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Model 36 S&W .38 Chief Special

ddalfinoddalfino Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
edited February 2009 in Ask the Experts
I have a S&W model 36 .38 Chief Special. Ingraved on the side is " The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed". It has never been fired and I have a letter of authenticity from S&W. I also know it was distributed by Ellett Bros in 1989. Anyone have an idea what the value would be?
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ddalfino
    I have a S&W model 36 .38 Chief Special. Ingraved on the side is " The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed". It has never been fired and I have a letter of authenticity from S&W. I also know it was distributed by Ellett Bros in 1989. Anyone have an idea what the value would be?

    Does the letter of authenticity indicate the gun left S&W with the inscription? If so, somewhere over $500. If not, it will be less. Can't say by how much. Joe
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There were many "special editions" ordered by distributors from S&W. With the exception of those from Lew Horton, they tend to sell within 10% +/- of the plain version of the same gun in similar condition.

    While firing can reduce the value of a special edition or commemorative, so can handling. Opening & closing the cylinder, cocking & lowering the hammer, & even wiping can lower the "condition" from "New In Box" to 99% or even less, depending upon how much this was done. Check the SOLD listing on GB to see what similar guns are selling for.

    Neal
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  • ddalfinoddalfino Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The letter does indicate that S&W did do the ingraving. Thanks for the direction. Danquote:Originally posted by givette
    quote:Originally posted by ddalfino
    I have a S&W model 36 .38 Chief Special. Ingraved on the side is " The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed". It has never been fired and I have a letter of authenticity from S&W. I also know it was distributed by Ellett Bros in 1989. Anyone have an idea what the value would be?

    Does the letter of authenticity indicate the gun left S&W with the inscription? If so, somewhere over $500. If not, it will be less. Can't say by how much. Joe
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  • model1892model1892 Member Posts: 88 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wow! I'd love to have that pistol. The Model 36 Cheif Special is actually the next gun I plan to purchase. I do not intend to shoot it, it will be a collector item. A plain version Model 36 will be the one I shoot ha.
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  • ddalfinoddalfino Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am intending to sell this gun. I have no use for it and just wanted some perspective on what it is worth. S&W did not give me a value in their letter. Give me an email address and Ill send pics. Dan
    quote:Originally posted by model1892
    Wow! I'd love to have that pistol. The Model 36 Cheif Special is actually the next gun I plan to purchase. I do not intend to shoot it, it will be a collector item. A plain version Model 36 will be the one I shoot ha.
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  • model1892model1892 Member Posts: 88 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    robbob0608@inbox.com Thanks
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