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The [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]] is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) and Sgt. Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]).  A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw ([[Anthony James]]) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]).
 
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]] is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) and Sgt. Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]).  A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw ([[Anthony James]]) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]).
 
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg‎|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]]
 
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg‎|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]]
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[[Image:ITH 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]) pulls his S&W as he checks out Tibbs' identification.]]
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[[Image:ITH 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) has a S&W in a crossdraw holster as he talks with Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]).]]
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[[Image:ITH 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A nickel S&W is pointed at Tibbs.]]
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[[Image:ITH 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the S&W.]]
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[[Image:ITH 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tibbs holding the S&W.]]
  
 
== 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun ==
 
== 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun ==

Revision as of 22:28, 8 October 2010

In the Heat of the Night is the 1967 crime thriller starring Sidney Poitier as a respected Philadelphia homicide detective who butts heads with the local police chief of Sparta, Mississippi (Rod Steiger) over the murder of wealthy businessman. The film would produce two film sequels as well as a television adaptation.


The following weapons were used in the film In the Heat of the Night:
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In the Heat of the Night (1967)



Smith & Wesson Model 20

The Smith & Wesson Model 20 is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger) and Sgt. Sam Wood (Warren Oates). A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw (Anthony James) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier).

Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44
Sam Wood (Warren Oates) pulls his S&W as he checks out Tibbs' identification.
Chief Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger) has a S&W in a crossdraw holster as he talks with Det. Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier).
A nickel S&W is pointed at Tibbs.
Another view of the S&W.
Tibbs holding the S&W.

12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

A local carries a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun when confronting Tibbs.

J. Stevens & Company 1878 - 12 Gauge.
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Gillepsie's Gunrack

In his office, Chief Gillespie also keeps a rack of Remington 870 and double barrel shotguns.

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