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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".


'''The Smith and Wesson Model 36 was used in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:'''
{{Gun Title|Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38}}


===Film===
===Film===
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===Videogames===
===Videogames===


[[Image:SWBodyguard.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 38 with [[Smith & Wesson "Bodyguard"]] hammer shroud.]]
[[Image:SWBodyguard.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 38 with [[Smith & Wesson Bodyguard]] hammer shroud.]]
==Smith & Wesson Model 38==
==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.
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.
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* [[Vanessa Williams]] in ''[[Eraser]]'' (fitted with Harret grips)
* [[Vanessa Williams]] in ''[[Eraser]]'' (fitted with Harret grips)


* [[Don Cheadle]] as Cash in ''[[The Family Man]]'' (nickel with mother of pearl grips)
* [[Don Cheadle]] as Cash in ''[[The Family Man]]'' (nickel with mother of pearl grips)


* [[Edward Norton]] as Will Graham in ''[[Red Dragon]]''
* [[Edward Norton]] as Will Graham in ''[[Red Dragon]]''




[[Category:Gun]] [[Category:Revolver]]
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[[Category:Revolver]]

Revision as of 21:34, 18 January 2009

Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chiefs Special"

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Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot
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Smith and Wesson Model 60 (Stainless steel counterpart of the Model 36) (New manufacture) - .38 special - 5 shot
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Two gold plated Smith & Wesson Model 36s with pearl grips and erroneous sound suppressors - .38 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 & Wesson Model 36 / 38 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

  • An unruly bus passenger in Speed

Television

Jack Webb as Sargeant Joe Friday in "Dragnet"

Anime

Videogames

Smith and Wesson Model 38 with Smith & Wesson Bodyguard hammer shroud.

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