Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special", .38 Special cal. double action revolver. Serial #377598, mfg. 1953.  Excellent condition.  2" barrel has an excellent bore, fixed blade front sight.  99% blue finish with a faint index line on the five round cylinder.  Case colored hammer and trigger.  The action locks up solid.  Excellent S&W marked wood checkered grips.  Includes a S&W blue two piece box with correct paperwork and a newer label on the box with correct serial number, but incorrect barrel length.  Super clean early no-dash model 36.  C&R OK.