What is the value of a S&W Model 36?

What is the value of a S&W Model 36?

Smith & Wesson 36 1-7/8 in barrel Revolver in . 38 Spl. Blue Book of Gun Values (36th Edition) indicates between $465 in 95% condition and $650 in 100% condition for this gun.

Can S&W Model 36 shoot +P?

38+P’s out of an ALL STEEL revolver. Model 36’s are not lightweight alloy guns (ala Mod. 37), shooting +P’s will not hurt your steel 36.

Is the Lady Smith AJ frame?

Later LadySmith small revolvers were made on the somewhat larger J-frame, the standard S&W small-frame revolver. The tiny M-frame . 22″ hand-ejector Ladysmith revolver was produced from 1902 through 1921, and later diminutive revolvers were termed LadySmith, capitalizing the “S”.

What does P mean on 38 Special?

Overpressure ammunition, commonly designated as +P or +P+, is small arms ammunition that has been loaded to produce a higher internal pressure when fired than is standard for ammunition of its caliber (see internal ballistics), but less than the pressures generated by a proof round.

What was the name of the Smith and Wesson Model 36?

The most commonly suggested name was.38 Chief’s Special®. Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in mind, the Chief’s Special proved to be a popular revolver for personal protection due to its size and weight. When Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957, the Chiefs Special became the Model 36.

How big is the barrel on a Model 36?

Designed to be small and compact, the Model 36 has been produced with 2-inch (1.875 inch actual length) or 3-inch barrels with fixed sights. A version with an adjustable rear sight, the Model 50 Chief’s Special Target, was also produced in limited numbers with both 2-inch and 3-inch barrels.

When did Model 36 Chief’s Special become Model 32?

In 1957, S&W went to a number system for designating guns. The Military & Police became the Model 10. The Chiefs Special became the Model 36. The Terrier became the Model 32, and so on. This is why you get the curious pre-Model # designations.

Is it safe to shoot Model 36 aircrewman?

The safest course with the Model 36 is to stick with standard pressure loads if you choose to shoot it. +P absolutely should not be used in the early Airweights, the Model 37, 38 and 42. And, of course, the all aluminum “Aircrewman” revolvers should not be fired at all, even with standard pressure loads.