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Smith & Wesson Model 36

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The Smith & Wesson Model 36, also known as the Chiefs Special, is a revolver chambered for .38 Special and built on the manufacturer's J-frame. It was introduced in 1950 and remains in production today in both a classic blued finish and a stainless steel variant known as the Model 60. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
.38 Special 1
Service Status
In Service 1
Weapon Class
Revolver 1
Introduced Year
1950 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Pistol / Revolver 1
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Smith & Wesson

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Source Wikidata: Smith & Wesson Model 36
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1. Wikipedia: Smith & Wesson Model 36
  • Opening paragraph, classification
    The Smith & Wesson Model 36 (also known as the Chiefs Special) is a revolver chambered for .38 Special.
  • Opening paragraph, introduction
    It was introduced in 1950, and is still in production in the classic blued Model 36 and the stainless steel Model 60.
  • Lead section
    It is one of several models of J-frame revolvers. It was introduced in 1950, and is still in production in the classic blued Model 36 and the stainless steel Model 60.
  • Infobox: caliber
    .38 Special
  • Infobox: service
    1950-present
  • Lead section
    The Smith & Wesson Model 36 (also known as the Chiefs Special) is a revolver chambered for .38 Special. It is one of several models of J-frame revolvers.
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2. Wikidata: Smith & Wesson Model 36
Wikidata Q1776056, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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