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The Bolt Man · March 9, 2013, 04:52 PM

Webleymkv,

As you stated, "In order to be a M36 or Chief's Special, certain features must be present beyond simply being a snub nose S&W .38. The gun must be chambered for .38 Special rather than the older .38 S&W cartridge, have a five shot cylinder, be a DA/SA revolver with an exposed traditional spur hammer, and have a carbon steel frame with either blue or nickel finish. "

The Model 36 I purchsed has all these features as you have stated and it is blued.

My question now is how do I know if it would properly be called a Chief's Special or simply a M36?

March 9, 2013, 04:52 PM	#4
The Bolt Man Member Join Date: January 17, 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 33	Webleymkv, As you stated, "In order to be a M36 or Chief's Special, certain features must be present beyond simply being a snub nose S&W .38. The gun must be chambered for .38 Special rather than the older .38 S&W cartridge, have a five shot cylinder, be a DA/SA revolver with an exposed traditional spur hammer, and have a carbon steel frame with either blue or nickel finish. " The Model 36 I purchsed has all these features as you have stated and it is blued. My question now is how do I know if it would properly be called a Chief's Special or simply a M36?