Looks like a 36. The model should be stamped on the inside of the crane area when you open the cylinder.
Thanks for the info when I opened the cylinder it says mod 60-3. So I'm guessing a model 60 instead of 36. Now I just need to figure out the year!
I think the 36 was available in blued or nickel finish. This looks like a Model 60 in stainless. There should also be any revisions (dash) and the serial # located where Ray mentioned. S&W has well documented serial # information if you want to get an idea of when it was made. They can even provide a 'letter' (for a fee) that will tell you when it was made, which distributor purchased it, etc.
It's a nice pre-Saf-T-Hammer S&W. Just a SWAG on my part, but maybe 1980s?
ETA: Damn, I got distracted away from posting this response and now it's kinda' moot. Squirrel!
Last edited by Gman; 08-27-2019 at 08:47.
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Nice gun!
Model 60-3 made roughly 1988-1990.
Keep it- everybody should have at least one classic J-frame snub.
I bought my NIB .38 60-12 in 1998 with one of my first 2LT paychecks.
Last edited by Gman; 08-27-2019 at 11:11.
Liberals never met a slippery slope they didn't grease.
-Me
I wish technology solved people issues. It seems to just reveal them.
-Also Me