Smith & Wesson Model 12

Smith & Wesson Model 12 - .38 Special

The Smith & Wesson Model 12 was the Airweight version of the Smith & Wesson Model 10. It had an aluminum alloy frame with a steel cylinder and barrel. It was chambered for the .38 Special and was available with a 2 inch and 4 inch barrel. It was available with either a blued or nickel finish and round and squared butts. It was manufactured from 1952-1986.

Collectors Note: In 1966, the French Government placed a large order for over a thousand Model 12s with the 2 inch and 3 inch barrel, blued finish and round butts.The Model 12s were issued to the French police. The unusual thing about these specimens was a safety latch on the right side of the frame. When pushed forward the latch locks the hammer and trigger. It is estimated that between 12 - 18 of the French Model 12s remained in the United States since they were production overrun. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. 3rd Edition places a value of $4,200 (USD) on the U.S./French Model 12s. The models that were shipped to France were destroyed when the French police went to different models.

Specifications

(1952 - 1986)

• Type: Revolver

• Caliber(s): .38 Special

• Weight: 1.125 lb (0.51 kg) (2 inch barrel)

• Length: 6.88 in (17.5 cm) (2 inch barrel)

• Barrel length(s): 2 in (5.1 cm), 4in (10.2 cm)

• Capacity: 6-round Cylinder

• Fire Modes: SA/DA

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Film

Show Title / Episode	Actor	Character	Note	Air Date
Soldier's Revenge	John Savage	Frank Morgan	.	1986
Dead Heat	Robert Picardo	Lt. Herzog		1988
Flight of the Intruder	Brad Johnson	Jake Grafton	.	1991
Chicago	Renée Zellweger	Roxie Hart	.	2002

Television

Show Title / Episode	Actor	Character	Note	Air Date
Doctor Who / The Green Death	Richard Franklin	Capt. Mike Yates	.	1970
Doctor Who / The Green Death	Jerome Willis	Jocelyn Stevens	.	1970
Doctor Who / The Green Death	Roy Skelton	James	.	1970
Luther	Sam Spruell	Owen Lynch	.	2010

See Also

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