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'''The following guns were used in the film ''[[Beverly Hills Cop]]'''''
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{{Infobox Movie
[[Image:Beverly hills cop.jpg‎|thumb|right|300px|Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - note the erroneous Colt 1911 Eddie Murphy is holding, in place of the Hi-Power used in the film]]__TOC__<br clear=all>
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|name = Beverly Hills Cop
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|picture = Beverly hills cop.jpg
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|caption = ''Cinema poster''<br>note the [[M1911 pistol series|Colt 1911]] Eddie Murphy is holding has the ejection port<br>on the wrong side, indicating a flipped image.<br>In the film, the pistol carried was a [[Browning Hi-Power]].
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|country = [[File:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
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|director = Martin Brest
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|date= 1984
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|language = English
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|studio=Paramount Pictures
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|distributor=Paramount Pictures
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|character1=Axel Foley
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|actor1=[[Eddie Murphy]]
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|character2=Det. Billy Rosewood
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|actor2=[[Judge Reinhold]]
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|character3=Sgt. Taggart
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|actor3=[[John Ashton]]
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|character4=Jenny Summers
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|actor4=Lisa Eilbacher
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|character5=Lt. Bogomil
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|actor5=[[Ronny Cox]]
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|character6=Victor Maitland
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|actor6=[[Steven Berkoff]]
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|character7=Mikey Tandino
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|actor7=[[James Russo]]
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|character8=Zack
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|actor8=[[Jonathan Banks]]
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|character9=Inspector Todd
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|actor9=[[Gilbert R. Hill]]
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|character10=
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|actor10=
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}}
  
== Browning Hi-Power ==
 
  
Detective Axel Foley's ([[Eddie Murphy]]) sidearm in this movie is a [[Browning Hi-Power]] pistol. The manufacturer, FN, switched from an internal extractor to the external extractor in the early 1960's. This help date Foley's gun as a post-WWII pistol. Axel uses a Hi-Power in all the other movies in the series.
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'''''Beverly Hills Cop''''' is a 1984 action comedy directed by [[Martin Brest]] (''[[Midnight Run]]'') and starring [[Eddie Murphy]] as Axel Foley, a Detroit Police detective who travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of one of his old friends.  [[Sylvester Stallone]] was originally cast as Foley, but script problems caused him to leave the production (Stallone would later use some of the elements he developed for this film for his 1986 action movie ''[[Cobra (1986)|Cobra]]''). Murphy then was quickly cast in the role, and the film, which turned out to be a huge blockbuster, helped him become one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980's. Murphy would return as Foley in two sequels: ''[[Beverly Hills Cop II]]'' (1987) and  ''[[Beverly Hills Cop III]]'' (1994).
  
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning Hi-Power - 9mm]]
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{{Film Title}}
[[Image:BevCopBrowning1.png|thumb|600px|none|A Beverly Hills police officer holds Axel's Browning Hi-Power.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning2.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel Foley kills a henchman with his Browning Hi-Power.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning3.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel and Taggart fire at an Uzi-wielding henchman.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning4.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel reloads his Browning Hi-Power.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning12.png|thumb|600px|none|''"Cover Me."'']]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning5.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel fires his Browning Hi-Power at a henchman. Eddie Murphy does a pretty good job at keeping his eyes open, unlike pretty much everyone else in the movie. He is also keeping a very good grip on his Hi-Power.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning6.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel with his Hi-Power.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning7.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel turns around when he hears Zach pump his shotgun, Hi-Power in hand.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning8.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel fires at Zach.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning9.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel with his Hi-Power sees Zach about to fire at him.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning10.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel searches for Maitland.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopBrowning11.png|thumb|600px|none|Axel aims his Hi-Power at Maitland.]]
 
  
== Colt Detective Special ==
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{{spoiler}}
Detective William "Billy" Rosewood ([[Judge Reinhold]]) uses a nickel [[Colt Detective Special]], 1st generation, as his primary weapon.
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=Pistols=
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Spl]]]
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==Browning Hi-Power==
[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl1.png|thumb|none|600px|Billy Rosewood aims his Colt Detective Special at one of Maitland's thugs.]]
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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 1963 and switched from a ring hammer to a spur hammer in 1972, which confirms Foley's gun as a post-WWII model. The Hi-Power would continue to be his weapon of choice in the subsequent sequels.
[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl2.png|thumb|none|600px|Billy Rosewood shoots the thug with his Detective Special, trying like hell to keep his eyes open.]]
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[[Image:BrowningHP-BevHillsCop.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm. This is the actual Hero gun - The screen-used BHP held and fired by [[Eddie Murphy]] in the film.]]
[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl3.png|thumb|none|600px|''"Drop it!"'']]
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[[Image:BHC 22.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Detroit PD Detective Axel Foley pulls his Browning Hi-Power when he finds his Detroit apartment broken into.]]
[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl4.png|thumb|none|600px|Billy fires his Detective Special, eyes closed.]]
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[[Image:BHC 23.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Axel with his Browning.]]
[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl5.png|thumb|none|600px|Billy stares in amazement at the almighty power of the .38 Special cartridge.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|''"Gun, partner!"'' <BR> 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.)]]
[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl6.png|thumb|none|600px|''"Police! You're all under arrest!"'']]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Detroit PD Detective Axel Foley opens fire with his Browning Hi-Power.]]
[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl7.png|thumb|none|600px|Billy aims his Detective Special at the thugs, happy to see that they finally surrender. The officer behind him holds an Ithaca 37.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Axel and Taggart ([[John Ashton]]) fire at an Uzi-wielding henchman.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Axel reloads his Browning Hi-Power.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Axel fires his Browning Hi-Power at a henchman. [[Eddie Murphy]] unfortunately keeps a very bad grip on his Hi-Power.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Axel with his Hi-Power.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning8.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Axel blind-fires at Zack.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning9.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Axel, wielding his Browning Hi-Power, sees Zack about to fire at him.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning11.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Axel aims his Hi-Power at Maitland.]]
  
== Smith & Wesson Model 19 ==
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==Smith & Wesson 639==
Sergeant Taggart ([[John Ashton]]) uses a Snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] as his primary weapon.
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A Detroit 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 ([[Judge Reinhold]]). 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.
[[Image:Smith&Wesson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 - .357 Magnum]]
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[[Image:S&W 639 early.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 639, early model with rounded trigger guard - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:BevCopBrowning3.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson Model 19 next to Axel.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6391.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer on the far left is armed with a Smith & Wesson 639.]]
[[Image:BevCopS&W192.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson at the thugs alongside Axel, firing his Browning Hi-Power.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6392.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeffrey Friedman ([[Paul Reiser]]) follows Axel around with his S&W 639 tucked in his waistband.]]
[[Image:BevCopS&W19.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson alongside Billy, firing his Colt Detective Special.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6393.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeffrey talks to Axel at the police station with his Smith & Wesson in his waistband.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6394.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6395.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Casey ([[Michael Champion]]) holds his Smith & Wesson to Axel's head.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6396.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Casey holds the 639 while Axel talks to Maitland.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6398.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Bogomil ([[Ronny Cox]]) aims his [[Smith & Wesson 639]] at Maitland.]]
  
== Smith & Wesson 639 ==
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==Colt MK IV Series 70 (Nickel)==
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. One of Maitland's thugs 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.
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Inspector Todd ([[Gil Hill]]) carries a nickel [[Colt MK IV Series 70]] in his waistband. It is identified as a MK IV Series 70 by its grips.
[[Image:S&W 639.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson 639 - 9x19mm. This model is equipped with adjustable sights and a square trigger guard (the model in the movie also has adjustable sights, but with a round trigger guard.]]
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[[Image:Colt-MKIV-Series70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt MK IV Series 70 (nickel finish) - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:BevCopS&W6391.png|thumb|none|600px|The officer on the far left is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 639.]]
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[[Image:BevCopColt70.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inspector Todd ([[Gil Hill]]) 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. A trivia note - Gil Hill was an actual homicide detective with the Detroit Police Department at the time.]]
[[Image:BevCopS&W6392.png|thumb|none|600px|Jeffrey follows Axel around with his Smith & Wesson Model 639 tucked in his waistband.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6393.png|thumb|none|600px|Jeffrey talks to Axel at the police station with his Smith & Wesson in his waistband.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6394.png|thumb|none|600px|Maitland's thug 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.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6395.png|thumb|none|600px|Maitland's thug holds his Smith & Wesson to Axel's head.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6396.png|thumb|none|600px|Axel talks to Maitland while being held at gunpoint by a thug's Smith & Wesson.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6397.png|thumb|none|600px|The thug fires his Smith & Wesson on Billy. This guy does a terrible job at trying to keep his eyes open. In the movie, you can see that before he even fires, his eyes are shut tight.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6398.png|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Bogomil aims his Smith & Wesson Model 639 at Maitland.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6399.png|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Bogomil fires his Smith & Wesson Model 639 at Maitland. Ronny Cox does a pretty good job keeping his eyes open when firing, unlike most of the other actors.]]
 
  
==Smith & Wesson Model 67==
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=Revolvers=
In the opening scene, several Detroit police officers are armed with [[Smith & Wesson Model 67]] revolvers, the stainless version of the Model 15. They are noted as Model 67's by their sights (a bit taller than the Model 10 it seems).
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==Colt Detective Special==
[[Image:S&WM67.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 67 (Current Production Model) - .38 Spl]]
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BHPD Detective William "Billy" Rosewood ([[Judge Reinhold]]) carries a nickel 1st generation [[Colt Detective Special]] as his primary weapon.
[[Image:BevCopS&W6391.png|thumb|none|600px|The three Detroit police officers on the right are armed with stainless Smith & Wesson Model 67s.]]
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[[File:ColtNickelDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special (Nickel) 1st Generation - .38 Special]]
[[Image:BevCopS&W10.png|thumb|none|600px|Two Detroit police officers armed with Smith & Wesson Model 67s, once they realize that Axel is in fact, Detective Axel Foley.]]
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[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Billy Rosewood aims his Colt Detective Special at Casey.]]
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[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Billy Rosewood shoots Casey with his Detective Special, trying like hell to keep his eyes open.]]
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[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Drop it!"'' <BR> Detective William "Billy" Rosewood ([[Judge Reinhold]]) aims his nickel [[Colt Detective Special]] at one of Maitland's thugs.]]
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[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Billy stares in amazement at the almighty power of the .38 Special cartridge.]]
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[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Police! You're all under arrest!"'' <BR> Billy shows his badge and gun to Maitland's submachine gun-wielding thugs.]]
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[[Image:BevCopDetectiveSpl7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Billy aims his Detective Special at the thugs, happy to see that they finally surrender. The officer behind him holds an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun.]]
  
The police officer in the front is taking aim with a Smith & Wesson model 10 in nickel finish, which was standard issue duty sidearm of the DPD for a great number of years, certainly at the time the movie was shot. Note the lack of an adjustable rear sight and the shiny finish of his revolver.  
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==Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose==
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Sergeant John Taggart ([[John Ashton]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose]] as his primary weapon.
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[[Image:Smith&Wesson.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 - .357 Magnum]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson Model 19 next to Axel.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W192.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taggart fires his Smith & Wesson at the thugs alongside Axel, firing his Browning Hi-Power.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taggart fires his S&W Model 19 Snub alongside Billy, who is seen firing his Colt Detective Special.]]
  
The officer on the right might have an adjustable sighted model 67, though. Hard to tell.
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==Smith & Wesson Model 629 (Custom Mag-na-ported)==
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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. This is likely the same revolver used by [[Powers Boothe]] in the film ''[[Extreme Prejudice]].
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[[Image:M6293.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Standard Smith & Wesson Model 629 Snub with 3" barrel - .44 Magnum]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6291.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor Maitland ([[Steven Berkoff]]) shoots at Axel with his Smith & Wesson Model 629.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6292.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maitland searches for Axel with his Smith & Wesson.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6293.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maitland with his Model 629.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6294.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maitland holds his Smith & Wesson to the head of Jenny Summers (Lisa Eilbacher) .]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6295.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Be careful, old boy. You might hit me."'' <BR> Maitland holds the revolver.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6296.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maitland ([[Steven Berkoff]]) fires his custom [[Smith & Wesson Model 629]] at Bogomil and Foley.]]
  
==Colt MK IV Series 70==
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
Inspector Todd ([[Gil Hill]]) carries a stainless [[M1911 pistol series#Colt MK IV Series 70|Colt MK IV Series 70]] in his waistband. It is identified as a MK IV Series 70 by it's grips.
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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. Also technically accurate is the fact that all the revolvers carried by the Detroit Police have a nickel finish.
[[Image:Colt-MKIV-Series70.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt MK IV Series 70 (stainless) - .45 ACP]]
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[[File:DetroitPDrevolver.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special. An actual surplus Detroit Police S&W Model 10.]]
[[Image:BevCopColt70.png|thumb|none|600px|Inspector Todd walks through the locker room with his Colt MK IV Series 70 in his waistband. Note the Colt Series 70 grips, confirming it's identity as a MK IV Series 70.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W6391.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the center left, a Detroit police officer is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]].]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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.]]
  
==Colt Trooper==
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==Smith & Wesson Model 67==
Zach, Maitland's chief assassin, kills Axel's friend Mikey with a [[Colt Trooper]] revolver.
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In the opening scene, one Detroit police officer is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 67]] revolver, the stainless version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15|Model 15]]. It is noted as a Model 67 by its rear adjustable sight, which the other officers Model 10s lack.  
[[Image:Colt Trooper.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Trooper - .357 Magnum]]
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[[File:S&W67.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 67 - .38 Special]]
[[Image:BevCopUkn1.png|thumb|none|600px|Zach pulls a Colt Trooper from his coat pocket as he prepares to kill Mikey.]]
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[[Image:BevCopS&W10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Detroit police officer on the right aims his Smith & Wesson Model 67. If you look closely, you can see the rear adjustable sight.]]
  
== Dan Wesson Model 15 ==
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==Charter Arms Undercover==
Several Beverly Hills Police officers use [[Dan Wesson revolvers|Dan Wesson Model 15]] revolvers with enclosed ejector rod and ventilated rib, indicating that it is the standard issue sidearm for the Beverly Hills Police Department. At first sight it looks like a [[Colt Trooper]], but looking closely, it can be identified as a Dan Wesson revolver.
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Zack ([[Jonathan Banks]]) kills Axel's friend Mikey with a [[Charter Arms Undercover]] revolver.
[[Image:Danwesson357 web.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Dan Wesson Model 15 with ribbed barrel - .357 Magnum]]
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[[Image:CharterArmsUnderCover70s.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Charter Arms Undercover - .38 Special]]
[[Image:BevCopDW1.png|thumb|none|600px|A police officer has a Dan Wesson revolver in his holster as he searches Axel.]]
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[[Image:BevCopUkn1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zack pulls a Charter Arms Undercover from his coat pocket as he prepares to kill Mikey.]]
[[Image:BevCopDW2.png|thumb|none|600px|The other police officer holds his Dan Wesson revolver at Axel when his partner finds Axel's Browning Hi-Power. If you look closely, you can see the cylinder opening latch located ahead of the cylinder, confirming that it is a Dan Wesson revolver.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopDW3.png|thumb|none|600px|A police officer aims his Dan Wesson revolver at the two thugs in the van.]]
 
  
== Ithaca 37 Shotgun ==
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==Dan Wesson Model 15==
One of the robbers at the strip club is armed with a pistol gripped [[Ithaca 37]]. Axel distracts the robber, then overpowers him and takes the shotgun from him. Sergeant Taggart ([[John Ashton]]) retrieves one with a full stock from the trunk of his police car and uses it during the climax of the film at Maitland's home.
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Several Beverly Hills Police Department officers use [[Dan Wesson revolvers|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.
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ithaca 37 shotgun - 12 gauge]]
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[[File:DanWesson15.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Dan Wesson Model 15 with ribbed barrel - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:BevCopIthaca1.png|thumb|none|600px|A robber pulls out his Ithaca 37 in the strip club.]]
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[[Image:BevCopBrowning1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Beverly Hills Police Department officer has a Dan Wesson revolver in his holster as he searches Axel.]]
[[Image:BevCopIthaca2.png|thumb|none|600px|The robber aims his Ithaca 37 at Axel.]]
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[[Image:BevCopDW2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The other police officer holds his [[Dan Wesson|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.]]
[[Image:BevCopIthaca3.png|thumb|none|600px|Axel takes the robber's Ithaca 37 from him after overpowering him.]]
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[[Image:BevCopDW3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A police officer aims his Dan Wesson revolver at the two thugs in the van.]]
[[Image:BevCopIthaca4.png|thumb|none|600px|Axel points the Ithaca 37 down at the robber.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopIthaca5.png|thumb|none|600px|Axel holds the Ithaca 37 (note the blade sights) and gives Taggart an "Okay" when he apprehends the second robber. You gotta love this.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopIthaca6.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart holding his Ithaca 37 before entering Maitland's property.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopIthaca7.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart with his Ithaca 37.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopIthaca8.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart places his Ithaca 37 against the wall when he and Billy, who is holding his Colt Detective Special, try (humorously) to climb over the wall.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopIthaca9.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart, with his Ithaca, and Billy take cover from an Uzi-wielding thug.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopIthaca10.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart fires his Ithaca at a thug, eyes closed.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopIthaca11.png|thumb|none|600px|Taggart and Billy with their weapons, just before being shot at by two Uzi-wielding thugs.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopIthaca12.png|thumb|none|600px|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 ==
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=Shotguns=
The second robber at the strip club uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Sawn off double barreled shotgun]] before being disarmed by Sgt. Taggart.
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==Ithaca 37==
[[Image:Remington SBS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sawn off shotgun - 12 gauge.]]
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One of the strip club robbers ([[Paul Drake]]) is armed with an [[Ithaca 37]] with rifle sights and the stock sawed-off. Axel distracts the robber, then overpowers him and takes the shotgun from him. Later in the film, Taggart arms himself with an Ithaca 37 when he enters Maitland's property - His Ithaca likewise appears to be the 'Police Special' version with the rifle sights and 18.5" barrel. Beverly Hills police officers are also seen wielding Ithacas.
[[Image:BevCopSawnoff1.png|thumb|none|600px|The second robber pulls out a sawn off shotgun in the strip club.]]
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[[Image:Ithaca37 DSPS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ithaca Model 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge]]
[[Image:BevCopSawnoff2.png|thumb|none|600px|The second robber holds his sawn off shotgun on the club patrons.]]
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[[Image:BevCopIthaca1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A robber pulls out his [[Ithaca 37]] in the strip club.]]
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[[Image:BevCopIthaca2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The robber ([[Paul Drake]]) aims his Ithaca 37 at Axel.]]
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[[Image:BevCopIthaca4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Axel pumps the Ithaca.]]
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[[Image:BevCopIthaca5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Axel ([[Eddie Murphy]]) holds the Ithaca 37 (note the blade sights) and gives Taggart an "Okay" when he apprehends the second robber. You gotta love this.]]
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[[Image:BevCopIthaca6.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Sergeant Taggart ([[John Ashton]]) holding his [[Ithaca 37]] before entering Maitland's property.]]
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[[Image:BevCopIthaca7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taggart with his Ithaca 37.]]
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[[Image:BevCopIthaca9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taggart and Billy take cover from an Uzi-wielding thug.]]
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[[Image:BevCopIthaca12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Beverly Hills police officers aim their [[Ithaca 37]]s at the two thugs shooting at Taggart and Billy, finally taking control of the situation.]]
  
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==Sawed-off Double-Barrel Shotgun==
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The second robber ([[Tom Everett]]) at the strip club uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun#Short barreled Side by Side Shotgun (Sawed Off)|Sawed-Off Double Barreled Shotgun]] before being disarmed by Sgt. Taggart ([[John Ashton]]).
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[[Image:Remington SBS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Spartan Sawed-Off shotgun - 12 gauge]]
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[[Image:BevCopSawnoff1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The second robber pulls out a sawed-off shotgun in the strip club.]]
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[[Image:BevCopSawnoff2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The second robber holds his shotgun on the club patrons. Note Taggart shadowing the robber in the background.]]
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==Smith & Wesson 3000==
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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.
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[[Image:S&WModel3000FoldingStockExt.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun with black synthetic furniture and folding stock - 12 gauge]]
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[[Image:BevCopRemington1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zack holds his Smith & Wesson 3000 as he sneaks up on Axel.]]
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[[Image:BevCopRemington2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zack ([[Jonathan Banks]])  aims his Smith & Wesson 3000 at Axel.]]
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[[Image:BevCopRemington3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zack fires his Smith & Wesson shotgun at Axel, who jumps out of the way in time. Actor [[Jonathan Banks]] does an excellent job of not flinching while firing what appears to be a full load.]]
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[[Image:BevCopRemington4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zack shoots at Axel with his Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun.]]
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[[Image:BevCopRemington5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zack ([[Jonathan Banks]]) wields his S&W 3000 Shotgun.]]
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=Submachine Guns=
 
==IMI Uzi==
 
==IMI Uzi==
Maitland's thugs use [[IMI Uzi]]s during the final gunfight at the end of the film.
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Maitland's thugs are armed with full-size [[Uzi]]s during the final gunfight at the end of the film.
 
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:BevCopUzi1.png|thumb|none|600px|One of Maitland's thugs fires a Uzi.]]
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[[Image:BevCopUzi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Maitland's thugs fires the Uzi at the police.]]
[[Image:BevCopUzi2.png|thumb|none|600px|One of Maitland's thugs peeking around the corner with an Uzi.]]
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[[Image:BevCopUzi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Maitland's thugs peeking around the corner with a full-size [[Uzi]].]]
[[Image:BevCopUzi3.png|thumb|none|600px|One of Maitland's thugs gets shot by Axel, Uzi in hand.]]
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[[Image:BevCopUzi3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Maitland's thugs ([[Mic Rodgers]]), Uzi in hand, gets shot by Axel.]]
[[Image:BevCopUzi4.png|thumb|none|600px|Two of Maitland's thugs reload their Uzis.]]
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[[Image:BevCopUzi4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two of Maitland's thugs reload their Uzis.]]
  
==Winchester Model 1300==
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=Unidentified firearms=
Zach ([[Jonathan Banks]]), Maitland's chief thug, uses a pistol-gripped [[Winchester Model 1300]] during the climax of the film when he tries to kill Axel in Maitland's home.
 
[[Image:WinchesterModel1300Def.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1300 with pistol grip and an extended magazine tube (the one in the movie has a standard magazine tube) - 12 gauge]]
 
[[Image:BevCopRemington1.png|thumb|none|600px|Zach holds his Winchester Model 1300 as he sneaks up on Axel.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopRemington2.png|thumb|none|600px|Zach aims his Winchester Model 1300 at Axel.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopRemington3.png|thumb|none|600px|Zach fires his Winchester at Axel, who jumps out of the way in time. Out of all the actors, Jonathan Banks does the best job at keeping his eyes open. Even though he is firing a powerful 12 gauge shotgun, his eyes are wide open.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopRemington4.png|thumb|none|600px|Zach shoots at Axel with his Winchester Model 1300.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopRemington5.png|thumb|none|600px|Zach tries to shoot Axel with his Winchester, but is killed by Axel before he can get a shot off.]]
 
 
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 629 ==
 
Victor Maitland ([[Steven Berkoff]]) uses a custom [[Smith & Wesson Model 29|Smith & Wesson Model 629]] with a 2.5 inch barrel at the end of the film.
 
[[Image:New732.jpg|thumb|none|400px|3" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 629]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6291.png|thumb|none|600px|Victor Maitland shoots Axel in the arm with his Smith & Wesson Model 629.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6292.png|thumb|none|600px|Maitland searches for Axel with his Smith & Wesson.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6293.png|thumb|none|600px|Maitland with his Smith & Wesson.]]
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6294.png|thumb|none|600px|Maitland holds his Smith & Wesson to Ginny Summers' ([[Lisa Eilbacher]]) head.]]
 
It's definitely an S&W N frame revolver. Looking at rounded profile of the ejector rod shroud on the barrel it appears as if it's a customized/shortened model 629. Gunsmithing shop John Jovino Co., Inc., in New York was known doing such custom work.
 
 
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6295.png|thumb|none|600px|''"Be careful, old boy. You might hit me."'']]
 
The revolver's hammer spur looks brightly polished and shortened, too, which strengthens my suspicion that it's indeed a customized S&W M629...
 
 
 
[[Image:BevCopS&W6296.png|thumb|none|600px|Maitland fires his Smith & Wesson at Bogomil and Foley just before being filled with lead.]]
 
A similar gun can be seen in other movies, like ''[[Extreme Prejudice]]'' and ''[[The Hitcher (1986)]]''.
 
 
 
== Unidentified firearms ==
 
 
We can see a few handguns that are hard to identify precisely:
 
We can see a few handguns that are hard to identify precisely:
 
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A security guard (Rex Ryon) at the supply warehouse is seen with an unknown revolver in his holster.
A security guard at the supply warehouse is seen with an unknown revolver in his holster.
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[[Image:BevCopUkn2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The security guard walks over toward Axel with an unknown revolver in his holster.]]
[[Image:BevCopUkn2.png|thumb|none|600px|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.
 
During the climax, the two thugs in the security room are armed with unknown weapons.
[[Image:BevCopUkn3.png|thumb|none|600px|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.]]
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[[Image:BevCopUkn3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The two thugs in the security room 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.]]
  
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Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly hills cop.jpg
Cinema poster
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 Hi-Power.
Country Flag of the United States.jpg United States
Directed by Martin Brest
Release Date 1984
Language English
Studio Paramount Pictures
Distributor Paramount Pictures
Main Cast
Character Actor
Axel Foley Eddie Murphy
Det. Billy Rosewood Judge Reinhold
Sgt. Taggart John Ashton
Jenny Summers Lisa Eilbacher
Lt. Bogomil Ronny Cox
Victor Maitland Steven Berkoff
Mikey Tandino James Russo
Zack Jonathan Banks
Inspector Todd Gilbert R. Hill



Beverly Hills Cop is a 1984 action comedy directed by Martin Brest (Midnight Run) and starring Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, a Detroit Police detective who travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of one of his old friends. Sylvester Stallone was originally cast as Foley, but script problems caused him to leave the production (Stallone would later use some of the elements he developed for this film for his 1986 action movie Cobra). Murphy then was quickly cast in the role, and the film, which turned out to be a huge blockbuster, helped him become one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980's. Murphy would return as Foley in two sequels: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994).


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


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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 1963 and switched from a ring hammer to a spur hammer in 1972, which confirms Foley's gun as a post-WWII model. The Hi-Power would continue to be his weapon of choice in the subsequent sequels.

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm. This is the actual Hero gun - The screen-used BHP held and fired by Eddie Murphy in the film.
Detroit PD Detective Axel Foley 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 opens fire with his Browning Hi-Power.
Axel and Taggart (John Ashton) fire at an Uzi-wielding henchman.
Axel reloads his Browning Hi-Power.
Axel fires his Browning Hi-Power at a henchman. Eddie Murphy unfortunately keeps a very bad grip on his Hi-Power.
Axel with his Hi-Power.
Axel blind-fires at Zack.
Axel, wielding his Browning Hi-Power, sees Zack about to fire at him.
Axel aims his Hi-Power at Maitland.

Smith & Wesson 639

A Detroit 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 (Judge Reinhold). 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 639.
Jeffrey Friedman (Paul Reiser) follows Axel around with his S&W 639 tucked in his waistband.
Jeffrey 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 639 while Axel talks to Maitland.
Lt. Bogomil (Ronny Cox) aims his Smith & Wesson 639 at Maitland.

Colt MK IV Series 70 (Nickel)

Inspector Todd (Gil Hill) carries a nickel 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 (nickel finish) - .45 ACP
Inspector Todd (Gil Hill) 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. A trivia note - Gil Hill was an actual homicide detective with the Detroit Police Department at the time.

Revolvers

Colt Detective Special

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

Colt Detective Special (Nickel) 1st Generation - .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 Detective Special 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 shotgun.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose

Sergeant John Taggart (John Ashton) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose 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 S&W Model 19 Snub alongside Billy, who is seen firing his Colt Detective Special.

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. This is likely the same revolver used by Powers Boothe in the film Extreme Prejudice.

Standard Smith & Wesson Model 629 Snub with 3" barrel - .44 Magnum
Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff) shoots at Axel with his Smith & Wesson Model 629.
Maitland searches for Axel with his Smith & Wesson.
Maitland with his Model 629.
Maitland holds his Smith & Wesson to the head of Jenny Summers (Lisa Eilbacher) .
"Be careful, old boy. You might hit me."
Maitland holds the revolver.
Maitland (Steven Berkoff) fires his custom Smith & Wesson Model 629 at Bogomil and Foley.

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. Also technically accurate is the fact that all the revolvers carried by the Detroit Police have a nickel finish.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special. An actual surplus Detroit Police S&W Model 10.
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 - .38 Special
The Detroit police officer on the right aims his Smith & Wesson Model 67. If you look closely, you can see the rear adjustable sight.

Charter Arms Undercover

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

Charter Arms Undercover - .38 Special
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

One of the strip club robbers (Paul Drake) is armed with an Ithaca 37 with rifle sights and the stock sawed-off. Axel distracts the robber, then overpowers him and takes the shotgun from him. Later in the film, Taggart arms himself with an Ithaca 37 when he enters Maitland's property - His Ithaca likewise appears to be the 'Police Special' version with the rifle sights and 18.5" barrel. Beverly Hills police officers are also seen wielding Ithacas.

Ithaca Model 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge
A robber pulls out his Ithaca 37 in the strip club.
The robber (Paul Drake) aims his Ithaca 37 at Axel.
Axel pumps the Ithaca.
Axel (Eddie Murphy) 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 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.

Sawed-off Double-Barrel Shotgun

The second robber (Tom Everett) at the strip club uses a Sawed-Off Double Barreled Shotgun before being disarmed by Sgt. Taggart (John Ashton).

Remington Spartan Sawed-Off shotgun - 12 gauge
The second robber pulls out a sawed-off shotgun in the strip club.
The second robber holds his shotgun on the club patrons. Note Taggart shadowing the robber in the background.

Smith & Wesson 3000

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 3000 as he sneaks up on Axel.
Zack (Jonathan Banks) aims his Smith & Wesson 3000 at Axel.
Zack fires his Smith & Wesson shotgun at Axel, who jumps out of the way in time. Actor Jonathan Banks does an excellent job of not flinching while firing what appears to be a full load.
Zack shoots at Axel with his Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun.
Zack (Jonathan Banks) wields his S&W 3000 Shotgun.

Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

Maitland's thugs are armed with full-size Uzis during the final gunfight at the end of the film.

IMI Uzi - 9x19mm
One of Maitland's thugs fires the Uzi at the police.
One of Maitland's thugs peeking around the corner with a full-size Uzi.
One of Maitland's thugs (Mic Rodgers), Uzi in hand, gets shot by Axel.
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 the security room 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.

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