The Smith & Wesson Model 61, also known as the Smith & Wesson Escort or simply the Pocket Escort, is an American subcompact semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, designed for self-defense and made from 1970 to 1973. It uses a blowback, single-action mechanism, holds 5 rounds, and 65,438 units were manufactured during its production run. It was designed to address a market gap for pocket-sized, concealable handguns following federal import restrictions on small firearms.
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The Smith & Wesson Model 61 (also known as the Smith & Wesson Escort or simply the Pocket Escort) is a subcompact semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle and designed for self-defense, and was made from 1970 to 1973.
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Semi-automatic pistol
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1970-1973
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