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Detroit Police Department officers and criminals both use the [[ | Detroit Police Department officers and criminals both use the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson M&P]] revolver with 6" barrel throughout the film. | ||
[[ | [[File:CollectibleMandP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-Model 10 M&P five screw with 6" Barrel]] | ||
[[File:D9000-rev-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A car thief holds a revolver during a shootout.]] | [[File:D9000-rev-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A car thief holds a revolver during a shootout.]] | ||
[[File:D9000-rev-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[File:D9000-rev-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The S&W revolver lies on the ground. Note the three sideplate screws and the hammer design. The "speed hammer" was discontinued in the 1950's.]] | ||
[[File:D9000-rev-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A robber holds a | [[File:D9000-rev-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A robber holds a Smith & Wesson.]] | ||
[[File:D9000-rev-4.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|DPD officers open fire with | [[File:D9000-rev-4.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|DPD officers open fire with their S&W revolvers. At the time the movie was filmed the Detroit Police issued the S&W Model 10 with nickel plating and five inch barrel to all uniformed officers. ]] | ||
==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
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Detroit 9000 is a 1973 blaxploitation film directed by Arthur Marks. Alex Rocco and Hari Rhodes star as two Detroit Police detectives who team up to investigate the theft of $400,000 from a political fundraiser. The film is notable for being a favorite of director Quentin Tarantino, who later re-released the film in 1998 under his Rolling Thunder distribution company.
The following weapons were used in the film Detroit 9000:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Military and Police Revolver
Detroit Police Department officers and criminals both use the Smith & Wesson M&P revolver with 6" barrel throughout the film.
Colt Python
Lieutenant Danny Bassett (Alex Rocco) carries a Colt Python as his sidearm.
Colt Detective Special
A detective fires a Colt Detective Special during a shootout.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
Detective Williams's partner Sam Orr (Ron McIlwan) uses what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 19 as his sidearm.
Pistols
Mauser C96
The criminals who rob Aubrey Hale Clayton's (Rudy Challenger's) fundraiser are armed with Mauser C96 pistols.
Star Model B
Sgt. Jesse Williams (Hari Rhodes) uses a nickel-plated Star Model B with pearl grips as his sidearm.
Beretta M1934
A henchman is seen with a Beretta M1934.
Shotguns
Winchester M1897
Detroit PD officers fire Winchester M1897 shotguns while chasing a fleeing suspect.
Rifles
Colt M16 (SP1)
The robbers use M16 (SP1) rifles - distinguishable by their flat sided receivers and three-prong flash hiders - while robbing Clayton's fundraiser. They later use the rifles when the police surround their hideout.
Winchester Model 70
A detective fires a Winchester Model 70 during a shootout.
Other
Federal Gas Riot Gun
A police officer fires a Federal Gas Riot Gun to flush the robbers out of their hideout.
