Both the Smith Model 36 and Colt's Detective Spl perty-much define ""classic snub nose".
You just missed an older nickled Colt that went for $400 in our Forum Classifieds....and an old Smith "flat latch" which sold a few says earlier.
Either would have been great for adding to a collection, or even for usin'.
Patience is the key.
As far as cost goes, it's been my observation that it don't take much "overtime" to buy a rather nice old-school shooter, and besides that.......Class never goes out of style, eh?
Just sayin'.
DGW