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Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38

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The Smith and Wesson Model 36 was used in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:

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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 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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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.

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