The Late Show

The following firearms can be seen in The Late Show: (1977)

The Late Show (1977)

WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS!

Colt Official Police

Ira Wells (Art Carney) owns, and uses a Colt Official Police, which is appropriate considering that he is supposed to have been a private investigator since 1946. At one point Lamar (John Considine) takes it, by force, from Ira, who gets it back.

Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special

Ira (Art Carney) fires back at a midnight attacker.

Lamar (John Considine) takes Ira's (Art Carney) Colt from him.

Ira (Art Carney) is once again in charge.

Colt Trooper

Laura Birdwell (Joanna Cassidy) uses a long barreled Colt Trooper. Ira Wells (Art Carney) identifies it as a Colt .357 Magnum.

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Smith & Wesson Model 39

Lamar (John Considine) primary sidearm of choice is the Smith & Wesson Model 39 with a suppressor. Later, it is used by Charlie Hatter (Bill Macey). In the script it is referred to as a ".45".

Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm

Lamar (John Considine) issues a not so friendly warning.

Charlie (Bill Macey) acts out of desperation.

Walther PP

Jeff Lamar (John Considine) also uses what appears to be a Walther PP with suppressor. As payback, Ira (Art Carney) takes it from Lamar and uses it against him.

Post war Walther PP Pistol - 32 ACP.

Lamar (John Considine) has the drop on Ira (Art Carney).

In a bit of turnaround Ira (Art Carney) now has the drop on Birdwell (Eugene Roche) and Lamar (John Considine).

Colt Model 1903 Hammerless

A nickel plated Colt Model 1903 with pearl grips plays a pivotal role in the plot. It is also used by Ron Birdwell (Eugene Roche). At one point in the movie it is identified as a "32 auto".

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel - .32 acp

Birdwell (Eugene Roche) stops Margo Sperling (Lily Tomlin) from shouting out a warning.

Birdwell (Eugene Roche) goes down for good.