Nickel Plated Model 36?

BUTCH48 · June 2, 2001, 04:03 PM

Hi People,

I just picked up a Police trade in Model 60 Chiefs Special in great shape and a great price.

My Buddy just received a Smith and Wesson Model 36?, factory nickel plated, with a pinned barrel, 2", in like new condition. It's really nice. His Uncle left him it.

#1 is this a 36? #2 How much is it worth?

Thanks for the help!

Mike Baugh · June 2, 2001, 05:29 PM

About 2 years ago I picked up a model 36 nickel like you describe for $290 from a guy that was selling off his collection , it was in the old "Bangor Punta" 2 piece cardboard box with the metal reinforced corners , I think that was a fair price . It was unfired and had the old one piece fold out owners manual . The old models are nice to collect but I feel the new models are superior in quality and smoothness . Good luck , Mike...

**Mike Irwin** · June 2, 2001, 06:14 PM

Butch,

Could very well be a Model 36.

It could also be a 37 Airweight.

7th Fleet · June 3, 2001, 01:57 PM

They made the 36s and 37s in both blue and nickle finishes and they are sweet guns and a joy to own. I own both but prefer my Model 60 stainless round but. The favorite is my Dad's square butt Model 36 that remains unfired even 11 years after his death. That is probably my favorite keepsake of all.

7th

June 2, 2001, 06:14 PM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	Butch, Could very well be a Model 36. It could also be a 37 Airweight. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 3, 2001, 01:57 PM	#4
7th Fleet Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2000 Posts: 1,469	They made the 36s and 37s in both blue and nickle finishes and they are sweet guns and a joy to own. I own both but prefer my Model 60 stainless round but. The favorite is my Dad's square butt Model 36 that remains unfired even 11 years after his death. That is probably my favorite keepsake of all. 7th __________________ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE, KEEP THEM INDEPENDENT.

June 2, 2001, 04:03 PM	#1
BUTCH48 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2000 Posts: 189	Hi People, I just picked up a Police trade in Model 60 Chiefs Special in great shape and a great price. My Buddy just received a Smith and Wesson Model 36?, factory nickel plated, with a pinned barrel, 2", in like new condition. It's really nice. His Uncle left him it. #1 is this a 36? #2 How much is it worth? Thanks for the help!

June 2, 2001, 05:29 PM	#2
Mike Baugh Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Indiana Posts: 405	About 2 years ago I picked up a model 36 nickel like you describe for $290 from a guy that was selling off his collection , it was in the old "Bangor Punta" 2 piece cardboard box with the metal reinforced corners , I think that was a fair price . It was unfired and had the old one piece fold out owners manual . The old models are nice to collect but I feel the new models are superior in quality and smoothness . Good luck , Mike...