Can anyone help me date and get a rough value for two older hand guns.
1) S&W Chief's Special - Model 36, excellent condition with holster and slightly curved wooden grip -- s/n: 206698
2) Browning -- 25 Auto by Browning in the original box. Excellent condition. I believe it is the 'Baby Browning'. Made in Belgium, s/n: 166669. From what I found, it looks like it is dated between 1954-1958.
I believe both of these models may have some historical back ground. I remember reading a story a few years ago about the introduction of the 'Chief's special' but can't find it now. Any additional historical information & / or links would be very helpful on both.
I'm afraid I didn't have my camera with me but they were both a pleasure to see and to hold. I'd like to provide some information to the owners.
Thank you.
Darin
1) S&W Chief's Special - Model 36, excellent condition with holster and slightly curved wooden grip -- s/n: 206698
2) Browning -- 25 Auto by Browning in the original box. Excellent condition. I believe it is the 'Baby Browning'. Made in Belgium, s/n: 166669. From what I found, it looks like it is dated between 1954-1958.
I believe both of these models may have some historical back ground. I remember reading a story a few years ago about the introduction of the 'Chief's special' but can't find it now. Any additional historical information & / or links would be very helpful on both.
I'm afraid I didn't have my camera with me but they were both a pleasure to see and to hold. I'd like to provide some information to the owners.
Thank you.
Darin