Smith & Wesson Model 61

Smith & Wesson Model 61
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	USA
Production history
Manufacturer	Smith & Wesson
Produced	1970-1973
Number built	65438
Specifications
Cartridge	.22 Long Rifle
Caliber	.22 Long Rifle
Action	Recoil operated single-action
Feed system	5-round magazine[1]

The Smith & Wesson Model 61 (also known as the Smith & Wesson Escort or simply the Pocket Escort) is a subcompact semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 long rifle and designed for self-defense that was made from 1970 to 1973.

Design

It was available in blued or nickel-plated finishes and black or white plastic grip panels.^[1]

Model 61 engineering changes:

• 61 (B1,001–B7,800; March 1970)^[1]
• 61-1 (B7,801–B9,850): Magazine safety (May 1970)^[1]
  • 61-1 (B1–B500): Special group of pres. numbers (1970)^[1]
• 61-2 (B9,851–B40,000): Barrel nut added (September 1970)^[1]
• 61-3 (B40,001–B65,438): Aluminum frame (July 1971)^[1]

Popularity

The Model 61 was not a very popular pistol.^[2]

References

1. Supica, Jim (2007). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Gun Digest Books. p. 281. ISBN 978-0-89689-293-4.
2. Hogg, Ian V.; Walter, John (29 August 2004). Pistols of the World. David & Charles. p. 308. ISBN 0-87349-460-1.

External links

• Owner's Manual