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The script called for Detective Harry Callahan ([[Clint Eastwood]]) to use a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]], chambered in .44 Magnum throughout the film. Actually, the revolver used was the Model 57 in .41 Magnum. | The script called for Detective Harry Callahan ([[Clint Eastwood]]) to use a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]], chambered in .44 Magnum throughout the film. Actually, the revolver used was the Model 57 in .41 Magnum. | ||
'''There is no unanimity regarding this point. According to other sources, the revolver was indeed a model 29 ''' | '''There is no unanimity regarding this point. According to other sources, the revolver was indeed a model 29 ''' | ||
Other sources also says that the Model 29 was fitted with a .45 Long Colt drum from the Smith& Wesson Model 25-7. The reason was that the 5-in-1 blanks from the old hollywood western movies could be used. | |||
If chambered with a live round,this would be fatal to the shooter. | |||
[[Image:DirtyHarry.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Dirty Harry holds his .44 Magnum]] | [[Image:DirtyHarry.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Dirty Harry holds his .44 Magnum]] | ||
Revision as of 18:27, 30 June 2008
Smith & Wesson Model 29
The script called for Detective Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) to use a Smith & Wesson Model 29, chambered in .44 Magnum throughout the film. Actually, the revolver used was the Model 57 in .41 Magnum. There is no unanimity regarding this point. According to other sources, the revolver was indeed a model 29 Other sources also says that the Model 29 was fitted with a .45 Long Colt drum from the Smith& Wesson Model 25-7. The reason was that the 5-in-1 blanks from the old hollywood western movies could be used. If chambered with a live round,this would be fatal to the shooter.
Winchester Model 70
This .458 Winchester Magnum chambered rifle is used by Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) in the night rooftop shoot out with Scorpio.
Walther P38
Scorpio steals it by attacking a liquor store owner and obtains it. He uses it to hijack a bus and in the final gunfight with Harry Callahan.
MP40
Scorpio fires back at Detective Callahan during the rooftop gunfight.