Another S&W model 36 question

Laker · December 28, 2008, 08:02 PM

I'm going to look at a new Lew Horton model 36 at a local shop tomorrow. They are 3" nickel with checkered rosewood grips. Price $625. Any thoughts and opinions would be helpful.

Thanks, Steve

Sam06 · December 28, 2008, 08:21 PM

Thats a little much. I would think closer to 400 bucks but I would need specifics, still over 5 bills for a M36 is a little much to me. The M36 came with 3" barrels and round butts so be sure what you are getting.

Edit, Sorry you stated new so that might be the price sorry.

Edit II check this out, Here are 3 that are nice and new and cheaper than the Lew:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/49617
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/41647
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/49615

Laker · December 28, 2008, 08:29 PM

Thanks Sam. Yes they are new. They have two of them with consec. serial numbers.

Sam06 · December 28, 2008, 08:35 PM

I just got another one for my wife. It is a used gun(I like used ones). I have one just like it and she liked it so much I went and got her one also. Here is the link to it:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=118123438

This one has no lock on it and its BlueBook value is over what I paid. As an investment it was good, as a shooter for a women it is perfect. The slim grip and the 3' Barrel are great for women/men too

I like Nickle guns and I love Nickle S&W's. I will put a Tgrip on it for Mrs Sam and she will be set. Her back up is a 16" Puma Carbine in 357(That she picked out herself) so when I am gone between them and my Mean, vicious Golden Retriever I don't worry too much

Laker · December 28, 2008, 08:46 PM

Thanks again Sam. Yours looks pretty sweet. Hope you got a good deal. If you noticed, the price at Bud's was more then what I can buy the Lew for for locally. I'm thinking of a smaller carry option to my .357 K frame. This may fill the role.

Thanks, Steve

Laker · December 29, 2008, 07:05 PM

Checked out the 36 today. Pretty sweet. The dealer has two with consecutive serial numbers. Wish I had the cash for both.(Google Jaquas)

BigJimP · December 29, 2008, 07:49 PM

$ 625 is quite a bit / but the Lew Horton Special - according to my book only shows 200 being made in the model 36. I do not know how many were made blued or in nickel / or if the Lew Horton Special was only made in one finish or the other in the model 36.

A standard model 36 - new in box is worth $ 400 - $500 around here / and the box is a good $ 100 of the value.

New in box, serial number sequenced ..... they probably are worth what he is asking / but in this economy, I would make him an offer of $1,000 for the pair - and see what he says. I don't think I'd pay over $ 1,100 for the pair if it were me.

I presume you know there were a number of Lew Horton specials made in a variety of models ( models 19 are rare in .357 mag / early model 29's are pretty rare in Lew Horton / but there was a model 29-3, where they made about 5,000 of them for him and called them the Classic Hunter and I see a lot of them around / and then there were a bunch more made in the 600 series ( 627's, 629's, 686's etc ).

If you really like them - buy them - they probably won't lay there too long.

Laker · December 30, 2008, 12:13 AM

Thanks for the reply Jim. As I said if I had the cash they would be a nice buy. I'm not looking for something to set around and look at. I'm going to pass on them and continue to look for a smaller carry piece. Looked at the snubies they had in stock. They were OK but not sold on them. The search goes on.

Thanks again, Steve

December 28, 2008, 08:02 PM	#1
Laker Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 367	Another S&W model 36 question I'm going to look at a new Lew Horton model 36 at a local shop tomorrow. They are 3" nickel with checkered rosewood grips. Price $625. Any thoughts and opinions would be helpful. Thanks, Steve

December 28, 2008, 08:21 PM	#2
Sam06 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: Fayettenam Posts: 1,086	Thats a little much. I would think closer to 400 bucks but I would need specifics, still over 5 bills for a M36 is a little much to me. The M36 came with 3" barrels and round butts so be sure what you are getting. Edit, Sorry you stated new so that might be the price sorry. Edit II check this out, Here are 3 that are nice and new and cheaper than the Lew: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/49617 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/41647 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/49615 __________________ The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity. Last edited by Sam06; December 28, 2008 at 08:27 PM.

December 28, 2008, 08:35 PM	#4
Sam06 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: Fayettenam Posts: 1,086	I just got another one for my wife. It is a used gun(I like used ones). I have one just like it and she liked it so much I went and got her one also. Here is the link to it: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=118123438 This one has no lock on it and its BlueBook value is over what I paid. As an investment it was good, as a shooter for a women it is perfect. The slim grip and the 3' Barrel are great for women/men too I like Nickle guns and I love Nickle S&W's. I will put a Tgrip on it for Mrs Sam and she will be set. Her back up is a 16" Puma Carbine in 357(That she picked out herself) so when I am gone between them and my Mean, vicious Golden Retriever I don't worry too much __________________ The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.

December 28, 2008, 08:29 PM	#3
Laker Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 367	Thanks Sam. Yes they are new. They have two of them with consec. serial numbers.

December 28, 2008, 08:46 PM	#5
Laker Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 367	Thanks again Sam. Yours looks pretty sweet. Hope you got a good deal. If you noticed, the price at Bud's was more then what I can buy the Lew for for locally. I'm thinking of a smaller carry option to my .357 K frame. This may fill the role. Thanks, Steve

December 29, 2008, 07:05 PM	#6
Laker Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 367	Checked out the 36 today. Pretty sweet. The dealer has two with consecutive serial numbers. Wish I had the cash for both.(Google Jaquas)

December 29, 2008, 07:49 PM	#7
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	$ 625 is quite a bit / but the Lew Horton Special - according to my book only shows 200 being made in the model 36. I do not know how many were made blued or in nickel / or if the Lew Horton Special was only made in one finish or the other in the model 36. A standard model 36 - new in box is worth $ 400 - $500 around here / and the box is a good $ 100 of the value. New in box, serial number sequenced ..... they probably are worth what he is asking / but in this economy, I would make him an offer of $1,000 for the pair - and see what he says. I don't think I'd pay over $ 1,100 for the pair if it were me. I presume you know there were a number of Lew Horton specials made in a variety of models ( models 19 are rare in .357 mag / early model 29's are pretty rare in Lew Horton / but there was a model 29-3, where they made about 5,000 of them for him and called them the Classic Hunter and I see a lot of them around / and then there were a bunch more made in the 600 series ( 627's, 629's, 686's etc ). If you really like them - buy them - they probably won't lay there too long.

December 30, 2008, 12:13 AM	#8
Laker Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 367	Thanks for the reply Jim. As I said if I had the cash they would be a nice buy. I'm not looking for something to set around and look at. I'm going to pass on them and continue to look for a smaller carry piece. Looked at the snubies they had in stock. They were OK but not sold on them. The search goes on. Thanks again, Steve