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==Colt Diamondback== | ==Colt Diamondback== | ||
San Francisco PD Lt. Frank | San Francisco PD Lt. Frank Bullitt’s ([[Steve McQueen]]) snubnose revolver. [http://stvmcqueen.tripod.com/questions7.html] | ||
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According to the | According to the source the [[Colt Diamondback]] snubnose that is carried by Steve McQueen was fitted with grips from a Colt Detective Special. (See the Colt Detective Special photo on this page.) | ||
[[Image:ColtDiamondback38.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Colt Diamondback Snubnose Revolver | [[Image:ColtDiamondback38.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Colt Diamondback Snubnose Revolver – .38 Special]] | ||
==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
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It appears that the other two detectives who work for Bullitt are carrying the [[Colt Detective Special]]. Either the 1st or 2nd generation with the exposed ejector rod | It appears that the other two detectives who work for Bullitt are carrying the [[Colt Detective Special]]. Either the 1st or 2nd generation with the exposed ejector rod | ||
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special – .38 Special]] | ||
==Colt 1911== | ==Colt 1911== | ||
The real Johnny Ross uses a [[Colt 1911]] at the end of the movie when Bullitt corners him at the airport. He uses the | The real Johnny Ross uses a [[Colt 1911]] at the end of the movie when Bullitt corners him at the airport. He uses the Colt 1911 to shoot the security guard just before Bullitt kills him. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 pistol – .45 ACP]] | ||
==Winchester Model 1897== | ==Winchester Model 1897== | ||
The two hitmen that shoot | The two hitmen that shoot “Ross” and later shoot at Bullitt from the Charger during the car chase use a Winchester pump-action shotgun; it is a [[Winchester Model 1897]]. The Model 1897 was designed by John Browning and had an exposed hammer like a lever action rifle. The version used by the hitman is what is known as a “takedown” model. After he shoots the Ross impersonator you can see it taken down when he seperates the barrel/magazine from the receiver. It appears the hitman’s model has had the stock and the barrel cut down, the barrel to at least 18". The shotgun seems to be a 12 gauge, but there is no way to make certain of its actual guage. | ||
[[Image:1897.jpg | [[Image:1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1897 military issue trench gun version]] | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 21 December 2008
Colt Diamondback
San Francisco PD Lt. Frank Bullitt’s (Steve McQueen) snubnose revolver. [1]
According to the source the Colt Diamondback snubnose that is carried by Steve McQueen was fitted with grips from a Colt Detective Special. (See the Colt Detective Special photo on this page.)
Colt Detective Special
It appears that the other two detectives who work for Bullitt are carrying the Colt Detective Special. Either the 1st or 2nd generation with the exposed ejector rod
Colt 1911
The real Johnny Ross uses a Colt 1911 at the end of the movie when Bullitt corners him at the airport. He uses the Colt 1911 to shoot the security guard just before Bullitt kills him.
Winchester Model 1897
The two hitmen that shoot “Ross” and later shoot at Bullitt from the Charger during the car chase use a Winchester pump-action shotgun; it is a Winchester Model 1897. The Model 1897 was designed by John Browning and had an exposed hammer like a lever action rifle. The version used by the hitman is what is known as a “takedown” model. After he shoots the Ross impersonator you can see it taken down when he seperates the barrel/magazine from the receiver. It appears the hitman’s model has had the stock and the barrel cut down, the barrel to at least 18". The shotgun seems to be a 12 gauge, but there is no way to make certain of its actual guage.
