S&W 36 1.875" 38SPL BL 5RD

Smith & Wesson Model 36, Chiefs Special, Classic, Double Action, Metal Frame Revolver, J-Frame, 38 Special +P, 1.88" Barrel, Carbon Steel, Blued Finish, Wood Grips, Fixed Sights, 5 Rounds 150184

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.