Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny start auction today...this is the Smith & Wesson .38 Chiefs Special "Pre-Model 36"!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38 Chiefs Special "Pre-Model 36"
Serial: 107936
Range of Manufacture: 1950-1957
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2" Round Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: 1/10" Serrated Ramp Front with Integral Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Diamond Walnut Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothesmen and off-duty police officers, debuted at The International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in 1950. At the conference, the Smith & Wesson sales force asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver. The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chief’s Special. Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in mind, the Chief’s Special proved to be a popular revolver for personal protection due to its size and weight. When Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957, the Chiefs Special became the Model 36.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: .38 Chiefs Special "Pre-Model 36"
Serial: 107936
Range of Manufacture: 1950-1957
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2" Round Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: 1/10" Serrated Ramp Front with Integral Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Diamond Walnut Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothesmen and off-duty police officers, debuted at The International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in 1950. At the conference, the Smith & Wesson sales force asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver. The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chief’s Special. Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in mind, the Chief’s Special proved to be a popular revolver for personal protection due to its size and weight. When Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957, the Chiefs Special became the Model 36.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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