Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chiefs Special No-Dash .38 Special J-Frame Revolver, 1 7/8 Inch, Blued (1967)
This 1967 Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chiefs Special no-dash is a classic J-frame, 5-shot .38 Special with a 1 7/8 inch barrel. Hallmark mid-1960s details include the late-style contoured cylinder latch, round-butt walnut service stocks with S&W medallions, and an unshrouded ejector rod. It carries period-correct markings with matching assembly numbers and a pre-prefix numeric-only serial style on the butt.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes to the bluing, with large patches of rust and pitting present. The lockup is tight. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Leather belt holster with retention strap
The Model 36 Chiefs Special no-dash is a steel J-frame, 5-shot .38 Special revolver configured with double-action/single-action operation. It features an exposed hammer with a color-case style finish and a smooth-face trigger, paired with fixed sights for a straightforward, duty-style setup.
Construction is all carbon steel with a blued finish on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. The 1.88 inch barrel retains the unshrouded ejector rod, and the sights consist of a ramped, serrated front and an integral square-notch rear groove cut into the topstrap.
Correct mid-1960s identifiers include the late-style contoured cylinder latch and matching assembly/fitment numbers on the crane/yoke area, alongside an additional "R" assembly stamp. Factory rollmarks are present: "SMITH & WESSON" on the barrel, the S&W round trademark logo on the right sideplate, and "MOD. 36" stamped in the yoke cut.
Ergonomics are classic J-frame with a round-butt profile and checkered walnut service stocks bearing S&W medallions. Originating from the United States and dated to 1967, this no-dash Chiefs Special also displays the pre-prefix, numeric-only serial style consistent with the era.