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== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
The [[M1911A1]] is the most commonly seen gun in the movie, used primarily by mob soldier Michael Sullivan ([[Tom Hanks]]). Connor Rooney ([[Daniel Craig]]) also uses an M1911A1 when murdering Finn McGovern ([[Ciaran Hinds]]) and, later, Sullivan's wife Annie ([[Jennifer Jason Leigh]]) and youngest son Peter ([[Liam Aiken]]). A major error occurs during the hotel fight with Maguire (Jude Law), just before Sullivan fires the shot that wounds the assassin, as the 1911's slide is clearly locked back, indicating that the weapon is out of ammunition. (actually, this appears to be a sound-editing error. Slow motion shows Sullivan falling backwards and pulling the trigger, firing the last round and locking back the slide, | The [[M1911A1]] is the most commonly seen gun in the movie, used primarily by mob soldier Michael Sullivan ([[Tom Hanks]]). Connor Rooney ([[Daniel Craig]]) also uses an M1911A1 when murdering Finn McGovern ([[Ciaran Hinds]]) and, later, Sullivan's wife Annie ([[Jennifer Jason Leigh]]) and youngest son Peter ([[Liam Aiken]]). A major error occurs during the hotel fight with Maguire (Jude Law), just before Sullivan fires the shot that wounds the assassin, as the 1911's slide is clearly locked back, indicating that the weapon is out of ammunition. (actually, this appears to be a sound-editing error. Slow motion shows Sullivan falling backwards and pulling the trigger, firing the last round and locking back the slide, however the sound of the shot deosn't come until a few moments later, making it appear that he fired the round with the slide locked back. What is interesting is that Sullivan only fires four shots before his slide locks back, a bit odd considering that a 1911 magazine holds 8 rounds.) | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
Revision as of 05:17, 3 May 2010
The following firearms can be seen in the film Road to Perdition:
WARNING! Several spoilers appear in the descriptions and photos from the film.
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is the most commonly seen gun in the movie, used primarily by mob soldier Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks). Connor Rooney (Daniel Craig) also uses an M1911A1 when murdering Finn McGovern (Ciaran Hinds) and, later, Sullivan's wife Annie (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and youngest son Peter (Liam Aiken). A major error occurs during the hotel fight with Maguire (Jude Law), just before Sullivan fires the shot that wounds the assassin, as the 1911's slide is clearly locked back, indicating that the weapon is out of ammunition. (actually, this appears to be a sound-editing error. Slow motion shows Sullivan falling backwards and pulling the trigger, firing the last round and locking back the slide, however the sound of the shot deosn't come until a few moments later, making it appear that he fired the round with the slide locked back. What is interesting is that Sullivan only fires four shots before his slide locks back, a bit odd considering that a 1911 magazine holds 8 rounds.)
1911 "Non Gun"
In some shots where an actor is required to fire the 1911 close to another actor, a 1911 "Non Gun" is substituted. Non Guns are electronically-operated and discharge small explosive squibs that make a flash and produce smoke, but they do not eject shell casings or have any moving parts besides the trigger. Sullivan can be seen using a non-gun when he kills Connor Rooney. This is obvious, as the gun fires three times, but no casings are seen leaving the weapon (they are heard hitting the ground), the slide never retracts, and the gun is seen firing with the hammer down, even though it is a single action pistol.
Thompson M1928 (corrected, note the compensator)
Michael Sullivan uses the .45 ACP Thompson M1928 submachine gun, popular with gangsters of the era, during the Finn McGovern murder and also to gun down John Rooney (Paul Newman) and his gangsters towards the end of the movie.
Winchester Model 1892
Finn McGovern's two bodyguards each carry a Winchester Model 1892.
Smith & Wesson Mk. I Hand Ejector
Calvino (Doug Spinuzza) puts a S&W Hand Ejector under a magazine when his bodyguard (Kevin Chamberlin) tells him that Sullivan is there. Sullivan then grabs it and uses it to shoot both Calvino and the bodyguard, presumably leaving it on the desk when he leaves.
unidentified revolver
Calvino's bodyguard (Kevin Chamberlin) draws a small frame revolver inside Calvino's office but is killed by Sullivan before he has a chance to fire it.
Colt Detective Special
Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks) gives a .38 Colt Detective Special to his son when he goes in to kill Kelly, telling Michael Jr. that he's "got six shots" if he needs them. At the film's end, a dying Sullivan uses the same revolver to kill Maguire.
Savage 1907
Hitman Harlen Maguire (Jude Law) uses a .32 ACP Savage 1907, shooting Sullivan in the shoulder after the hotel shootout. Michael Sullivan, Jr. (Tyler Hoechlin) picks up this gun at the end of the movie but does not fire it.
Winchester Model 1897
Harlan Maguire (Jude Law) carries a Winchester Model 1897 shotgun under his jacket when he goes to kill Michael in the hotel. He ends up killing Rance, the mob accountant, but missing Michael.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
When Sullivan is mowing down John Rooney (Paul Newman) and his thugs outside O'Neill's bar, most of Rooney's men carry 1911s but one fires back at Sullivan with a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
