The Godfather

The Godfather (1972)

The following weapons were used in The Godfather:

Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum

Luca Brasi (Lenny Montana) checks a Smith & Wesson Model 27 Snub Nose before going to his meeting with Sollozzo and the Tattaglias. The frame appears to be that of the larger S&W N Frame. Also since this point in the story takes place in December 1945 it would more than likely be a pre-war S&W Registered Magnum. Or possibly a S&W .357 Magnum since a few were made between the ending of the Registered Magnum model and the start of WWII. During WWII, S&W only produced the M&P/Victory model. S&W did not number its models until the middle of the 1950s. It can be confirmed that it is a Pre-war Smith & Wesson, possibly a Registered Magnum. All pre-Model 27 Smith & Wesson 357 Magnums had front sights that did not run flush with the end of the barrel. The one pictured doesn't run flush with the barrel, therefore it's a Pre-war Magnum.

Smith & Wesson Model 27 Snub nosed revolver with 3.5" barrel - .357 magnum.

The .357 S&W 27 is seen on the dresser as Luca Brasi (Lenny Montana) puts on his bulletproof vest.

Luca Brasi looks in the cylinder of his Smith & Wesson.

Beretta M1934

One of the hitmen who shoots at Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) carries a Beretta M1934. This also may be the weapon used in the hit on Paulie.

Beretta Model 1935, the .32 ACP version of the Model 1934. Other than caliber, the pistols are identical.

The hitmen carry a Beretta and a Detective Special.

A pistol is used in the hit. Calmenza then says to Rocco, "leave the gun, take the cannoli".

Colt Detective Special

This .38 snubnose Colt Detective Special makes several appearances throughout the movie, as the revolver truly was popular amongst Mafioso of the time due to it's compact size, reliability and accuracy despite only having a 2" barrel. One of the hitmen who shoots at Don Vito Corleone carries a Detective Special.

Colt Detective Special - .38 Special

The hitmen carry a Beretta and a Detective Special.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) draws and immediately drops a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 after his father Vito is shot on the street. Sonny Corleone (James Caan) is briefly shown checking one and sticking it into his waistband when he sees Clemenza at the door.

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special

Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) draws and immediately drops a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 after his father Vito is shot on the street.

Fredo's Smith & Wesson dangles from his hand.

Sonny answers the door with his revolver.

Sonny's snubnose sticks out of his waistband.

Peter Clemenza (Richard S. Castellano) gives Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) a Smith & Wesson Model 36 to kill Virgil "the Turk" Sollozzo (Al Lettieri) and Capt. McClusky (Sterling Hayden).

Clemenza hands the snubnose to Michael.

Michael prepares to fire the revolver.

Clemenza shows the revolver to Michael.

Michael shoots McClusky after killing Sollozzo.

Unknown Double Barreled Shotgun

Michael's Sicilian bodyguards, Fabrizio and Calo, carry 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns with exposed hammers. Clemenza uses a hammerless model when assassinating Stracci in an elevator.

Michael's bodyguards carry shotguns.

Fabrizio with his shotgun.

Calo with his shotgun.

Clemenza shoots Stracci. Twice.

M1928A1 Thompson

US servicemen in Sicily carry M1928A1 Thompsons as they pass Michael and his bodyguards in jeeps.

Winchester Model 1912

When Don Corleone leaves the hospital, NYPD officers are armed with what appear to be Winchester Model 1912 shotguns as they stand guard.

Thompson M1928

Barzini's hitmen use Thompson M1928s with drum magazines when gunning down Sonny Corleone (James Caan) at the toll booth.

M1928 "Tommy Gun" .45 ACP with 50-round drum magazine

Three of Sonny's assassins with Thompsons.

One of the assassins emptying his Thompson from the toll booth.

One of the hitmen kicks Sonny's head after killing him.

Bolt-Action Rifles (unknown)

Don Corleone's bodyguards at the house all carry rifles while patrolling the grounds.

Guards at the Corleone compound watch Michael exit the car.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Al Neri (Richard Bright) carries and uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver when dressed in his old police uniform for the hit on Don Emilio Barzini (Richard Conte).

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special

Al Neri pulls out his revolver.

Al Neri sets the Model 10 on his bed.

Al Neri takes aim and fires at Barzini.

Madsen M50

Rocco Lampone (Tom Rosqui) and another Corleone hitman use Danish 9 mm Madsen M50 submachine guns to murder Don Philip Tattaglia (Victor Rendina) and a woman he was sleeping with.

Madsen M50 - 9x19mm

Loading up the M50.

The hitmen burst in on Tattaglia with M50s.

M1911A1

Willi Cicci (Joe Spinell) uses a M1911A1 to murder Don Otilleo Cuneo (Rudy Bond) in a revolving door.

Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.

Cuneo reacts to the .45 pointed at him.