SMITH & WESSON MODEL 36 CHIEFS SPECIAL CLASSIC (.38 CHIEFS SPECIAL) For Sale

$325.00

The Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chiefs Special Classic is a compact and reliable revolver renowned for its suitability in personal defense and law enforcement applications. Chambered in .38 Special with a 5-shot capacity, it is built on the J-frame and available in round or discontinued square butt configurations. It offers choices of a 1 7/8-inch standard barrel or a 3-inch heavy barrel, with the latter discontinued in 1994 and briefly reintroduced from 2008-2009. The revolver features blue or nickel finishes, initially discontinued in 1992 and reoffered from 2008-2012, alongside a striking case-colored finish available in 2008-2009. Weighing 19-1/2 ounces, the Model 36 was discontinued in 1999 but returned in 2008 as part of the Classic Firearms series. Later versions built on the J Magnum frame from 1996 onwards are rated for +P ammunition, enhancing their stopping power and reliability. Combining a historic design with modern capability, the Model 36 Chiefs Special Classic remains a timeless choice for collectors and practical users.

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