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Point Blank (1967): Difference between revisions
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== Smith & Wesson Model 27 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 27 == | ||
Walker ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27]] with a 4" barrel throughout the film. According to IMDb trivia, Marvin faked the recoil when firing the .357 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 27]] with a 4" barrel throughout the film. According to IMDb trivia, Marvin faked the recoil when firing the .357 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: | [[Image:S&WHP1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 27 with 4" barrel - .44 Magnum.]] | ||
[[Image:Pblank-sw29a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walker breaks into Lynne's house with his Model 27 drawn.]] | [[Image:Pblank-sw29a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walker breaks into Lynne's house with his Model 27 drawn.]] | ||
[[Image:Pblank-sw29b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walker holds Lynne as he looks around her house with the Model 27.]] | [[Image:Pblank-sw29b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walker holds Lynne as he looks around her house with the Model 27.]] | ||
Revision as of 23:03, 25 April 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 27
Walker (Lee Marvin) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 27 with a 4" barrel throughout the film. According to IMDb trivia, Marvin faked the recoil when firing the .357 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.
