Crazy how many different variants of these exist within the same years.... about a year ago I found a model 36 no dash 3 inch. Smith and Wesson told me it was manufactured in 1974. Amazing condition with the exception of some scratching on the bottom of the grip. Gives it character! I haven’t shot it yet. It sits in the safe and I won’t ever get rid of it! It’ll be 1 to continue to pass on through generations. I’ll teach my kids to never sell it!
I wish I never sold my 3" square butt. It was like 90%, has a scratch on the left side of the barrel, and only very minor bluing wear on the muzzle. You can see it in my early videos. Still kicking myself for selling it. It would be worth like $700 or more now - crazy.
Bought my 3" Model 36 in 1993 and is my current house gun. Hold on to your nice discovery. I saw a used one in mint condition at Gun World selling for $999 just last week.
Thanks Todd! I was all too happy to add this to my collection :) I keep saying "this is the last one" then I find another cool one, and try to get it somehow :) Sell, Trade, sell other stuff, and try to get it.
I always keep an eye out for hood deals on these. They’re always worth the money. This one was more expensive than others I’ve bought, I hope prices come back down.
@@crankygunreviews Prices are way up right now. I have a ‘72 square butt and a ‘63 flat latch, round butt. They were both well loved before I became their curator hahaha! They shoot and function perfect, I love carrying them. I’ve always been hesitant to buy guns in excellent condition because I carry them all the time. I can’t put that first scratch in a 50+ year old revolver. I have however let a few really nice guns slip into my collection. I remember when anything over $250-$300 for any S&W snubby (J or K) frame was criminal. Now you couldn’t be gifted one for that amount. If you get a chance I have some videos up of my revolvers. Sorry several videos are the greatest quality are I’m not sure why or what happened, but I’m going to redo them more than likely. Thanks.
@@sonnygunz9207 I hear you on the pricing, I paid $450 for this one, and I’ve seen them recently in terrible condition selling for $700, and ones like this for $1000. Market is nuts. I remember 3 years ago buying a well carried but lightly shot model 37 for $225. I sold it for what I paid 2 years later and probably could have gotten more
I have the same setup. I have a model 36 no dash that dates to 1969-1979. Round butt. I carry the same speed strips with the exact same ammo, I have some LRN and those exact Winchester flat points in the gun. Also carry a model 49 no dash at times. Good video. The Wilson combat #13 or 14 rebound spring makes a huge difference on the trigger without worrying about light strikes
Thanks for the tips on the rebound spring. I’m very mechanically inclined, but little tiny stuff in revolvers I haven’t taken on yet. I only took the side plate off this and clean out some grit and dust
Actually 2 Of those… had a blued one and stainless. Once I got a 10/22 and realized how easy they were to clean and maintain, I never went back to a Marlin 60. And I love the model 60…
I agree on both parts. I love the steel guns, even worn ones- this was a Police backup sidearm, carried for many years from what the shop told me. He bought it off a retired/NLA police officer.
I just googled “Smith and Wesson J frame serial number lookup” I think MCARBO website has a list - they’re usually a year range- so for instance SN 00001 to 02345 would be X year, 02346 to 12000 would be Y year etc
Smith Wesson is a legend, your weapon culture is at its best, I love it when revolvers have wooden handles
They’re my all time favorite guns- classic Smith and Wesson
@@crankygunreviews it's true,i agree with you
@@crankygunreviews look at youtube review on alfa 441 flobert, I have the same one similar to smith wesson
@@alexshuster2448 I'll have to check it out
Crazy how many different variants of these exist within the same years.... about a year ago I found a model 36 no dash 3 inch. Smith and Wesson told me it was manufactured in 1974. Amazing condition with the exception of some scratching on the bottom of the grip. Gives it character! I haven’t shot it yet. It sits in the safe and I won’t ever get rid of it! It’ll be 1 to continue to pass on through generations. I’ll teach my kids to never sell it!
I wish I never sold my 3" square butt. It was like 90%, has a scratch on the left side of the barrel, and only very minor bluing wear on the muzzle. You can see it in my early videos. Still kicking myself for selling it. It would be worth like $700 or more now - crazy.
Bought my 3" Model 36 in 1993 and is my current house gun. Hold on to your nice discovery. I saw a used one in mint condition at Gun World selling for $999 just last week.
That is a classic revolver for sure!!!! Is pretty sweet looking, thx for sharing
Thanks Todd! I was all too happy to add this to my collection :) I keep saying "this is the last one" then I find another cool one, and try to get it somehow :) Sell, Trade, sell other stuff, and try to get it.
The model 36 is a classic. I enjoy my SB and flat latch RB very much. Excellent carry piece. Videos up soon! Thanks for the video!
I always keep an eye out for hood deals on these. They’re always worth the money. This one was more expensive than others I’ve bought, I hope prices come back down.
@@crankygunreviews Prices are way up right now. I have a ‘72 square butt and a ‘63 flat latch, round butt. They were both well loved before I became their curator hahaha! They shoot and function perfect, I love carrying them. I’ve always been hesitant to buy guns in excellent condition because I carry them all the time. I can’t put that first scratch in a 50+ year old revolver. I have however let a few really nice guns slip into my collection. I remember when anything over $250-$300 for any S&W snubby (J or K) frame was criminal. Now you couldn’t be gifted one for that amount.
If you get a chance I have some videos up of my revolvers. Sorry several videos are the greatest quality are I’m not sure why or what happened, but I’m going to redo them more than likely. Thanks.
@@sonnygunz9207 I hear you on the pricing, I paid $450 for this one, and I’ve seen them recently in terrible condition selling for $700, and ones like this for $1000.
Market is nuts. I remember 3 years ago buying a well carried but lightly shot model 37 for $225. I sold it for what I paid 2 years later and probably could have gotten more
I have the same setup. I have a model 36 no dash that dates to 1969-1979. Round butt. I carry the same speed strips with the exact same ammo, I have some LRN and those exact Winchester flat points in the gun. Also carry a model 49 no dash at times. Good video. The Wilson combat #13 or 14 rebound spring makes a huge difference on the trigger without worrying about light strikes
Thanks for the tips on the rebound spring. I’m very mechanically inclined, but little tiny stuff in revolvers I haven’t taken on yet. I only took the side plate off this and clean out some grit and dust
My Model 36 square butt was made in 1969 and has the original grip panels which have the revolver's serial number stamped on the inside.
That’s awesome. I love the classics,
Especially original ones!
How would I find out when my mod 36 was made?
Just inherited my fathers 1968 model 36 in near mint condition with original box and papers
Awesome
It was designed as Watch Pocket! Good video
That’s good to know :) works great for a speed strip or mag pocket for a small .380
Nice looking pistol!
Thanks! I used to have a 3” square butt, but sold it to buy an SP101… now I have a square butt snubbie, and round butt 3”
I hope you didn't trade away an old original Marlin 60 with the full 18 shot tube. Those are really rare now.
Actually 2 Of those… had a blued one and stainless. Once I got a 10/22 and realized how easy they were to clean and maintain, I never went back to a Marlin 60. And I love the model 60…
Is the square butt better or roundbutt? My ffl has one S&w 36 square butt right now for 400. Im very debating.
They can be a little better in the hand, the square butt are less common so I would grab it regardless
Who was other recent youtuber that owned this revolver with a rust mark like this?
I don’t know…
What models had the square grips? 36 or 36-1 or 36-2?
Several of them did- I have owned them in 36 (no dash) and 36-1 personally-
I used to have the same one.......a "friend" of mine stole it
That’s no friend, my friend...
very nice! character is good
100% steel is always better
yeah, that 3" hurts to not have
'81 is my birth year, would love to have a gun I like from that year (not a revolver, hah)
I agree on both parts. I love the steel guns, even worn ones- this was a Police backup sidearm, carried for many years from what the shop told me. He bought it off a retired/NLA police officer.
and that it is a 'no dash' is +++++++ in my view
carried and not fired, great ! that blotch is nothing but character, really
sweet peacemaker
@@zerpblerd5966 again agree completely :) and no Hillary Hole either.
@@crankygunreviews goodstuff, great friend on the lookout!
How do I find out when my mod 36 was made? 🇺🇲
I just googled “Smith and Wesson J frame serial number lookup” I think MCARBO website has a list - they’re usually a year range- so for instance SN 00001 to 02345 would be X year, 02346 to 12000 would be Y year etc
@@crankygunreviews thank you I'll go check it out.
@@crankygunreviews looks like mine was made in 55. Thank you for the info😁🇺🇲
that mini-pocket is for my middle finger methinks
Lol
I saw that your barrel was pinned. Never shoot a steady diet of Plus P ammo through an older revolver with a pinned barrel. They are not built for it.
It’s a model 36, it’s not rated for Plus P anyway- I am very gentle on my classics
Modelo 60 de sw 🎉🎉🎉🎉
👍
Well let's see my grandfather bought his 36 in 19 63
Excellent