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[[Image:Smith wesson 60.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special / .357 magnum]]
[[Image:Smith wesson 60.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special / .357 magnum]]
[[Image:S&W60LS.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 60 Lady Smith - .357 Magnum.]]
[[Image:S&W60LS.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 60 Lady Smith - .357 Magnum.]]
[[Image:Sw60ls.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Smith & Wesson Ladysmith Model 60 - .38 Special.]]


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''' 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.

Revision as of 03:42, 26 December 2010

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Early version of the Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special Only
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Classic Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special
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Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special / .357 magnum. Note the updates to the revolver: the extended ejector rod shroud, the blade front sights and adjustable rear sights and new style cylinder release latch.
Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special / .357 magnum
Smith & Wesson Model 60 Lady Smith - .357 Magnum.
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Smith & Wesson Ladysmith Model 60 - .38 Special.

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:

Film

Title Actor Character Note Date
The Last House on the Left 1972
The Return of the Living Dead Bob Libman Tac Squad Captain 1985
Back to the Future Part II Thomas F. Wilson Biff Tannen . 1989
Conspiracy Theory Patrick Stewart Dr. Jonas . 1997
The Corruptor Chow Yun-Fat Nick Chen . 1999
Bandits Billy Bob Thornton Terry Lee Conner 2001
Sin City Jamie King Wendy 2005
Deja Vu Paula Patton Claire Kuchever 2006
16 Blocks Bruce Willis Det. Jack Mosley 2006
16 Blocks Mos Def Eddie Bunker 2006
Quantum of Solace Seen in briefcase 2008

Television

Show Title / Episode Actor Character Note Air Date
The Glades / "Pilot" John Caroll Lynch Mike Ogletree 2010 - ????
24 Kiefer Sutherland Agent Jack Bauer 2001 - 2010
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service Michael Weatherly Anthony DiNozzo 2003 - ????
CSI: Miami / "Under the Influence" Jonathan Togo Ryan Wolfe 2002 - ????
CSI: NY / "Commuted Sentences" Woman With shaved hammer 2004 - ????