model 36 DOB

FLHOOT · February 22, 2009, 05:20 PM

I would appreciate a little help with the manufacturing date of a model 36. The serial number on the butt of the square frame is 8XXJ7. The assembly number is 24XXX.
Thanks in advance for the assistance.

FlyFish · February 22, 2009, 05:40 PM

That's a very unusual serial number, i.e., with the "J" toward the end followed by more numerals. According to SCSW, the only time that type of S/N was used is from 1971-1972. The range given is from J1 to 999J99.

chris in va · February 23, 2009, 09:59 PM

FWIW, I was told my old J-frame with serial 18xxx is a 1952-3 manufacture. Has the old 'flat latch' button too.

February 22, 2009, 05:20 PM	#1
FLHOOT Junior Member Join Date: October 6, 2008 Posts: 3	model 36 DOB I would appreciate a little help with the manufacturing date of a model 36. The serial number on the butt of the square frame is 8XXJ7. The assembly number is 24XXX. Thanks in advance for the assistance.

February 22, 2009, 05:40 PM	#2
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,723	That's a very unusual serial number, i.e., with the "J" toward the end followed by more numerals. According to SCSW, the only time that type of S/N was used is from 1971-1972. The range given is from J1 to 999J99.

February 23, 2009, 09:59 PM	#3
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	FWIW, I was told my old J-frame with serial 18xxx is a 1952-3 manufacture. Has the old 'flat latch' button too.