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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