SMITH & WESSON MODEL 36 CLASSIC .38 SPL

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 646653



Core Specifications
Type: Double-action / single-action revolver
Caliber: .38 Special (+P rated in modern Classic models)
Capacity: 5 rounds
Frame size: J-frame (small frame)

Dimensions & Weight
Barrel length: ~1.875–1.88 inches (snub-nose)
Overall length: ~6.2 inches
Weight: ~19–20 oz (varies slightly by version)

Construction & Features
Frame & cylinder: Blued carbon steel (Classic model)
Finish: Blued (traditional), some older versions also nickel-plated
Grips: Checkered wood (Classic series)
Sights:
Fixed front blade
Fixed rear (integral notch)
Hammer: Exposed (allows SA/DA firing)
Cylinder: Swing-out design

Notable Characteristics
Compact “snub-nose" design for concealed carry
One of the original and most iconic small-frame revolvers (introduced 1950 as “Chiefs Special")
Simple, highly reliable mechanical design
Modern Classic versions may include internal safety updates or “no-lock" variants depending on production run

Quick Summary
The Model 36 Classic is a compact 5-shot .38 Special revolver built on Smith & Wesson’s J-frame, known for durability, simplicity, and concealability. It’s essentially a modern recreation of a mid-20th-century detective-style revolver with updated metallurgy and +P capability.

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Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: MODEL 36 CLASSIC
Caliber Info: .38 SPL
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 2" BARREL
Action: REVOLVER
Finish: black with wood grip

Price: $749.99
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