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==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chiefs Special"== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chiefs Special"== | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]] | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]] | ||
[[Image:StainlessS&WModel36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model | [[Image:StainlessS&WModel36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 60 (Stainless steel counterpart of the Model 36) (New manufacture) - .38 special - 5 shot]] | ||
The Smith and Wesson Model 36 (often called simply ".38 snubnose") was introduced in 1950 as the "Chief's Special" (sometimes called the "Police Chiefs Special"). When Smith & Wesson adopted a model number only system seven years later, the revolvers' name was changed to Model 36. It is famous as being the first J-frame revolver in the S&W series (the earlier models were called "I-frames"). It is commonly used as a "belly gun", being stuffed in the pants waist, or as an officer's "Spare Rod", strapped to the ankle in a holster. It holds 5 .38 special bullets. It is commonly nicknamed the "Chief's Special". | The Smith and Wesson Model 36 (often called simply ".38 snubnose") was introduced in 1950 as the "Chief's Special" (sometimes called the "Police Chiefs Special"). When Smith & Wesson adopted a model number only system seven years later, the revolvers' name was changed to Model 36. It is famous as being the first J-frame revolver in the S&W series (the earlier models were called "I-frames"). It is commonly used as a "belly gun", being stuffed in the pants waist, or as an officer's "Spare Rod", strapped to the ankle in a holster. It holds 5 .38 special bullets. It is commonly nicknamed the "Chief's Special". | ||
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===Videogames=== | ===Videogames=== | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 38== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 38== | ||
Revision as of 00:50, 29 November 2008
Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chiefs Special"
The Smith and Wesson Model 36 (often called simply ".38 snubnose") was introduced in 1950 as the "Chief's Special" (sometimes called the "Police Chiefs Special"). When Smith & Wesson adopted a model number only system seven years later, the revolvers' name was changed to Model 36. It is famous as being the first J-frame revolver in the S&W series (the earlier models were called "I-frames"). It is commonly used as a "belly gun", being stuffed in the pants waist, or as an officer's "Spare Rod", strapped to the ankle in a holster. It holds 5 .38 special bullets. It is commonly nicknamed the "Chief's Special".
The Smith and Wesson Model 36 was used in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:
Film
- Shawn Doyle as Jack Shepard in Frequency
- Art LaFleur as Captain Sears and Andrew Robinson as Detective Monte in Cobra
- Bruce Willis as Detective Jack Mosley and Mos Def as Eddie Bunker in 16 Blocks
Television
Anime
Videogames
Smith & Wesson Model 38
The Smith & Wesson Model 38 is a Model 36 that has a "Bodyguard" hammer shroud used to prevent clothing snag, as the hammer is concealed in the shroud.
Film
- Vanessa Williams in Eraser (fitted with Harret grips)
- Don Cheadle as Cash in The Family Man (nickel with mother of pearl grips)