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HowieR

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I originally saw this revolver on the S&W website as I was trolling for a new carry piece. So it all started. I am new here but there is always a Howie story. My father carried a 50's 36 Chiefs special that he bobbed the hammer on with a hacksaw and a file, always in the front pocket in a Bianchi Suede Holster. the diamond service grips were on it were pretty much smooth as it went everywhere with him. I saw this one loved the configuration so I pulled the trigger so to speak. Yes, this will be carried, I got it yesterday and shot it , the trigger will break in nice (i may give it a little help also) Thanks for the special model 36 .

That buckle was made in the 60''s at S&W in Springfield by a Smith there, it was a gift from a MA state trooper who was the model for S&W's Magazine ad's

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I originally saw this revolver on the S&W website as I was trolling for a new carry piece. So it all started. I am new here but there is always a Howie story. My father carried a 50's 36 Chiefs special that he bobbed the hammer on with a hacksaw and a file, always in the front pocket in a Bianchi Suede Holster. the diamond service grips were on it were pretty much smooth as it went everywhere with him. I saw this one loved the configuration so I pulled the trigger so to speak. Yes, this will be carried, I got it yesterday and shot it , the trigger will break in nice (i may give it a little help also) Thanks for the special model 36 .

That buckle was made in the 60''s at S&W in Springfield by a Smith there, it was a gift from a MA state trooper who was the model for S&W's Magazine ad's

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Happy to hear you like the 36. That belt buckle is badass - great story to accompany it, too. Thanks for sharing the pic.
 
I originally saw this revolver on the S&W website as I was trolling for a new carry piece. So it all started. I am new here but there is always a Howie story. My father carried a 50's 36 Chiefs special that he bobbed the hammer on with a hacksaw and a file, always in the front pocket in a Bianchi Suede Holster. the diamond service grips were on it were pretty much smooth as it went everywhere with him. I saw this one loved the configuration so I pulled the trigger so to speak. Yes, this will be carried, I got it yesterday and shot it , the trigger will break in nice (i may give it a little help also) Thanks for the special model 36 .

That buckle was made in the 60''s at S&W in Springfield by a Smith there, it was a gift from a MA state trooper who was the model for S&W's Magazine ad's

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Such a cool backstory. I would love to see a picture of the two guns side by side if you ever get the opportunity. Glad you like this project!
 
Such a cool backstory. I would love to see a picture of the two guns side by side if you ever get the opportunity. Glad you like this project!
The bad side about it is I do not have his old one , he passed 10 Years ago and surprisingly no one knows where it went. ( I have an Idea though) In those days even in this anti gun state I am sure there was no paperwork done on it. Roughly 70 years ago.
 
The bad side about it is I do not have his old one , he passed 10 Years ago and surprisingly no one knows where it went. ( I have an Idea though) In those days even in this anti gun state I am sure there was no paperwork done on it. Roughly 70 years ago.
Sorry for your loss. If you ever want to go on a repo mission, I’m sure some guys here would jump in.
 
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