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[[Image:American gangster ver3.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''American Gangster'' (2007)]]
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'''The following guns were used in the movie ''[[American Gangster]]'''''
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'''''American Gangster''''' is the 2007 biographical crime drama that centers on the life of Frank Lucas, a low level gangster working out of Harlem who in the late 1960's rose to power after devising a way to smuggle a pure form of heroin to the States directly from the Far East during the height of the Vietnam War.  Directed by [[Ridley Scott]], the film stars [[Denzel Washington]] as Lucas and [[Russell Crowe]] as Richie Roberts, a New Jersey detective who was instrumental in taking the crime boss down. (Ironically, both actors previously starred together in the 1995 sci-fi film ''[[Virtuosity]]'', in which Washington played the cop and Crowe played the criminal.)
  
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== M1911A1 ==
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One carried by Frank Lucas's bodyguard, Doc (Ruben Santiago-Hudson). When he is seen earlier with two guns they are browning Hi-Powers.
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{{Spoilers}}
  
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[[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|Colt 1911 Series 70 .45 ACP]]
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=Pistols=
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==FÉG PJK-9HP==
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Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) carries a [[Browning Hi-Power#FEG PJK-9HP|Fegyver és Gépgyár PJK-9HP]], a Hungarian copy of the [[Browning Hi-Power]]. This weapon is chrome plated with wood grips, and has been converted for blank fire. During production the gun was set up as a "solid plug" version, meaning the barrel was completely blocked off so the gun could safely be fired close to a person's skin. This was necessary for the scene in the film where Lucas shoots a rival gangster in the forehead, and then places the gun on his chest. 
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This weapon is anachronistic to the film's setting since it was introduced in the 1980s and only imported to the United States in the 1990s, although it might be standing in for the [[Browning Hi-Power]].
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There was only one FÉG pistol rented for the production, so the same gun can be seen on screen in every shot. It can be matched by the wood grain of the grips and small scratches on the frame.
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[[Image:AG Lucas Firearm 1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|FÉG PJK-9HP - 9x19mm. This is the screen-used hero blank-fire weapon used by Denzel Washington throughout the film.]]
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[[Image:Agsc10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) with a nickel plated PJK-9HP threatens Tango ([[Idris Elba]]) who owes him money. Note the straight slide stop lever. A real Belgian Hi-Power would have a distinctive round hump on the front.]]
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[[Image:AG-1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank with his PJK-9HP after shooting Tango.]]
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[[Image:Agsc11.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank drops the PJK-9HP on his victim.]]
  
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[[Image:Agsc16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Doc Fires At assassins.]]
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==Beretta 950 Jetfire==
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A nickel-plated [[Beretta 950 Jetfire]] is used by one of Lucas's party guests to wound another with a leg shot.
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[[Image:Beretta 950BS Jetfire Stainless.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 950B Jetfire Stainless - .25 ACP‎]]
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[[Image:AG-380.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lucas's cousin gets high and wounds another guest at a party.]]
  
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==Colt M1911A1==
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Doc ([[Ruben Santiago-Hudson]]), Frank Lucas's bodyguard, carries what appears to be an [[M1911A1]] later in the movie.
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[[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg‎ |thumb|none|300px|Colt 1911 Series 70 - .45 ACP]]
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[[Image:Agsc16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Doc ([[Ruben Santiago-Hudson]]) fires his M1911A1 at the hitmen.]]
  
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-actually, looks like browning hi powers holstered, but he draws a 1911 to fire on assassins later.
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== Colt Combat Commander ==
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What appears to be a [[Colt Combat Commander]] is used by Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) to dispatch a rival who also was set on fire at the film's beginning.
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[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP]]
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[[File:AG 401.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank uses the pistol at the film's beginning.]]
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[[File:AG 403.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Note the "stovepipe" jam.]]
  
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== Fegvergyar PJK-9HP ==
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=Revolvers=
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Used by Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]).This hero blank-fire Browning Hi-Power clone, manufactured by FEG, was used by Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas in the Ridley Scott film American Gangster. Inspired by a real-life events, American Gangster tells the story of notorious Harlem gangster Frank Lucas and his organization in the 1970s.
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==Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose==
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NYPD Detective Trupo ([[Josh Brolin]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose]] throughout the movie. This is a technical inaccuracy as the NYPD did not authorize the .357 magnum revolver (and never has) for use by its officers during the time period covered in the movie. Officers were restricted to .38 special Colt or Smith & Wesson revolvers in the sixties and seventies. But Trupo is a corrupt cop who ignores the rules and has "juice", so it could be argued he received a special exemption as long as he loaded it with .38 Special only.  
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This pistol is a Browning Hi-Power clone manufactured by FEG. It is chrome plated with wood grips, and has been converted for blank fire. During production the gun was set up as a "solid plug" version, meaning the barrel was completely blocked off so the gun could safely be fired close to a person's skin. This was necessary for the shocking scene in the film where Washington, as Lucas, shoots a rival gangster in the forehead, and then places the gun on his chest.
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[[Image:Smith&Wesson.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum]]
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[[Image:Agsc5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|NYPD Detective Trupo ([[Josh Brolin]]) pulls his revolver during a confrontation with Frank's dog. This is a technical inaccuracy as the NYPD did not authorize the .357 magnum revolver (and never has) for use by its officers during the film's time period, however, Trupo is a corrupt cop who ignores the rules and has "juice", so it could be argued he received a special exemption as long as he loaded it with .38 Special only. ]]
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This was the only FEG pistol rented to the production and so therefore is the one seen on screen in every shot. It can be screen matched by the woodgrain of the grips and small scratches on the frame.
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[[Image:Agsc6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Trupo picks up his revolver after hearing of bad news.]]
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The [[Browning Hi-Power|Fegvergyar PJK-9HP]] is a well made clone. FEDG is a Hungarian gun maker who has produced firearms for the Hungarian military for many years. FEG guns are known to be affordable and well made if not very flashy.
 
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[[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Browning HP - 9mm]]
 
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[[Image:AG Lucas Firearm 1.jpg|thumb|450px|none|[[Fegvergyar PJK-9HP]] Serving as a Hi-Power stand in. Model used by [[Denzel Washington]] in ''[[American Gangster]]'']]
 
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[[Image:Agsc10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) with a nickel plated [[Browning Hi-Power]] threatens a man who owes him money before killing him.]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc11.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank drops the Hi-Power on his victim, hammer stays up, which is proper.]]
 
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==Smith & Wesson Model 19==
 
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NYPD Detective Trupo ([[Josh Brolin]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] "Snubbie" throughout the movie. This is a technical inaccuracy. The NYPD did not authorize the .357 magnum revolver (and never has) for use by its officers during the time period covered in the movie. They were restricted to .38 special Colt or Smith & Wesson revolvers in the sixties and seventies. But Trupo is a corrupt cop who ignores the rules and has "juice". So perhaps it could be argued he received a special exemption as long as he loaded it with .38 Special only.  
 
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[[Image:Smith&Wesson.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose.]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trupo kills Frank's Dog.]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trupo picks up his revolver before killing himself.]]
 
  
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 629==
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 629==
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Frank Lucas's cousin, Huey Lucas ([[Chiwetel Ejiofor]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29|Smith & Wesson Model 629]] during the raid at the drug factory.
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Huey Lucas ([[Chiwetel Ejiofor]]), Frank Lucas's brother, uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 629]] during the raid at the drug factory. This would be inaccurate for the time period as the raid takes place in 1975, while the revolver first came out in 1978.
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[[Image:S&WModel629.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with Hogue Grips - .44 Magnum]]
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[[Image:S&WModel629.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with Hogue Grips - .44 magnum.]]
 
 
[[Image:Agsc22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huey Lucas ([[Chiwetel Ejiofor]]) runs away holding a Smith & Wesson stainless steel Model 629 in .44 magnum.]]
 
[[Image:Agsc22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huey Lucas ([[Chiwetel Ejiofor]]) runs away holding a Smith & Wesson stainless steel Model 629 in .44 magnum.]]
  
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==Rohm RG-24==
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==Smith & Wesson Model 64==
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Det. Ritchie Roberts ([[Russell Crowe]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 64]] with a 3" barrel as his sidearm. This particular model is anachronistic as it was first introduced in 1981, while the film takes place in the late 60s and early to mid 70s.  
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This small .22lr is basically the lorcin/jennings/davis of Germany. It is a low quality pot metal gun generally selling for less than 30$. Frank's Cousin uses it to shoot and injure a woman.
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[[File:S&W Model 64 ss 3in.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 64 with 3 inch barrel - .38 Special.]]
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[[Image:American_gangster_screencap_1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Detective Roberts ([[Russell Crowe]]) aims a [[Smith & Wesson Model 64]] at a process server, whom he mistook for an assassin.]]
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[[Image:American_gangster_sc_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Cousin surrenders to Police.]]
 
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==Smith and Wesson Model 10==
 
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Carried by a police officers during drug raid and throughout the movie.Both the 2" snub nosed version and the 4" standard configuration are carried.  
 
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[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Officers during an interrogation.]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc18.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Police Officer during raid on drug factory.]]
 
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[[Image:American_gangster_screencap_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Roberts ([[Russell Crowe]]) aims a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] Heavy Barrel at a process server, whom his mistook for an assassin.]]
 
  
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==Beretta 3032 Tomcat==
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==Colt Official Police==
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The [[Colt Official Police]] revolver is used by various police officers throughout the movie. Both the 2" snub nosed version and the 4" standard configuration are carried.
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[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]]
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[[Image:Agsc4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Detectives Alfonse Abruzzo ([[Yul Vazquez]]) and Freddie Spearman ([[John Hawkes]]) carry the revolver during an interrogation.]]
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[[Image:Agsc18.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Police Officer during raid on drug factory.Note the exposed ejector rod.]]
  
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The [[Beretta Tomcat]] is chambered in .32 ACP, and was first manufactured in 1979 as a carry or holdout pistol. It was used by one of Lucas's party guests to wound another with a leg shot. It is not the 950 Jetfire because of the rounded trigger guard and higher profile front site.
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==Colt Python==
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[[Image:AG-380.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Lucas's cousin gets high and wounds another guest at a party.]]
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In an alternate opening, Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) drops one of his guns which most closely resembles a [[Colt Python]] with electrical tape on it in several places.
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[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|350px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum]]
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[[File:AG 212.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) drops his Colt Python in an alternate opening. ]]
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[[File:AG 213.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The revolver on the floor.]]
  
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This is a production flaw in that the events depicted are meant to have taken place in the mid 70's whereas the Tomcat was not invented by Beretta until 1979.
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==Röhm RG-24==
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Frank's cousin uses a [[Röhm Revolvers|Röhm RG-24]] revolver to shoot and injure Darlynn (Quisha Saunders).
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[[File:Rohm RG 24.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Röhm RG-24 - .22 LR]]
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[[Image:American_gangster_sc_2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Frank's cousin raises the revolver as he surrenders to the police.]]
  
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=Submachine Guns=
 
==Ingram MAC-10==
 
==Ingram MAC-10==
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A suppressed [[MAC-10]] is used by one of the drive-by shooters during a assassination attempt on Frank and his wife.
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[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]]
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[[Image:AG-MAC-10.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A drive-by shooting on the streets of Harlem with a suppressed [[MAC-10]] 9mm.]]
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[[Image:Agsc15.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The shooter fires At Frank and his wife.]]
  
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Carried by one of the drive by shooters during a assassination attempt on Frank and his wife
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==Uzi==
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One of the guards at Frank's heroin plant carries an [[Uzi|IMI Uzi]].
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[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:Agsc20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard holding an UZI is shot.]]
  
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[[Image:AG-MAC-10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A drive-by shooting on the streets of Harlem with a [[MAC-10]] 9mm.]]
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==Sterling Submachine Gun==
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A [[Sterling SMG|Sterling submachine gun]] is used by one of the guards at Frank's heroin plant.
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[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:Agsc23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard goes down with his Sterling.]]
  
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=Shotguns=
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==Ithaca 37==
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Detective Roberts ([[Russell Crowe]]) and various other police officers use [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns during the raid on Frank's heroin distribution center. Another Ithaca 37 is seen in the hands of one of the thugs at the distribution center.
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[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
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[[Image:AG_707.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Detective Richie Roberts ([[Russell Crowe]]) holds the Ithaca 37.]]
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[[Image:AG_700.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Detective Spearman ([[John Hawkes]]) with the unloaded Ithaca 37.]]
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[[Image:Agsc19.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Detective Roberts fires the Ithaca 37 during raid.]]
  
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[[Image:Agsc15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shooter fires At Frank and His Wife.]]
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== High Standard K-1200 Riot Standard Shotgun ==
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One of the men guarding the processing center is armed with a shotgun that resembles a [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard K-1200 Riot Standard Shotgun]]. A similar shotgun is wielded by Detective Alfonse Abruzzo ([[Yul Vazquez]]) during the raid.
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[[Image:HighStandardK120Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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 [[Getaway, The (1972)|The Getaway (1972)]]. ]]
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[[Image:AG_708.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Guard goes down while holding the shotgun.]]
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[[Image:AG 422.jpg|thumb|600px|none| A similar shotgun is wielded by Detective Alfonse Abruzzo ([[Yul Vazquez]]) during the raid.]]
  
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== Smith & Wesson Model 586 ==
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==Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun==
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Frank's doorman at the heroin plant uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun#Short barreled Side by Side Shotgun (Sawed Off)|Sawed-off double-barreled shotgun]]. He has it loaded with birdshot, and foolishly tries to shoot it through a steel door, which injures on him and the girls in the room when the shot ricochets.
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[[Image:Remington_SBS.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Remington Spartan - 12 gauge. Not the same shotgun, but close.]]
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[[Image:Agsc9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank's doorman answers door holding a sawed-off shotgun.]]
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[[Image:AG 2007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank's doorman has it loaded with birdshot, and foolishly tries to shoot it through a steel door.]]
  
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Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) drops one of his guns which most closely resembles a [[Smith & Wesson Model 586]] with electrical tape on ot in several places Some may confuse it with a Colt Python but it lacks vent ribs, and also has the grip formation, trigger, trigger guard, sights and hammer shape of a Smith.
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==Double Barreled Shotgun==
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A standard [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double barrel shotgun]] is held by one of Lucas's guards at heroin processing center.
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I would argue it is a Python. Watch it after it drops to the ground and the barrel bounces up. You can just get a glimpse of the ventilated rib. Also the hammer is the shape of the Python hammer not the .375" semi-target hammer of the 586. The grip does have tape on it but the grip panel looks to be the unique "stepped" design of the Colt Python target grips rather than the S&W Goncalo Alves target grips. --[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] 04:36, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
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[[Image:IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 gauge]]
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[[Image:Agsc17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Guard with his Double Barreled Shotgun.]]
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[[Image:S&W Mod586.jpg|thumb|300px|none|[[Smith & Wesson Model 586]] with 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum]]
 
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[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum]]
 
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[[Image:AG-Revolver.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) drops his [[Smith & Wesson Model 586]]. ]]
 
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==NEF SB-1==
 
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[[Image:AG-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) with a breech loading single barreled shotgun, the New England Firearms SB-1.]]
 
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Seen on Frank's Table.
 
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[[Image:Agsc13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Italian contact with an O/U shotgun.]]
 
  
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==Over and Under Trap Shotguns==
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Lucas and Dominic Cattano ([[Armand Assante]]) are seen trap-shooting with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun#Over and Under Shotgun (O/U)|Over/under shotguns]] during their meeting.
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[[Image:Remington premier.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington Premier 12 or 20 gauge, or a combination.]]
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[[Image:AG-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank Lucas ([[Denzel Washington]]) with an over/under shotgun. Note the adjustable comb.]]
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[[Image:Agsc13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dominic Cattano ([[Armand Assante]]) with an O/U shotgun.]]
 
[[Image:Agsc14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Shotguns.]]
 
[[Image:Agsc14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Shotguns.]]
  
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=Rifles=
 
==CAR-15==
 
==CAR-15==
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Frank carries a [[CAR-15]] carbine when dealing with the Nationalist heroin producers in Vietnam. As with most appearances of this weapon on film, this is likely another M16 variant that has been modified to resemble a CAR-15.
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[[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 609 aka US Army's XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[Image:CAR-15Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Commercial CAR-15 semiautomatic Rifle - 5.56mm.  This is strictly a semiautomatic civilian copy of the XM177 style of rifles.]]
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[[Image:Agsc8.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank with a CAR-15 slung over his back.]]
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[[Image:XM177E1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|XM-177E1 Carbine 5.56mm, Used by US forces in the Vietnam War.]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc8.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank with a CAR-15 over his back, the magazine looks fairly small though.]]
 
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[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. This has the original '''3-prong flash hider'''.  It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56mm]]
 
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[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56mm]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M16A1 or SP-1 (cant see reciever) next to soldier in Vietnam.]]
 
  
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==M-16A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher==
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==M16A1==
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[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 5.56mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]]
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[[Image:M16A1wNewCM203.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launcher for Comparison - 37mm.  Many times these unrestricted 37mm launchers double for the real M203 launcher.]]
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[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[Image:Agsc12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M16A1 next to soldier in Vietnam.]]
  
 
==AKM==
 
==AKM==
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[[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maadi ARM - most of the AKMs seen in movies during the 1980s were imported ARMs that were legally converted to full auto fire.  This image is of an actual movie gun. The laminated buttstock was replaced with a hardwood one when the original stock was broken during a stunt. This example is also loaded with a 30-round bakelite plastic magazine - 7.62x39mm]]
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One of the guards in the Nationalists' heroin fields is seen with an [[AKM]] assault rifle.
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[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:Agsc7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard at Nationalist heroin fields holding an AKM]]
 
[[Image:Agsc7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard at Nationalist heroin fields holding an AKM]]
  
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==Ithaca 37==
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This is the weapon carried by Detective Roberts ([[Russell Crowe]]) and various other police officers during the raid on Franks heroin distribution center and by a thug at the center.
 
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[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc19.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Detective Roberts fires the Ithaca 37 during raid.]]
 
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==Sawed off Double Barrel Shotgun==
 
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Used by Frank's doorman at the heroin plant. He has it loaded with birdshot, and foolishy tries to shoot it through a steel door, which results in serious injuries on him and the girls in the room when the shot ricochets.
 
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[[Image:Remington_SBS.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Remington Spartan 12 gauge. Not the same shotgun but a close second]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Doorman answers door holding a sawn off shotgun.]]
 
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==Double Barreled Shotgun==
 
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A standard double barrel is held by one of Lucas's Guards at Heroin Processing Center.
 
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[[Image:IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard with Double Barreled Shotgun.]]
 
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==Uzi==
 
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Used by one of the guards at Frank's heroin plant
 
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[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9mm]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard shot holding an UZI.]]
 
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==Sterling Submachine Gun==
 
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Used by one of the guards at Frank's heroin plant
 
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[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]]
 
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[[Image:Agsc23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard goes down with his Sterling.]]
 
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==M60 Machine Gun==
 
==M60 Machine Gun==
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An [[M60]] machine gun is briefly seen in the hands of a soldier in Vietnam.
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[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[Image:Agsc12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the top, an M60 is seen held by a soldier in Vietnam.]]
  
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Latest revision as of 17:46, 19 April 2024

American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster is the 2007 biographical crime drama that centers on the life of Frank Lucas, a low level gangster working out of Harlem who in the late 1960's rose to power after devising a way to smuggle a pure form of heroin to the States directly from the Far East during the height of the Vietnam War. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Denzel Washington as Lucas and Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, a New Jersey detective who was instrumental in taking the crime boss down. (Ironically, both actors previously starred together in the 1995 sci-fi film Virtuosity, in which Washington played the cop and Crowe played the criminal.)


The following weapons were used in the film American Gangster:


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Pistols

FÉG PJK-9HP

Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) carries a Fegyver és Gépgyár PJK-9HP, a Hungarian copy of the Browning Hi-Power. This weapon is chrome plated with wood grips, and has been converted for blank fire. During production the gun was set up as a "solid plug" version, meaning the barrel was completely blocked off so the gun could safely be fired close to a person's skin. This was necessary for the scene in the film where Lucas shoots a rival gangster in the forehead, and then places the gun on his chest. This weapon is anachronistic to the film's setting since it was introduced in the 1980s and only imported to the United States in the 1990s, although it might be standing in for the Browning Hi-Power. There was only one FÉG pistol rented for the production, so the same gun can be seen on screen in every shot. It can be matched by the wood grain of the grips and small scratches on the frame.

FÉG PJK-9HP - 9x19mm. This is the screen-used hero blank-fire weapon used by Denzel Washington throughout the film.
Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) with a nickel plated PJK-9HP threatens Tango (Idris Elba) who owes him money. Note the straight slide stop lever. A real Belgian Hi-Power would have a distinctive round hump on the front.
Frank with his PJK-9HP after shooting Tango.
Frank drops the PJK-9HP on his victim.

Beretta 950 Jetfire

A nickel-plated Beretta 950 Jetfire is used by one of Lucas's party guests to wound another with a leg shot.

Beretta 950B Jetfire Stainless - .25 ACP‎
Lucas's cousin gets high and wounds another guest at a party.

Colt M1911A1

Doc (Ruben Santiago-Hudson), Frank Lucas's bodyguard, carries what appears to be an M1911A1 later in the movie.

Colt 1911 Series 70 - .45 ACP
Doc (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) fires his M1911A1 at the hitmen.

Colt Combat Commander

What appears to be a Colt Combat Commander is used by Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) to dispatch a rival who also was set on fire at the film's beginning.

Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP
Frank uses the pistol at the film's beginning.
Note the "stovepipe" jam.

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose

NYPD Detective Trupo (Josh Brolin) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose throughout the movie. This is a technical inaccuracy as the NYPD did not authorize the .357 magnum revolver (and never has) for use by its officers during the time period covered in the movie. Officers were restricted to .38 special Colt or Smith & Wesson revolvers in the sixties and seventies. But Trupo is a corrupt cop who ignores the rules and has "juice", so it could be argued he received a special exemption as long as he loaded it with .38 Special only.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum
NYPD Detective Trupo (Josh Brolin) pulls his revolver during a confrontation with Frank's dog. This is a technical inaccuracy as the NYPD did not authorize the .357 magnum revolver (and never has) for use by its officers during the film's time period, however, Trupo is a corrupt cop who ignores the rules and has "juice", so it could be argued he received a special exemption as long as he loaded it with .38 Special only.
Trupo picks up his revolver after hearing of bad news.

Smith & Wesson Model 629

Huey Lucas (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Frank Lucas's brother, uses a Smith & Wesson Model 629 during the raid at the drug factory. This would be inaccurate for the time period as the raid takes place in 1975, while the revolver first came out in 1978.

Smith & Wesson Model 629 with Hogue Grips - .44 Magnum
Huey Lucas (Chiwetel Ejiofor) runs away holding a Smith & Wesson stainless steel Model 629 in .44 magnum.

Smith & Wesson Model 64

Det. Ritchie Roberts (Russell Crowe) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 64 with a 3" barrel as his sidearm. This particular model is anachronistic as it was first introduced in 1981, while the film takes place in the late 60s and early to mid 70s.

Smith & Wesson Model 64 with 3 inch barrel - .38 Special.
Detective Roberts (Russell Crowe) aims a Smith & Wesson Model 64 at a process server, whom he mistook for an assassin.

Colt Official Police

The Colt Official Police revolver is used by various police officers throughout the movie. Both the 2" snub nosed version and the 4" standard configuration are carried.

Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special
Detectives Alfonse Abruzzo (Yul Vazquez) and Freddie Spearman (John Hawkes) carry the revolver during an interrogation.
Police Officer during raid on drug factory.Note the exposed ejector rod.

Colt Python

In an alternate opening, Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) drops one of his guns which most closely resembles a Colt Python with electrical tape on it in several places.

Colt Python with 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum
Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) drops his Colt Python in an alternate opening.
The revolver on the floor.

Röhm RG-24

Frank's cousin uses a Röhm RG-24 revolver to shoot and injure Darlynn (Quisha Saunders).

Röhm RG-24 - .22 LR
Frank's cousin raises the revolver as he surrenders to the police.

Submachine Guns

Ingram MAC-10

A suppressed MAC-10 is used by one of the drive-by shooters during a assassination attempt on Frank and his wife.

Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP
A drive-by shooting on the streets of Harlem with a suppressed MAC-10 9mm.
The shooter fires At Frank and his wife.

Uzi

One of the guards at Frank's heroin plant carries an IMI Uzi.

IMI Uzi - 9x19mm
The guard holding an UZI is shot.

Sterling Submachine Gun

A Sterling submachine gun is used by one of the guards at Frank's heroin plant.

Sterling Submachine Gun - 9x19mm
The guard goes down with his Sterling.

Shotguns

Ithaca 37

Detective Roberts (Russell Crowe) and various other police officers use Ithaca 37 shotguns during the raid on Frank's heroin distribution center. Another Ithaca 37 is seen in the hands of one of the thugs at the distribution center.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge
Detective Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) holds the Ithaca 37.
Detective Spearman (John Hawkes) with the unloaded Ithaca 37.
Detective Roberts fires the Ithaca 37 during raid.

High Standard K-1200 Riot Standard Shotgun

One of the men guarding the processing center is armed with a shotgun that resembles a High Standard K-1200 Riot Standard Shotgun. A similar shotgun is wielded by Detective Alfonse Abruzzo (Yul Vazquez) during the raid.

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).
Guard goes down while holding the shotgun.
A similar shotgun is wielded by Detective Alfonse Abruzzo (Yul Vazquez) during the raid.

Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun

Frank's doorman at the heroin plant uses a Sawed-off double-barreled shotgun. He has it loaded with birdshot, and foolishly tries to shoot it through a steel door, which injures on him and the girls in the room when the shot ricochets.

Remington Spartan - 12 gauge. Not the same shotgun, but close.
Frank's doorman answers door holding a sawed-off shotgun.
Frank's doorman has it loaded with birdshot, and foolishly tries to shoot it through a steel door.

Double Barreled Shotgun

A standard Double barrel shotgun is held by one of Lucas's guards at heroin processing center.

Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 gauge
Guard with his Double Barreled Shotgun.

Over and Under Trap Shotguns

Lucas and Dominic Cattano (Armand Assante) are seen trap-shooting with Over/under shotguns during their meeting.

Remington Premier 12 or 20 gauge, or a combination.
Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) with an over/under shotgun. Note the adjustable comb.
Dominic Cattano (Armand Assante) with an O/U shotgun.
Frank's Shotguns.

Rifles

CAR-15

Frank carries a CAR-15 carbine when dealing with the Nationalist heroin producers in Vietnam. As with most appearances of this weapon on film, this is likely another M16 variant that has been modified to resemble a CAR-15.

Colt Model 609 aka US Army's XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm
Frank with a CAR-15 slung over his back.

M16A1

A M16A1 assault rifle is seen during the Vietnam sequence.

M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm
M16A1 next to soldier in Vietnam.

AKM

One of the guards in the Nationalists' heroin fields is seen with an AKM assault rifle.

AKM - 7.62x39mm
Guard at Nationalist heroin fields holding an AKM

Machine Gun

M60 Machine Gun

An M60 machine gun is briefly seen in the hands of a soldier in Vietnam.

M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
At the top, an M60 is seen held by a soldier in Vietnam.
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