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'''The following firearms can be seen in ''The Late Show'': (1977)'''
{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}}
[[File:Amsel the late show77.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''The Late Show'' (1977)]]
|name=The Late Show
|picture=Amsel the late show77.jpg
|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster''
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]]United States
|director=[[Robert Benton]]
|date=1977
|studio=Warner Bros.
|distributor=Warner Bros.
|character1=Ira Wells
|actor1=[[Art Carney]]
|character2= Ron Birdwell 
|actor2=[[Eugene Roche]]
|character3=Laura Birdwell
|actor3=[[Joanna Cassidy]]
|character4=Jeff Lamar
|actor4=[[John Considine]]
|character5=Margo Sterling
|actor5=[[Lily Tomlin]]
|character6=Charlie Hatter
|actor6=[[Bill Macy]]
}}


'''WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS!'''


{{Film Title|The Late Show}}
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== Colt Official Police ==
== Colt Official Police ==
Ira Wells ([[Art Carney]]) owns ,and uses, a [[Colt Official Police]]. Which is appropriate considering that he is supposed to have been a private investigator since 1946. At one point Lamar ([[John Considine]]) takes it , by force, from Ira. Ira gets it back.
Ira Wells ([[Art Carney]]) owns, and uses a [[Colt Official Police]], which is appropriate considering that he is supposed to have been a private investigator since 1946. At one point Lamar ([[John Considine]]) takes it, by force, from Ira, who gets it back.
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[File:Late1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ira ([[Art Carney]]) fires back at a midnight attacker.]]
[[File:Late1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ira ([[Art Carney]]) fires back at a midnight attacker.]]
[[File:Late2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) takes Ira's ([[art carney]]) Colt from him.]]
[[File:Late2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) takes Ira's ([[Art Carney]]) Colt from him.]]
[[File:Late9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ira ([[Art Carney]]) is once again in charge.]]
[[File:Late9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ira ([[Art Carney]]) is once again in charge.]]


== Colt Trooper ==
== Colt Trooper ==
Laura Birdwell ([[Joanna Cassidy]]) uses a long barreled [[Colt Trooper]]. Ira Wells ([[Art Carney]]) identified it as a Colt .357 Magnum.
Laura Birdwell ([[Joanna Cassidy]]) uses a long barreled [[Colt Trooper]]. Ira Wells ([[Art Carney]]) identifies it as a Colt .357 Magnum.
[[File:Colt001.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
[[File:Colt357Trooper.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
[[File:Late4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[File:Late4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


== Smith & Wesson Model 39 ==
== Smith & Wesson Model 39 ==
Lamar ([[John Considine]]) primary sidearm of choice is the [[Smith & Wesson Model 39|Smith & Wesson Model 39 with suppressor]] . Later it is also used by Charlie Hatter ([[Bill Macey]]). In the script it is referred to as a "45".
Lamar ([[John Considine]]) primary sidearm of choice is the [[Smith & Wesson Model 39|Smith & Wesson Model 39 with suppressor]]. Later, it is used by Charlie Hatter ([[Bill Macey]]). In the script it is referred to as a ".45".
[[Image:Smith-&-Wesson-39-2Side.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Smith-&-Wesson-39-2Side.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Late7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) issues a not so friendly warning.]]
[[File:Late7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) issues a not so friendly warning.]]
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== Walther PP ==
== Walther PP ==
Jeff Lamar ([[John Considine]]) also uses what appears to be a [[Walther PP|Walther PP with suppressor]]. As payback Ira ([[Art Carney]]) takes it from Lamar and uses it against ''him''.
Jeff Lamar ([[John Considine]]) also uses what appears to be a [[Walther PP|Walther PP with suppressor]]. As payback, Ira ([[Art Carney]]) takes it from Lamar and uses it against him.
[[Image:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Post war Walther PP Pistol - 32 acp.]]
[[Image:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Post war Walther PP Pistol - 32 ACP.]]
[[File:Late3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) has the drop on Ira ([[Art Carney]]).]]
[[File:Late3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) has the drop on Ira ([[Art Carney]]).]]
[[File:Late5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In a bit of turnaround Ira ([[Art Carney]]) now has the drop on Birdwell ([[Eugene Roche]]) and Lamar ([[John Considine]]).]]
[[File:Late5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In a bit of turnaround Ira ([[Art Carney]]) now has the drop on Birdwell ([[Eugene Roche]]) and Lamar ([[John Considine]]).]]
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[[File:Late12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Birdwell ([[Eugene Roche]]) goes down for good.]]
[[File:Late12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Birdwell ([[Eugene Roche]]) goes down for good.]]


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The Late Show
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Theatrical Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missingUnited States
Directed by Robert Benton
Release Date 1977
Studio Warner Bros.
Distributor Warner Bros.
Main Cast
Character Actor
Ira Wells Art Carney
Ron Birdwell Eugene Roche
Laura Birdwell Joanna Cassidy
Jeff Lamar John Considine
Margo Sterling Lily Tomlin
Charlie Hatter Bill Macy




The following weapons were used in the film The Late Show:




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Colt Official Police

Ira Wells (Art Carney) owns, and uses a Colt Official Police, which is appropriate considering that he is supposed to have been a private investigator since 1946. At one point Lamar (John Considine) takes it, by force, from Ira, who gets it back.

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Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special
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Ira (Art Carney) fires back at a midnight attacker.
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Lamar (John Considine) takes Ira's (Art Carney) Colt from him.
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Ira (Art Carney) is once again in charge.

Colt Trooper

Laura Birdwell (Joanna Cassidy) uses a long barreled Colt Trooper. Ira Wells (Art Carney) identifies it as a Colt .357 Magnum.

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Smith & Wesson Model 39

Lamar (John Considine) primary sidearm of choice is the Smith & Wesson Model 39 with suppressor. Later, it is used by Charlie Hatter (Bill Macey). In the script it is referred to as a ".45".

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Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm
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Lamar (John Considine) issues a not so friendly warning.
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Charlie (Bill Macey) acts out of desperation.
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Walther PP

Jeff Lamar (John Considine) also uses what appears to be a Walther PP with suppressor. As payback, Ira (Art Carney) takes it from Lamar and uses it against him.

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Post war Walther PP Pistol - 32 ACP.
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Lamar (John Considine) has the drop on Ira (Art Carney).
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In a bit of turnaround Ira (Art Carney) now has the drop on Birdwell (Eugene Roche) and Lamar (John Considine).

Colt Model 1903 Hammerless

A nickel plated Colt Model 1903 with pearl grips plays a pivotal role in the plot. It is also used by Ron Birdwell (Eugene Roche). At one point in the movie it is identified as a "32 auto".

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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel - .32 acp
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Birdwell (Eugene Roche) stops Margo Sperling (Lily Tomlin) from shouting out a warning.
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Birdwell (Eugene Roche) goes down for good.