The following guns were used in the film Beverly Hills Cop :
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Browning Hi-Power
Detective Axel Foley's (Eddie Murphy ) sidearm in this movie is a Browning Hi-Power pistol. The manufacturer, FN, switched from an internal extractor to the external extractor in the early 1960's which confirms Foley's gun as a post-WWII pistol. Axel uses a Hi-Power in all the other movies in the series.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning Hi-Power - 9mm. This is the actual Hero gun - screen used BHP held and fired by Eddie Murphy in the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Beverly Hills police officer holds Axel's Browning Hi-Power.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel Foley kills a henchman with his Browning Hi-Power.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel and Taggart fire at an Uzi-wielding henchman.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel reloads his Browning Hi-Power.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel fires his Browning Hi-Power at a henchman. Eddie Murphy keeps a very good grip on his Hi-Power.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel with his Hi-Power.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel fires at Zach.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel with his Hi-Power sees Zach about to fire at him.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel aims his Hi-Power at Maitland.
Colt Detective Special
Detective William "Billy" Rosewood (Judge Reinhold ) uses a nickel Colt Detective Special , 1st generation, as his primary weapon.
File:NickelColtDS.jpg Colt Detective Special (Nickel) - .38 Special
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Billy Rosewood aims his Colt Detective Special at one of Maitland's thugs.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Billy Rosewood shoots the thug with his Detective Special, trying like hell to keep his eyes open.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Billy stares in amazement at the almighty power of the .38 Special cartridge.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Billy aims his Detective Special at the thugs, happy to see that they finally surrender. The officer behind him holds an Ithaca 37.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
Sergeant Taggart (John Ashton ) uses a Snub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 19 as his primary weapon.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson Model 19 - .357 Magnum
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson Model 19 next to Axel.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson at the thugs alongside Axel, firing his Browning Hi-Power.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson alongside Billy, firing his Colt Detective Special.
Smith & Wesson 639
A police officer at the beginning of the film uses a Smith & Wesson 639 as his sidearm. Detective Jeffrey Friedman (Paul Reiser ) can be also seen with one tucked in his waistband. One of Maitland's thugs, Casey (Michael Champion ) also uses one to hold Axel and gunpoint, and later to shoot at Billy Rosewood. Lieutenant Andrew Bogomil (Ronny Cox ) uses this as his primary sidearm, as seen during the climax of the film. It is likely that the same gun was used in all scenes because they all have wood grips and adjustable sights.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson 639 - 9x19mm. This model is equipped with adjustable sights and a square trigger guard (the model in the movie also has adjustable sights, but with a round trigger guard.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The officer on the far left is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 639.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jeffrey Friedman (Paul Reiser ) follows Axel around with his Smith & Wesson Model 639 tucked in his waistband.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jeffrey Friedman (Paul Reiser ) talks to Axel at the police station with his Smith & Wesson in his waistband.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Casey (Michael Champion ) holds his Smith & Wesson 639 to Axel's head. Note the large S&W adjustable sights and the lack of safety on the right side.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Casey (Michael Champion ) holds his Smith & Wesson to Axel's head.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel talks to Maitland while being held at gunpoint by a thug's Smith & Wesson.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Bogomil aims his Smith & Wesson Model 639 at Maitland.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
In the opening scene, several Detroit police officers are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers. They are noted as Model 10's by their lack of a rear adjustable sight. The Model 10 was the standard issue duty sidearm for the Detroit Police Department at the time the movie was shot.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The center left Detroit police officer is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Detroit police officer on the left armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10, once they realize that Axel is in fact, Detective Axel Foley.
Smith & Wesson Model 67
In the opening scene, one Detroit police officer is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 67 revolver, the stainless version of the Model 15. It is noted as a Model 67 by its rear adjustable sight, which the other officers Model 10s lack.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Detroit police officer on the right aims his Smith & Wesson Model 67. If you look closely, you can see the rear adjustable sight.
Colt MK IV Series 70
Inspector Todd (Gil Hill ) carries a stainless Colt MK IV Series 70 in his waistband. It is identified as a MK IV Series 70 by its grips.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Inspector Todd walks through the locker room with his Colt MK IV Series 70 in his waistband. Note the Colt Series 70 grips, confirming its identity as a MK IV Series 70.
Colt Trooper
Zach, Maitland's chief assassin, kills Axel's friend Mikey with a Colt Trooper revolver.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Trooper - .357 Magnum
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zach pulls a Colt Trooper from his coat pocket as he prepares to kill Mikey.
Dan Wesson Model 15
Several Beverly Hills Police officers use Dan Wesson Model 15 revolvers with enclosed ejector rod and ventilated rib, indicating that it is the standard issue sidearm for the Beverly Hills Police Department. At first sight it looks like a Colt Trooper , but looking closely, it can be identified as a Dan Wesson revolver.
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File:BevCopDW1.jpg A police officer has a Dan Wesson revolver in his holster as he searches Axel.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The other police officer holds his Dan Wesson revolver at Axel when his partner finds Axel's Browning Hi-Power. If you look closely, you can see the cylinder opening latch located ahead of the cylinder, confirming that it is a Dan Wesson revolver.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A police officer aims his Dan Wesson revolver at the two thugs in the van.
Ithaca 37 Shotgun
One of the strip club robbers (Paul Drake ) is armed with a pistol gripped Ithaca 37 . Axel distracts the robber, then overpowers him and takes the shotgun from him. Sergeant Taggart (John Ashton ) retrieves one with a full stock from the trunk of his police car and uses it during the climax of the film at Maitland's home. Several Beverly Hills police officers also wield these shotguns at the end of the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ithaca 37 shotgun - 12 gauge
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A robber pulls out his Ithaca 37 in the strip club.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The robber aims his Ithaca 37 at Axel.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel points the Ithaca 37 down at the robber.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axel holds the Ithaca 37 (note the blade sights) and gives Taggart an "Okay" when he apprehends the second robber. You gotta love this.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Taggart holding his Ithaca 37 before entering Maitland's property.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Taggart with his Ithaca 37.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Taggart, with his Ithaca, and Billy take cover from an Uzi-wielding thug.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beverly Hills police officers aim their Ithaca 37s at the two thugs shooting at Taggart and Billy, finally taking control of the situation.
Sawn off shotgun
The second robber at the strip club uses a Sawn off double barreled shotgun before being disarmed by Sgt. Taggart.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sawn off shotgun - 12 gauge.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The second robber pulls out a sawn off shotgun in the strip club.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The second robber holds his sawn off shotgun on the club patrons.
IMI Uzi
Maitland's thugs use IMI Uzis during the final gunfight at the end of the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing IMI Uzi - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of Maitland's thugs fires a Uzi.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of Maitland's thugs peeking around the corner with an Uzi.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of Maitland's thugs gets shot by Axel, Uzi in hand.
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Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun
Zach (Jonathan Banks ), Maitland's chief thug, uses a pistol-gripped Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun during the climax of the film when he tries to kill Axel in Maitland's home.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun with black synthetic furniture and folding stock - 12 Gauge.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zach holds his Smith & Wesson Model 3000 as he sneaks up on Axel.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zach aims his Smith & Wesson Model 3000 at Axel.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zach fires his Smith & Wesson at Axel, who jumps out of the way in time. Actor (Jonathan Banks ) does an excellent job of not flinching while firing.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zach shoots at Axel with his Smith & Wesson Model 3000.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zach tries to shoot Axel with his Smith & Wesson, but is killed by Axel before he can get a shot off.
Smith & Wesson Model 629
Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff ) uses a custom Mag-na-ported Smith & Wesson Model 629 with a 2.5 inch barrel at the end of the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victor Maitland shoots Axel in the arm with his Smith & Wesson Model 629.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Maitland searches for Axel with his Smith & Wesson.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Maitland with his Smith & Wesson.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Maitland holds his Smith & Wesson to Ginny Summers' (Lisa Eilbacher ) head.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Be careful, old boy. You might hit me."
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Maitland fires his Smith & Wesson at Bogomil and Foley just before being filled with lead.
Unidentified firearms
We can see a few handguns that are hard to identify precisely:
A security guard at the supply warehouse is seen with an unknown revolver in his holster.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The security guard walks over toward Axel with an unknown revolver in his holster.
During the climax, the two thugs in the security room are armed with unknown weapons.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The two thugs in Maitland's house have unknown weapons in holsters. The one on the right has an automatic and the one on the left has a revolver.