S&W Chemical Company 37mm Gas Gun

Published on June 17, 2020
Duration: 11:28

This review details the Smith & Wesson Chemical Company 37mm Gas Gun, a unique firearm developed during the Bangor Punta era. It highlights the weapon's N-frame revolver-based double-action mechanism and top-break design with an automatic extractor. The video explores its two primary variants (carbine and pistol), available projectile types (CS, CN, smoke, dart), and its distinction from 40mm launchers, noting its legal classification in the US.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Chemical Company 37mm Gas Gun, developed during the Bangor Punta era, utilized an N-frame revolver action with a top-break design. It came in carbine and pistol variants, firing CS gas, CN gas, smoke, and specialized darts. Legally, it's a Destructive Device if possessed with anti-personnel rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Corporate History
  2. 01:05History of Tear Gas in Law Enforcement
  3. 02:30Design and Mechanics
  4. 02:49Variants and Configurations
  5. 04:22Caliber and Sights
  6. 05:44Projectile Types
  7. 08:42Legal Status and Terminology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the S&W Chemical Company 37mm Gas Gun?

The S&W Chemical Company 37mm Gas Gun is a specialized launcher developed during the Bangor Punta era, based on the Smith & Wesson N-frame revolver action. It was designed for law enforcement use, firing various chemical agents and projectiles.

What were the main variants of the S&W 37mm Gas Gun?

Two primary variants were produced: a carbine model featuring a 14-inch barrel and shoulder stock, and a pistol version with a shorter 7.5-inch barrel and a revolver-style grip. Parts were designed to be interchangeable between these models.

What types of projectiles could the S&W 37mm Gas Gun fire?

The launcher could fire various 37mm projectiles, including CS gas (a potent irritant), CN gas (less potent), smoke rounds, and specialized items like the No. 12 Tru-Flite penetrating dart for breaching barricades.

How is a 37mm smoothbore launcher legally classified in the US?

In the United States, a 37mm smoothbore launcher is not considered a firearm if used solely for signaling or gas deployment. However, if possessed with anti-personnel rounds, it is legally classified as a Destructive Device.

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