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[[Image:S&WM40.jpg|thumb|right| | [[Image:S&WM40.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 40 "Centennial" with grip safety - 38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:S&W40Nickel.jpg|thumb|right| | [[Image:S&W40Nickel.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 40 Nickel - .38 Special]] | ||
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== Background == | |||
Prior to Smith & Wesson's switch to the current numerical naming system in 1957, the Model 40 was known as the Centennial as it was introduced the same year that Smith & Wesson was celebrating its 100th birthday. Initially marketed as a more advanced version of the famous [[Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless|S&W Safety Hammerless "Lemon Squeezer"]], the Model 40 featured a grip safety which could be pinned down. The revolver was also available in an Airweight aluminium-framed version known as the Model 42, but due to the fact that at this stage Smith & Wesson did not write "Airweight" on the frame of these pistols, differentiating it from the steel framed Model 40 is very difficult. Due to popular demand, Smith & Wesson in 1990 released the [[Smith & Wesson Model 640|Model 640]], a revolver based on the Centennial, omitting the grip safety and manufactured from stainless steel. | Prior to Smith & Wesson's switch to the current numerical naming system in 1957, the Model 40 was known as the Centennial as it was introduced the same year that Smith & Wesson was celebrating its 100th birthday. Initially marketed as a more advanced version of the famous [[Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless|S&W Safety Hammerless "Lemon Squeezer"]], the Model 40 featured a grip safety which could be pinned down. The revolver was also available in an Airweight aluminium-framed version known as the Model 42, but due to the fact that at this stage Smith & Wesson did not write "Airweight" on the frame of these pistols, differentiating it from the steel framed Model 40 is very difficult. Due to popular demand, Smith & Wesson in 1990 released the [[Smith & Wesson Model 640|Model 640]], a revolver based on the Centennial, omitting the grip safety and manufactured from stainless steel. | ||
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Revision as of 03:14, 30 January 2014
Background
Prior to Smith & Wesson's switch to the current numerical naming system in 1957, the Model 40 was known as the Centennial as it was introduced the same year that Smith & Wesson was celebrating its 100th birthday. Initially marketed as a more advanced version of the famous S&W Safety Hammerless "Lemon Squeezer", the Model 40 featured a grip safety which could be pinned down. The revolver was also available in an Airweight aluminium-framed version known as the Model 42, but due to the fact that at this stage Smith & Wesson did not write "Airweight" on the frame of these pistols, differentiating it from the steel framed Model 40 is very difficult. Due to popular demand, Smith & Wesson in 1990 released the Model 640, a revolver based on the Centennial, omitting the grip safety and manufactured from stainless steel.
Specifications
(1952 - 1974)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special
- Weight: 1.19 lb (0.54 kg)
- Length: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Capacity: 5-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DAO
The Smith & Wesson Model 40 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fear Is the Key | Peter Marinker | Larry | 1972 | |
| The Eiger Sanction | Clint Eastwood | Dr. John Hemlock | 1975 | |
| Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Estelle Getty | Tutti Bomowski | 1992 | |
| Pulp Fiction | Amanda Plummer | Honey Bunny | 1994 | |
| Scream 3 | Neve Campbell | Sidney | 2000 | |
| Equilibrium | Christian Bale | Cleric John Preston | 2002 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avengers / "The Thirteenth Hole" (S04E18) | 1961-1969 | |||
| Doctor Who / "The Dæmons" | Don McKillop | Bert Walker | 1963-1989 | |
| Starsky and Hutch | David Soul | Hutch | 1975-1979 | |
| The Professionals | A female terrorist | 1977-1981 | ||
| Miami Vice - Season 1 | William Russ | Evan | 1984-1985 | |
| Prison Break - Season 1 | Frank Grillo | Nick | nickel | 2005-2009 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.