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[[Image:StainlessS&WModel36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36  (Stainless) (New manufacture) - .38 special - 5 shot]]
[[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".
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:'''
'''The Smith and Wesson Model 36 was used in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:'''

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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 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 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


Television

Anime

Videogames

Smith & Wesson Model 38

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


Film