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* '''Caliber(s):''' .38/44 | * '''Caliber(s):''' .38/44 | ||
* '''Weight:''' | * '''Weight:''' 40 oz (1.1 kg) | ||
* '''Length:''' in ( cm) | * '''Length:''' in ( cm) | ||
Revision as of 20:05, 6 March 2019
The Smith & Wesson Model 20 was a revolver (chambered for .38/44, a more powerful version of the .38 Special and the predecessor to the .357 magnum) designed on the large N-frame. At the time of it's introduction the large frame was commonly referred to as the "44 frame" - hence the caliber being designated 38/44. Meaning the cartridge should only be fired in the 44 framed "Heavy Duty". It was in production between 1930 and 1966. It is commonly mistaken for a Model 10 in movies and television shows, however, the frame is quite a bit larger. Before Smith & Wesson went to numbering its different models in 1957 the Model 20 was called "The Heavy Duty ".
Specifications
(1930 - 1966)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38/44
- Weight: 40 oz (1.1 kg)
- Length: in ( cm)
- Barrel length(s): 4", 5", 6" (100mm, 125mm, 150mm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Smith & Wesson Model 20 was seen in the following:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the Heat of the Night | Rod Steiger | Chief Bill Gillepsie | 1967 | |
| The Devil's Brigade | Tom Stern | Captain Cardwell | 1968 | |
| The Getaway | John Bryson | The Accountant | 1972 | |
| Detroit 9000 | Ron Mcllwan | Sam Orr | 1973 | |
| Dillinger | The Mason City Police Officers | 1973 | ||
| Electra Glide in Blue | Billy Green Bush | Deputy Zipper Davis | 1973 | |
| The Stone Killer | David Moody | Gus Lipper | 1973 | |
| The Stone Killer | LAPD officer | 1973 | ||
| Melvin Purvis G-MAN | Tupelo police | 1974 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Payne 3 | Revolver .38 | 2012 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.