Smith & Wesson Model 13

Originally, the Smith & Wesson Model 13 was an unofficial designation for the 'Airweight' Aircrewman, an alloy framed version of the Model 10 purchased by the US Military for use by air crews. This revolver was later deemed unsatisfactory and removed from service, with all but a handful subsequently crushed for scrap. The later Smith & Wesson Model 13-1, along with it's further revisions, is a .357 Magnum version of the Model 10.

Original Smith & Wesson Model 13 Lightweight Revolver, marked "Property of U.S. Air Force" on the backstrap and "Revolver, Lightweight, M13" on the left - .38 Special

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Later Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum.

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Later Smith & Wesson Model 13 with three inch barrel - .357 Magnum

Specifications

(1974 - 1998)

• Type: Revolver

• Caliber(s): .357 Magnum

• Weight: 2.2 lbs (0.96 kg)

• Length: 11.2 in (28.3 cm) (4 inch barrel)

• Barrel length(s): 3 in (7.62 cm), 4 in (10.2 cm)

• Capacity: 6-round Cylinder

• Fire Modes: SA/DA

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The Smith & Wesson Model 13 has been used by the following actors:

Films

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
30 Days of Night	Jack Walley	Peter Toomey		2007
Jesse Stone: Sea Change	James Preston Rogers	Terry Genest		2007
No Country for Old Men	Garret Dillahunt	Deputy Wendell		2007
A History of Violence	Greg Bryk	Billy		2005
Dawn of the Dead (2004)		Various		2004
The Silence of the Lambs	Jodie Foster	FBI Agent Clarice Starling		1991
Dead Bang	William Forsythe	FBI Agent Arthur Kressler		1989
Twins	Maury Chaykin	Burt Klane		1988
Airplane II: The Sequel	Kenneth O'Brien	Porter		1982

Television

Show Title / Episode	Actor	Character	Note	Air Date
Seinfeld / "The Baby Shower"	Vic Polizos	Russian cable guy		1990

See Also

• Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.
• Smith & Wesson Model 65 - Stainless Steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 13.