Erik, Yes, I remember the movie and recall that a S&W was the revolver used in the movie, but I have no knowledge about that particular gun. I'm sure, however it wasn't the actual gun used by Howard, as the owner of the real gun would never have allowed it to be used in a movie, I don't believe. There are evidence notes and a sheriff/coroner's report that call the gun a Colt, but gave the serial number of a S&W New Model No. 3 Other documents, correctly call the gun a S&W. Most LEOs, then and now, are ignorant about guns, with few exceptions, and call revolvers automatics and repeating rifle machine guns. No wonder the media never gets it right either! I still recall the TV coverage of Kennedy's asassination, where the Dallas LEO was holding up the Carcano carbine found in the Texas Book Depositoiry bld. for the media crowd, and proudly claiming he had recovered an "automatic Mauser rifle !" Ed.