S&W No Dash Model 36

[Alte Schule]

I like snubs and came across this today. I have a mid 70's manufactured nickel Model 36 and have been looking for a blue steel model for several years. Although S&W manufactured thousands of this model in blue steel I have never come across one where the condition and price matched and I have been looking for years.
That is until today. Pinned model no dash round butt. One owner bought in 1960 and SN indicates a 1959 manufacture date.Very clean with no holster wear and the only blemish, if you want to call it that, is a barely noticeable cylinder turn ring. Probably paid a tad more than I should of but I wasn't going to walk away from it.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Very nice revolver.

A turn line is unavoidable no matter what you do.

If you don't mind, what was the price for that nice old flat latch M36?

 

[Sistema1927]

If you don't mind, what was the price for that nice old flat latch M36?

Also interested in knowing. Very nice 36.

 

[Alte Schule]

$550....I've seen some with condition issues for $700. It was worth it to me. I paid $450 for my nickle Model 36 five years ago. Yeah, turn lines are pretty inherent with any used revolver.

 

[Sistema1927]

You did very well at $550.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

$550 isn't all that bad. They used to be $250-$300 all day long until S&W put the M36 in the Classic line and slapped a $749 price tag on it. It is a flat latch with the diamond grips so it's worth more.

 

[bannockburn]

Alte Schule

Sweet find! Very "old school"!

 

[Sistema1927]

$550 isn't all that bad. They used to be $250-$300 all day long...

It has been many a year when any Mod-36 went for $250-$300. Been sleeping long Rip?

$550 is an excellent price (as opposed to "isn't all that bad") for a flat latch Mod-36 in that condition.

 

[bannockburn]

Sistema1927

Actually back in the day you could get a decent used 3" Model 36 for around $125, a 2" barrel version for $150, while a Model 60, when you could find one, would set you back close to $300.

Yep, prices sure have gone up on the diminutive Model 36.

 

[AZAndy]

If I'd seen that at $600, I'd have bought it. In fact, I did pay $600 for a 3" with no wear. I think you did okay. Very handsome specimen!

Those are the right grips for the era; do they number to the gun? Bet they do.

 

[Sistema1927]

Actually back in the day you could get a decent used 3" Model 36 for around $125, a 2" barrel version for $150..

Yeah, and there was a time when you could buy a loaf of bread for $0.10 and a gallon of gas for $0.24. Did you miss my "many a year" comment?

Why does it appear that some here want to poo poo the good deal that the OP got?

 

[bannockburn]

Sistema1927

Why does it appear that some here want to poo poo the good deal that the OP got?

Not trying to rain on anyone's parade here. Like the OP I have seen Model 36s in lesser condition go for a lot more than what he paid for his. I think he got a great, vintage snubnose revolver for a very reasonable price, given current market conditions with S&W revolvers.

 

[Hertzer]

I agree, that would be very, very good price around here as well.

 

[Waveski]

For approximately the same amount of money one could buy a brand new S&W snub ; mim and all. Hmmm , tough call .....

Mr. Shule , that is one beautiful , classy revolver. You have my envy.

 

[keano44]

I have that same gun. It was my grandfathers everyday carry gun, so, it’s a bit more worn than yours. I admired it my whole life growing up, and especially after seeing him shoot it one day when I was still a boy! I’m still impressed when I remember how accurate he was with that snub nose!

 

[Haywood]

I like the 36. It’s a good shooter. I put Pachmayr Compacts on mine to make it more comfortable to shoot at the Range.

 

[dickydalton]

My old 36 Flat Latch has been carried a lot so it shows some wear. It's still tight though and carries well with the clip grip.View media item 1748

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• dickydalton
• Jun 20, 2018