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Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver, .38 Special, 2in barrel, blued finish steel frame, checkered walnut w/medallion grip, revolving chamber, ramp front, square notch rear, 5 round magazine, SW-49 Bodyguard-1-FRRMPG

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Product Info for Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver, .38 Special, 2in barrel

This steel frame revolver was introduced as the Model 49 Bodyguard in 1959. It was built on the 'J' frame and had a partially shrouded hammer. This gun was a modification of a basic Chief Special revolver intended for concealed carry.

Specifications for Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver, .38 Special, 2in barrel:

Manufacturer:	Smith & Wesson
Gun Make:	Smith & Wesson
Gun Model:	Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard
Gun Type:	Revolver
Caliber:	.38 Special
Barrel Length:	2 in
Material:	Checkered Walnut w/Medallion
Sight Configuration:	Ramp Front, Square Notch Rear
Action Type:	Revolver
Trigger Action:	Double-Action (DA/SA)
Production Year:	1959 - 1996
Weight:	20.5 oz
Length:	6.375 in
Muzzle Velocity:	668 ft/s
Housing/Frame Material:	Steel
Muzzle Energy:	157 ft-lbs
Magazine Capacity:	5 Round

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Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver, .38 Special, 2in barrel

What firearm models does the manufacturer say Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver, .38 Special, 2in barrel is compatible with?

The manufacturer suggests that Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver, .38 Special, 2in barrel is compatible with Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard

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PMC Ammunition Bronze .38 Special 132grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 300 Rounds, 38GBP

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Winchester Super-X Handgun .38 Special 148 grain Lead Wadcutter Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, X38SMRP

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Remington UMC .38 Special 130 Grain Full Metal Jacket Centerfire Pistol Ammunition

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Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 110 grain Flex Tip eXpanding Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 25 Rounds, 90310

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Magtech 38 Special 158 Grain Semi Jacketed Soft Point Flat Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38C

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Fiocchi Defense Dynamics .38 Special 158 Grain JHP Brass Case Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38B

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Underwood Ammo .38 Special 150 Grain Coated Hard Cast Nickel Plated Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 732

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Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 90 grain Flex Tip eXpanding Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 25 Rounds, 90300

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Fiocchi Range Dynamics 38 Special 130 Grain FMJ Brass Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38A

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Cor Bon .38 Special +P 110 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, SD38110/20

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Underwood Ammo .38 Special 100 Grain Xtreme Defender Xtreme Defender Solid Monolithic Nickel Plated Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 852

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Magtech 38 Special +P 158 Grain Semi Jacketed Soft Point Flat Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38N

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Hornady American Gunner .38 Special 125 grain eXtreme Terminal Performance Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 25 Rounds, 90324

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Underwood Ammo .38 Special +P 100 Grain Solid Monolithic Nickel Plated Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 853

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Super Vel Ammunition 38 Special 90 grain Jacketed Hollow Point Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 389020

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SinterFire Special Duty Self-Defense 38Spcl 110 Grain Hollow Point Frangible Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, SF38110SD-200

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Doubletap Ammunition .38 Special 130 grain Snake Shot Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 38SPSS2

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Fiocchi Range Dynamics .38 Special 158 Grain LRN Brass Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38CFOA

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Magtech 38 Special 158 Grain Lead Round Nose Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38A

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Magtech 38 Special 158 Grain Cowboy Action Lead Flat Nose Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38L

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Magtech 38 Special 158 Grain Full Metal Jacket Flat Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38P

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MTM P-100 Fliptop Box .38 Special To .357 Magnum, Clear Green/Black, P-100-3-16T

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MTM P50 Fliptop Box Handgun .38-.357 Magnum, Clear Green, P50-38-16

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Plano Handgun Ammo Case with Hinged Cover, .38 Special, 100 count, Dark Gray/Transparent Amber, PMC122500

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MTM Slip-Top Ammo Box 50 Round Square Hole 38 - 357, Clear Smoke E50-38-41

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Plano Handgun Ammo Case with Hinged Cover, .38 Special, 50 Count, Dark Gray/Transparent Rose, PMC122550

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MTM 100 Round 38-357 Blue Pistol Ammo Box, P100324

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Berrys 92948 403 Ammo Box 38 Special,357 Mag 50rd Smoke Lid W/Black Bottom

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BERRYS 30 CAL PLASTIC AMMO CAN, BLACK, 12887

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Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver Accessories

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XS Sight Systems Revolver Green S&W Standard Dot Tritium Fixed Rear Pre-Drilled

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Ruger Wrangler Leather Revolver Case, 11in Revolvers/Handguns, Caramel, 11 in, 27804

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Allen Auto-Fit 2.0 Compact Handgun Case, Black, 8.25 in x 6.25 in, 7753

Allen Auto-Fit 2.0 Compact Handgun Case, Black, 8.25 in x 6.25 in, 7753

Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver, .38 Special, 2in barrel Unavailable & Discontinued Models

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Smith & Wesson 49 Bodyguard Revolver, .38 Special, 2in barrel, blued finish steel frame, checkered walnut w/medallion grip, revolving chamber, ramp front, square notch rear, 5 round magazine, SW-49 Bodyguard-1-FRRMPG , MPN: SW-49 Bodyguard-1-FRRMPG , Code: SN-FH2-SW49BG-SW-49-BODYGUARD-1-FRRMPG

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