The Silence of the Lambs

The following weapons can be seen in the movie The Silence of the Lambs:

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Smith and Wesson model 13

This .357 magnum, 3" barrel revolver was the last issue revolver of the FBI (usually loaded with .38 spl +P .158 gr LHP ammo)

Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum

FBI recruits training in a deleted scene.

The holster used in the movie seems to be also the one that the FBI used with the S&W (note the Speedloader pouch)

but, unfortunately, someone forgot to teach Jodie Foster how to holster the gun:

"it's hard to get this thing into the holster"

The revolver used by Jodie Foster in the movie has a Pachmayr Grip adaptor (note that the bullets in the speedloader are SJHP, and not the .38 spl LSWCHP +P, used by the FBI in that era:

Clarice enters Buffalo Bill's lair armed with her S&W Model 13

Clarice blindfires her Model 13 at the sound of a hammer cocking.

Browning Hi-Power

Used by a SWAT agent:

Classic Commercial Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm

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Colt Government

A deactivated Colt 1911 is used during FBI instruction

Note that the gun is deactivated (arrow)

Colt Python

The gun used by "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine)is a 6" barreled, nickel-plated Colt Python.

Colt Python .357 Magnum

Buffalo Bill's Colt is left on the oven as he answers the door.

With his night vision goggles on, Buffalo Bill attempts to shoot Clarice.

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But is not successful.

Heckler & Koch MP5K

A H&K MP5K is seen in the hands of an FBI HRT member.

Heckler & Koch MP5K - version with SEF Plastic Trigger Pack - 9x19mm

Note: This appears to be a FalconToy SoftAir MP5K, based on the "SD"-looking foregrip.

Remington 870

FBI Special Agent Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) prepares to assault the possible home of Buffalo Bill. His chief weapon is the Remington 870 shotgun.

Crawford and the FBI HRT prepare to enter the home.

Crawford with the Remington 870.

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