Pre-Lock Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chiefs Special .38 Special – 2" Barrel

Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chiefs Special .38 Special – 2" Barrel – Pre-Lock

2" Barrel | Blued Finish | Fixed Sights | Smooth Walnut Grips with S&W Medallions | Serial No. ACH3706

OVERVIEW

Offered here is a very attractive Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chiefs Special chambered in .38 S&W Special, serial number ACH3706, featuring the classic 2-inch snub-nose barrel configuration.

Introduced originally as the Chiefs Special in 1950, Smith & Wesson's compact J-Frame became the Model 36 when the company adopted numerical model designations in 1957. The 2-inch version remained one of the most recognizable configurations, combining a five-shot cylinder with a compact steel frame and fixed sights.

Serial prefix ACH is associated with late 1983 production, placing this revolver firmly in the classic pre-lock era. Importantly, the Model 36 continued to be marked simply Model 36 with no dash suffix through 1988, so the no-dash marking is entirely appropriate for a revolver from this period.

This example wears a handsome set of smooth walnut grips with Smith & Wesson medallions. Their larger profile gives the compact J-Frame a distinctive appearance while complementing the deep blued finish.

SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

• Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
• Model: Model 36 Chiefs Special
• Engineering Variation: No-Dash
• Serial Number: ACH3706
• Approximate Year of Manufacture: Late 1983
• Caliber:.38 S&W Special
• Action: Double-Action / Single-Action
• Capacity: 5 Rounds
• Frame: J-Frame
• Barrel Length: 2" (1-7/8")
• Finish: Blued
• Cylinder: Fluted
• Sights: Fixed Front Blade / Fixed Rear Notch
• Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
• Grip Medallions: Smith & Wesson Medallions
• Configuration: Pre-Lock
• Style: Classic Snub-Nose Chiefs Special

The Model 36's compact 2-inch barrel and five-shot J-Frame configuration established a pattern that remained a cornerstone of Smith & Wesson's concealed-carry revolver line for decades.

CONDITION

This revolver remains in great overall condition, showing only minor signs of light use and handling for its age.

The blued finish retains a strong, attractive appearance overall with scattered light handling wear. The smooth walnut grips present well with some scattered handling marks.

Overall, this is a clean and appealing late-production no-dash Model 36 Chiefs Special with the timeless 2-inch snub-nose configuration.

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