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The Onion Field
The following weapons were used in the film The Onion Field:
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The Onion Field is a 1979 film that describes the real kidnapping of two LAPD officers in the 60’s. The movie screenplay was written by ex-LAPD officer Joseph Wambaugh, based on his book.
Smith & Wesson Model 14
Both LAPD detectives, played by John Savage (Det. Karl Hettinger) and Ted Danson (Det. Ian Campbell) carry 6-inch barreled Smith & Wesson Model 14 revolvers in cross-draw holsters. The 6” barrel model 14 was a common LAPD gun during the 50’s and 60’s decades, and even plainclothes officers carried it. In real life, according to Joseph Wambaugh, Detective Campbell carried a model 14 (then known as the “k-38 target masterpiece”), while Det. Hettinger carried a 6”-barrel Colt.
Astra Constable
Gregory Powell (James Woods) buys an Astra Constable in a pawn shop for Jimmy “Youngblood” Smith (Franklyn Seales). This is not totally accurate. According to Wambaugh’s book, the gun used by Smith was indeed an Spanish Pistol, but it was a .32 auto Star, not an Astra.
Colt Official Police
Powell uses a Colt Official Police as his personal gun. Some LAPD officers also use this revolver.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The officer who arrests Powell uses what looks like a 6”-barrel Smith & Wesson Model 10
