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'''The following firearms were used in the film ''Black Caesar'':''' | '''The following firearms were used in the film ''Black Caesar'':''' | ||
{{Infobox Movie | |||
|name = Black Caeser | |||
|picture = BlackCeaserBiggie.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Theatrical poster'' | |||
|country = [[File:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = Larry Cohen | |||
|date= 1973 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio= Larco | |||
|distributor=American International Pictures | |||
|character1=Tommy Gibbs | |||
|actor1=[[Fred Williamson]] | |||
|character2= Mr. Gibbs | |||
|actor2=[[Julius Harris]] | |||
|character3=Helen Bradley | |||
|actor3=[[Gloria Hendry]] | |||
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== Bergmann 1896 (customized Walther P38) == | == Bergmann 1896 (customized Walther P38) == | ||
The customized [[Walther P38]] from ''[[Big Jake]]'', made to resemble a Bergmann 1896, is used by the mob hitman in the opening | The customized [[Walther P38]] from ''[[Big Jake]]'', made to resemble a [[Bergmann Model 1896]], is used by the mob hitman in the opening 1953 sequence. | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Bergmann.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Bergmann 1896 - 5mm Bergmann]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-jake1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mob hitman shoots the target ([[Andrew Duggan]]) as he gets his shoes shined.]] | [[Image:Bcr-jake1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mob hitman shoots the target ([[Andrew Duggan]]) as he gets his shoes shined.]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr- | [[Image:Bcr-jake2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mob hitman shows young Tommy ([[Omer Jeffrey]]) his pistol.]] | ||
== Mauser C96 == | == Mauser C96 == | ||
Tommy Gibbs ([[Fred Williamson]]) uses a [[Mauser C96|Mauser C96 "Red 9"]] pistol throughout the film. At one point, Capt. McKinney ([[Art Lund]]) takes it from him and pistol-whips him with it. | Tommy Gibbs ([[Fred Williamson]]) uses a [[Mauser C96#Mauser C96 "Red 9"|Mauser C96 "Red 9"]] pistol throughout the film. At one point, Capt. McKinney ([[Art Lund]]) takes it from him and pistol-whips him with it. | ||
[[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" | [[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-m96a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tommy Gibbs draws his C96 on Grossfield ([[Patrick McAllister]]).]] | [[Image:Bcr-m96a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tommy Gibbs draws his C96 on Grossfield ([[Patrick McAllister]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-m96b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs tells Grossfield's barber to give him a better shave.]] | [[Image:Bcr-m96b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs tells Grossfield's barber to give him a better shave.]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-m96c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs with his C96 as he looks for the three men with the incriminating ledgers.]] | [[Image:Bcr-m96c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs with his C96 as he looks for the three men with the incriminating ledgers.]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-m96d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs's C96 in his waistband. The "9" on the grip proves it to be the "Red 9" version chambered in 9x19 mm Parabellum.]] | [[Image:Bcr-m96d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs's C96 in his waistband. The "9" on the grip proves it to be the "Red 9" version chambered in 9x19 mm Parabellum.]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-m96e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs holds his C96 on his father ([[Julius | [[Image:Bcr-m96e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs holds his C96 on his father ([[Julius Harris]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-m96f.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs draws his C96 as Helen ([[Gloria Hendry]]) enters his apartment.]] | [[Image:Bcr-m96f.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs draws his C96 as Helen ([[Gloria Hendry]]) enters his apartment.]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-m96g.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs with his C96 before McKinney knocks it out of his hand with his Official Police.]] | [[Image:Bcr-m96g.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gibbs with his C96 before McKinney knocks it out of his hand with his Official Police.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 39 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 39 == | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]] is carried by one of the men with the ledgers and one of the men chasing Gibbs . | |||
[[Image:S&W39-2. | [[Image:S&W39-2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-sw39a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A S&W Model 39 on the desk next to the man typing receipts for the ledgers.]] | [[Image:Bcr-sw39a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A S&W Model 39 on the desk next to the man typing receipts for the ledgers.]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-sw39b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man chasing Gibbs down the street in Manhattan tries to fire a S&W Model 39 through the back of the window of Gibbs' taxi but never fires.]] | [[Image:Bcr-sw39b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man chasing Gibbs down the street in Manhattan tries to fire a S&W Model 39 through the back of the window of Gibbs' taxi but never fires.]] | ||
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== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
Capt. McKinney ([[Art Lund]]) and Coleman's assassin (who at one point dresses as a policeman) use | Capt. McKinney ([[Art Lund]]) and Coleman's assassin (who at one point dresses as a policeman) use pre-War [[Colt Official Police]] revolvers with four inch barrels. At one point, Gibbs ([[Fred Williamson]]) gets ahold of McKinney's Official Police and beats him to death with it. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel]] | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel]] | ||
[[Image:Bcr-cop1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin checks his Official Police.]] | [[Image:Bcr-cop1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin checks his Official Police.]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Blaxploitation]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:49, 13 December 2020
The following firearms were used in the film Black Caesar:
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Bergmann 1896 (customized Walther P38)
The customized Walther P38 from Big Jake, made to resemble a Bergmann Model 1896, is used by the mob hitman in the opening 1953 sequence.
Mauser C96
Tommy Gibbs (Fred Williamson) uses a Mauser C96 "Red 9" pistol throughout the film. At one point, Capt. McKinney (Art Lund) takes it from him and pistol-whips him with it.
Winchester Model 1897
During a montage sequence, Tommy Gibbs (Fred Williamson) pumps and fires a Winchester Model 1897. Some of his men are later seen using them during the shootout with the Italian mobsters in California. Some of the mobsters are also outfitted with Winchester '97s.
Walther P38
Several of Gibbs' henchmen use Walther P38 pistols, some are handled (but not fired) by Tommy Gibbs (Fred Williamson) himself. On the DVD cover, Fred Williamson holds a P38.
Madsen M50
Gibbs (Fred Williamson) and some of his men fire Madsen M50 submachine guns sideways throughout the film.
Smith & Wesson Model 39
The Smith & Wesson Model 39 is carried by one of the men with the ledgers and one of the men chasing Gibbs .
double barreled shotgun
Both of the Italian Mafia's bodyguards in front of their California safe house carry hammerless double barreled shotguns.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
One of Gibbs' men uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10 during the Mafia massacre.
Colt New Service
A hitman sent by Coleman uses a Colt New Service to kill one of Gibbs' men.
Colt Official Police
Capt. McKinney (Art Lund) and Coleman's assassin (who at one point dresses as a policeman) use pre-War Colt Official Police revolvers with four inch barrels. At one point, Gibbs (Fred Williamson) gets ahold of McKinney's Official Police and beats him to death with it.
