Smith & Wesson M36 .38 Special SELF DEFENSE CONCEAL/CARRY Revolver 1979-80 NICKEL FINISH S&W with 2” Barrel & CHECKERED GRIPS

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Smith & Wesson M36 .38 Special SELF DEFENSE CONCEAL/CARRY Revolver 1979-80

NICKEL FINISH S&W with 2” Barrel & CHECKERED GRIPS

Here Ancestry Guns presents a Modern Smith & Wesson Model 36 Double Action Revolver made circa 1979-80 in Springfield, Massachusetts. This Smith & Wesson Model 36 (originally known as the Chief's Special) is a revolver chambered for .38 S&W Special. It is one of several models of J-frame revolvers. It was introduced in 1950 and is still in production in the classic blued Model 36 and the stainless steel Model 60.

The Model 36 was designed in the era just after World War II, when Smith & Wesson stopped producing war materials and resumed normal production. For the Model 36, they sought to design a revolver that could fire the more powerful, compared to the .38 Long Colt or the .38 S&W, .38 Special round in a small, concealable package. Since the older I-frame was not able to handle this load, a new frame was designed, which became the J-frame.

The new design was introduced at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) convention in 1950 and was favorably received. A vote was held to name the new revolver, and the name "Chiefs Special" won. A 3-inch barreled version design went into production immediately, due to high demand. It was available in either a blued or nickel-plated finish. It was produced as the "Chiefs Special" until 1957, when it then became the Model 36. The "Chiefs Special" continued to be manufactured as a separate variant.

The overall condition is excellent. Original finish. Excellent action. Bright bore with strong rifling. Markings are sharp. Both grips are in good shape with an average and expected amount of handling wear.

This firearm is classified as Modern.

Barrel is 2 inches.

Caliber: .38 S&W Special

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL. This firearm is classified as Modern.

$1150

#264081
 


Price: $1,150.00
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