Smith & Wesson Model 36
Smith & Wesson Model 36 — documented specs: caliber .38 Special, barrel length 48–76 mm (1.89–2.99 in), overall length 176 mm (6.93 in) (Model 36 Classic, 1.88″ barrel), capacity 5. The source for each figure is listed below the specs (catalog as of 10/16/2026).
- Category
- Revolvers
- Classification (DE)
- Short firearm
- Designed
- 1950
- Origin
- United States
- Calibers
- .38 Special
Derived from design and catalog dimensions under the German WaffG, Annex 1 Sec. 1 Subsec. 1 No. 2.5; the individual gun is what counts.
Specifications
- Action
- Revolver, double action
- Sights
- Open sights
- Barrel length
- 48–76 mm (1.89–2.99 in)Depending on variant
- Overall length
- 176 mm (6.93 in) · Model 36 Classic, 1.88″ barrel
- Capacity
- 5cylinder
- smith-wesson.com — page Model 36 Classic Spec Sheet 14076
- en.wikipedia.org — article Smith & Wesson Model 36 (version of 08/27/2026)
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org — article Smith & Wesson Model 36 (version of 08/27/2026)
Specifications come from the source cited alongside them; counts are based on our catalog as of the date stated. Not legal advice: what follows from these figures in a given country is decided by that country’s law. Waffenschrank is not affiliated with the manufacturers named.
Other models in .38 Special
Models from other manufacturers in the same caliber, drawn from the catalog in no particular order — not a recommendation and not a comparison of specs.
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