Above the Law

Above the Law (1988)

Above the Law is the 1988 action movie that launched Steven Seagal's movie career. In the film, Seagal stars as Nico Toscani, a Chicago cop with a CIA past and family in the Mafia who investigates the assassination of a local priest that may be part of a government conspiracy. The film (which was also released under the title Nico) was directed by Andrew Davis, who would also direct Seagal in Under Siege.

The following weapons were used in the film Above the Law:

Colt Government

Chicago cop Nico Toscani (Steven Seagal) carries a Colt Government as his main sidearm in the film. During the shootout in the meatpacking district, his Government changes several times to a Commander (see below). In reality, Steven Seagal owns and uses in real life several 1911s.

Colt Government - .45 ACP

Nico Toscani (Steven Seagal) fires his Colt Government during the shootout in the meat district.

In a continuity error, Toscani is seen firing a Colt Commander.

Toscani holds his Colt after firing it at a suspect.

Toscani opens fire at an incoming vehicle.

Colt Commander

After he returns home to get his wife and child out of the house, Toscani retrieves a bag containing several weapons, including a Colt Commander (or Combat Commander).

Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP

Closeup of Toscani's Colt Commander.

Toscani handles his Colt Commander. Note Colt MK IV Series 80 on the slide.

Toscani firing a Colt Commander.

Beretta 92SB

Toscani uses a Beretta 92SB as he and the other cops go to rescue the priest.

Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).

Toscani fires the Beretta.

Toscani returns fires with his Beretta.

Toscani reloads his Beretta.

Beretta 87 Cheetah

Toscani confronts FBI agent Neeley with a Beretta 87 Cheetah.

Beretta 87BB Pistol - .22 LR

Toscani with his Beretta Cheetah.

Heckler & Koch P9S

The Heckler & Koch P9S is the main sidearm of Nelson Fox (Chelcie Ross) when he reunites with Toscani later in the film. After he's shot in the parking garage, Fox hands off his P9 to Toscani.

Heckler & Koch P9S

Fox (Chelcie Ross) hands off his H&K P9 after he's hit.

Nico fires the H&K P9.

SIG-Sauer P220

When thugs shoot up his car with automatic weapons, Toscani draws his SIG-Sauer P220 on the men.

SIG-Sauer P220 1st Generation "American" model - .45 ACP

Toscani draws his SIG on the thugs who shot up his car.

Nico holds his SIG-Sauer P220 after shooting a thug.

Get down asshole.

Nico holds his SIG just before he drops it.

Charter Arms Bulldog

The Charter Arms Bulldog is the handgun carried by drug dealer Tony Salvano (Daniel Faraldo).

Charter Arms Bulldog Pug Stainless Steel - .44 Special (current manufacture)

Salvano fires his Charter Arms Bulldog Pug .44 spl.

Heckler & Koch HK94

A Heckler & Koch HK94 chopped and converted is fired by several thugs throughout the film.

The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm

Smith & Wesson Model 686

A Smith & Wesson Model 686 is used by Zagon (Henry Silva).

Smith & Wesson Model 686 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum.

Zagon fires his S&W.

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

Toscani keeps a Mossberg 590 Cruiser with extended magazine tube and heat shield in his arsenal of weapons at home. Zagon also uses one in the apartment shootout when he wounds Toscani's partner Delores "Jacks" Jackson (Pam Grier).

Mossberg 590 Cruiser - 12 gauge

Closeup of Toscani's Mossberg. Note the bayonet lug.

Mossberg 500 Bullpup

One of the men sent to kill Toscani uses a Mossberg 500 Bullpup to shoot up the car.

Mossberg 500 Bullpup with 18.5" Barrel - 12 gauge

The hitman on the far left uses the Mossberg Bullpup.

Norinco Type 56

One of the men sent to kill Toscani uses a Norinco Type 56 rifle to shoot up the car.

Norinco Type 56 (imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm. Rather than having the underfolder pig sticker bayonet assembly, this has the standard bayonet lug underneath the gas block as the AKM and later variants.

Colt XM177 Commando

During their tour in Vietnam, both Toscani and Fox are seen carrying Colt XM177 Commando rifles. Another XM177 is seen in the hands of one of the gunman who shoots up Toscani's car.

XM177E2 Carbine aka Colt Model 629 aka - 5.56x45mm. This was the last variant of the XM177 rifle used in the Vietnam War.

Toscani and Fox with XM177's.