Model 36 38 spcl

[cbrown]

Hey guys I have a mod 36 38 spcl and i am trying to determin the value
This was given to me by my grand father and i just saw in the rifleman mag they had a story on the mod 36 being a chief specail.

The serial number is J566271

Thanks in advance!!

[Jolly Bill]

cbrown,

Looks like your S&W model 36 Chief's Special was made around 1976-77.

To give you a realistic ballpark value for the gun, we need more info: barrel length, amount of blue, correct grips, general overall condition and some pictures.

That said, I would expect it to be worth in the $100 - $350 range for a FAIR condition gun with some sins to a near mint M36.

Got some pix?

Jolly

[johnlives4christ]

depending on the gun like jolly said the value will vary significantly. but in good condition 350 is about right

[cbrown]

i will post up some pics this evening when i get home

[cbrown]

thanks

[cbrown]

here are some pics

[johnlives4christ]

400

[Oneida Steve]

Nice gun. It would sell for about $325-$350 around here.

[johnlives4christ]

cbrown, what do you plan to do with the gun? you gonna sell it? keep it? carry it?

i cant tell for sure but it doesnt appear to have been refinished... that means its in 98% condition. it doesnt appear that it's been fired, but you can see a tad of finish were on the cylinder lug from being opened some.

if i were you i'd cherish such a gun that was given to you by your grand father. would love to have like that

[cbrown]

john thats what i plan on doing just cherishing it.
it was his carry gun but i would imagien it was not fired more then one time when he first got it and that was it.

i have shot it one time my self

[johnlives4christ]

awesome. it's in good shape for a gun that's been carried. is there any chance it's been refinished? i dont think so, but im just surprised that a gun that's been carried is in such premium condition

[3/2 STA SS]

KEEP IT. Beauty. Slick up the trigger for DAO and it is a great carry piece.

[cbrown]

no it has never been refinished that i know for a fact

[johnlives4christ]

cb, got any plans to carry it?

[cbrown]

im not to sure the grip is very skinny compared to my newer 38 it sits kinda funny in my hand,
i think ill just take it out every so often and fire it off

[oscarmayer]

the great thing about these smith and wessons any J frame grip will fit and there are hundreds of companies and as many designs to pick from

[cbrown]

hmm that is a great piece of info

[johnlives4christ]

cbrown. there is also a little grip adapter thing that would be period to the gun. there was a another recent thread about the model 36 that showed a pic of this little gadget. i dont remember the name of it. but here is the link and you can see the thing

http://thefirearmsforum.com/showthre...chiefs+special

i would put one of these on the gun if i was unhappy with the grips, it would not detract from the value of the gun, and if i remember correctly they are removable

[oscarmayer]

pachmayr used to make a grip adaptor but now only tyler does. it's called the tyler t-grip, come in various colors and is priced right

[grampawmike]

Originally Posted by cbrown

im not to sure the grip is very skinny compared to my newer 38 it sits kinda funny in my hand,
i think ill just take it out every so often and fire it off

IF you decide to use it as a carry gun, this is how my summer time concealed carry M-36 is set up. The 'Packy's' allow for a comfotable grip. Mike

[pinecone70]

I carry my 36 every day, with the original wood grips. Mine is the 3" barrel, not the snub. It's a favorite of mine.