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'''The Smith and Wesson Model 36 was used in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:''' | '''The Smith and Wesson Model 36 was used in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:''' | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]] | ||
The Smith and Wesson | [[Image:StainlessS&WModel36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 (Stainless) (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 erroneously 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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Revision as of 19:44, 18 November 2008
The Smith and Wesson Model 36 was used in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:
The Smith and Wesson Model 36 (often called simply ".38 snubnose") was introduced in 1950 as the "Chief's Special" (sometimes erroneously 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".
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
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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)