You see, Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson only have five shots ... As far as snub-nosed revolvers go, the Detective Special was the world champion of the .38 Specials, holding six rounds instead of ...

38 Spl. with a six round capacity ... Throughout its time on the market, the Colt Detective Special competed directly against the Smith & Wesson Chief Special. The Chief Special was another ...

The protagonist in the stories is either a world-weary cop or a cynical private detective ... Smith & Wesson being particularly popular manufacturers. Philip Marlowe carries a Colt Detective .38 ...