S&W Model 36

[dasmi]

I was at a gun shop today, with my little brother who was looking for his first gun. He settled on a Marlin model 60, by the way.
So, there was a nickel (I think) model 36 that I asked to check out. Now I really, really want one. It was in great shape, they were asking $475, which seems kinda steep. So, what should one pay for a nice model 36, in California? And, show me your 36s!

 

[Marshall]

Sounds pretty high to me, I wouldn't pay that.

 

[Moonclip]

Too much, even for CA. Hold out for a better deal on a 36, once in a while I'll see them less than $300 in decent shape for a blued mod 36.

 

[wundudnee]

Here is a picture of my pre 36 Chief's Special. I gave $375.00 for it FTF at a gunshow last year. I figure that would be the top dollar for it. It's still unfired, the only safe queen I've ever given safe space. But ain't she pretty?

You can regularly find good 36's on the auction sites and GunsAmerica for between $250.00-$300.00.

 

[Ala Dan]

I've got a very minty S&W model 37* Airweight (that is shown in a
group photo here on THR) that I bought in January 05 without box and
doc's for only $225. It does not even have a cylinder drag line showing.
So, yes $475 (even in California) is a little steep~!

*FootNote: Model 37 is a "Chief's Special"

 

[magsnubby]

there was a nickel (I think) model 36 that I asked to check out. Now I really, really want one.

Was it a bright finish or a satin finish? It could have been a 60 (stainless version of the 36).

It was in great shape, they were asking $475, which seems kinda steep. So, what should one pay for a nice model 36, in California? And, show me your 36s!

That's waaaaay to much for a 36 (or a 60). I was at a show this weekend and a fellow had a 36 for sale for $300.00. If i had really wanted it i could have gotten it for $250.00. It had a bit of wear from being carried (it used to be his ccw) but was in overall good mechanical shape. Do some shopping around. You should be able to find a 36 in exellent shape form $325.00 to $350.00 at most. Maybe less.

It seems most shops have really jacked up the price of the more popular guns that are nolonger on "the list".

 

[ulflyer]

Franks Pawn In Asheboro NC

Has a LNIB blued 36 for $350. He might come off that a little. Its the older blue cardboard box. If anyone is interested email him:

[email protected]

 

[ruger357]

Picked up a like new blued one made in 1992 not that long ago for $220.

 

[dasmi]

Thanks, this is good. It means I can afford a 36, just not from that shop.

 

[ruger357]

Thanks, this is good. It means I can afford a 36, just not from that shop.

I would stay away from that place too.

 

[RioShooter]

I just put a 5 yr. old Model 36 in layaway with a price of $200. I plan to pay for it by Christmas as a present to myself.

BTW, I'm buying it from a pawn shop in South Texas. Their prices are usually a little high. I couldn't believe it when I saw the price on this gun!

Keep shopping.

Chuck

 

[Glockdaddy]

Here is a 36 no dash that I picked up recently for $295. The original grips had some wear....looks like the gun was kept in a holster in a drawer. The grips had wear but the gun was clean.

So I picked up a pair of Ajax Medallions in Silver Wood from a gentleman on the SW forum and here she is......

 

[Iggy]

I recently picked up a 36 at a pawn shop for $215 out the door.