Barney had a S&W model 19?

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Snowdog

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A buddy at work told me Barney Fife carried a Smith & Wesson Model 19, though I always took it to be a model 10 heavy barrel.

I usually wouldn't ask this silly question, but now it's really got me thinking.
 
I remember it as a M10, but I saw both a 6" and a 4" at different times. Always in a 6" holster, though.

The real question is, was his bullet a SWC or a HP?
 
Was a RN 158 gr. with his initials on it in case he lost it.
Colt positive or Smith m&p depending on props.
:p
 
Looks kinda Coltish to me, but I'm not sure. I would bet he used whatever the prop master had handy when that episode was shot.
 
I always though it was a Police Positive. Unsupported ejector rod. Like this...

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Just re-read the whole string referenced by Frosty Price - - -

- - - and there were mentions of times when Barney used a Thompson to guard an armored car. Also some discussion of other long guns in the series. One I particularly recall was when Shurf Andy was walking along a dirt road with a scope-sighted bolt action rifle.

Does ANYONE recall ever seeing Andy with a sidearm?

Best,
Johnny
 
Yep, Andy buckled on a gunbelt in at least one episode, it flopped around about like his pantlegs in and out of his boots!
 
Thanks, mrstang01---

- - - Was it a po-Leece type rig, or something else? And, did you get a read on what kinda handgun Andy carried?

Best,
Johnny
 
Johnny,

It was the old Border Patrol type rig, same thing Barney carries. As I recall, the weapon was already in the rig, I think he pulled it out of his desk, the belt was wrapped around the holster, but I can't swear to that.

Michael
 
BR549 et al,

I done 10-4'd you!

Anyway the episode where the prisoners escaped and were coming for Barney. The one where he's in the barn, and Andy captures the guy but let's Barney think he did it. I thought I recall seeing Andy tote a holstered gun in that one. Could be wrong though.
 
I might be wrong since I last watched the show many years ago but I seem to remember a Colt Official Police with different barrel lengths. The revolver seemed to be bigger than a Police Positive.

I also recal Andy with a Winchester lever gun on one episode.
 
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