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Difference between revisions of "Smith & Wesson Model 12"
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| − | [[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 12.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Smith & Wesson Model 12 - .38 | + | [[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 12.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Smith & Wesson Model 12 - .38 Special]] |
==Specification== | ==Specification== | ||
| − | The Model 12 was the Airweight version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. It had an aluminum alloy frame with a steel cylinder and barrel. It was chambered for the .38 | + | The Model 12 was the Airweight version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. It had an aluminum alloy frame with a steel cylinder and barrel. It was chambered for the .38 Special and was available with a 2 inch and 4 inch barrel. It was available with either a blued or nickel finish and round and squared butts.It was manufactured from 1952-1986. |
Collectors Note: In 1966 the French Government placed a large order for over a thousand Model 12's with the 2 inch and 3 inch barrel, blued finish and round butts.The Model 12's were issued to the French police. The unusual thing about these specimens was a safety latch on the right side of the frame. When pushed forward the latch locks the hammer and trigger. It's estimated that between 12 - 18 of the French Model 12's remained in the United States since they were production overrun. ''The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. 3rd Edition'' places a value of $4,200 (USD) on the U.S./French Model 12's. The models that were shipped to France were destroyed when the French police went to different models. | Collectors Note: In 1966 the French Government placed a large order for over a thousand Model 12's with the 2 inch and 3 inch barrel, blued finish and round butts.The Model 12's were issued to the French police. The unusual thing about these specimens was a safety latch on the right side of the frame. When pushed forward the latch locks the hammer and trigger. It's estimated that between 12 - 18 of the French Model 12's remained in the United States since they were production overrun. ''The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. 3rd Edition'' places a value of $4,200 (USD) on the U.S./French Model 12's. The models that were shipped to France were destroyed when the French police went to different models. | ||
Revision as of 02:50, 2 November 2011
Specification
The Model 12 was the Airweight version of the Smith & Wesson Model 10. It had an aluminum alloy frame with a steel cylinder and barrel. It was chambered for the .38 Special and was available with a 2 inch and 4 inch barrel. It was available with either a blued or nickel finish and round and squared butts.It was manufactured from 1952-1986.
Collectors Note: In 1966 the French Government placed a large order for over a thousand Model 12's with the 2 inch and 3 inch barrel, blued finish and round butts.The Model 12's were issued to the French police. The unusual thing about these specimens was a safety latch on the right side of the frame. When pushed forward the latch locks the hammer and trigger. It's estimated that between 12 - 18 of the French Model 12's remained in the United States since they were production overrun. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. 3rd Edition places a value of $4,200 (USD) on the U.S./French Model 12's. The models that were shipped to France were destroyed when the French police went to different models.
Film
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight of the Intruder | Brad Johnson | Jake Grafton | . | 1991 |
| Chicago | Renée Zellweger | Roxie Hart | . | 2002 |