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==Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28== | ||
At the beginning of the movie, Albert Ganz ([[James Remar]]) uses a blued [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28]] N-frame revolver. It is most likely a Model 28, rather than the nicer, more expensive Model 27, though both are tapered-barrel .357 Magnum N-frame S&W revolvers. It ''could'' also be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 24|Model 24]] in .44 Special (also a tapered-barrel N-frame), but this | At the beginning of the movie, Albert Ganz ([[James Remar]]) uses a blued [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28]] N-frame revolver. It is most likely a Model 28, rather than the nicer, more expensive Model 27, though both are tapered-barrel .357 Magnum N-frame S&W revolvers. It ''could'' also be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 24|Model 24]] in .44 Special (also a tapered-barrel N-frame), but this is unlikely. The revolver shown used has a tapered barrel, and not the heavy 'bull' barrel of the Model 29 (Though the 'Mountain Gun' variant of the Model 29 has a tapered barrel, it was not available when the movie was filmed). | ||
[[Image:Model28HP2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|S&W Model 28 'Highway Patrolman' with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Model28HP2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|S&W Model 28 'Highway Patrolman' with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:48hrs5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Albert Ganz ([[James Remar]]) uses the S&W N-frame revolver in his escape from the chain gang.]] | [[Image:48hrs5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Albert Ganz ([[James Remar]]) uses the S&W N-frame revolver in his escape from the chain gang.]] | ||
Revision as of 21:41, 29 June 2014
48 Hrs. is the 1982 action film that launched the film career of Eddie Murphy. The film was directed by Walter Hill and Murphy stars as Reggie Hammond, a convict who is granted a temporary release from prison to assist SFPD Inspector Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) in tracking down an escaped prisoner who has a past with Hammond and has stolen Cates' gun. The sequel Another 48 Hrs. was released in 1990.
The following weapons were used in the film 48 Hrs.:
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Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 29
A 4" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 29 is the service handgun used by Inspector Jack Cates (Nick Nolte), until it is stolen by Albert Ganz (James Remar).
Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28
At the beginning of the movie, Albert Ganz (James Remar) uses a blued Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 N-frame revolver. It is most likely a Model 28, rather than the nicer, more expensive Model 27, though both are tapered-barrel .357 Magnum N-frame S&W revolvers. It could also be a Model 24 in .44 Special (also a tapered-barrel N-frame), but this is unlikely. The revolver shown used has a tapered barrel, and not the heavy 'bull' barrel of the Model 29 (Though the 'Mountain Gun' variant of the Model 29 has a tapered barrel, it was not available when the movie was filmed).
Smith & Wesson Model 15
Breaking up the fight between Jack and Reggie, an SFPD Patrol Officer (Chris Mulkey) deploys a Smith & Wesson Model 15.
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose
A 2.5" barrel Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose is used by Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) at the end of the movie.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Casey (Margot Rose) is seen holding a Smith & Wesson Model 36 when Cates busts into her apartment.
Smith & Wesson Model 60
Detective Algren (Jonathan Banks) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 60, that he tries to use on Billy Bear after being shot.
Colt New Frontier
During the hotel shootout, Billy Bear (Sonny Landham) uses what appears to be a Colt New Frontier revolver with fixed sights instead of adjustable sights.
Colt New Service
Luther (David Patrick Kelly) carries a Colt New Service revolver as he's chased by Cates. Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) takes the revolver away when Luther runs into a car door. An SFPD officer is also seen with one.
Pistols
Colt Government
Inspector Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) uses a Colt Government Model after his Model 29 is stolen.
Jennings Model 38
In the cowboy bar, Reggie Hammond takes a Jennings Model 38 pistol off one of the patrons while frisking him. He gives it to Cates, who then proceeds to unload it.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 shotgun is carried by one of the guards at the beginning of the film. An SFPD officer is seen holding an Ithaca as well.
High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot Shotgun
A High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot Standard Model shotgun is carried by one of the guards at the beginning of the film.
