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The '''Smith & Wesson Model 60 Revolver''' is a "J-Frame" based 5-shot revolver which is the stainless steel version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38|Smith & Wesson Model 36]].  Though the Smith & Wesson Model 36 had nickel plated versions, the stainless steel version is officially the Model 60.  In early production, the Model 60 was chambered in .38 special only just like the Model 36.  Later production models upgraded the gun, lengthened the ejector rod shroud and chambered the revolver for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum.  It started production in 1965 and a variant is still in production to this day.  Smith & Wesson also offered a Model 60LS "Lady Smith" version in .38 special only.    The Model 60 is noteworthy in that it was the first all stainless steel revolver in standard full time production. It is available in 2.125", 3" or 5" barrel lengths.
The '''Smith & Wesson Model 60 Revolver''' is a "J-Frame" based 5-shot revolver which is the stainless steel version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38|Smith & Wesson Model 36]].  Though the Smith & Wesson Model 36 had nickel plated versions, only the stainless steel version is officially the Model 60.  In early production, the Model 60 was chambered in .38 special only just like the Model 36.  Later production models upgraded the gun, lengthened the ejector rod shroud and chambered the revolver for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum.  It started production in 1965 and a variant is still in production to this day.  Smith & Wesson also offered a Model 60LS "Lady Smith" version in .38 special only.    The Model 60 is noteworthy in that it was the first all stainless steel revolver in standard full time production. It is available in 2.125", 3" or 5" barrel lengths.


'''The Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolver can be seen in the following movies and television series used by the following actors:'''
'''The Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolver can be seen in the following movies and television series used by the following actors:'''
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=== Film ===
=== Film ===


* [[Samuel L. Jackson]] as Zeus Carver in ''[[Die Hard with a Vengence]]''
* [[Samuel L. Jackson]] as Zeus Carver in ''[[Die Hard with a Vengeance]]''


* [[Bruce Willis]] as Lieutenant John McClaine in ''[[Die Hard with a Vengence]]''
* [[Bruce Willis]] as Lieutenant John McClaine in ''[[Die Hard with a Vengeance]]''


* [[Billy Bob Thornton]] as Terry Lee Conner in ''[[Bandits]]''
* [[Billy Bob Thornton]] as Terry Lee Conner in ''[[Bandits]]''

Revision as of 07:54, 3 April 2010

The Smith & Wesson Model 60 Revolver is a "J-Frame" based 5-shot revolver which is the stainless steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 36. Though the Smith & Wesson Model 36 had nickel plated versions, only the stainless steel version is officially the Model 60. In early production, the Model 60 was chambered in .38 special only just like the Model 36. Later production models upgraded the gun, lengthened the ejector rod shroud and chambered the revolver for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum. It started production in 1965 and a variant is still in production to this day. Smith & Wesson also offered a Model 60LS "Lady Smith" version in .38 special only. The Model 60 is noteworthy in that it was the first all stainless steel revolver in standard full time production. It is available in 2.125", 3" or 5" barrel lengths.

The Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolver can be seen in the following movies and television series used by the following actors:

Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .357 Magnum.
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Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .357 magnum
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Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .357 magnum
Smith & Wesson Model 60 Lady Smith - .357 Magnum.
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"Chief's Special" Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .357 Magnum

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