J-frame was introduced to handle the increasingly hot .38 Special round. This is a 3 digit serial first year production I-frame with half moon front sight and I-frame grips (1/8" shorter than J-frame). All the right stuff: flat latch, pinned barrel, excellent bore, 95% finish (slight drag ring and two small small spots on cylinder (see photos), good case colors on hammer and trigger, 5 screw frame. See Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, p. 150 for I-frame/J-frame comparison. This is the lowest serial number (98X) I have seen. If you are a S&W hand ejector collector, this is a pretty good specimen. Price includes shipping.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes

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Guns International #: 103548638

First Year Production I frame 38 Special

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Guns International #: 103548638

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Chiefs Special - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 36

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Chiefs Special
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 36

Seller's Information

When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com

Seller: gunsmit

Member Since: 3/21/07

First Name: Rod

Last Name: Smith

State: Virginia

Country: United States

Phone: (301) 455-0174

Platinum Seller

Seller Type: Private Seller

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days

Payment Methods: M.O. or Cashier's Check

First Year Production I-frame .38 Special

Description:
Smith transitioned the Terrier from .38 S&W to .38 Special in 1950, when it became the Chiefs Special. The I-frame model only lasted until 1953, when the J-frame was introduced to handle the increasingly hot .38 Special round. This is a 3 digit serial first year production I-frame with half moon front sight and I-frame grips (1/8" shorter than J-frame). All the right stuff: flat latch, pinned barrel, excellent bore, 95% finish (slight drag ring and two small small spots on cylinder (see photos), good case colors on hammer and trigger, 5 screw frame. See Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, p. 150 for I-frame/J-frame comparison. This is the lowest serial number (98X) I have seen. If you are a S&W hand ejector collector, this is a pretty good specimen. Price includes shipping.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes

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