Help identify Smith pistol

[t20sl]

Just received a S&W 38 special revolver. It is 6 shot, steel frame with matt black finish on top of barrel. Serial # J46075x. What model would this be?
thanks

 

[rcmodel]

Well, for starters, if it is .38 Special, and six shot, it cannot have a J4607x serial number.

All J serial prefex guns were J-Frame, and all J-frame .38 Spl's are five shot.
The cylinder isn't big enough for six holes that big.

rc

 

[t20sl]

Sorry I meant 5 shot. Wood grips that fit frame and don't hide either front or back. 3" long barrel.

 

[rcmodel]

Conventional hammer spur?
Shrouded hammer spur with the top of the hammer visible??
Or no visable hammer?
Fixed sights or adjustable sights?

Anyway, the J serial number prefix was used from 1969 to 1983.
On Model 36, 37, 38, 49, and 50.

The date would be 1976-77.

But the exact model cannot be determined without more complete information.

More then likely though it is a standard 3" Model 36 Chiefs Special.

rc

 

[t20sl]

Thanks, With you info and some searching it is a 36-1 Chiefs model.