Smith & Wesson Model 36 .38 Special – TGW Custom Smith & Fitz Special

Smith & Wesson Model 36 .38 Special – TGW Custom Smith & Fitz Special 1⅞"

Fitz-Special Custom Revolver | Cutaway Trigger Guard | Bobbed Hammer | Smith & Fitz Barrel Marking | TGW Walnut Cub Hug Grips

OVERVIEW

Offered here is a distinctive Smith & Wesson Model 36 chambered in .38 Special, featuring a custom Fitz-style conversion, shortened 1⅞-inch barrel, open trigger guard, bobbed hammer, and custom Tyler Gun Works Cub Hug walnut grips.

Inspired by the legendary Fitz Special revolvers developed by John Henry FitzGerald in the 1920s, this custom Smith & Wesson carries forward one of the most recognizable styles in American revolver history.

FitzGerald's original conversions were intended to transform conventional revolvers into compact, streamlined handguns. Their defining features included shortened barrels, modified hammers, rounded grip profiles, and the unmistakable partially removed trigger guard.

This example incorporates several of those signature elements, most notably the open-front trigger guard and compact barrel configuration.

The barrel bears the custom “SMITH & FITZ” marking, distinguishing this revolver from a standard-production Smith & Wesson. The refinished metalwork exhibits deep matte charachter, while the fitted walnut grips display attractive natural grain and a comfortable, rounded profile.

Built on Smith & Wesson's classic small-frame double-action revolver design, this unusual custom piece offers an appealing combination of traditional American gunsmithing, historic styling, and distinctive craftsmanship.

SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson

Model: Model 36 / Chief's Special Type

Custom Configuration: Smith & Fitz – Fitz-Style Conversion

Serial Number: 52668

Caliber:.38 Smith & Wesson Special

Barrel Length: 1⅞"

Action: Double-Action Revolver

Capacity: 5 Rounds

Frame: Smith & Wesson J-Frame

Finish: Dark Matte Finish

Barrel Marking: SMITH & FITZ

Trigger Guard: Custom Cutaway / Open-Front Fitz-Style Configuration

Hammer: Bobbed, Low-Profile Configuration

Grips: Tyler Gun Works Custom Cub Hug Walnut Grips

Sights: Fixed Sights

Condition: Pre-Owned Custom Revolver – See Photographs

CONDITION

This custom Smith & Wesson presents as an interesting example of the historic Fitz-style revolver configuration.

The metal surfaces show slight finish variation and signs of minimal handling, consistent with a previously owned and customized firearm. The shortened barrel carries the distinctive SMITH & FITZ marking, and the open-front trigger guard and altered hammer give the revolver its recognizable profile.

The custom walnut Cub Hug grips display attractive grain, a smooth finish, and a rounded shape that complements the compact proportions of the revolver.

This is a Fitz-inspired TGW custom conversion, not represented as an original John Henry FitzGerald or Colt factory Fitz Special.

No factory box or additional paperwork is represented as included.

Please review all photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of the revolver's custom features, metal finish, wood grain, and overall condition.

COMPLIANCE & SHIPPING

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