I couldn't pass on this snubby

mrcharlie3531 · June 3, 2019, 04:04 PM

This model 36 no dash had been sitting idle for years. The box and paperwork were also included it the transaction. Very minimal holster wear. Very tight and shot great. 001.JPG

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It was just extremely dirty from neglect, but cleaned up very nicely. The only down fall, It didn't have the original grips. The pachmayr grips actually look like they have been on the revolvers for years. They suit my large hands perfect. I was told, "If I find the grips" I will call you. Not holding my breathe. Charlie

dogngun · June 3, 2019, 06:48 PM

The 36 is still hard to beat. Solid and reliable and even accurate. Don't let the short barrel fool you. Shoot it single action with it at 25 yards, slow fire, and you won't believe it...
Enjoy it, carry it, rely on it.

MS

shurshot · June 3, 2019, 07:20 PM

Nice pistol! I love those 36's.

JERRYS. · June 3, 2019, 07:31 PM

you can't go wrong with a classic (non-locked) S&W wheelie in any configuration/caliber. great find!

Carmady · June 3, 2019, 07:48 PM

With a pinned barrel...nice find!

Ibmikey · June 4, 2019, 11:11 AM

If it is a round butt I have a set of Smith grips that will fit.....but no screw....pm me with mailing info.

T. O'Heir · June 4, 2019, 01:58 PM

"...told, "If I find the grips"..." I was supposed to get a CF issue holster when I bought my Inglis BHP. Still waiting 35 plus years later.
The factory grips on a 36 are wee, tiny, small, itty, bitty things. Easy enough to come by though. Listen to Ibmikey.

Auto5 · June 4, 2019, 09:24 PM

Altamont grips. Take a look.

jar · June 5, 2019, 08:09 AM

I have an old pre-model number Chief's Special that gets to go WalkAbout quite often.

David R · June 5, 2019, 08:22 AM

Had a model 36 for years. Carried it in an ankle holster. Finally I traded it for a 637 and put CT laser grips. Enjoy
David

rodfac · June 5, 2019, 08:43 AM

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Finally I traded it for a 637 and put CT laser grips.

Excellent grips and that laser will tell you things about your trigger manipulation that you'd never suspect. My DIL, Wife, & a friend's daughter all have that same model Smith & with CT grips. The CT laser is one of the few I've tried that actually works with a normal firing grip...useful at night across the bedroom, but less so in daylight. YMMv, Rod

kymasabe · June 5, 2019, 02:40 PM

I bought one once, from a widow for $250. Was in a coffee can for over 20 years and covered in dog hair and dust bunnies. She handed me the can, gun was loaded, and there were 40 loose rounds rolling around at the bottom of the can. Her husband had fired 5 rounds to test it, reloaded it and stuffed it in the can. She wanted it gone, or else she was going to turn it in at the police station.
It cleaned up beautifully.
Was the best damn snubby revolver I ever owned.

mrcharlie3531 · June 6, 2019, 04:05 PM

I was up at 2:30am this morning, could not sleep. I found a pair of S&W J frame square but wooden grips / screw for 14.50 + 5.00 shipping. The opening bid was 14.50 with a few days left on the auction. Bid or make an offer. I offered 14.50 , seller accepted. Not sure If there are square but or round butt. Seller never took an inside picture of the grips. The seller said there are square butt. I will know when I get them.

June 3, 2019, 04:04 PM	#1
mrcharlie3531 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 112	I couldn't pass on this snubby This model 36 no dash had been sitting idle for years. The box and paperwork were also included it the transaction. Very minimal holster wear. Very tight and shot great. 001.JPG 006.JPG 004.JPG It was just extremely dirty from neglect, but cleaned up very nicely. The only down fall, It didn't have the original grips. The pachmayr grips actually look like they have been on the revolvers for years. They suit my large hands perfect. I was told, "If I find the grips" I will call you. Not holding my breathe. Charlie

June 3, 2019, 06:48 PM	#2
dogngun Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2002 Location: South east PA Posts: 570	Great find! The 36 is still hard to beat. Solid and reliable and even accurate. Don't let the short barrel fool you. Shoot it single action with it at 25 yards, slow fire, and you won't believe it... Enjoy it, carry it, rely on it. MS

June 5, 2019, 08:09 AM	#9
jar Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2001 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 1,719	I have an old pre-model number Chief's Special that gets to go WalkAbout quite often. __________________ To be vintage it's gotta be older than me!

June 5, 2019, 02:40 PM	#12
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,748	I bought one once, from a widow for $250. Was in a coffee can for over 20 years and covered in dog hair and dust bunnies. She handed me the can, gun was loaded, and there were 40 loose rounds rolling around at the bottom of the can. Her husband had fired 5 rounds to test it, reloaded it and stuffed it in the can. She wanted it gone, or else she was going to turn it in at the police station. It cleaned up beautifully. Was the best damn snubby revolver I ever owned. __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

June 3, 2019, 07:20 PM	#3
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	Nice pistol! I love those 36's.

June 3, 2019, 07:31 PM	#4
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,985	you can't go wrong with a classic (non-locked) S&W wheelie in any configuration/caliber. great find!

June 3, 2019, 07:48 PM	#5
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,736	With a pinned barrel...nice find!

June 4, 2019, 11:11 AM	#6
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	If it is a round butt I have a set of Smith grips that will fit.....but no screw....pm me with mailing info.

June 4, 2019, 01:58 PM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...told, "If I find the grips"..." I was supposed to get a CF issue holster when I bought my Inglis BHP. Still waiting 35 plus years later. The factory grips on a 36 are wee, tiny, small, itty, bitty things. Easy enough to come by though. Listen to Ibmikey.

June 4, 2019, 09:24 PM	#8
Auto5 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 662	Altamont grips. Take a look.

June 5, 2019, 08:22 AM	#10
David R Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: The swamps of WNY Posts: 753	Had a model 36 for years. Carried it in an ankle holster. Finally I traded it for a 637 and put CT laser grips. Enjoy David

June 6, 2019, 04:05 PM	#13
mrcharlie3531 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 112	I was up at 2:30am this morning, could not sleep. I found a pair of S&W J frame square but wooden grips / screw for 14.50 + 5.00 shipping. The opening bid was 14.50 with a few days left on the auction. Bid or make an offer. I offered 14.50 , seller accepted. Not sure If there are square but or round butt. Seller never took an inside picture of the grips. The seller said there are square butt. I will know when I get them.