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reprosser · 09-28-2010, 08:50 AM

I posted information on a handed down revolver in the center fire forum,

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=82186

but probably should have posted here. I will leave the other thread with photos there for reference, rather than re-posting the whole thing.

I think it is a .38 S&W Chiefs special model 36 with 3" barrel. I cannot find any info on the serial number to determine the age of the gun.

Serial #:ATF-2600-xxx on the butt.

Condition seems pretty good to me, but I know little of such things. Some light scratches, maybe a little rust, 90% blueing. Check out the photos on the other thread.

Any info appreciated.

09-28-2010, 08:50 AM	#1
reprosser Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In the woods of SC midlands. Posts: 12	Use Serial number to determine Chiefs special age ? I posted information on a handed down revolver in the center fire forum, http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=82186 but probably should have posted here. I will leave the other thread with photos there for reference, rather than re-posting the whole thing. I think it is a .38 S&W Chiefs special model 36 with 3" barrel. I cannot find any info on the serial number to determine the age of the gun. Serial #:ATF-2600-xxx on the butt. Condition seems pretty good to me, but I know little of such things. Some light scratches, maybe a little rust, 90% blueing. Check out the photos on the other thread. Any info appreciated. -->