{"product_id":"smith-wesson-pre-36-chiefs-special-j-frame-38-special-thumbpiece-blued-used-j180","title":"Smith \u0026 Wesson Pre-36 Chief's Special J Frame .38 Special Thumbpiece Blued Used - J180","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Wesson Pre-36 Chief's Special J Frame .38 Special Thumbpiece — Blued\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart # J180 | Used | Pre-Model Number Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactory Smith \u0026amp; 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\u0026amp;W adopted model numbers in 1957–58. Gunsmith installation recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e J Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-36 (Chief's Special \/ pre-model-number era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e .38 Special\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thumbpiece (cylinder release latch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-1957 (pre-model-number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Smith \u0026amp; Wesson part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Wesson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6049610072102,"sku":"J180","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1423\/2020\/products\/DSCN9600.JPG?v=1571386261","url":"https:\/\/usagunsandgear.com\/products\/smith-wesson-pre-36-chiefs-special-j-frame-38-special-thumbpiece-blued-used-j180","provider":"USA Guns And Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}