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== Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | ||
Many of the NYPD officers and detectives throughout the film use [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] snubnose revolvers. Officer Frank Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) carries a white-gripped model when he becomes a plainclothes officer, Bob Blair ([[Tony Roberts]]) carries one on his belt, and Chief Sidney Green ([[John Randolph]]) has one by his nightstand in the opening scene. | Many of the NYPD officers and detectives throughout the film use [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] snubnose revolvers. Officer Frank Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) carries a white-gripped model when he becomes a plainclothes officer, Bob Blair ([[Tony Roberts]]) carries one on his belt, and Chief Sidney Green ([[John Randolph]]) has one by his nightstand in the opening scene. | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Serpico-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Green's S&W M36 sits on his nightstand as he talks on the phone.]] | [[Image:Serpico-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Green's S&W M36 sits on his nightstand as he talks on the phone.]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-sw36b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico arrests a suspect.]] | [[Image:Serpico-sw36b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico arrests a suspect.]] | ||
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== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
During his early days as a uniformed NYPD officer, Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]]. | During his early days as a uniformed NYPD officer, Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]]. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police 4" Barrel]] | |||
[[Image:Serpico-colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico encounters a rape in progress.]] | [[Image:Serpico-colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico encounters a rape in progress.]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-colt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico arrests a rapist.]] | [[Image:Serpico-colt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico arrests a rapist.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
Serpico's uniformed partner Becker carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | Serpico's uniformed partner Becker carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | ||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Serpico-sw19a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico and Becker draw their Official Police and Model 10 when chasing the rapists.]] | [[Image:Serpico-sw19a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico and Becker draw their Official Police and Model 10 when chasing the rapists.]] | ||
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== Browning Hi-Power == | == Browning Hi-Power == | ||
Towards the end of the film, Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) purchases for himself a [[Browning Hi-Power]] from the famous John Jovino gun shop in New York City. The salesman incorrectly tells him it "takes a 14-shot clip". Although a Hi-Power can have a maximum capacity of fourteen 9 mm rounds, the magazine (not clip!) itself can only carry thirteen. Serpico tries in vain to draw his Hi-Power during the fake drug buy, but is unable to get a shot off. | Towards the end of the film, Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) purchases for himself a [[Browning Hi-Power]] with target sights from the famous John Jovino gun shop in New York City. The salesman incorrectly tells him it "takes a 14-shot clip". Although a Hi-Power can have a maximum capacity of fourteen 9 mm rounds, the magazine (not clip!) itself can only carry thirteen. Serpico tries in vain to draw his Hi-Power during the fake drug buy, but is unable to get a shot off. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Browning-Hi-Power.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning Hi Power with Target sights - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-bhp1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico checks the magazine of his new Hi-Power.]] | [[Image:Serpico-bhp1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico checks the magazine of his new Hi-Power.]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-bhp2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun salesman asks Serpico if he's expecting an army with his "14-shot clip" (incorrectly referring to the ''magazine'' as a "clip").]] | [[Image:Serpico-bhp2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun salesman asks Serpico if he's expecting an army with his "14-shot clip" (incorrectly referring to the ''magazine'' as a "clip").]] | ||
Revision as of 07:43, 4 June 2009
The following firearms were used in the film Serpico:
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Many of the NYPD officers and detectives throughout the film use Smith & Wesson Model 36 snubnose revolvers. Officer Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) carries a white-gripped model when he becomes a plainclothes officer, Bob Blair (Tony Roberts) carries one on his belt, and Chief Sidney Green (John Randolph) has one by his nightstand in the opening scene.
Colt Official Police
During his early days as a uniformed NYPD officer, Serpico (Al Pacino) carries a Colt Official Police.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Serpico's uniformed partner Becker carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
flintlock pistol
A Flintlock Pistol is visible on the fireplace in Serpico's apartment.
Sterling Arms pistol
A Sterling Arms pistol, as seen in Taxi Driver, is found by Serpico in Rudy Corsaro's (Richard Foronjy) glove compartment.
Browning Hi-Power
Towards the end of the film, Serpico (Al Pacino) purchases for himself a Browning Hi-Power with target sights from the famous John Jovino gun shop in New York City. The salesman incorrectly tells him it "takes a 14-shot clip". Although a Hi-Power can have a maximum capacity of fourteen 9 mm rounds, the magazine (not clip!) itself can only carry thirteen. Serpico tries in vain to draw his Hi-Power during the fake drug buy, but is unable to get a shot off.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose
Inspector Lombardo (Edward Grover) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose during his raid with Serpico.
Colt Woodsman
One of the Spanish drug dealers shoots Serpico in the face with a .22 caliber Colt Woodsman, with the doctors later telling Serpico's parents that the low caliber of the bullet most likely saved his life.
