Smith & Wesson Model 36 Classic Revolver

The Smith and Wesson Model 36 is part of Smith & Wesson’s Classic Series, which makes it possible for you to own a piece of history-in-the-making with these Classic revolvers. This small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothesmen and off-duty police officers, made its public debut at The International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in 1950.

At the conference, the Smith & Wesson sales force asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver.  The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chief’s Special.  Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in mind, the Chief’s Special proved to be a popular revolver for personal protection due to its size and weight. When Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957, the Chiefs Special became the Model 36.

Features

• Attractive, wood grips
• Small J-Frame
• 6.94″ overall length