48 Hrs.

48 Hrs. (1982)

48 Hrs. is the 1982 action film that launched the film career of Eddie Murphy. Directed by Walter Hill, the film has Murphy starring as Reggie Hammond, a convict who is released from prison for 48 hours to assist SFPD Inspector Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) in tracking down an escaped prisoner who has a past with Hammond and has stolen Cates' gun. The sequel Another 48 Hrs. was released in 1990.

The following firearms were used in the film 48 Hrs.:

Smith & Wesson Model 29

A 4" barrel version Smith & Wesson Model 29 is the service handgun used by Inspector Jack Cates (Nick Nolte), until it is stolen by Albert Ganz (James Remar).

Smith & Wesson Model 29 with 4" barrel.

Inspector Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) draws his S&W Model 29 on Billy Bear.

Albert Ganz (James Remar) holds Cates' S&W Model 29 on Reggie (Eddie Murphy).

Smith & Wesson Model 27/28 N-frame

At the beginning of the movie, Albert Ganz (James Remar) uses a blued Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 N-frame revolver. Although the handgun is never seen closely, it does not seem to have a heavy barrel, but a tapered one. Therefore, it should be a Model 24, 27 or 28, instead of a Model 29 or 25 (the "Mountain gun" version of the Model 29 had not been released in 1982).

S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" bl.

James Remar uses the S&W N-frame revolver in his escape from the chain gang.

Smith & Wesson Model 15

Breaking up the fight between Jack and Reggie, an SFPD Patrol Officer (Chris Mulkey) deploys a Smith & Wesson Model 15.

An SFPD offcer (Chris Mulkey) holds his S&W Model 15 on Jack and Reggie.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 (Snub)

A 2.5" barrel Smith & Wesson Model 19 is used by Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) at the end of the movie.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose.

Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) with the S&W.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Casey (Margot Rose) is seen holding a Smith & Wesson Model 36 when Cates busts into her apartment.

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.

Casey (Margot Rose) is seen holding a Smith & Wesson Model 36 when Cates busts into her apartment.

Smith & Wesson Model 60

Detective Algren (Jonathan Banks) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 60, that he tries to use on Billy Bear after being shot.

Classic Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special

Detective Algren (Jonathan Banks) pulls the trigger on his empty S&W 60.

Colt New Frontier

During the hotel shootout, Billy Bear (Sonny Landham) uses what appears to be a Colt New Frontier revolver with fixed sights instead of adjustable sights.

Colt New Frontier

Billy Bear with the revolver.

Colt Government

Inspector Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) uses a Colt Government after his Model 29 is stolen.

Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP

Cates holds the Colt Government on Reggie.

A production image of Nick Nolte as Cates with the Colt Government.

Colt New Service

Luther (David Patrick Kelly) carries a Colt New Service revolver as he's chased by Cates. Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) takes the revolver away when Luther runs into a car door.

Jennings pistol

In the cowboy bar, Reggie Hammond takes a Jennings pistol off one of the patrons while frisking him.

Jennings .25 ACP

Reggie takes the Jennings pistol and tries to hide it from Cates.

Ithaca 37

An Ithaca 37 shotgun is carried by one of the guards at the beginning of the film. An SFPD officer is seen holding an Ithaca as well.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge

High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot Shotgun

A High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot Standard Model shotgun is carried by one of the guards at the beginning of the film.

High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot Standard Model (Catalog #8111) - 12 gauge. This is the screen used shotgun, held by Steve McQueen in the film The Getaway (1972).