Smith & Wesson Pre-36 Chief's Special J Frame .38 Special Thumbpiece Blued Used - J180
Smith & Wesson Pre-36 Chief's Special J Frame .38 Special Thumbpiece — Blued
Part # J180 | Used | Pre-Model Number Era
Factory Smith & Wesson used blued thumbpiece (cylinder release latch) for the J Frame Pre-36 Chief's Special revolver chambered in .38 Special. The thumbpiece is the lever pushed forward to swing the cylinder out for loading and unloading. The Pre-36 is the pre-model-number designation for the J Frame Chief's Special (steel frame, DA/SA) produced before S&W adopted model numbers in 1957–58. Gunsmith installation recommended.
Compatibility:
- Frame: J Frame
- Model: Pre-36 (Chief's Special / pre-model-number era)
- Caliber: .38 Special
Specifications:
- Component: Thumbpiece (cylinder release latch)
- Finish: Blued
- Era: Pre-1957 (pre-model-number)
- Condition: Used
- OEM: Factory Smith & Wesson part
Note: Disassembly and installation by a qualified gunsmith is recommended. Some parts may require fitting. Pre-model-number parts may vary slightly — verify fit before installation.
How to find your model number: Swing out the cylinder and check behind the yoke on the frame. Model numbers began in 1957–58. If no model number is present, your revolver may be a pre-model-number variant — contact us with your serial number for assistance.