The Mechanic (1972)

The Mechanic (1972)

The Mechanic is a 1972 thriller starring Charles Bronson as Arthur Bishop, a professional assassin who takes under his wing Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent), the young son of one of the heads of the organization he works for. A feature film remake starring Jason Statham was released in 2011.

The following weapons were used in the film The Mechanic:

Handguns

Walther PPK

Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) is seen pulling a Walther PPK during the assassination job at the mansion.

Walther PPK in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP)

Walther PPK/S

Bishop also is seen pulling a Walther PPK/S during the same job.

Walther PPK/S stainless - .380 ACP.

Colt Python

Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent) is armed with a Colt Python during the mansion job.

Colt Python .357 magnum.

Colt "Pre-Woodsman"

Bishop is seen using a suppressed Colt "Pre-Woodsman" when confronting Big Harry (Keenan Wynn).

Colt "Pre-Woodsman" with pencil barrel - .22 LR

Steve aims close to Big Harry...

... and fires, subsequently causing Big Harry to panic.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

One of the guards at the mansion pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver when answering the door.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special

"Chicken Lickin' is lickin' chicken."

Luger P08

One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a Luger P08.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm.

The last assailant takes potshots at the fleeing Steve and Bishop.

Unique BCF-66

After his shotgun runs out, Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent) pulls a Unique BCF-66 during the mountain road shootout. Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) also uses one as a backup.

Unique BCF-66 - .380 ACP

Steve fires and hits an assailant on the mountaintop before he runs dry.

Shotguns

Browning Auto-5

Both Bishop and Steve are seen using Browning Auto-5 shotguns when skeet-shooting.

Browning Auto 5 (pre WW2) - 12 gauge

Steve shows off his skill at the range while Bishop trains him.

Winchester Model 1200

Bishop and Steve use sawed-off Winchester Model 1200 shotguns for their boat assassination job. They later use them during the mountaintop shootout.

Winchester 1200 Riot-Gun

Bishop peeks out of cover to shoot and assailant...

... while Steve decides to run-and-gun. And no, Steve is not crying here.

Submachine Guns

M3 Grease Gun

M3 Grease Guns are seen held by the backup who goes to check on the yacht..

M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP

Both the man in the left foreground and the midground are armed with Grease Guns.

Beretta M12

One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a Beretta M12.

Beretta M12 - 9x19mm

The assailant falls dead after being hit by Bishop.

Other

Air Rifle

In the opening assassination job, Bishop uses a scoped air rifle to shoot the explosive hidden in a book on the victim's book shelf.