L Lt102 New member Dec 13, 2004 #1 Looking to see if anyone can tell me when my "new" model 36 Smith was made. Serial #157xxx. Or let me know where I might find this on my own. Also what would a good self defense load for this gun (2" barrel).
Looking to see if anyone can tell me when my "new" model 36 Smith was made. Serial #157xxx. Or let me know where I might find this on my own. Also what would a good self defense load for this gun (2" barrel).
D dinosaur New member Dec 14, 2004 #2 Without a prefix it looks like 1958-62. I'd stay away from P+ ammo. 110 gr. jhp is what I use in my Colt.
Without a prefix it looks like 1958-62. I'd stay away from P+ ammo. 110 gr. jhp is what I use in my Colt.
H Hammer It New member Dec 19, 2004 #3 Hello: If there is a -J- in front of the numbers it was made in 1973-1974. Regards, Hammer It.
