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== Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | ||
Many of the NYPD officers and detectives throughout the film use [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] snubnose revolvers. Officer Frank Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) carries a white-gripped model when he becomes a plainclothes officer, Bob Blair ([[Tony Roberts]]) carries one on his belt, and Chief Sidney Green ([[John Randolph]]) has one by his nightstand in the opening scene. | Many of the NYPD officers and detectives throughout the film use [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] snubnose revolvers. Officer Frank Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) carries a white-gripped model when he becomes a plainclothes officer, Bob Blair ([[Tony Roberts]]) carries one on his belt, and Chief Sidney Green ([[John Randolph]]) has one by his nightstand in the opening scene. | ||
+ | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Green's S&W M36 sits on his nightstand as he talks on the phone.]] | [[Image:Serpico-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Green's S&W M36 sits on his nightstand as he talks on the phone.]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-sw36b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico arrests a suspect.]] | [[Image:Serpico-sw36b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico arrests a suspect.]] | ||
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== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
During his early days as a uniformed NYPD officer, Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]]. | During his early days as a uniformed NYPD officer, Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]]. | ||
+ | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police 4" Barrel]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico encounters a rape in progress.]] | [[Image:Serpico-colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico encounters a rape in progress.]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-colt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico arrests a rapist.]] | [[Image:Serpico-colt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico arrests a rapist.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
Serpico's uniformed partner Becker carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | Serpico's uniformed partner Becker carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | ||
+ | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-sw19a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico and Becker draw their Official Police and Model 10 when chasing the rapists.]] | [[Image:Serpico-sw19a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico and Becker draw their Official Police and Model 10 when chasing the rapists.]] | ||
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== Browning Hi-Power == | == Browning Hi-Power == | ||
− | Towards the end of the film, Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) purchases for himself a [[Browning Hi-Power]] from the famous John Jovino gun shop in New York City. The salesman incorrectly tells him it "takes a 14-shot clip". Although a Hi-Power can have a maximum capacity of fourteen 9 mm rounds, the magazine (not clip!) itself can only carry thirteen. Serpico tries in vain to draw his Hi-Power during the fake drug buy, but is unable to get a shot off. | + | Towards the end of the film, Serpico ([[Al Pacino]]) purchases for himself a [[Browning Hi-Power]] with target sights from the famous John Jovino gun shop in New York City. The salesman incorrectly tells him it "takes a 14-shot clip". Although a Hi-Power can have a maximum capacity of fourteen 9 mm rounds, the magazine (not clip!) itself can only carry thirteen. Serpico tries in vain to draw his Hi-Power during the fake drug buy, but is unable to get a shot off. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Browning-Hi-Power.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning Hi Power with Target sights - 9x19mm]] |
[[Image:Serpico-bhp1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico checks the magazine of his new Hi-Power.]] | [[Image:Serpico-bhp1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Serpico checks the magazine of his new Hi-Power.]] | ||
[[Image:Serpico-bhp2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun salesman asks Serpico if he's expecting an army with his "14-shot clip" (incorrectly referring to the ''magazine'' as a "clip").]] | [[Image:Serpico-bhp2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun salesman asks Serpico if he's expecting an army with his "14-shot clip" (incorrectly referring to the ''magazine'' as a "clip").]] |
Revision as of 07:43, 4 June 2009
The following firearms were used in the film Serpico:
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Many of the NYPD officers and detectives throughout the film use Smith & Wesson Model 36 snubnose revolvers. Officer Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) carries a white-gripped model when he becomes a plainclothes officer, Bob Blair (Tony Roberts) carries one on his belt, and Chief Sidney Green (John Randolph) has one by his nightstand in the opening scene.
![](/images/thumb/0/01/Serpico-sw36f.jpg/500px-Serpico-sw36f.jpg)
Colt Official Police
During his early days as a uniformed NYPD officer, Serpico (Al Pacino) carries a Colt Official Police.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Serpico's uniformed partner Becker carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
flintlock pistol
A Flintlock Pistol is visible on the fireplace in Serpico's apartment.
![](/images/thumb/4/4d/Serpico-flintlock1.jpg/500px-Serpico-flintlock1.jpg)
Sterling Arms pistol
A Sterling Arms pistol, as seen in Taxi Driver, is found by Serpico in Rudy Corsaro's (Richard Foronjy) glove compartment.
Browning Hi-Power
Towards the end of the film, Serpico (Al Pacino) purchases for himself a Browning Hi-Power with target sights from the famous John Jovino gun shop in New York City. The salesman incorrectly tells him it "takes a 14-shot clip". Although a Hi-Power can have a maximum capacity of fourteen 9 mm rounds, the magazine (not clip!) itself can only carry thirteen. Serpico tries in vain to draw his Hi-Power during the fake drug buy, but is unable to get a shot off.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose
Inspector Lombardo (Edward Grover) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose during his raid with Serpico.
Colt Woodsman
One of the Spanish drug dealers shoots Serpico in the face with a .22 caliber Colt Woodsman, with the doctors later telling Serpico's parents that the low caliber of the bullet most likely saved his life.