S&W Model 36 Chiefs Special
MASTER ENGRAVED 1960 S&W Model 36 Chiefs 38 Special 2" Nickel w/ REAL IVORY
Sold For:
$5,006.00
Circa:
1960
Caliber:
.38 Special
Atlas Collectible Firearms is profoundly honored to present a jaw-dropping, museum-tier piece of custom handgun art: an original 1960-manufactured Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chiefs Special double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special. Built on S&W's iconic J-frame platform, this vintage 5-shot snubnose features a 2-inch pinned barrel, full master-level hand scroll engraving across its frame, barrel, and cylinder, and a brilliant, high-luster nickel finish. Adding striking, high-contrast visual depth, key functional components—including the hammer, trigger, cylinder release latch, frame screws, and ejector rod—have been meticulously finished in vibrant fire blue. Carrying serial number 242961 cleanly stamped on the frame butt, this bespoke masterpiece represents an investment-grade showpiece for the most discerning firearm collector.
This magnificent firearm is fitted with a pair of genuine elephant ivory grips displaying beautiful, natural grain and rich cross-hatch Schreger lines along the bottom frame flats. The revolver comes housed in a custom deluxe wooden presentation display case featuring a clear glass viewing lid and a rich red velvet-lined interior cutout designed to showcase this extraordinary work of art. Every line of the intricate scroll engraving has been executed with hand-chiseled precision, highlighting the classic lines of Smith & Wesson's most legendary personal defense revolver.
The overall cosmetic condition of this Master Hand Engraved Model 36 remains in pristine, exceptionally fine collector order, exhibiting zero signs of handling, holster wear, or operational use since the custom engraving and refinishing work was completed. The genuine ivory grips are flawlessly preserved without cracks, chips, or discoloration. Mechanically, the action functions with hand-fitted precision, offering smooth double-action cycling, crisp single-action trigger breaks, and vault-tight cylinder lockup, while the 2-inch pinned barrel preserves a mirror-bright bore with sharp, razor-clean rifling.