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[[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]] | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]] | ||
| − | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]] was a revolver (chambered for .38/44, a more powerful version of the .38 Special and the predecessor to the .357 magnum) designed on the large N-frame. It was in production between 1930 and 1966. It is commonly mistaken for a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Model 10]] in movies and television shows, however, the frame is quite a bit larger. Before Smith & Wesson went to numbering | + | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]] was a revolver (chambered for .38/44, a more powerful version of the .38 Special and the predecessor to the .357 magnum) designed on the large N-frame. It was in production between 1930 and 1966. It is commonly mistaken for a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Model 10]] in movies and television shows, however, the frame is quite a bit larger. Before Smith & Wesson went to numbering its different models in 1957 the Model 20 was called "The Heavy Duty ". |
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 20:43, 20 February 2015
The Smith & Wesson Model 20 was a revolver (chambered for .38/44, a more powerful version of the .38 Special and the predecessor to the .357 magnum) 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 its different models in 1957 the Model 20 was called "The Heavy Duty ".
Specifications
(1930 - 1966)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38/44
- Weight: lb ( kg)
- Length: in ( cm)
- Barrel length(s): 4", 5", 6" ( cm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Smith & Wesson Model 20 was seen in the following:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the Heat of the Night | Rod Steiger | Chief Bill Gillepsie | 1967 | |
| The Devil's Brigade | Tom Stern | Captain Cardwell | 1968 | |
| The Getaway | John Bryson | The Accountant | 1972 | |
| Dillinger | The Mason City Police Officers | 1973 | ||
| Electra Glide in Blue | Billy Green Bush | Deputy Zipper Davis | 1973 | |
| The Stone Killer | David Moody | Gus Lipper | 1973 | |
| The Stone Killer | LAPD officer | 1973 | ||
| Melvin Purvis G-MAN | Tupelo police | 1974 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Payne 3 | Revolver .38 | 2012 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.