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Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) also purchases a five-shot nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] first pattern model with a square butt, mother-of-pearl grips, a slightly cut down hammer, and a flared flat cylinder release hatch (dating it from the late 50s to early 60s) rather than the later rounded latch. Bickle buys it after "Easy Andy" suggests it as a more practical weapon. Travis purchases it from him for $250. A mobster in the whorehouse during the final shootout has a blued Model 36, which Travis takes from him and uses. In a continuity error, the Model 36 becomes a nickel [[Colt Detective Special]] when Travis puts it down in front of him at the range (see [[Taxi Driver#Colt Detective Special|below]]). | Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) also purchases a five-shot nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] first pattern model with a square butt, mother-of-pearl grips, a slightly cut down hammer, and a flared flat cylinder release hatch (dating it from the late 50s to early 60s) rather than the later rounded latch. Bickle buys it after "Easy Andy" suggests it as a more practical weapon. Travis purchases it from him for $250. A mobster in the whorehouse during the final shootout has a blued Model 36, which Travis takes from him and uses. In a continuity error, the Model 36 becomes a nickel [[Colt Detective Special]] when Travis puts it down in front of him at the range (see [[Taxi Driver#Colt Detective Special|below]]). | ||
[[File:S& | [[File:S&W Model 36 with pearl grips.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 with pearl grips - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:S&WChiefSpecialSquareButt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 with square butt. Note the hammer, only slightly shorter than a Model 36's normal hammer, like the revolver used in the film.]] | [[File:S&WChiefSpecialSquareButt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 with square butt. Note the hammer, only slightly shorter than a Model 36's normal hammer, like the revolver used in the film.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Easy Andy" points out the Model 36 to Travis.]] | [[Image:Taxi-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Easy Andy" points out the Model 36 to Travis.]] | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Smith & Wesson Escort== | ==Smith & Wesson Escort== | ||
Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) also buys a [[Smith & Wesson Escort]] from "Easy Andy", who incorrectly refers to it as a "Colt .25" and sells it to him for $125. Easy Andy apparently confused the S&W Escort with the similar-looking [[Colt 1908 Vest Pocket]] in .25 ACP. Travis attaches the Smith & Wesson Escort to a drawer slide, mounting it on his forearm and later using it during the final shootout. In a continuity error, this is seen as a [[Sterling Arms]] pistol when Travis puts it down at the range. | Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) also buys a [[Smith & Wesson Escort]] from "Easy Andy", who incorrectly refers to it as a "Colt .25" and sells it to him for $125. Easy Andy apparently confused the S&W Escort with the similar-looking [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket|Colt 1908 Vest Pocket]] in .25 ACP. Travis attaches the Smith & Wesson Escort to a drawer slide, mounting it on his forearm and later using it during the final shootout. In a continuity error, this is seen as a [[Sterling Arms]] pistol when Travis puts it down at the range. | ||
[[Image:S&W61EscortNickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 61 Escort (Factory nickel with Faux Ivory Grips) - .22 LR]] | [[Image:S&W61EscortNickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 61 Escort (Factory nickel with Faux Ivory Grips) - .22 LR]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-swes1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis aims the S&W Escort as he buys it from Andy.]] | [[Image:Taxi-swes1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis aims the S&W Escort as he buys it from Andy.]] | ||
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The following weapons were used in the film Taxi Driver:
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Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 29
Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) purchases four handguns from "Easy Andy" (Steven Prince), the illegal gun salesman. The first of which is a Smith & Wesson Model 29 with an 8 3/8" barrel, the longest factory barrel made for the S&W Model 29 during this time period. The other two stock barrel lengths at the time were the 4" barrel and the 6.5" barrel. Travis apparently gets the idea of owning a .44 Magnum from one of his passengers (portrayed by director Martin Scorsese in a cameo) who claims he will use it to murder his cheating wife. Travis's Model 29 is seen often throughout the film, carried in a large leather shoulder holster he purchased from "Easy Andy" for $40, in addition to paying $350 for the revolver itself.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) also purchases a five-shot nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 first pattern model with a square butt, mother-of-pearl grips, a slightly cut down hammer, and a flared flat cylinder release hatch (dating it from the late 50s to early 60s) rather than the later rounded latch. Bickle buys it after "Easy Andy" suggests it as a more practical weapon. Travis purchases it from him for $250. A mobster in the whorehouse during the final shootout has a blued Model 36, which Travis takes from him and uses. In a continuity error, the Model 36 becomes a nickel Colt Detective Special when Travis puts it down in front of him at the range (see below).
Colt Detective Special
When Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) switches his handguns at the shooting range, his nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 is now an early-model nickel Colt Detective Special.
Colt Official Police
Four Colt revolvers, at least two of them being Colt Official Police revolvers, are offered by "Easy Andy" in his second case of handguns.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Some NYPD officers seen in the climax also carry standard blued Model 10s, which were carried by the NYPD at the time.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 (nickel)
A gunman (Nat Grant) attempts to rob a grocery store with a nickel-plated Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver, but is stopped by Travis. Iris's pimp Matthew, a.k.a. "Sport" (Harvey Keitel) also fires a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 10 at Travis. It is possible that these are the same gun.
Pistols
Smith & Wesson Escort
Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) also buys a Smith & Wesson Escort from "Easy Andy", who incorrectly refers to it as a "Colt .25" and sells it to him for $125. Easy Andy apparently confused the S&W Escort with the similar-looking Colt 1908 Vest Pocket in .25 ACP. Travis attaches the Smith & Wesson Escort to a drawer slide, mounting it on his forearm and later using it during the final shootout. In a continuity error, this is seen as a Sterling Arms pistol when Travis puts it down at the range.
Astra Constable
Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) buys an Astra Constable for $150 from "Easy Andy", who not only mistakenly refers to it as a ".380 Walther", but also claims that "during World War II, they used this gun to replace the Walther P38 pistol. Just gave it out to officers" and claims it can hold eight rounds in the "clip" (meaning magazine). This is the only handgun Travis buys that he doesn't keep in any sort of holster, choosing instead to tuck it in the waistband of the small of his back. He hands it to the grocery store owner (Victor Argo) after killing the robber with it. In a continuity error, this is seen as a Walther PPK (most likely the actual weapon Andy was referring to) when Travis is putting it down at the range.
Star Model B
One of the weapons in "Easy Andy"'s case of handguns is a Star Model B.
Luger P08
Another weapon "Easy Andy" offers to sell is a Luger P08.
Walther P38
In "Easy Andy"'s second case of handguns, a Walther P38 is seen.
Smith & Wesson 39
A Smith & Wesson 39 is visible in "Easy Andy"'s second case of handguns.
Galesi-Brescia Brevetto 5
When Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) switches his handguns at the shooting range his S&W Escort becomes a Galesi-Brescia Brevetto 5 ("Brevetto" is Italian for "Patent", meaning this particular model is the Patented Model 5, the Model 9 has a longer barrel). This particular Galesi-Brescia model coming with stainless finish and faux ivory grips (noted by the AG medallion), either in .22 LR, .25 ACP or .32 ACP.
Walther PPK
When Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) switches handguns at the shooting range, his Astra Constable is now a Walther PPK.
