[Paul Keats]

Just purchased a used S&W model 36 with 2-inch brl and round but. Mint condition and doesn't appeared to have been fired (I'll fix that). Unfortunately no box with the gun. Pinned but not counterbored. Serial #6549**. Any idea when it was manufactured?

[Starter52]

1968 would be my guess.

FYI: I don't think any S&W .38 Special revolvers had counterbored ("recessed") chambers.

[bigger jon]

ressesed cyl, you`ll find those only in mags

[DrLaw]

The cylinders are not recessed so that when you flip open the cylinder with a full load, and then spin it like Kono did on Hawaii Five-O, so that you cannot see the primers are already fired, you can see the shells and it will look cool. :eek:

Really, with .38 Specials, there is no need to cover the rear of the shell with metal.

The Doc it out now. :cool:

[dogngun]

A great revolver. They are going up in price as more people want one to carry. I already have one, will be shopping for another this fall.

One in each pocket.

Mark