In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders

The following weapons can be seen in this 1988 TV movie, based on a real life shootout that occurred in 1986:

In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders (1988)

Pistols

Smith and Wesson Model 459

Special Agent Ben Grogan (Ronny Cox) and Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) both carry 9mm Smith & Wesson Model 459 pistols as their sidearm. Agent Ron Risner is also armed with a 459.

Smith & Wesson Model 459 - 9mm

Special Agent Dove fires his S&W 459 at the suspects.

Special Agent Grogan fires at the suspects, despite being unable to see clearly without his glasses.

Dove fires his S&W 459 at Platt.

Agent Risner fires his S&W 459 from across the street.

Grogan fires his S&W 459.

Grogan reloads while Dove discovers his pistol is unusable after it is hit with a .223 round.

Dove frantically tries to fix his gun.

Risner fires his S&W 459 before running out of ammunition.

Beretta 92F

In a continuity error, both Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) and Agent Ron Risner are seen with a Beretta 92F in some scenes.

Beretta 92F - 9mm

Special Agent Jerry Dove draws his Beretta after a kid fires a toy MAC-10 at them.

Dove with his Beretta as they search for whoever fired the gun at them.

Dove holsters his Beretta after discovering it's a kid with a toy MAC-10.

Agent Ron Risner with Beretta as he tells Ed Mireles it's over.

Colt M1911A1

William Matix (Michael Gross) briefly uses a .45 M1911A1 pistol to steal a car by shooting it's owner. The M1911A1 is also used in the film when Platt and Matix break into the pinball machine salesman's home. It is later seen when Matix tells his wife to get out.

World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

Matix threatens the pinball machine salesman.

Another view of the M1911A1.

Several M1911A1's are seen when the agents search the paramilitary group.

Matix's M1911A1 is seen resting on the dinner table when he tells his wife to get out.

Unknown

The man that is shot by William Matix with a Colt Python is target practicing with an unknown pistol. It closely resembles the S&W 459, but there is never a close up shot.

A man target practices as William Matix approaches.

Revolvers

Smith and Wesson Model 29

Michael Platt (David Soul) briefly uses a .44 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 29 during the home invasion scene. After that, the revolver is never seen again.

Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 magnum.

Platt jams his S&W Model 29 into the pinball salesman's chest.

Smith and Wesson Model 10

Agents who do not carry the Model 459 in this film carry a 4 inch Smith & Wesson Model 10 .38 revolver. Agent Ed Mirelles (Ronald G. Joseph) uses a Model 10 to fatally wound Matix and Platt as they attempt to flee the shootout. In the actual shootout Special Agent Gordon "Gordy" McNeill played by (Doug Sheehan) carried a 2.5 inch version of the .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver. The FBI did not issue the Model 19 as a sidearm, but McNeill carried it anyway.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy barrel) Revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special.

SAC McNeill prepares to fire at the the suspects.

SAC McNeill fires his S&W Model 10 at William Matix.In the film he hits Matix in the arm, in the actual shootout he hit Matix in the face. Knocking him unconscious for several minutes.

An agent returns fire from across the street.

A wounded McNeill attempts to reload his Model 10.

Agent Mirelles draws his Model 10, after emptying his shotgun.

Mirelles fires at Matix and Platt as they attempt to flee.

Mirelles with his Model 10 after emptying it at the Platt and Matix.

Actually, Mirelles and the other agents with revolvers could possibly have had four inch Smith & Wesson Model 13 guns in .357 Magnum. FBI agents in those days were issued the Model 13 with a three inch barrel and a round butt frame. This gun was no longer issued after the Miami shootout on which this movie is based. The FBI felt that a more powerful cartridge in an automatic pistol platform would be more suitable in these situations. Subsequently, the 10mm S&W cartridge was introduced in an automatic pistol built to chamber it. Soon after, the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge was introduced, and has since become the most popular law enforcement cartridge in history. The guns in the film look like a four inch barrel, and the Model 13 looks like a Model 10 and while not factually accurate in barrel length, this gun COULD have been the one used in the film.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

John Hanlon (Peter McRobbie) uses the .38 caliber Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolver in the shootout scene, after his .357 revolver was knocked over during a collision with the other pursuit vehicles.

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot

Agent Hanlon puts his Smith and Wesson Model 36 in an ankle holster.

Hanlon takes cover behind one of the FBI vehicles.

Smith & Wesson Model 686

Michael Platt (David Soul) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 686 to kill a man target shooting with a rifle at the beginning of the film, to steal his gold Monte Carlo. William Matix carries the Smith & Wesson Model 686 in a shoulder holster during the shootout. Michael Platt takes the revolver and attempts to shoot Agent Ed Mirelles with it, missing his head by inches before the gun misfires after 3 shots. In the actual shootout a Smith & Wesson Model 586 was used. But it was the Dan Wesson revolver that Platt pulled from Matix's shoulder holster. The Smith & Wesson Model 586 used first by Michael Platt at the beginning of the actual shootout, before switching to his Ruger Mini-14 rifle.

Smith & Wesson Model 686 - .357 magnum

Platt shoots a man target practicing at the start of the film with a Model 686.

An armored truck guard draws a Smith & Wesson Model 686 on Platt & Matix.

Top view of the Smith & Wesson Model 686 after Platt draws it from Matix's shoulder holster.

A wounded Platt stumbles towards the car which Mirelles is hiding behind.

Platt fires three rounds at Mirelles, before it misfires after 3 shots.

Colt Python

William Matix (Michael Gross) uses a Colt Python in an attempt to kill a man target shooting with a pistol to take his black Monte Carlo. It is never seen again. In the actual shootout a Dan Wesson revolver (which resembles the Colt Python) was used in addition to the Smith & Wesson Model 586.

Colt Python - .357 magnum

Matix aims the Colt Python at the man target shooting.

Matix fires the Colt Python.

Shotguns

Ithaca 37

William Matix (Michael Gross) uses a Ithaca 37 shotgun throughout the film. Michael Platt (David Soul) uses it to execute a guard who drew on them. In the film the barrel is cut down in front of the magazine tube. In the actual shootout Matix used a Smith & Wesson M3000 shotgun that featured an extended magazine tube so the barrel would not have been cut down. Since neither had criminal records it would have been unwise to cut down below the legal 18" and also lose round capacity.

Ithaca 37 12 gauge with sawed-off stock and barrel - 12 gauge

Platt takes the Ithaca 37 shotgun from Matix and executes a guard who drew on them.

Matix threatens a drive-thru bank teller with his Ithaca 37 shotgun during a robbery.

Matix wih his Ithaca 37 at another bank robbery.

Matix fires the Ithaca 37 at Special Agent Dove.

Another view before Matix fires another round.

Remington 870

Several FBI agents are seen with the Remington 870 in the film. Notably Agent Ed Mirelles (Ronald G. Joseph) uses a Remington 870 to shoot Michael Platt in the leg as he tries to escape.

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge

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Special Agent Gordon McNeill (Doug Sheehan) gets a Remington 870 out of the FBI armory as they get ready to question a paramilitary group.

Agents with 870's as they prepare to search grids where the robbery suspects might be.

Agent Mirelles, wounded in the left arm by Platt, racks the Remington 870 with his functional arm.

Mirelles fires the Remington 870 with one arm.

Rifles

Ruger AC-556/Mini-14

Michael Platt (David Soul) uses a .223 Ruger AC-556 for most of the film. Platt uses the Ruger AC-556 to kill an armored car guard, and later to kill or injure the FBI agents that attempt to apprehend him. The real Michael Platt used a Mini-14 with a folding stock in the shootout, but it was stainless steel and was semi-auto only. Unlike in the film where a full-auto AC-556 was used.

Ruger AC-556 - .223

Several Ruger AC-556's are seen being used by the paramilitary group the FBI question.

Platt fires his Ruger AC-556 in the wall after a bank employee doesn't tell him what he wants to hear.

Platt threatens bank employees with his Ruger AC-556.

Platt reload his Ruger AC-556, note the selector switch meaning it's a factory or professionally converted to full-auto.

Platt continues practice shooting with his Ruger AC-556, after buying five thousand rounds of ammunition.

Injured by the FBI agents, Platt reloads his Ruger AC-556 during the shootout. His rifle has two magazines taped together 'jungle-style.'

Platt shoots Agent Grogan after getting to his feet.

M16A2

William Matix (Michael Gross) fires a M16A2 when he and Michael Platt are shooting in the woods.

Colt Government Model HBAR, the A2 version of the AR15 Civilian Rifle - 5.56x45mm

Matix and Platt shoot at bottles in the woods.

Close up of the receiver.

Another view.

Bolt-Action Rifle

The film opens up with man using a bolt-action rifle. He is then shot by Michael Platt (David Soul) with a Smith & Wesson 686.

M16A1

Several M16A1's are seen when the FBI question the paramilitary group.

M16A1 - 5.56mm.

3 M16's

Norinco Type 56

Another rifle used by the paramilitary group is the Norinco Type 56.

Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm

A Norinco Type 56 lying on the ground after the FBI show up.

Upper right same one used in the prior seen above.

Submachine Guns

Uzi

An IMI Uzi is seen being used by the paramilitary group. It's fitted with muzzle brake.

IMI Uzi - 9mm

A paramilitary member training with an Uzi.

The same used in the prior scene above.

Thompson Submachine Gun

A Thompson Submachine Gun is seen when the FBI checks the paramilitary groups weapons.

M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP

Thompson Submachine Gun

MAC-11

A MAC-11 is also seen.

RPB Industries MAC-11, .380 ACP

A MAC-11 back towards the ammo box.

Micro Uzi

A Micro Uzi is seen between a Ruger AC-556 and a Thompson. Another is seen behind several pistols.

A Micro Uzi between a Ruger AC-556 and a Thompson.

A Micro Uzi behind several pistols.

Heavy Weapons

M60

Several M60's are seen when the FBI go to question the paramilitary group.

On a table when the FBI approach

Mounted on a Jeep.

Most likely the same one seen on the table.

Browning M2

A Browning M2 is seen mounted on a Jeep when the FBI question the paramilitary group.

Mounted on a Jeep.

Miscellaneous

Paintball Gun

Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) practices with a paintball gun when SWAT training.

SA Jerry Dove as he clears a room.

Dove with a paintball gun after realizing he shot the postman played by an agent.

Toy MAC-10

After the FBI arrive to question the paramilitary group. A kid fires a toy MAC-10 at them. After the agents catch up with him he explains that it's a pellet gun.

A kid prepares to fire at the agents.

The kid with his toy MAC-10 after the agents catch him.