Description
Item Description
Model: M&P BG36-1
Serial: CVF0839
Caliber: .38 Spl.+P
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 1 7/8"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Front Ramp with Integral U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Grey Smith & Wesson Grips with Crimson Trace Laser
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson M&P BG36-1 does not correspond to any standard, officially cataloged Smith & Wesson production model designation, and what you’re likely seeing is a mislabeling or confusion of naming systems rather than a distinct firearm model. In Smith & Wesson terminology, “M&P” typically refers to the company’s long-running Military & Police lineage, a designation used for both historic revolvers and modern polymer striker-fired pistols, such as the well-known M&P semi-automatic series introduced in the mid-2000s. The “BG” prefix, however, is most commonly associated with the Bodyguard series, which includes small defensive handguns like the Bodyguard 380 and Bodyguard revolvers, designed specifically for deep concealment and personal protection rather than full-size service roles. The “36-1” style suffix is also historically associated with Smith & Wesson revolvers—specifically engineering variations of the J-frame Model 36 “Chief’s Special” line—rather than modern M&P-branded pistols, which use entirely different naming conventions. Because of this prefix mismatch, the “M&P BG36-1” label is best understood as either a retailer database error, a mislabeled listing, or a conflation of multiple Smith & Wesson product families (M&P, Bodyguard, and Model 36 revolvers). Mechanically and historically, there is no known factory pistol that combines all of these designations into a single official model.
In practical terms, if someone encounters this designation in a listing or inventory system, it is usually referring to one of two possible real-world categories: either a compact polymer-framed M&P-series pistol (part of the modern striker-fired lineup) or a small-frame Bodyguard-style revolver intended for concealed carry, both of which are separate and distinct product families. The modern M&P pistols are striker-fired, polymer-framed designs with modular grips and accessory rails, aimed at general defensive and law-enforcement markets, while Bodyguard and Model 36 revolvers are traditional hammer-fired or DAO wheelguns focused on simplicity and concealability. Because Smith & Wesson’s naming system has evolved across decades and product lines, overlaps and shorthand labels like “BG36-1” sometimes appear in third-party catalogs or informal references, but they do not correspond to a single standardized firearm configuration from the manufacturer.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1172143427 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-10 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
260 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-10 17:08:50 |





