In Angels what is the revolver Sam Rockwell shoots Drew Barrymore with?

The revolver Sam Rockwell shoots Drew Barrymore with in the movie "Angels in the Outfield" is a Smith & Wesson Model 36.

It's a .38 Special caliber revolver, and it's depicted as being used by the character of "The Devil" (played by Rockwell) as a means to scare and threaten the characters.