Smith & Wesson Model 36-11 Classic .38 Special +P, 2 inch J-Frame, No Internal Lock, High-Polish Blue, 5-Shot Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 36-11 Classic stands out as a no-internal-lock J-frame, finished in high-polish blue with factory checkered hardwood round-butt stocks. It features a 2 inch (1.875 inch factory) barrel, fixed sights, and a 5-shot fluted cylinder, and is rated for .38 Special +P. Made in the United States, this example is identified by SKU/mfg part number 14076 and carries the 36-11 model marking on the yoke cut.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Very light scratches are present on the right side of the receiver near the top of the grip.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual — Revolvers (J, K, L, N and Governor)
- Gun lock
- Smith & Wesson factory blue plastic hard case with model label
The Model 36-11 Classic retains the familiar steel J-frame profile with a 5-shot fluted cylinder and double-action/single-action operation. It uses a frame-mounted firing pin with an exposed, checkered hammer spur and a smooth trigger face for controlled DA and crisp SA use. This configuration preserves the traditional handling of the Chief’s Special lineage while omitting the internal lock.
The 1.875 inch factory barrel (commonly marketed as 2 inches) pairs with fixed sights: a ramped, pinned front blade and an integral rear groove. An unshrouded ejector rod with a knurled tip and a short under-barrel lug complete the classic snub-nose layout designed for fast handling.
Construction is all steel with a high-polish blued finish on the frame, cylinder, and receiver. The revolver wears checkered hardwood round-butt stocks featuring S&W medallions and a diamond pattern around the grip screw, delivering a period-correct look with positive purchase.
Chambered in .38 Special +P, this revolver is rated for modern defensive loads within the +P specification. It is marked “MADE IN U.S.A.” on the frame, and “36-11” appears on the yoke cut. Factory identification is SKU/mfg part number 14076.