Price check on a S&W Model 36

[junglerogue]

I just received this as part of my uncle's estate. I know as much about it as google can provide. If someone knows how to date it (roughly guessing '55), and an approximate value (for insurance), I appreciate it. It has the original box, brown wax paper, and price tag. I know of only one time that it was possibly shot. Stamped MOD. 36 and a SN of 752XX, a letter J, a number 5 and a number 6 or 9.
Thanks,
J

 

[meyer4589]

Helps that it has all of its original factory stuff. Are the grips numbered to the gun?

 

[1775usmarine]

S&W will be able to give you the date if you call them, as for value look up GB for most current or according to my 3rd SCSW around 425.

 

[indiucky]

$600...Maybe more to the right guy on gunbroker...Very nice piece...

 

[calcot7]

Fjestad's latest edition "Blue Book" has a price of $650.00 at 100% condition. At 98% the amount is $535.00. From your photo I would say that yours is real close, if not at the 100% grading. With box and papers it will likely bring more from the right buyer.

 

[jinks]

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Ed lists the early J Frame Range as:

1955 55050- 75000
1957 117770-125000

It appears that your Model 36 (752xx) falls in the unlisted 1956 range.

 

[12many]

Nice piece. I have my Dad's model 38 and a model 36 as well. That one looks to be in excellent shape and the original box helps too! I once picked up just the box for an old Model 28 at a sale and sold it for $85.00!!!

 

[12bee]

I was most likely made in 67-68. S&W deleted the diamond grips in 68 and started stamping model #s in 1957.

 

[jinks]

I was most likely made in 67-68. S&W deleted the diamond grips in 68 and started stamping model #s in 1957.

Adding an additional digit to the serial number listed would move the manufacture date into that range. Also the pictures show the newer thumb-piece, not the flat latch that was dropped in 1966.