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Lethal Weapon 2

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The following weapons were used in the film Lethal Weapon 2:

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)


Beretta 92FS

Just as in the original Lethal Weapon, the Beretta 92FS is the primary sidearm of Detective Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson), and as such is used frequently throughout the film. In a memorable scene, Riggs empties the magazine of his Beretta into one of the main villain's henchmen while saying the names of his friends and loved ones the villain and his henchmen had killed. Other LAPD detectives are also seen with Berettas.

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Beretta 92FS 9x19mm. This well worn movie gun is the Beretta 92FS that Mel Gibson used in the film, as well as Lethal Weapon 3 and Lethal Weapon 4
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Detective Martin Riggs wielding his Beretta 92FS at the South African embassy and figuring out what he's going to do after the slide removes his thumb when he pulls the trigger.
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Riggs fires his Beretta at an attacking helicopter.

Smith & Wesson Model 19

The Smith & Wesson Model 19 appears as the primary weapon of Detective Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover). In a move reminiscent of the first Lethal Weapon film, Murtaugh can be seen rolling his neck before taking out the main villain with a single shot from his weapon.

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum. This is the actual Screen used Movie firearm - a custom ported Smith & Wesson Model 19 with black rubber grips, used and carried by Danny Glover in the film
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Riggs and Murtaugh with his Smith & Wesson Model 19 make an amazing discovery.
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Murtaugh's Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the moment before Murtaugh fires it to kill Arjen Rudd (Joss Ackland).

Smith & Wesson 5906

In addition to his Smith & Wesson Model 19, Murtaugh also carries a Smith & Wesson 5906 in a shoulder holster. It can be seen better in Lethal Weapon 3.

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Smith & Wesson 5906 9x19mm
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As Capt. Murphy (Steve Kahan) talks to him, Murtaugh can be seen carrying his Smith & Wesson Model 19 in a crossdraw holster, and a Smith & Wesson 5906 in a shoulder holster.
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Murtaugh's 5906 can be seen in its holster when he puts his badge in the desk.
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Murtaugh fires the Smith & Wesson 5906 at the South African henchmen in his rescue of Leo at the stilt house.

Beretta 92SB-C

During the raid of the South African residence, Detective Collins (Grand L. Bush) can be seen wielding a Beretta 92SB-C. Not a 92FS Centurion or a 92FS Compact, as they weren't released until 1992, and since this film was released in 1989, it would have to be a 92SB Compact Version. It is also noted as a 92SB-C by its rounded trigger guard.

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Beretta 92SB-C 9x19mm with wood grips
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Detective Collins brandishes his compact Beretta to the South African guard.

Heckler & Koch MP5K

The Heckler & Koch MP5K appears in the film as one of the weapons used by the main villain's henchmen, first seen in the South African embassy being carried under a coat via a shoulder sling, then again aboard the cargo vessel Alba Varden during the final battle.

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Heckler & Koch MP5K 9x19mm
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One of Rudd's henchmen displays his Heckler & Koch MP5K at the South African embassy
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Hans (Mark Rolston) fires his MP5K from his car at Riggs during the opening car chase.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

The Heckler & Koch MP5A3 appears in the film as another weapon used by the main villain's henchmen, first during the raid on Riggs' beachfront mobile home (seen with and without brass catchers), then again during the final battle aboard the Alba Varden, two of which are commandeered by Riggs and Murtaugh and turned against their owners.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm
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One of Rudd's Henchmen with a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 during the raid on Riggs' beachfront mobile home.
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Closeup of the Murtaugh's MP5A3. Note the paddle release and barrel lugs.
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Rudd's henchmen open fire with their MP5A3's on the Alba Varden.

Mauser C96 Bolo

During the final battle aboard the Alba Varden, the main villain, Arjen Rudd (Joss Ackland) fires on Riggs with a Mauser C96, seriously wounding him before running out of ammunition.

Has anyone ever noticed in Lethal Weapon 3 when Riggs is showing of his scars he refers to the bullet holes as "a family of .44s"? Was he just trying to make it seem like he got wounded worse than he was or was this just an error on the filmmakers part?

If one is inclined towards realism then the filmakers didn't do their research and failed to learn that the C96 was never chambered for a 44 caliber round. But if one wants to follow through with the movie, Riggs was trying to brag about his injuries so it could be argued he was inflating the truth.

Very good point.


If you look at the scars in the 3rd film, you'll notice they are in a fairly close group, all on his back. It's doubtful that Rudd hit him that well, especially considering after the first shot/hit from Rudd, Riggs went down and the further bullet hits were while he was on his back in the scene.

With that, and the fact the C.96 was indeed never a .44 caliber weapon, it's quite plausible Riggs was telling the truth and the scars could very well have been from some other shootout that didn't happen in either of the previous films. Just a thought.

There was however a chinese version of the C-96 in .45, which is fairly darned close.

I would think he would be lying because a .44 is a huge round. Just one would have blown a huge hole in his torso, and a few would just...liquify it.--ColonelTomb 02:22, 14 November 2009 (UTC)

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Mauser C96 7.63x25mm Mauser(Bolo Variant)
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Rudd with a Mauser C96 Bolo after using it to wound Riggs and running out of ammo.

Walther PPK

One of Rudd's henchmen, an assassin named Pieter Vorstedt (Derrick O'Connor) can be seen using a Walther PPK in several scenes; first when he assassinates one of the officers in Riggs & Murtaughs' unit, then during the battle aboard the Alba Varden. The first time he uses it he fits it with a silencer. The second time he doesn't have the silencer, though Riggs crushes him with a cargo container before he can fire it.

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Walther PPK .380 ACP
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Voorstedt tries to shoot Riggs with his PPK.

Smith and Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard"

Officer Shapiro (Jenette Goldstein) in Murtaugh and Riggs' group uses a stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard" revolver during the raid on Rudd's hilltop home.

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Nickel Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard .38 Special
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Shapiro raids the stilt house along with Riggs & Murtaugh.
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Shapiro with her Smith & Wesson Bodyguard drawn searches Voorstedt (Derrick O'Connor).

Walther P5

A Walther P5 is used by one of Rudd's henchmen during the tow truck chase scene.

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Walther P5 9x19mm
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Rudd's henchman tries to shoot Riggs with the Walter P5.
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Walther P5

SIG-Sauer P220-Series Pistol

A supressed SIG-Sauer P220 or P226 is used by one of Rudd's henchmen, when he tries to murder Leo Getz (Joe Pesci) in the hotel room while posing as room service.

It's My considered opinion, that this is a P220, it looks too thin to be a P226 ~ Revolver

It might also be a P225, single stack.

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Closeup of the SIG-Sauer P220 or P226
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Sideview of the SIG-Sauer

Ithaca 37

An LAPD officer searches a building with an Ithaca 37 shotgun.

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Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge
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See Also

Lethal Weapon Series