{"product_id":"sw-12-3-38spl-4-barrel-fixed-sights-square-butt-blued","title":"S\u0026W 12-3 38SPL 4\" BARREL FIXED SIGHTS SQUARE BUTT BLUED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eS\u0026amp;W 12-3 38SPL 4\" BARREL FIXED SIGHTS SQUARE BUTT BLUED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eComes with Checkered Wood Grips, may show signs of wear and handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eBlued Finish, may show signs of wear, handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e74c3c; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eSOLD AS-IS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe Model 36 was designed in the era just after World War II, when Smith \u0026amp; Wesson stopped producing war materials and resumed normal production. For the Model 36, they sought to design a revolver that could fire the more powerful (compared to the \u003ca title=\".38\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/.38_Long_Colt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e.38 Long Colt\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca title=\".38\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/.38_S%26W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e.38 S\u0026amp;W\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003ca title=\".38\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/.38_Special\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e.38 Special\u003c\/a\u003e round in a small, concealable package. Since the older I-frame was not able to handle this load, a new frame was designed, which became the J-frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eIn 1951, Smith \u0026amp; Wesson introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eAirweight Model 37\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was basically the Model 36 design with an aluminum frame and cylinder. The aluminum cylinders proved to be problematic and were abandoned in favor of a steel cylinder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firearms\/receivers are subject to state-specific shipping restrictions and must be transferred through a valid FFL dealer. Receivers cannot be shipped to CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY. Please visit \u003ca href=\"\/shipping-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour shipping restrictions page\u003c\/a\u003e to review all applicable restrictions for your state. Subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Wesson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52668704751938,"sku":"HG6931_F","price":412.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/IMG_8301__48774.1755699395.1280.1280.jpg?v=1774274379","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/sw-12-3-38spl-4-barrel-fixed-sights-square-butt-blued","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}