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== Smith & Wesson M76 == | == Smith & Wesson M76 == | ||
Henry Camerero ([[Albert Paulsen]]) appears to be armed with a [[Smith & Wesson M76]] submachine gun that has the barrel shroud removed.Later in the movie the investigating detectives learn that a local Hells Angel member sold | Henry Camerero ([[Albert Paulsen]]) appears to be armed with a [[Smith & Wesson M76]] submachine gun that has the barrel shroud removed.Later in the movie the investigating detectives learn that a local Hells Angel member sold an [[M3|M3A1 Grease Gun]] to a male subject. It stands to reason that the production was unable to obtain an M3 "Grease Gun" so the S&W Model 76 stood in for one. In some movie posters for the film, different SMG's are depicted as being used, including the [[MP40]] and the [[Star Model Z45]]. | ||
[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:TLP 02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The killer loads the S&W M76. Note the folding stock.]] | [[File:TLP 02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The killer loads the S&W M76. Note the folding stock.]] | ||
Revision as of 19:41, 23 April 2014
"The Laughing Policeman" is an American action/thriller movie from 1973, which was based on the 1968 novel "Den Skrattande Polisen" ("The Laughing Policeman") written by Swedish crime novelist-duo "Sjöwall-Wahlöö". The duo also wrote the novel formed the base of the 1976 movie "The Man on the Roof" (Mannen på taket).
The following weapons were used in the film The Laughing Policeman:
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Smith & Wesson M76
Henry Camerero (Albert Paulsen) appears to be armed with a Smith & Wesson M76 submachine gun that has the barrel shroud removed.Later in the movie the investigating detectives learn that a local Hells Angel member sold an M3A1 Grease Gun to a male subject. It stands to reason that the production was unable to obtain an M3 "Grease Gun" so the S&W Model 76 stood in for one. In some movie posters for the film, different SMG's are depicted as being used, including the MP40 and the Star Model Z45.
Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub
SFPD Detective Sergeant Jake Martin (Walter Matthau) and Inspector Leo Larsen (Bruce Dern) are seen carrying the Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub as their sidearm in the film.
M16A1
A barricaded shooter uses an M16A1. SFPD SWAT officers are also armed with the rifle.
M1928A1 Thompson
A SWAT sergeant is seen armed with the M1928A1 Thompson.
Ithaca 37 Shotgun
The SWAT officers also use Ithaca 37 riot-guns when dealing with the barricaded shooter.
Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm
An SFPD SWAT officer uses the Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm to launch tear gas canisters.
