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== Smith & Wesson | == Smith & Wesson Model 27 == | ||
Luca Brasi ([[Lenny Montana]]) checks a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28|Smith & Wesson Model 27 | Luca Brasi ([[Lenny Montana]]) checks a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28|Snub Nose Smith & Wesson Model 27]] before going to his meeting with Sollozzo and the Tattaglias. The frame appears to be that of the larger S&W N Frame. Also since this point in the story takes place in December 1945 it would more than likely be a pre-war S&W Registered Magnum. Or possibly a S&W .357 Magnum since a few were made between the ending of the Registered Magnum model and the start of WWII. During WWII, S&W only produced the M&P/Victory model. S&W did not number its models until the middle of the 1950s. | ||
It can be confirmed that it is a Pre-war Smith & Wesson, possibly a Registered Magnum. All pre-Model 27 Smith & Wesson 357 Magnums had front sights that did not run flush with the end of the barrel. The one pictured doesn't run flush with the barrel, therefore it's a Pre-war Magnum. | It can be confirmed that it is a Pre-war Smith & Wesson, possibly a Registered Magnum. All pre-Model 27 Smith & Wesson 357 Magnums had front sights that did not run flush with the end of the barrel. The one pictured doesn't run flush with the barrel, therefore it's a Pre-war Magnum. | ||
[[Image:S&WRev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Snub nosed Smith & Wesson Model 27 - .357 magnum.]] | |||
[[Image:S&WRev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 27 | |||
[[File:GF1 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The .357 S&W 27 is seen on the dresser as Luca Brasi ([[Lenny Montana]]) puts on his bulletproof vest.]] | [[File:GF1 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The .357 S&W 27 is seen on the dresser as Luca Brasi ([[Lenny Montana]]) puts on his bulletproof vest.]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-swmag.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Luca Brasi looks in the cylinder of his Smith & Wesson.]] | [[Image:Gf-swmag.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Luca Brasi looks in the cylinder of his Smith & Wesson.]] | ||
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== Beretta M1934 == | == Beretta M1934 == | ||
One of the hitmen who shoots at Don Vito Corleone ([[Marlon Brando]]) carries a [[Beretta M1934]]. This also may be the weapon used in the hit on Paulie, however in the Godfather Saga made for TV the gun mentioned to use in the hit on Paulie is a .22. For Clemenza mentions the load to be used in the hit is a .22 soft point. | One of the hitmen who shoots at Don Vito Corleone ([[Marlon Brando]]) carries a [[Beretta M1934]]. This also may be the weapon used in the hit on Paulie, however in the Godfather Saga made for TV the gun mentioned to use in the hit on Paulie is a .22. For Clemenza mentions the load to be used in the hit is a .22 soft point. | ||
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1935 | [[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1935 - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-beretta-coltds.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitmen carry a Beretta and a Detective Special.]] | [[Image:Gf-beretta-coltds.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitmen carry a Beretta and a Detective Special.]] | ||
[[Image:GF1 2101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pistol is used in the hit. Calmenza then says to Rocco, "leave the gun, take the cannoli".]] | [[Image:GF1 2101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pistol is used in the hit. Calmenza then says to Rocco, "leave the gun, take the cannoli".]] | ||
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
The [[Colt Detective Special]] makes several appearances throughout the movie, as the revolver truly was popular amongst Mafioso of the time due to its compact size, relative accuracy despite only having a 2" barrel, and having 6 shots as opposed to 5 shots, as in other makes and models of snubnose .38s. One of the hitmen who shoots at Don Vito Corleone carries a Detective Special. | |||
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-beretta-coltds.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitmen carry a Beretta and a Detective Special.]] | [[Image:Gf-beretta-coltds.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitmen carry a Beretta and a Detective Special.]] | ||
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[[Image:Gf-sw10snub4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Michael shoots McClusky after killing Sollozzo.]] | [[Image:Gf-sw10snub4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Michael shoots McClusky after killing Sollozzo.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model | == Smith & Wesson Model M&P == | ||
Al Neri ([[Richard Bright]]) carries and uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver when dressed in his old police uniform for the hit on Don Emilio Barzini ([[Richard Conte]]). | Al Neri ([[Richard Bright]]) carries and uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver when dressed in his old police uniform for the hit on Don Emilio Barzini ([[Richard Conte]]). | ||
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P | [[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Neri pulls out his revolver.]] | [[Image:Gf-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Neri pulls out his revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Neri sets the Model 10 on his bed.]] | [[Image:Gf-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Neri sets the Model 10 on his bed.]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-sw10c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Neri takes aim and fires at Barzini.]] | [[Image:Gf-sw10c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Neri takes aim and fires at Barzini.]] | ||
== M1911A1 == | == Colt M1911A1 == | ||
Willi Cicci ([[Joe Spinell]]) uses a [[ | Willi Cicci ([[Joe Spinell]]) uses a [[Colt M1911A1]] to murder Don Otilleo Cuneo (Rudy Bond) in a revolving door. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuneo reacts to the .45 pointed at him.]] | [[Image:Gf-1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuneo reacts to the .45 pointed at him.]] | ||
= Submachine guns = | = Submachine guns = | ||
== Thompson | == M1928 Thompson == | ||
Barzini's hitmen use [[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson | Barzini's hitmen use [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1928 Thompson ]]s with drum magazines when gunning down Sonny Corleone ([[James Caan]]) at the toll booth. | ||
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP ]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-thompson1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three of Sonny's assassins with Thompsons.]] | [[Image:Gf-thompson1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three of Sonny's assassins with Thompsons.]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-thompson2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the assassins emptying his Thompson from the toll booth. This technique was often used with the Thompson, turning it sideways and allowing the recoil to 'fan' the bullet stream over a target.]] | [[Image:Gf-thompson2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the assassins emptying his Thompson from the toll booth. This technique was often used with the Thompson, turning it sideways and allowing the recoil to 'fan' the bullet stream over a target.]] | ||
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== M1928A1 Thompson == | == M1928A1 Thompson == | ||
US servicemen in Sicily carry [[M1928A1 Thompson]]s as they pass Michael and his bodyguards in jeeps. | US servicemen in Sicily carry [[M1928A1 Thompson]]s as they pass Michael and his bodyguards in jeeps. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:GF1 2102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:GF1 2102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:GF1 2103.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:GF1 2103.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Madsen M50 == | == Madsen M50 == | ||
Rocco Lampone ([[Tom Rosqui]]) and another Corleone hitman use | Rocco Lampone ([[Tom Rosqui]]) and another Corleone hitman use [[Madsen M50]] submachine guns to murder Don Philip Tattaglia (Victor Rendina) and a woman he was sleeping with. | ||
[[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Gf-m50a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Loading up the M50.]] | [[Image:Gf-m50a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Loading up the M50.]] | ||
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= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
== Double Barreled Shotgun == | |||
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Michael's Sicilian bodyguards, Fabrizio and Calo, carry [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s with exposed hammers. While in the novel the two use "Lupara" sawed-off shotguns, the movie instead shows their weapons with full barrels and stocks. Clemenza uses a hammerless model when assassinating Stracci in an elevator. | Michael's Sicilian bodyguards, Fabrizio and Calo, carry [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s with exposed hammers. While in the novel the two use "Lupara" sawed-off shotguns, the movie instead shows their weapons with full barrels and stocks. Clemenza uses a hammerless model when assassinating Stracci in an elevator. | ||
[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | ||
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= Rifle = | = Rifle = | ||
== Bolt-Action Rifles | == Unknown Bolt-Action Rifles == | ||
Don Corleone's bodyguards at the house all carry rifles while patrolling the grounds. | Don Corleone's bodyguards at the house all carry rifles while patrolling the grounds. | ||
[[Image:Gf-rifles.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guards at the Corleone compound watch Michael exit the car.]] | [[Image:Gf-rifles.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guards at the Corleone compound watch Michael exit the car.]] | ||
Revision as of 00:20, 25 June 2013
The Godfather is the 1972 crime film that was an adaptation of the crime novel of the same name by Mario Puzo. The film follows the members of the Corleone crime family as a mafia war breaks out between Corleones and rival crime families. The cast features Marlon Brando, James Caan, and Al Pacino. The film, which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and would win Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor and would be followed by 1974's The Godfather Part II and 1990's The Godfather Part III.
The following weapons were used in The Godfather:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 27
Luca Brasi (Lenny Montana) checks a Snub Nose Smith & Wesson Model 27 before going to his meeting with Sollozzo and the Tattaglias. The frame appears to be that of the larger S&W N Frame. Also since this point in the story takes place in December 1945 it would more than likely be a pre-war S&W Registered Magnum. Or possibly a S&W .357 Magnum since a few were made between the ending of the Registered Magnum model and the start of WWII. During WWII, S&W only produced the M&P/Victory model. S&W did not number its models until the middle of the 1950s. It can be confirmed that it is a Pre-war Smith & Wesson, possibly a Registered Magnum. All pre-Model 27 Smith & Wesson 357 Magnums had front sights that did not run flush with the end of the barrel. The one pictured doesn't run flush with the barrel, therefore it's a Pre-war Magnum.
Beretta M1934
One of the hitmen who shoots at Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) carries a Beretta M1934. This also may be the weapon used in the hit on Paulie, however in the Godfather Saga made for TV the gun mentioned to use in the hit on Paulie is a .22. For Clemenza mentions the load to be used in the hit is a .22 soft point.
Colt Detective Special
The Colt Detective Special makes several appearances throughout the movie, as the revolver truly was popular amongst Mafioso of the time due to its compact size, relative accuracy despite only having a 2" barrel, and having 6 shots as opposed to 5 shots, as in other makes and models of snubnose .38s. One of the hitmen who shoots at Don Vito Corleone carries a Detective Special.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) draws and immediately drops a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 after his father Vito is shot on the street. Sonny Corleone (James Caan) is briefly shown checking one and sticking it into his waistband when he sees Clemenza at the door.
Peter Clemenza (Richard S. Castellano) gives Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) a Smith & Wesson Model 36 to kill Virgil "the Turk" Sollozzo (Al Lettieri) and Capt. McClusky (Sterling Hayden).
Smith & Wesson Model M&P
Al Neri (Richard Bright) carries and uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver when dressed in his old police uniform for the hit on Don Emilio Barzini (Richard Conte).
Colt M1911A1
Willi Cicci (Joe Spinell) uses a Colt M1911A1 to murder Don Otilleo Cuneo (Rudy Bond) in a revolving door.
Submachine guns
M1928 Thompson
Barzini's hitmen use M1928 Thompson s with drum magazines when gunning down Sonny Corleone (James Caan) at the toll booth.
M1928A1 Thompson
US servicemen in Sicily carry M1928A1 Thompsons as they pass Michael and his bodyguards in jeeps.
Madsen M50
Rocco Lampone (Tom Rosqui) and another Corleone hitman use Madsen M50 submachine guns to murder Don Philip Tattaglia (Victor Rendina) and a woman he was sleeping with.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
Michael's Sicilian bodyguards, Fabrizio and Calo, carry 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns with exposed hammers. While in the novel the two use "Lupara" sawed-off shotguns, the movie instead shows their weapons with full barrels and stocks. Clemenza uses a hammerless model when assassinating Stracci in an elevator.
Winchester Model 1912
When Don Corleone leaves the hospital, NYPD officers are armed with what appear to be Winchester Model 1912 shotguns as they stand guard.
Rifle
Unknown Bolt-Action Rifles
Don Corleone's bodyguards at the house all carry rifles while patrolling the grounds.
