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== Luger P08 == | == Luger P08 == | ||
During a nighttime street robbery in 1930, one of the Irish thugs hired by Valachi uses a [[Luger P08]] while mugging an older couple. Many other mobsters throughout the film, such as Tony Bender ([[Guido Leontini]]) and Buster ([[Franco Borelli]]) use Lugers. | During a nighttime street robbery in 1930, one of the Irish thugs hired by Valachi uses a [[Luger P08]] while mugging an older couple. Many other mobsters throughout the film, such as Tony Bender ([[Guido Leontini]]) and Buster ([[Franco Borelli]]) use Lugers. | ||
| + | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Val-luger2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Valachi knocks out a thug holding a Luger.]] | [[Image:Val-luger2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Valachi knocks out a thug holding a Luger.]] | ||
[[Image:Val-luger3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tony Bender holds a Luger inside the apartment rented for the Steve Ferrigno hit in 1930.]] | [[Image:Val-luger3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tony Bender holds a Luger inside the apartment rented for the Steve Ferrigno hit in 1930.]] | ||
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== Thompson M1921 == | == Thompson M1921 == | ||
After Maranzano's men rent out an apartment to ambush Steve Ferrigno in November 1930, Valachi watches Buster ([[Franco Borelli]]) construct a [[Thompson#M1921 Thompson|Thompson M1921]], which he then uses in the murder. Several other mobsters, including Tony Bender ([[Guido Leontini]]) and Luciano's men, use Thompsons. | After Maranzano's men rent out an apartment to ambush Steve Ferrigno in November 1930, Valachi watches Buster ([[Franco Borelli]]) construct a [[Thompson#M1921 Thompson|Thompson M1921]], which he then uses in the murder. Several other mobsters, including Tony Bender ([[Guido Leontini]]) and Luciano's men, use Thompsons. | ||
| + | [[Image:M1921Thompson.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Val-thom1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster opens the violin case, revealing the dismantled Thompson.]] | [[Image:Val-thom1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster opens the violin case, revealing the dismantled Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:Val-thom2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster hands the Thompson back to Gap ([[Walter Chiari]]) while Valachi drives the getaway car.]] | [[Image:Val-thom2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster hands the Thompson back to Gap ([[Walter Chiari]]) while Valachi drives the getaway car.]] | ||
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== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
One of the most common weapons seen in the film is the [[Colt Detective Special]], used primarily by Gap ([[Walter Chiari]]) throughout the film. After Gap is castrated by Bender, Joe Valachi ([[Charles Bronson]]) takes Gap's Detective Special and shoots him three times in a "mercy killing". During the Masseria hit in April 1931, Albert Anastasia ([[Fausto Tozzi]]) and several other mob hitmen fire Detective Specials at Masseria. Anastasia's two killers use Detective Specials sixteen years later to kill him in a barbershop. | One of the most common weapons seen in the film is the [[Colt Detective Special]], used primarily by Gap ([[Walter Chiari]]) throughout the film. After Gap is castrated by Bender, Joe Valachi ([[Charles Bronson]]) takes Gap's Detective Special and shoots him three times in a "mercy killing". During the Masseria hit in April 1931, Albert Anastasia ([[Fausto Tozzi]]) and several other mob hitmen fire Detective Specials at Masseria. Anastasia's two killers use Detective Specials sixteen years later to kill him in a barbershop. | ||
| + | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Val-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gap answers the door while holding his Detective Special.]] | [[Image:Val-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gap answers the door while holding his Detective Special.]] | ||
[[Image:Val-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gap displays poor trigger discipline while looking at the photos of Masseria and his henchmen.]] | [[Image:Val-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gap displays poor trigger discipline while looking at the photos of Masseria and his henchmen.]] | ||
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== Beretta Model 70 == | == Beretta Model 70 == | ||
Joe Valachi ([[Charles Bronson]]) carries a blued small-caliber Beretta throughout the film, most likely a .32 caliber [[Beretta Model 70]]. | Joe Valachi ([[Charles Bronson]]) carries a blued small-caliber Beretta throughout the film, most likely a .32 caliber [[Beretta Model 70]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:Beretta 70.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta Model 70]] | ||
[[Image:Val-ber70a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Valachi fires at Masseria's thugs after they murder Gaetano Reina outside his home in February 1930.]] | [[Image:Val-ber70a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Valachi fires at Masseria's thugs after they murder Gaetano Reina outside his home in February 1930.]] | ||
[[Image:Val-ber70b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Valachi hides in the closet of Reina's home with his Beretta drawn.]] | [[Image:Val-ber70b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Valachi hides in the closet of Reina's home with his Beretta drawn.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | ||
Gap ([[Walter Chiari]]) fires a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]], rather than his usual Colt Detective Special, at Steve Ferrigno during the hit in November 1930. | Gap ([[Walter Chiari]]) fires a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]], rather than his usual Colt Detective Special, at Steve Ferrigno during the hit in November 1930. | ||
| + | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Val-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gap takes cover with his Model 36.]] | [[Image:Val-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gap takes cover with his Model 36.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
After Ferrigno is murdered, one of Masseria's bodyguards checks outside with a 3"-barreled [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. Several other of Masseria's men carry Model 10s. | After Ferrigno is murdered, one of Masseria's bodyguards checks outside with a 3"-barreled [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. Several other of Masseria's men carry Model 10s. | ||
| + | [[Image:SW103inch.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 with three inch barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Val-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bodyguard looks out for more assassins.]] | [[Image:Val-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bodyguard looks out for more assassins.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model M&P == | == Smith & Wesson Model M&P == | ||
While dressed as policemen to infiltrate Maranzano's office in September 1931, Luciano's men (described as "the Bugsy Siegel guys" by Valachi) carry older [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model M&P]] revolvers. | While dressed as policemen to infiltrate Maranzano's office in September 1931, Luciano's men (described as "the Bugsy Siegel guys" by Valachi) carry older [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model M&P]] revolvers. | ||
| + | [[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Val-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A "policeman" holds his Smith & Wesson inside Maranzano's office.]] | [[Image:Val-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A "policeman" holds his Smith & Wesson inside Maranzano's office.]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:25, 27 December 2009
The Valachi Papers is an Italian-produced 1972 crime film featuring Charles Bronson as real-life Mafia soldier Joe Valachi who became one of the first Mafia informants when he turned state's evidence in 1963. The film chronicles his rise within the mob, beginning from the 1930s with his boss Salvatore Maranzano (Joseph Wiseman, best known to James Bond fans as the titular villian in Dr. No) to the 1950s where he begins dealing drugs under his boss Vito Genovese (Lino Ventura).
WARNING! This article contains several spoilers.
The following firearms were used in the film The Valachi Papers:
Luger P08
During a nighttime street robbery in 1930, one of the Irish thugs hired by Valachi uses a Luger P08 while mugging an older couple. Many other mobsters throughout the film, such as Tony Bender (Guido Leontini) and Buster (Franco Borelli) use Lugers.
Thompson M1921
After Maranzano's men rent out an apartment to ambush Steve Ferrigno in November 1930, Valachi watches Buster (Franco Borelli) construct a Thompson M1921, which he then uses in the murder. Several other mobsters, including Tony Bender (Guido Leontini) and Luciano's men, use Thompsons.
Colt Detective Special
One of the most common weapons seen in the film is the Colt Detective Special, used primarily by Gap (Walter Chiari) throughout the film. After Gap is castrated by Bender, Joe Valachi (Charles Bronson) takes Gap's Detective Special and shoots him three times in a "mercy killing". During the Masseria hit in April 1931, Albert Anastasia (Fausto Tozzi) and several other mob hitmen fire Detective Specials at Masseria. Anastasia's two killers use Detective Specials sixteen years later to kill him in a barbershop.
Beretta Model 70
Joe Valachi (Charles Bronson) carries a blued small-caliber Beretta throughout the film, most likely a .32 caliber Beretta Model 70.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Gap (Walter Chiari) fires a Smith & Wesson Model 36, rather than his usual Colt Detective Special, at Steve Ferrigno during the hit in November 1930.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
After Ferrigno is murdered, one of Masseria's bodyguards checks outside with a 3"-barreled Smith & Wesson Model 10. Several other of Masseria's men carry Model 10s.
Smith & Wesson Model M&P
While dressed as policemen to infiltrate Maranzano's office in September 1931, Luciano's men (described as "the Bugsy Siegel guys" by Valachi) carry older Smith & Wesson Model M&P revolvers.
