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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|Older-version Smith & Wesson Ladysmith Model 60 - .38 Special.]]
[[Image:Sw60ls.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Older-version Smith & Wesson Ladysmith Model 60 - .38 Special]]


The [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]] 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 "LadySmith" 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]] 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 "LadySmith" 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 03:03, 6 June 2016

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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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Older-version Smith & Wesson Ladysmith Model 60 - .38 Special

The Smith & Wesson Model 60 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 "LadySmith" 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.


Specifications

(1965–present)

  • Type: Revolver
  • Caliber(s): .357 Magnum, .38 Special
  • Weight: 19 oz, 22.58 oz, 23.99 oz, 30.50 oz
  • Length: ?, 6.625", 7.5", 9.0375"
  • Barrel length: 1.875" (original), 2.125", 3", 5"
  • Capacity: 5-round cylinder
  • Fire Modes: DA/SA


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
F.I.S.T. Sylvester Stallone Johnny Kovak 1978
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen Angie Dickinson Dragon Queen 1981
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen Brian Keith Police Chief 1981
The Return of the Living Dead Bob Libman Tac Squad Captain 1985
Murphy's Law James Luisi Det. Ed Reineke 1986
The Big Easy Ned Beatty Captain Kellom 1987
Best Seller Paul Shenar David Madlock 1987
Back to the Future Part II Thomas F. Wilson Biff Tannen 1989
Goodfellas Lorraine Bracco Karen Hill 1990
Unlawful Entry Kurt Russell Michael Carr 1992
Unlawful Entry Madeleine Stowe Karen Carr 1992
Unlawful Entry Ray Liotta Officer Pete Davis 1992
Snake Eater III: His Law Teddy Lee Dillon A robber 1992
Striking Distance Dennis Farina Capt. Nick Detillo 1993
Trouble Bound Seymour Cassel Santino 1993
The Paper Jason Alexander Marion Sandusky 1994
The Paper Randy Quaid Michael McDougal 1994
Bad Blood Hank Cheyne Franklin Blackstone Snub nose, late version 1994
Crying Freeman Tchéky Karyo Detective Netah 1995
Crying Freeman Byron Mann Koh 1995
Conspiracy Theory Patrick Stewart Dr. Jonas 1997
Ransom Lili Taylor Maris Connor 1996
Ransom Gary Sinise Jimmy Shaker 1996
Hard Rain Randy Quaid Sheriff Mike Collins 1998
The Corruptor Chow Yun-Fat Nick Chen 1999
Get Carter John C. McGinley Con McCarty Updated with barrel lug 2000
Dead Awake Macha Grenon W.D. 2001
Bandits Billy Bob Thornton Terry Lee Conner 2001
The Transporter François Berléand Tarconi 2002
The Transporter Jason Statham Frank Martin 2002
The Lost City Enrique Murciano Ricardo Fellove 2005
The Lost City Juan Fernández President Fulgencio Batista 2005
Deja Vu Paula Patton Claire Kuchever 2006
16 Blocks Bruce Willis Det. Jack Mosley 2006
16 Blocks Mos Def Eddie Bunker 2006
Zombie Self-Defense Force a few characters 2006
Breach Chris Cooper FBI Special Agent Robert Hanssen 2007
We Own the Night Joaquin Phoenix Bobby Green 2007
Quantum of Solace Seen in briefcase 2008
War, Inc. Henchman 2008
Mesrine: Killer Instinct Cécile De France Jeanne Schneider 2008
Street Kings 2: Motor City Ray Liotta Det. Kingston 2011
Cosmopolis Robert Pattinson Eric Packer 2012
Men In Black 3 Will Smith Agent J 2012
Stolen Nicolas Cage Will Montgomery 2012
The Heat Melissa McCarthy Det. Shannon Mullins 2013

Television

Show Title Actor Character Note / Episode Air Date
Sledge Hammer! Harrison Page Captain Trunk 1986-1988
Sledge Hammer! Brion James Felix Dubrie "If Had a Little Hammer" (S01E10) 1986
Sledge Hammer! Maria Richwine Rosa "Play It Again Sledge" (S02E03) 1987
Sledge Hammer! Beverly Leech Officer Jenkins "Wild About Hammer" (S02E04) 1987
Sledge Hammer! Mario Roccuzzo Crook on Roof "Vertical" (S02E06) 1987
21 Jump Street Johnny Depp Det. Hanson . 1987-1991
Homicide: Life on the Street Melissa Leo Sgt. Kay Howard . 1993-1999
The X-Files - Season 5 Signy Coleman Susanne Modeski Square butt / "Unusual Suspects" (S5E03) 1997
The X-Files - Season 5 Steven Williams 'X' "Unusual Suspects" (S5E03) 1997
24 Kiefer Sutherland Agent Jack Bauer . 2001-2010
Smallville - Season 1 Sam Jones III Pete Ross "Nicodemus" (S1E15) 2001
The Sopranos Annabella Sciorra Gloria Trillo "The Telltale Moozadell" (3.09) 2001
CSI: Miami Jonathan Togo Ryan Wolfe "Under the Influence" 2002-????
Ultimate Force - Season 2 Smugglers "Communication" 2003
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service Michael Weatherly Anthony DiNozzo . 2003-????
CSI: NY Woman With shaved hammer / "Commuted Sentences" 2004-????
Prison Break - Season 1 Peter Stormare John Abruzzi Lady Smith / "Flight" 2005-2006
Prison Break - Season 2 Peter Stormare John Abruzzi Lady Smith / "Manhunt" 2006-2007
Sea Patrol . Pirates . 2007-????
Supernatural - Season 6 Paul Bae Store Owner "Appointment In Samarra" (S06E11) 2010
The Glades John Caroll Lynch Mike Ogletree "Pilot" 2010-????
Community Alison Brie Annie Edison "Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design" (S02E09) 2010
Community Donald Glover Troy Barnes "Remedial Chaos Theory" (S03E04) 2011
Haven Nicholas Campbell Chief Wournos . 2011-????
The Shadow of Death (Stín smrtihlava) Ivana Chýlková Police psychologist Taterová . 2012
Revolution - Season 1 Zak Orth Aaron Pitman "Sex and Drugs" (S1E06) 2012
The Last Ship Sam Spruell Quincey Tophet "Dead Reckoning" (S1E03) 2014

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Notation Release Date
Hitman: Absolution 2012


See Also

  • Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.