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'''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Sting'':''' | '''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Sting'':''' | ||
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
On the last day of the con, Henry Gondforff ([[Paul Newman]]) sticks a [[Colt Detective Special]] in his waistband. He later uses this to shoot Johnny Hooker ([[Robert Redford]]), loaded with blanks. | On the last day of the con, Henry Gondforff ([[Paul Newman]]) sticks a [[Colt Detective Special]] in his waistband. He later uses this to shoot Johnny Hooker ([[Robert Redford]]), loaded with blanks. | ||
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Sting-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henry gets his Colt DS from his suitcase.]] | [[Image:Sting-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henry gets his Colt DS from his suitcase.]] | ||
[[Image:Sting-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henry draws his snubnose.]] | [[Image:Sting-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henry draws his snubnose.]] | ||
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== Colt New Service == | == Colt New Service == | ||
The black-gloved gunman ([[Joe Tornatore]]), hired by Gondorff, shoots Salino with a suppressed [[Colt New Service]] that he constructs in his room. | The black-gloved gunman ([[Joe Tornatore]]), hired by Gondorff, shoots Salino with a suppressed [[Colt New Service]] that he constructs in his room. | ||
[[Image:Colt_New_Service.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1917 in moon clipped .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:Sting-cns1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunman opens the case he keeps his New Service in.]] | [[Image:Sting-cns1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunman opens the case he keeps his New Service in.]] | ||
[[Image:Sting-cns2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunman attaches the barrel.]] | [[Image:Sting-cns2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunman attaches the barrel.]] | ||
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== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
Joliet policeman Lt. Snyder ([[Charles Durning]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]]. | Joliet policeman Lt. Snyder ([[Charles Durning]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]]. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Official Police 5" Barrel]] | |||
[[Image:Sting-cop.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Snyder intrudes on one of Hooker's phone calls.]] | [[Image:Sting-cop.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Snyder intrudes on one of Hooker's phone calls.]] | ||
Revision as of 22:15, 11 May 2009
The following firearms were used in the film The Sting:
Colt Detective Special
On the last day of the con, Henry Gondforff (Paul Newman) sticks a Colt Detective Special in his waistband. He later uses this to shoot Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford), loaded with blanks.
Colt Detective Special (suppressed)
Loretta Salino (Dimitra Arliss) carries a suppressed (Colt Detective Special) when she goes to kill Johnny Hooker. (This movie relies twice on the myth that a revolver can be sound-suppressed).
Colt New Service
The black-gloved gunman (Joe Tornatore), hired by Gondorff, shoots Salino with a suppressed Colt New Service that he constructs in his room.
Colt Official Police
Joliet policeman Lt. Snyder (Charles Durning) carries a Colt Official Police.
