chambering, that was the impetus for Hellstrom's new revolver. In fact, it was the rival Colt Detective Special, specifically in its. 38 Spl., a favorite with lawmen of that era. The new revolver Hellstrom envisioned would have to retain the Terrier's compactness, but be able to handle the more popular. 38 S&W cartridge-a short-range, relatively anemic round that originated with Smith & Wesson's top-breaks in 1877. 32-caliber frame but was chambered for the. Hellstrom realized there was a need for a snub-nosed revolver, similar in size to the company's Terrier, but revamped to handle the more powerful. But it isn't just Hollywood that has been attracted to the Model 36-in real life this little revolver is a lawman's handgun, and rightfully so, for it was named by a room full of police chiefs. Or Gene Hackman, as Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, who swapped his Colt Detective Special in " The French Connection" for a Model 36 in the " French Connection II" sequel. Certainly not Jack Webb, who, as Sergeant Joe Friday, flashed his Chiefs Special with authority on the old " Dragnet" television series. Even so, I doubt the tens of thousands of law enforcement officers and civilians who have packed this diminutive but rugged revolver would call it cute. With its stubby 1 7⁄8-inch barrel, compact five-shot cylinder and rounded butt, this little pocket pistol tips the scales right around 20 ounces. Cute is exactly the descriptive adjective that comes to mind when viewing the Smith & Wesson Model 36 (although this was probably not the specific handgun to which the former First Lady was referring).
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