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Smith & Wesson J180 Smith and Wesson J Frame Model Pre 36 Thumbpiece Blue Used 38Spl Part J180

Smith & Wesson Pre-36 Chief's Special J Frame .38 Special Thumbpiece Blued Used - J180

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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.

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