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Smith & Wesson Model 29

The script called for Detective Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) to use a Smith & Wesson Model 29, chambered in .44 Magnum throughout the film. Actually, the revolver used was said to be a Model 57 in .41 Magnum.

S&W Model 29 - .44 magnum.

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Dirty Harry holds his .44 Magnum

Winchester Model 70

This .458 Winchester Magnum chambered rifle is used by Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) in the night rooftop shoot out with Scorpio.

Walther P38

Scorpio steals it by attacking a liquor store owner and obtains it. He uses it to hijack a bus and in the final gunfight with Harry Callahan.

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Scorpio grabs his Walther P38 before his death by Callahan's .44 Magnum

MP40

Scorpio fires back at Detective Callahan during the rooftop gunfight.

S&W 76 submachine gun?

M40 sniper rifles?

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 == [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] ==
-The script called for Detective Harry Callahan ([[Clint Eastwood]]) to use a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]], chambered in .44 Magnum throughout the film. Actually, the revolver used was the Model 57 in .41 Magnum.
+The script called for Detective Harry Callahan ([[Clint Eastwood]]) to use a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]], chambered in .44 Magnum throughout the film. Actually, the revolver used was said to be a Model 57 in .41 Magnum.
-'''There is no unanimity regarding this point. According to other sources, the revolver was indeed a model 29 '''
-Some sources have indicated that a S&W Model 25 in .45 Colt was substituted due to lack of availability of a Model 29 and the easy availability of .45 Colt blanks.
+[[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 29-8.jpg|thumb|none|400px|S&W Model 29 - .44 magnum.]]
 [[Image:DirtyHarry.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Dirty Harry holds his .44 Magnum]]