Day of the Cobra (Il giorno del Cobra)
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DVD Cover
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Country
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Italy
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Directed by
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Enzo G. Castellari
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Release Date
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1980
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Language
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Italian
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Studio
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Laser
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Main Cast
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Character
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Actor
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Larry Stanziani
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Franco Nero
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Brenda
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Sybil Danning
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Jack Goldsmith
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William Berger
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Cases
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Mario Maranzana
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Lola Alberti
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Licinia Lentini
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Davide
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Mario Maranzana
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Day of the Cobra (Il giorno del Cobra) is a 1980 Italian crime movie directed by Enzo G. Castellari (The Inglorious Bastards) and starring Franco Nero as private eye Larry Stanziani, known as 'The Cobra', who is hired to investigate the murder in Genoa.
The following weapons are seen in the movie Day of the Cobra (Il giorno del Cobra):
Revolvers
Colt Python
Mr. Smith (Rocco Lerro) carries a Colt Python with 4" barrel in the opening scene.
Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum
Smith loads his revolver.
Smith holds his revolver.
During the shootout at the brickworks one of the assassins carries a revolver that looks like Combat Python.
Colt Combat Python 3" in Royal Blue finish - .357 Magnum
A dark view at the supposed Combat Python.
Smith & Wesson Model 65
Larry Stanziani (Franco Nero) carries a stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 65 in several scenes.
Smith and Wesson Model 65 - .357 Magnum. Four inch barrel and rubber grips.
Davide (Mario Maranzana), Stanziani's old friend, deploys the package with the revolver.
Stanziani holds his revolver during the shootout with the assassin.
A close view at Stanziani's revolver.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
One of the assassins (Sasha D'Arc) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 15 when Larry Stanziani pursues him.
Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special
The assassin aims at Larry Stanziani.
The assassin fires his revolver.
Pistols
Beretta M1951
Two assassins are armed with suppressed Beretta M1951 pistols in the opening scene. Later various characters use M1951 in several scenes.
Two assassins (Angelo Ragusa at the right, Franco Ukmar (?) at the left) hold their suppressed pistols in the opening scene.
Another view at the suppressed pistol.
The bouncer (Giovanni Bonadonna) in the night club aims his pistol at Larry Stanziani (
Franco Nero).
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is seen in hands of Larry Stanziani (Franco Nero) in the beginning of the movie. Stanziani again uses this pistol in the final scene.
Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP
Larry Stanziani draws his pistol when his former boss Goldsmith (William Berger) appeares in his office.
A close view at Stanziani's pistol in the final scene.
Beretta 950 Jetfire
Brenda (Sybil Danning) aims a Beretta 950 Jetfire pistol with pearl grips at Larry Stanziani (Franco Nero) when he appeares in her apartments. Later Brenda carries Beretta 950 in several scenes including the final one.
Beretta 950B Jetfire - .25 ACP
Larry Stanziani examines Brenda's pistol. Note the tip-up barrel which is typical for Beretta pocket pistols.
Brenda holds her pistol in the final scene.
A close view at the pistol.
Rifles
Sporterized Mauser rifle
In two scenes assassins use sporterized Mauser rifle with sniper scope and sound suppressor.
Gewehr 98 Sporter - .30-06
An assassin (Angelo Ragusa) disassembles the rifle after the shot. Note the shape of the bolt handle.
Another assassin (Sasha D'Arc) holds his rifle.
A barrel with removed suppressor can be seen.