S&W model 36

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  • cactusblob

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    I have this little beauty and I'm thinking of selling; any ideas of what it's worth? It's in great condition and was made in 1968; serial #596XX. Everyone seems to be going to automatics but I'm a wheel gun man....
     

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    CavalryJim

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    For S&W collectors, they value things such as: pinned barrel, recessed cylinder, minimal scratches, original grips, original box, original papers. Collectors also seem to like the earlier versions of a model so a "no dash" might be valued higher than a "-4".

    For someone looking to carry & shoot, they would value thinks such as: lockup, bore condition, and then some of the things above.

    Yours seems to have a square butt frame which might be of more interest to a collector.
     

    cactusblob

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    From what I see lately, a FTF value around $500 to someone that appreciates Smiths.
    Better pics would help.
    G'Luck.
    I just got the camera and it's a bit tricky to operate, but I'm working on it. AFAIK this came from the estate of a female undercover cop in NOLA, possibly vice squad.
     

    cactusblob

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    For S&W collectors, they value things such as: pinned barrel, recessed cylinder, minimal scratches, original grips, original box, original papers. Collectors also seem to like the earlier versions of a model so a "no dash" might be valued higher than a "-4".

    For someone looking to carry & shoot, they would value thinks such as: lockup, bore condition, and then some of the things above.

    Yours seems to have a square butt frame which might be of more interest to a collector.
    The barrel is pinned, grips look original, some wear on the trigger guard that's roughed up the bluing, no box or papers, or dash! I looked for one of these for years and now I can't take it to Canada because it's so easily concealed. Of my 3 pistols ALL are banned there. :mad:
     

    Big H

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    I noticed two at the last Gonzales gun show---they were both dash guns.
    They were priced in the $400.00 to about $500.00 price range. I wasn't
    looking for one so I didn't pay too much attention to the condition. I'd
    say average condition.
     
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