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== Smith & Wesson Model 27/28 N-frame == | == Smith & Wesson Model 27/28 N-frame == | ||
At the beginning of the movie, Albert Ganz ([[James Remar]]) uses a blued [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28]] N-frame revolver. Although the handgun is never seen closely, it does not seem to have a heavy barrel, but a tapered one. Therefore, it should be a Model 24, 27 or 28, instead of a Model 29 or 25 (the "Mountain gun" version of the Model 29 had not been released in 1982). | At the beginning of the movie, Albert Ganz ([[James Remar]]) uses a blued [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28]] N-frame revolver. Although the handgun is never seen closely, it does not seem to have a heavy barrel, but a tapered one. Therefore, it should be a Model 24, 27 or 28, instead of a Model 29 or 25 (the "Mountain gun" version of the Model 29 had not been released in 1982). | ||
[[Image:Model28HP2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Model28HP2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" bl. ]] | ||
[[Image:48hrs5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|James Remar uses the S&W N-frame revolver in his escape from the chain gang.]] | [[Image:48hrs5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|James Remar uses the S&W N-frame revolver in his escape from the chain gang.]] | ||
[[Image:48Hrs 021.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An SFPD Patrol Officer ([[Chris Mulkey]]) holds his S&W on Jack and Reggie.]] | [[Image:48Hrs 021.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An SFPD Patrol Officer ([[Chris Mulkey]]) holds his S&W on Jack and Reggie.]] | ||
Revision as of 23:14, 28 June 2010
48 Hrs. is the 1982 action comedy that launched the film career of Eddie Murphy. In the film, he plays Reggie Hammond, a convict who is released from prison for 48 hours 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 firearms can be seen in the film 48 Hrs.:
Smith & Wesson Model 29
A 4" barrel version 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 N-frame
At the beginning of the movie, Albert Ganz (James Remar) uses a blued Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 N-frame revolver. Although the handgun is never seen closely, it does not seem to have a heavy barrel, but a tapered one. Therefore, it should be a Model 24, 27 or 28, instead of a Model 29 or 25 (the "Mountain gun" version of the Model 29 had not been released in 1982).
Smith & Wesson Model 19
A 2.5"-barrel Smith & Wesson Model 19 is used by Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) at the end of the movie.
Colt Detective Special
Detective Algren (Jonathan Banks) carries a nickel Colt Detective Special, 1st generation that he tries to use on Billy Bear after being shot.
Colt Single Action revolver
Billy Bear (Sonny Landham) uses a Colt Single Action Army revolver. The front sight looks like the one used in the Colt New Frontier. However, the revolver used in the movie has fixed, not adjustable sights.
Colt Government
Inspector Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) uses a Colt Government after his Model 29 is stolen.
Jennings pistol
In the cowboy bar, Reggie Hammond takes a Jennings pistol after one of the patrons.
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 shotgun is carried by one of the guards at the beginning of the film.
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.
