February 25, 2013, 10:28 AM | #1 |
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S&W Model 36
What is the value on one of these with the original grips in 90-95 percent condition (some holster wear)? 1.75-2" barrel? I'm not sure if its the 36 or the 36-1.
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February 25, 2013, 12:57 PM | #2 |
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I think $300 to $400 no more unless it's something you just have to have. I think the 36-1 will have a three inch barrel. Good luck as the model 36 is one of my favorites.
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FWIW S&W sold a LOT of these guns, so (a) don't pay a lot more than what Bossman wrote, because you CAN find another one, and (b) NON-original boxes are readily available on GB and Fleabay, so IMHO you shouldn't pay much more than $25 extra for a box with the wrong serial number on it. Quote:
The M36 had a 1-7/8" tapered or 3" tapered barrel.
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Well she is MINE!
And I couldn't be happier. I traded a Kel Tec PF9 for it. It does have a pinned barrel, but I don't know what you mean by a flat latch. And is there any way to tell the year? Here is a few pics, please excuse the finger prints, I've been holding it quite a bit today . It sure is pretty to be so old. And the action is slick as glass. I'm just a revolver guy, so this trade was a no brainer for me.
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Nice catch! I love the model 36. Unlike some newer ultralight aluminum, scandium, polymer, ect framed guns, The 36 is an absolute dream to shoot.
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This may be a dumb question. But since this model has the firing pin ON the hammer, I should carry it with the hammer down on an empty chamber, right?
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I would carry it hammer down on a loaded chamber, the "safety" is the knowledge that it's there and don't put your finger on the trigger until you're ready to fire. I guess you could sacrifice a round but why bother?
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One more question. I want to change the grips. This is a square butt, J Frame, right? Sorry for all the ignorant questions, but this is only my second Smith.
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It might be a little tough finding grips for that... the square J-frames are not so common.
Maye you can find a Tyler T grip adapter... they work pretty well on these. Nice revolver...
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If anyone has any more recent news about Tyler, feel free to fill me in.
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carguychris, Thank you for that very informative write up. It was almost a straight across trade. I knew that the value of the 36 was more than the plastic gun so I gave him 5 boxes of ammo with the Kel Tec, and he gave me the 36 and 3 boxes of ammo and a holster. I'll just leave the original grips on it, until I can do otherwise. I'm tickled to get a steel and wood revolver. I really didn't want a new space age loominum, titanium, plastic,etc feather weight. SWMBO has an LCR and I don't like the thing one bit. Shoots great but will maul my hand up pretty good. That and there is just something that I like about a FULL HAMMER!
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Its safe to carry all 5 loaded . S&W corrected that carry empty cyl problem at end of WWII
I love a steel frame 36 All 3 of mine have the pin barrel and a real firing pin I wouldn't my self walk across the street for a New S&W if was free. Its not the lock its just way they have cheapened them out over the years .
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Can I occasionally shoot +P ammo in this?
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When I carry my no-dash model it has +P in it. I've fired some to verify my practice fodder hits the same point of aim.
That said, the older 36's are not rated for +P.
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I wouldn't keep it loaded with anything less than a full cylinder.
You mentioned yours being pretty for its years. It is still in its early years of life. Take care of it and it will provide you decades of service. Its a firearm that demands a bit more practice than most in my opinion. Like Sport said, I wouldn't make a habit of shooting +P out of an older model 36 that isn't rated for it. But I would feel comfortable with running a cylinder through it to check POI and keeping it loaded with +P for carrying it. Other than that just shoot standard ammo out of it. It isn't rated for it, take this advise at your own discretion. |
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S&W's factory recommendations re: .38Spl+P ammo in all-steel J frames such as the M36 have vacillated over the years. It depends on which version of the manual you consult; some say yes, others say no.
Most experts consider it a premature wear issue rather than a potential catastrophic failure issue. Mandatory disclaimer: The recommendations are different for "Airweight" alloy-frame J frames. Only 1996 and later guns that use the lengthened J Magnum frame and have the ".38 S&W SPL. +P" barrel rollmark should be fired with +P. Earlier frames are known to stretch and/or crack if +P is used. Very early alloy-cylinder Airweight J frames are unsafe to fire even with standard-pressure loads.
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Thanks again guys! Now what is the deal with the pinned barrel issue? I mean I know the pin secures the barrel. But what is the draw back of one with a non pinned barrel? I'm just arming myself for future Old S&W purchases.
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Collectors like the pinned barrels because they're traditional, and they represent an old-school spare-no-expense labor-intensive manufacturing philosophy. It doesn't make one iota of difference in the way the gun shoots.
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