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== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
Walker's partner in crime Mal Reese ([[John Vernon]]) shoots Walker on Alcatraz Island with a [[Colt Detective Special]]. One of Mal's bodyguards also carries a Detective Special, which Walker disposes of. | Walker's partner in crime Mal Reese ([[John Vernon]]) shoots Walker on Alcatraz Island with a [[Colt Detective Special]]. One of Mal's bodyguards also carries a Detective Special, which Walker disposes of. | ||
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Pblank-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mal shoots Walker after their heist.]] | [[Image:Pblank-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mal shoots Walker after their heist.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 29 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 29 == | ||
Walker ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] with a 4" barrel throughout the film. According to IMDb trivia, Marvin faked the recoil when firing the .44 Magnum blanks at Lynne's bed although, when later firing live ammunition at Alcatraz, there was no recoil, prompting Marvin to tell director John Boorman that "Fiction overtakes reality". | Walker ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] with a 4" barrel throughout the film. According to IMDb trivia, Marvin faked the recoil when firing the .44 Magnum blanks at Lynne's bed although, when later firing live ammunition at Alcatraz, there was no recoil, prompting Marvin to tell director John Boorman that "Fiction overtakes reality". | ||
[[Image:M29S&W4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 29 with 4" barrel - .44 Magnum.]] | |||
[[Image:Pblank-sw29a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walker breaks into Lynne's house with his Model 29 drawn.]] | [[Image:Pblank-sw29a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walker breaks into Lynne's house with his Model 29 drawn.]] | ||
[[Image:Pblank-sw29b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walker holds Lynne as he looks around her house with the Model 29.]] | [[Image:Pblank-sw29b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walker holds Lynne as he looks around her house with the Model 29.]] | ||
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== Walther PPK == | == Walther PPK == | ||
One of Mal Reese's bodyguards carries a small pistol that appears to be a [[Walther PPK]]. Walker disposes of it. | One of Mal Reese's bodyguards carries a small pistol that appears to be a [[Walther PPK]]. Walker disposes of it. | ||
[[Image:WaltherPPK.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]] | |||
[[Image:Pblank-ppk1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With his Model 29 in his left hand, Walker picks up a bodyguard's snubnose to toss it in the vent. The PPK sits next to it on the ground.]] | [[Image:Pblank-ppk1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With his Model 29 in his left hand, Walker picks up a bodyguard's snubnose to toss it in the vent. The PPK sits next to it on the ground.]] | ||
== Winchester Model 70 == | == Winchester Model 70 == | ||
The assassin ([[James B. Sikking]]) hired by Carter uses a bolt-action sniper rifle resembling a [[Winchester Model 70]] during the storm drain rendezvous. | The assassin ([[James B. Sikking]]) hired by Carter uses a bolt-action sniper rifle resembling a [[Winchester Model 70]] with a shortened barrel during the storm drain rendezvous. | ||
[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | |||
[[Image:Pblank-rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman aims his rifle at the target he believes to be Walker.]] | [[Image:Pblank-rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman aims his rifle at the target he believes to be Walker.]] | ||
[[Image:Pblank-rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After taking out his second target at the storm drain, the hitman packs up his rifle.]] | [[Image:Pblank-rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After taking out his second target at the storm drain, the hitman packs up his rifle.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose == | ||
John Stegman ([[Michael Strong]]) drops a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose]] when he is shot at the storm drain. | John Stegman ([[Michael Strong]]) drops a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose]] when he is shot at the storm drain. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel10SnubEarly.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Early Model]] | |||
[[Image:Pblank-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Stegman's Model 10 falls down the drain.]] | [[Image:Pblank-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Stegman's Model 10 falls down the drain.]] | ||
[[Image:Pblank-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Stegman's corpse lands on top of his Model 10.]] | [[Image:Pblank-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Stegman's corpse lands on top of his Model 10.]] | ||
Revision as of 23:08, 6 January 2010
The following firearms were used in the film Point Blank:
Colt Detective Special
Walker's partner in crime Mal Reese (John Vernon) shoots Walker on Alcatraz Island with a Colt Detective Special. One of Mal's bodyguards also carries a Detective Special, which Walker disposes of.
Smith & Wesson Model 29
Walker (Lee Marvin) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 29 with a 4" barrel throughout the film. According to IMDb trivia, Marvin faked the recoil when firing the .44 Magnum blanks at Lynne's bed although, when later firing live ammunition at Alcatraz, there was no recoil, prompting Marvin to tell director John Boorman that "Fiction overtakes reality".
Walther PPK
One of Mal Reese's bodyguards carries a small pistol that appears to be a Walther PPK. Walker disposes of it.
Winchester Model 70
The assassin (James B. Sikking) hired by Carter uses a bolt-action sniper rifle resembling a Winchester Model 70 with a shortened barrel during the storm drain rendezvous.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose
John Stegman (Michael Strong) drops a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose when he is shot at the storm drain.
