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Old 06-29-2012, 01:27 PM   #1
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Snub nose 38

I WAS WONDERING WHAT A EARLY 60's I THINK S/W MODEL 36 NEVER USED IN BOX MIGHT BE WORTH..??
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Old 06-29-2012, 01:36 PM   #2
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I'd hold on to it for now. In this economy guns aren't fetching what they should. I'm out of touch with "vintage" prices.
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Old 06-29-2012, 02:40 PM   #3
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Something north of $750 I would guess. It will only increase in value so if you buy it look at it as an 'investment' and not a shooter. ........... Big Cholla
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Old 06-29-2012, 03:50 PM   #4
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Photos would be nice for some to drool over.
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Old 06-30-2012, 09:30 AM   #5
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MODEL 36 CLASSICS (.38 CHIEFS SPECIAL)

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- .38 Spl. cal., 5 shot, J-frame, round or square (disc. 1991) butt, 1 7/8 in. regular or 3 in. (heavy only, disc. 1994, reintroduced 2008-2009) barrel, case colored frame (mfg. 2008-2009), blue or nickel (disc. 1992, reintroduced 2008) finish, 19 1/2 oz. Disc. 1999, reintroduced 2008 as part of S&W's Classic Firearms series.

















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Add $20 for nickel finish.
Add $20 for 3 in. barrel (disc. 2010).
Add $158 for case colored frame (mfg. 2008-2009).
Add 25% for early small trigger guard and grips (below ser. no. 2,500).



Note: 1st models with high polish blue and diamond grips will bring premiums when mint in original box.
There were 10 engineering changes to this model through 2007.
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Old 06-30-2012, 12:04 PM   #6
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A Serial Number, would help identify & date the pistol.
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