Revolver
Object number2011.127.126
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
Dateafter 1950
OriginSpringfield, MA
MediumSteel, wood, tape
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBlack metal revolver with black taped wooden handle. Silver-colored hammer and trigger. Chamber holds five bullets.Dimensions1 x 4.5 x 6.5 in. (2.5 x 11.4 x 16.5 cm)InscriptionsYellow sticky note on gun read: NP0452 / 6-29-05".
MarksYellow sticky note on gun read: NP0452 / 6-29-05"
Number stamped on bottom of handle: "J602025".
Stamped under hammer is the Smith & Wesson logo of consisting of "S&W" intertwined inside a circle with "TRADE / MARK / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." around the outside.
Stamped on barrel is: "SMITH & WESSON". On other side is ".38 S.&W. SPL."
Stamped above trigger is: "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS."
Stamped inside chamber is: "MOD. 36 / 25419"
Historical NotesThe Model 36 was designed after World War II when Smith & Wesson stopped producing war materials and resumed normal production. For the Model 36, they sought to design a weapon that could fire the more powerful .38 Special round in a small, concealable package. Since the older I-frame was not able to handle this load, a new frame was designed, which became the Smith & Wesson J-frame. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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