About Real S&W M36 Square Butt .38 spl 'Chiefs Special' 3 inch Revolver
The Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special" in .38 Special with a 3-inch barrel and square butt is a classic, compact revolver that holds a significant place in firearms history. Introduced in 1950, the Model 36 was the first J-frame revolver from S&W, designed as a lightweight, concealable sidearm for plainclothes officers and off-duty police?hence the name "Chief's Special," as it was popular among police chiefs and detectives. This particular variant features a 3-inch barrel, which offers a slightly longer sight radius and improved ballistic performance compared to the more common 2-inch snubnose version, while still maintaining a relatively compact profile. The square butt refers to the shape of the grip frame, which provides a more secure and comfortable hold compared to the rounded "round butt" configuration found on some later J-frames. Chambered in .38 Special, the Model 36 is a five-shot, double-action/single-action revolver with a traditional hammer, allowing for both quick double-action trigger pulls and precise single-action shots. Its all-steel construction (blued or nickel-plated finishes were common) gives it a solid feel, though later versions included lighter alloys. The 3-inch square-butt Model 36 is particularly sought after by collectors and shooters due to its balanced handling, historical significance, and relative rarity compared to the more prolific 2-inch versions. It remains a reliable choice for concealed carry, backup duty, or as a classic example of mid-20th-century revolver craftsmanship.

About Tanaka S&W M36 3inch 'Chiefs Special' .38 Special Square Butt HW Ver2 Model Gun
This Tanaka S&W Tanaka S&W M36 3inch 'Chiefs Special' .38 Special Square Butt HW Ver2 Model Gun is also made up of Heavy weight construction. Heavy weight is a unique technology of a Japanese Airsoft company, it is a metal-like technique that gives the Airsoft gun the appearance of real metal, although it is actually made of polymer. It feels very authentic and features a Polymer wood Texture pistol grip with a small circular Silver emblem, The polymer chamber can hold 5 rounds of dummy bullet shells. These dummy bullets do not contain any propellant or gunpowder; they are just realistic prop bullets. It features a metal trigger, metal hammer & metal chamber releases. The gun body is engraved with ultra-realistic markings. The heavyweight and quality texture give it a realistic feel when held in hand. This model gun allows you to pull the trigger and produces the sound of the hammer striking, but it does not have real firing functionality and cannot shoot any BB bullets. Overall, this model gun is very suitable for use as a movie prop and also for collecting purposes.

Key Feature

• Polymer Construction Model Gun
• S&W M36 Revolver
• Heavy Weigh Construction
• 3 Inch Barrel Version
• Version 2 Realistic Model Gun Replica from Tanaka
• Realistic Bullet Type housing chamber stores 5 rounds
• Smooth cylinder cycling.
• Wood texture Polymer Non-Slip Grip
• Excellent Craftsmanship with Textured grip and Solid Pistol Frame
• Adding to the realism, this non-firing model gun is shell-loaded, making it an ideal decorative piece or movie prop

Authentic look & finishing by Tanaka Works, Japan