Smith & Wesson Model 73 - Misplaced Pages

The S&W Model 73 was a .38 Special caliber revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson.

History and description

The Model 73 was made in only 5,000 units in 1973. It was made in C-frame, and was the only model to feature this frame. It was a J-frame modified to take a six-shot K-frame cylinder. It was Smith & Wesson's answer to the Colt Detective Special.

The revolver was made with an offset cylinder stop, which made it difficult to manufacture and test. As a result, most Model 73s were destroyed for safety reasons; it is estimated that there are no more than 20 left in private ownership.

References

Supica, Jim; Nahas, Richard (2007). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. pp. 169–170. ISBN 0-89689-293-X.
Lee, Jerry (2012). Standard Catalog of Handguns. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 510. ISBN 1-4402-3009-9.

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Top hinge	Model 1 Model 1+1⁄2 Model 2 Army
Top break	Model 2 Model 3 Safety Hammerless
I-frame	Model 30 Model 34 Kit Gun
J-frame	Model 36 Bodyguard Centennial Model 60 Model 317 Kit Gun Model 340PD Model 640
K-frame	Model 10 Model 11 Model 12 Model 13 Model 14 Model 15 Model 17 Model 19 Model 617 Model 64 Model 65 Model 66 Model 67
L-frame	Model 581 Model 586 Model 619 Model 620 Model 646 Model 681 Model 686
M-frame	Ladysmith
N-frame	Triple Lock M1917 .38/44 Model 22 Model 27 Model 28 Model 29 Model 57 Model 610 Model 625 Model 629
X-frame	Model 460 Model 500
Z-frame	Governor
C-frame (experimental)	Model 73

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