Talk:The Killers (1964)

Unknowns

I'm not sure of these are identifiable, but it's worth a try. --Funkychinaman (talk) 06:41, 27 January 2013 (EST)

Unknown revolver 1

Mickey Farmer (Norman Fell) uses an unknown revolver during the holdup.

It looks like there's an ejector rod that runs along the entire length of the barrel, so maybe a Quickdraw Single Action Army?

Unknown revolver 2

Lee (Clu Gulager) pulls a revolver off of Browning's display and plays with it.

Six shots, swing out cylinder.

It's the revolver with the white grips, to the right of the Steyr M1912.

Possibly it's a Smith & Wesson Ladysmith in 32 S&W. Looks like it has a nickel plating as well. --Jcordell (talk) 12:08, 28 January 2013 (EST)

I don't supposed you'd know the model number. All the images of .32 Ladysmiths I can find online are snub-nosed. --Funkychinaman (talk) 12:24, 28 January 2013 (EST)

Here you go. Unfortunately it's blued and not nickel.--Jcordell (talk) 12:55, 28 January 2013 (EST)

Here is a nickel model. On closer examination it might not be a Ladysmith which is also known as the M frame and went out of production before WWII. They're real big with collectors. Small framed revolvers. Cute and expensive.S&W didn't start numbering their models until 1957. Any guns before that year were named. --Jcordell (talk) 12:59, 28 January 2013 (EST)

But then again it might be. --Jcordell (talk) 13:01, 28 January 2013 (EST)

Thanks! --Funkychinaman (talk) 13:02, 28 January 2013 (EST)

No problem. Researching revolvers is one of my favorite pastimes. --Jcordell (talk) 13:04, 28 January 2013 (EST)

I posted the screencap of the clamshell holster because I knew you're into old police equipment and might get a kick out of it. I had to do a little research myself. I can't believe they ever thought it was a good idea. --Funkychinaman (talk) 13:11, 28 January 2013 (EST)

My father started as a cop in 1970 (law enforcement career was from 1970-1994) and was issued two different types of holster - his choice. One was the clamshell and the other was the old Bill Jordan designed Border Patrol holster which was made of steel (covered in leather) and real stiff leather. It also hung down low and was on a swivel. The Border Patrol holster made for a real fast draw. Neither was good for security of the gun. Dad went with the Border PAtrol holster. In his earlier years he fancied himself a quickdraw. I now have that very holster. --Jcordell (talk) 22:28, 28 January 2013 (EST)