Some time ago, my wife brought home a S&W Model 36. It was her father's revolver that was given to him when he made Captain on the Elkhart County Police Dept. She brought it home in a box in many parts. I'm not a gun smith by anybody's standards, but I am mechanically inclined. I was able to put the thing together, although it is missing two screws for the frame, and one wooden grip.
Having fired only semi-autos like Glocks and Springfield XDs, I am smitten with the smoothness of the double action on this revolver.....not to mention the outstanding single action.
The function of the weapon seems extremely smooth and precise. The bluing is extremely worn, there is some rust in the cylinder and in the barrel.
I would REALLY love to carry this gun. It's size and ease of concealibility would be perfect for me. I'm wondering if there is any hope of bringing this pistol back to a trustworthy functionality. If so, how much could I expect to spend restoring it?
Again, the function seems fine in terms of action. It does what I want it to do every time. I haven't fired it, because of obvious reasons, but if I were to fire it, I would expect it to perform.
Having fired only semi-autos like Glocks and Springfield XDs, I am smitten with the smoothness of the double action on this revolver.....not to mention the outstanding single action.
The function of the weapon seems extremely smooth and precise. The bluing is extremely worn, there is some rust in the cylinder and in the barrel.
I would REALLY love to carry this gun. It's size and ease of concealibility would be perfect for me. I'm wondering if there is any hope of bringing this pistol back to a trustworthy functionality. If so, how much could I expect to spend restoring it?
Again, the function seems fine in terms of action. It does what I want it to do every time. I haven't fired it, because of obvious reasons, but if I were to fire it, I would expect it to perform.
