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==Smith and Wesson Model 13== | ==Smith and Wesson Model 13== | ||
FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) | FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) carries the standard-FBI-issue [[Smith & Wesson Model 13]]. This .357 magnum, 3" barrel revolver was the last revolver issued by the FBI (usually loaded with .38 spl +P .158 gr LHP ammo). Starling is shown being issued her Model 13 and training with it on the range in the deleted scenes. She is also seen doing a quick reload of her revolver with a speedloader after she opens fire on a suspect and expends all 6 rounds. When Starling fires her weapon at the suspect, there is noticeable recoil and she flinches. However, when she fires it on the range in the deleted scenes, there is absolutely no recoil, and she keeps her eyes open. This could indicate multiple weapons were used on the set. | ||
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel13.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel13.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Silence 221.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) checks in her S&W Model 13 with Sgt. Tate when visiting Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Memphis. She draws the revolver, then opens the cylinder, but does not unload it before handing it to Tate.]] | [[Image:Silence 221.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) checks in her S&W Model 13 with Sgt. Tate when visiting Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Memphis. She draws the revolver, then opens the cylinder, but does not unload it before handing it to Tate.]] | ||
[[Image:Lambs1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of her S&W Model 13 and her speedloader after Tate sets it on the table. The revolver used by [[Jodie Foster]] in the movie has a Pachmayr Grip adaptor, true to the actual FBI-issued firearm at the time. Also note that the rounds in the speedloader are SJHP, and not the .38 spl LSWCHP +P, used by the FBI in that era.]] | [[Image:Lambs1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of her S&W Model 13 and her speedloader after Tate sets it on the table. The revolver used by [[Jodie Foster]] in the movie has a Pachmayr Grip adaptor, true to the actual FBI-issued firearm at the time. Also note that the rounds in the speedloader are SJHP, and not the .38 spl LSWCHP +P, used by the FBI in that era.]] | ||
[[Image:SilenceL001.JPG|thumb|none|601px|"''FBI, You're safe!''" Clarice | [[Image:SilenceL001.JPG|thumb|none|601px|"''FBI, You're safe!''" Clarice with her S&W Model 13 drawn at the ready as she shouts to Gumb's hostage, Catherine Martin, in Gumb's basement.]] | ||
[[Image:SilenceL002.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Clarice opens fire with her S&W Model 13.]] | [[Image:SilenceL002.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Clarice opens fire on a suspect in the dark with her S&W Model 13.]] | ||
[[Image:Silenceoflambs1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI recruits including Clarice ([[Jodie Foster]]) training in a deleted scene. The range director in the scene tells the recruits that they are to prepare for "double-action" training, and the actors correctly refrain from cocking the hammers.]] | [[Image:Silenceoflambs1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI recruits including Clarice ([[Jodie Foster]]) training in a deleted scene. The range director in the scene tells the recruits that they are to prepare for "double-action" training, and the actors correctly refrain from cocking the hammers.]] | ||
[[Image:Silenceoflambs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later in the same deleted scene, Clarice draws her S&W Model 13. Her holster seems to be the one that the FBI used with the S&W at the time (note the speedloader pouch).]] | [[Image:Silenceoflambs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later in the same deleted scene, Clarice draws her S&W Model 13. Her holster seems to be the one that the FBI used with the S&W at the time (note the speedloader pouch).]] | ||
[[Image:Silenceoflambs3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yet another deleted scene shows Clarice being issued her field weapon. (Due to the fact that she holsters it without looking, she appears to | [[Image:Silenceoflambs3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yet another deleted scene shows Clarice being issued her field weapon. (Due to the fact that she holsters it without looking, she appears to holster the weapon backwards.)]] | ||
==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
Revision as of 20:22, 18 February 2013
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The Silence of the Lambs is the 1991 thriller that was an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris and marked the first appearance of Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In the film, FBI recruit Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) enlists Lecter's help in order to track down a notorious serial killer who has kidnapped a US Senator's daughter. Directed by Jonathan Demme (The Manchurian Candidate), the film would win the Academy Award for Best Picture as well as acting wins for both Hopkins and Foster. Hopkins would reprise his role as Lecter in two more films: Hannibal (2001) and Red Dragon (2002).
The following weapons were used in the film The Silence of the Lambs:
Handguns
Smith and Wesson Model 13
FBI recruit Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) carries the standard-FBI-issue Smith & Wesson Model 13. This .357 magnum, 3" barrel revolver was the last revolver issued by the FBI (usually loaded with .38 spl +P .158 gr LHP ammo). Starling is shown being issued her Model 13 and training with it on the range in the deleted scenes. She is also seen doing a quick reload of her revolver with a speedloader after she opens fire on a suspect and expends all 6 rounds. When Starling fires her weapon at the suspect, there is noticeable recoil and she flinches. However, when she fires it on the range in the deleted scenes, there is absolutely no recoil, and she keeps her eyes open. This could indicate multiple weapons were used on the set.
Browning Hi-Power
As they close in on Lecter, one of the SWAT officers is seen with a Browning Hi-Power with Target sights before he opens the elevator access panel. Another SWAT officer appears to use a Browning HP to shoot a motionless suspect in the leg.
Colt Government
One of the FBI instructors uses a deactivated Colt Government to demonstrate to Clarice and the recruits what went wrong during an exercise.
Colt Python
Jame Gumb a.k.a "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine) is seen holding what appears to be a 6" barreled, stainless steel Colt Python with Pachmyr Presentation grips. In the book, it is said that Gumb loads the gun with .38 Special lead wadcutters.
Smith & Wesson Model 10HB
The police officers that guard Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers with heavy barrels.
Heckler & Koch P7M13
A Heckler & Koch P7M13 is briefly seen in the hands of an FBI HRT agent as Crawford and his men breach the suspected house of Buffalo Bill.
Shotguns
Remington 870
FBI Special Agent Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) prepares to assault the possible residence of Buffalo Bill armed with the Remington 870 shotgun. According to Scott Glenn's commentary on the Blu-Ray edition, the shotgun originally had an 18 inch barrel, but Glenn insisted upon having a shorter one. The armorer explained that making it shorter would not be legal, but finally relented and cut down the barrel down to 14 inches shortly before the scene was shot.
Ithaca 37
Several variants of the Ithaca 37 shotguns are carried by the Memphis P.D. SWAT officers that respond to Hannibal's prison break.
Submachine Guns
Fake Heckler & Koch MP5K
SWAT officers are shown holding what appears to be an airsoft replica of the Heckler & Koch MP5K as they prepare to take down Lecter in the elevator.
Assault Rifles
M16A1
Soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard were seen armed with M16A1 rifles at Memphis Airport when Dr. Hannibal Lecter arrived in Memphis to assist federal agents. National Guardsmen tasked with guarding Dr. Lecter at the makeshift prison he was incarcerated in were also seen armed with M16A1 rifles.
Rifles
Remington 700PSS
Responding to an incident involving Lecter, the SWAT team negotiator (Daniel von Bargen) is seen carrying what appears to be a Remington 700 PSS rifle. FBI HRT snipers who close in on the suspected house of Buffalo Bill also appear to be armed Remington 700PSS sniper rifles.
See Also
Thomas Harris's Hannibal Lecter Series