Smith & Wesson Model 20

Smith & Wesson Model 20

The Smith & Wesson Model 20 was revolver (chambered for .38/44, a more powerful version of the .38 Special) designed on the large N-frame. It was in production between 1930 and 1966. It is commonly mistaken for a Model 10 in movies and television shows, however, the frame is quite a bit larger. Before Smith & Wesson went to numbering it's different models in 1957 the Model 20 was called " The Heavy Duty ".

The Smith & Wesson Model 20 was seen in the following:

Film

• Rod Steiger as Chief Bill Gillepsie in In the Heat of the Night (1967)
• The Devil's Brigade (1968)
• The Getaway (1972)
• Dillinger (1973)
• Electra Glide in Blue (1973)