S&W Model 36 with Factory Target Grips /Pics

[kobsw]

This is my S&W Model 36 ca. 1973 that's been in the family since my father purchased it back in the early 70's. It's a square but gun with Factory Target Grips that I found at the last Oaks Gunshow.

It appears that the gips were never used since there's not a scratch on them and the checkering is still sharp. I think they're ca. 1980's.








Best Regards,

Kobsw

[kobsw]

Pics above..... Kobsw

[kobsw]

Ok, I didn't realize that the pictures I posted were hyperlinks.

All fixed.

By the way I'm using Postimage.org to post my images now since Photobucket is crap.

Kobsw

[Gunsnwater]

Great pictures of a very nice gun. Are the grips numbered to the frame?

[Gunsnwater]

Ok I reread that. You found the grips at the oaks not the whole gun. Never mind. Still very nice.

[DukeConnor]

Beautiful.

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

Very Nice ! Cant tell if its a square butt or round butt the grips are great.It is a very deep blue ? any chance original owner had a great hot blueing to the chiefs special ?

[littlefitz]

Shortened hammer spur?

[loknload]

Great find! Nice piece!

[kobsw]

MD2, Thanks..... it's a Square Butt

As for the finish my father purchased the gun in 1973(new) after he was robbed driving a taxi. He carried it about as often as you can carry a gun even as a LEO BUG(+30years) and that is the original finish minus a little blueing touchup by me.

It's a testament to the fine craftsman at S&W.

Best, Kobsw