The Basketball Diaries

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The Basketball Diaries (1995)

The following weapons were used in the film The Basketball Diaries:

Ithaca 37

In a dream sequence, Jim Carroll (Leonardo DiCaprio) is seen holding a pistol-gripped Ithaca 37 when he enters his classroom. The Ithaca from this movie was eventually auctioned in 2018 by Heritage Auctions

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The Ithaca 37 used in The Basketball Diaries; the weapon pictured here is the actual screen-used firearm carried by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film - 12 gauge

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In a dream sequence, Jim Carroll (Leonardo DiCaprio) is seen holding a pistol-gripped Ithaca 37 when he enters his classroom. The film in the ensuing years caused some controversy as some critics commented about the similarities between this sequence and several real-life shootings such as the Columbine tragedy.

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Jim with the shotgun.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Mickey (Mark Wahlberg) finds what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 36 during a robbery. He then holds it when he confronts a dealer.

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Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special

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Mickey (Mark Wahlberg) holds the revolver to his head.

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Mickey holds the revolver while searching the register.

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The revolver is put to the head of Pedro (James Madio).

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Mickey (Mark Wahlberg) is seen with a Smith & Wesson Model 36 when he confronts a dealer.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB

NYPD officers appear to be armed with the Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB after entering the ransacked shop.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special

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NYPD officers with their revolvers drawn.