Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - note the Colt 1911 Eddie Murphy is holding has the ejection port on the wrong side, indicating a flipped image. In the film, the pistol carried was a Browning HP.

The following weapons were used in the film Beverly Hills Cop (1984):

Pistols

Browning Hi-Power

Detroit PD Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) carries as his sidearm a Browning Hi-Power pistol. The manufacturer, FN, switched from an internal extractor to the external extractor in the early 1960's which confirms Foley's gun as a post-WWII pistol. The Hi-Power would continue to be his weapon of choice in the subsequent sequels.

Browning Hi-Power - 9mm. This is the actual Hero gun - screen used BHP held and fired by Eddie Murphy in the film.

Detroit PD Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) pulls his Browning Hi-Power when he finds his Detroit apartment broken into.

Axel with his Browning.

"Gun, partner!" A Beverly Hills Police Department officer holds Axel's Browning Hi-Power. (In reality, police officers are trained to only say "gun!" when immediate defensive action is required, shouting this after simply finding one on a suspect could mislead his partner into thinking the suspect is attacking.)

Detroit PD Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) opens fire with his Browning Hi-Power.

Axel and Taggart fire at an Uzi-wielding henchman.

Axel reloads his Browning Hi-Power.

Axel fires his Browning Hi-Power at a henchman. Eddie Murphy keeps a very good grip on his Hi-Power.

Axel with his Hi-Power.

Axel fires at Zack.

Axel with his Hi-Power sees Zack about to fire at him.

Axel aims his Hi-Power at Maitland.

Smith & Wesson 639

A police officer at the beginning of the film uses a Smith & Wesson 639 as his sidearm. Detective Jeffrey Friedman (Paul Reiser) can be also seen with one tucked in his waistband. Casey (Michael Champion) also uses one to hold Axel and gunpoint, and later to shoot at Billy Rosewood. Lieutenant Andrew Bogomil (Ronny Cox) uses this as his primary sidearm, as seen during the climax of the film. It is likely that the same gun was used in all scenes because they all have wood grips and adjustable sights.

Smith & Wesson 639, early model with rounded trigger guard - 9x19mm

The officer on the far left is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 639.

Jeffrey Friedman (Paul Reiser) follows Axel around with his Smith & Wesson Model 639 tucked in his waistband.

Jeffrey Friedman (Paul Reiser) talks to Axel at the police station with his Smith & Wesson in his waistband.

Casey (Michael Champion) holds his Smith & Wesson 639 to Axel's head. Note the large S&W adjustable sights and the lack of safety on the right side.

Casey (Michael Champion) holds his Smith & Wesson to Axel's head.

Casey holds the Smith & Wesson while Axel talks to Maitland.

Lt. Bogomil (Ronny Cox) aims his Smith & Wesson Model 639 at Maitland.

Colt MK IV Series 70

Inspector Todd (Gil Hill) carries a stainless Colt MK IV Series 70 in his waistband. It is identified as a MK IV Series 70 by its grips.

Colt MK IV Series 70 (stainless) - .45 ACP

Inspector Todd walks through the locker room with his Colt MK IV Series 70 in his waistband. Note the Colt Series 70 grips, confirming its identity as a MK IV Series 70.

Revolvers

Colt Detective Special

BHPD Detective William "Billy" Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) carries a nickel 1st generation Colt Detective Special as his primary weapon.

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Colt Detective Special (Nickel) - .38 Special

Billy Rosewood aims his Colt Detective Special at Casey.

Billy Rosewood shoots Casey with his Detective Special, trying like hell to keep his eyes open.

"Drop it!" Detective William "Billy" Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) aims his nickel Colt at one of Maitland's thugs.

Billy stares in amazement at the almighty power of the .38 Special cartridge.

"Police! You're all under arrest!" Billy shows his badge and gun to Maitland's submachine gun-wielding thugs.

Billy aims his Detective Special at the thugs, happy to see that they finally surrender. The officer behind him holds an Ithaca 37.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub

Sergeant John Taggart (John Ashton) uses a Snub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 19 as his primary weapon.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 - .357 Magnum

Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson Model 19 next to Axel.

Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson at the thugs alongside Axel, firing his Browning Hi-Power.

Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson alongside Billy, firing his Colt Detective Special.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

In the opening chase, several Detroit police officers are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers. They are noted as Model 10's by their lack of a rear adjustable sight. The Model 10 was the standard issue duty sidearm for the Detroit Police Department at the time the movie was shot.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Spl

On the center left, a Detroit police officer is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10.

The Detroit police officer on the left armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10, once they realize that Axel is in fact, Detective Axel Foley.

Smith & Wesson Model 67

In the opening scene, one Detroit police officer is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 67 revolver, the stainless version of the Model 15. It is noted as a Model 67 by its rear adjustable sight, which the other officers Model 10s lack.

Smith & Wesson Model 67 (Current Production Model) - .38 Spl

The Detroit police officer on the right aims his Smith & Wesson Model 67. If you look closely, you can see the rear adjustable sight.

Smith & Wesson Model 629 (Custom Mag-na-ported)

Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff) uses a custom Mag-na-ported Smith & Wesson Model 629 with a 2.5 inch barrel at the end of the film.

3" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 629

Victor Maitland shoots Axel in the arm with his Smith & Wesson Model 629.

Maitland searches for Axel with his Smith & Wesson.

Maitland with his Smith & Wesson.

Maitland holds his Smith & Wesson to the head of Ginny Summers (Lisa Eilbacher) .

"Be careful, old boy. You might hit me." Maitland holds the revolver.

Maitland fires his Smith & Wesson at Bogomil and Foley.

Charter Arms Undercover

Zack (Jonathan Banks) kills Axel's friend Mikey with a Charter Arms Undercover revolver.

Charter Arms Undercover

Zack pulls a Charter Arms Undercover from his coat pocket as he prepares to kill Mikey.

Dan Wesson Model 15

Several Beverly Hills Police Department officers use Dan Wesson Model 15 revolvers with enclosed ejector rod and ventilated rib, indicating that it is the standard issue sidearm for the Department. At first sight, it looks like a Colt Trooper, but looking closely, it can be identified as a Dan Wesson revolver.

Dan Wesson Model 15 with ribbed barrel - .357 Magnum

A Beverly Hills Police Department officer has a Dan Wesson revolver in his holster as he searches Axel.

The other police officer holds his Dan Wesson revolver at Axel when his partner finds Axel's Browning Hi-Power. Upon closer inspection, seen is the cylinder opening latch located ahead of the cylinder, confirming that it is a Dan Wesson revolver.

A police officer aims his Dan Wesson revolver at the two thugs in the van.

Shotguns

Ithaca 37 Shotgun

One of the strip club robbers (Paul Drake) is armed with a pistol gripped Ithaca 37. Axel distracts the robber, then overpowers him and takes the shotgun from him.

Ithaca 37 shotgun - 12 gauge

A robber pulls out his Ithaca 37 in the strip club.

The robber aims his Ithaca 37 at Axel.

Axel points the Ithaca 37 down at the robber.

Axel holds the Ithaca 37 (note the blade sights) and gives Taggart an "Okay" when he apprehends the second robber. You gotta love this.

Sergeant Taggart (John Ashton) holding his Ithaca 37 before entering Maitland's property.

Taggart with his Ithaca 37.

Taggart, with his Ithaca, and Billy take cover from an Uzi-wielding thug.

Beverly Hills police officers aim their Ithaca 37s at the two thugs shooting at Taggart and Billy, finally taking control of the situation.

Sawn off shotgun

The second robber (Tom Everett) at the strip club uses a Sawn off double barreled shotgun before being disarmed by Sgt. Taggart.

Sawn off shotgun - 12 gauge.

The second robber pulls out a sawn off shotgun in the strip club.

The second robber holds his sawn off shotgun on the club patrons.

Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun

Zack (Jonathan Banks) uses a pistol-gripped Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun during the climax of the film when he tries to kill Axel in Maitland's home.

Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun with black synthetic furniture and folding stock - 12 Gauge.

Zack holds his Smith & Wesson Model 3000 as he sneaks up on Axel.

Zack aims his Smith & Wesson Model 3000 at Axel.

Zack fires his Smith & Wesson at Axel, who jumps out of the way in time. Actor Jonathan Banks does an excellent job of not flinching while firing.

Zack shoots at Axel with his Smith & Wesson Model 3000.

Zack tries to shoot Axel with his Smith & Wesson, but is killed by Axel before he can get a shot off.

Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

Maitland's thugs use IMI Uzis during the final gunfight at the end of the film.

IMI Uzi - 9x19mm

One of Maitland's thugs fires a Uzi.

One of Maitland's thugs peeking around the corner with an Uzi.

One of Maitland's thugs gets shot by Axel, Uzi in hand.

Two of Maitland's thugs reload their Uzis.

Unidentified firearms

We can see a few handguns that are hard to identify precisely:

A security guard (Rex Ryon) at the supply warehouse is seen with an unknown revolver in his holster.

The security guard walks over toward Axel with an unknown revolver in his holster.

During the climax, the two thugs in the security room are armed with unknown weapons.

The two thugs in Maitland's house have unknown weapons in holsters. The one on the right has an automatic and the one on the left has a revolver.

The Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy

Beverly Hills Cop

Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop III