Kahr carrier - - -
which part of the serial number do you need to determine the year the 36 was made??
All of it. Prefix, suffix, if any. If you don't want to make public your serial number, change it thusly:
AB 123456 becomes
AB1234XX.
Also, some gun smiths and talented amateurs either knurl (check) the top of the hammer, or at least cut transverse grooves on it, to facilitate thumbcocking.
DE-cocking, if you decide not to take the shot, requires a LOT of attention.
1. Move away from other people.
2. Point in SAFE direction
3. Hold revolver in strong hand, finger OFF trigger.
4. Grab hammer with thumb and finger of weak hand and HOLD IT BACK.
5. Press trigger and allow hammer to move forward about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, and HOLD IT THERE.
6. STILL HOLDING HAMMER FIRMLY, allow TRIGGER to move forward and remove finger from trigger. Now, if hammer slips, gun will not fire.
7. Ease hammer forward.
The above should be practiced with an empty piece until it becomes second nature. DON'T do it twice and then figure you have the procedure down. PRACTICE this many times before ever trying it with a loaded revolver.
Best,
Johnny