Midnight Run

Midnight Run (1988)

Midnight Run is the 1988 action comedy starring Robert De Niro as Jack Walsh, a former cop now working as a bounty hunter who has to endure a cross-country trip with the bail-jumping bookkeeper (Charles Grodin) he was trying to bring back to Los Angeles in order to collect his fee. During their journey, the duo find themselves pursued by both the FBI and the mob. The film was directed by Martin Brest and co-stars Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, and Dennis Farina. The film would also inspire several made for television films that starred Christopher McDonald as Walsh.

The following weapons were used in the film Midnight Run:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Revolvers

Colt Detective Special

At the beginning of the film, bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) carries a third generation Colt Detective Special as his sidearm until he has to check the revolver before boarding a commercial flight. During the shootout at the Chicago bus station, one of the FBI agents is briefly seen with a first generation Colt Detective Special drawn.

Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special

Armed with his Colt revolver, bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) prepares to enter a bailjumper's apartment.

Walsh holds his Detective Special on Mardukas while impersonating agent Mosley.

Walsh holds the revolver on Mardukas (Charles Grodin).

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special

As Walsh and Mardukas evade gunfire, one of the FBI agents is briefly seen with his 1st Gen Colt Detective Special drawn.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose

FBI Special Agent Alonzo Mosley (Yaphet Kotto) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 66 as his sidearm in the film.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub with 2.5" barrel - .357 Magnum

Mosley opens fire with his Model 66.

Mosley takes cover with his Model 66.

FBI Special Agent Alonzo Mosley (Yaphet Kotto) with his Model 66.

Pistols

Beretta 92SB (nickel)

Marvin (John Ashton) also carries a nickel Beretta 92SB that Walsh takes from him during the scuffle on the train.

Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).

Marvin (John Ashton) carries a nickel Beretta 92SB as he apprehends a fugitive at the film's beginning.

Walsh grabs the Beretta from Marvin during their fight on the train.

Beretta 92SB

Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) takes a Beretta 92SB from Marvin (John Ashton) to shoot down a Mafia helicopter.

Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).

Walsh fires the Beretta.

Walsh aims the Beretta as Marvin stands behind him with a Remington 870.

Walsh takes aim at the helicopter.

Walsh holds his Beretta while dragging Mardukas.

Heckler & Koch P7

Tony Darvo (Richard Foronjy) carries a Heckler & Koch P7 when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.

Heckler & Koch P7 9x19mm

Tony Darvo (Richard Foronjy) carries a Heckler & Koch P7 when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.

Tony on the far left holding the H&K.

Detonics CombatMaster

Joey (Robert Miranda) carries a Detonics CombatMaster when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.

Detonics Combat Master - .45 ACP

Joey (Robert Miranda) carries a Detonics CombatMaster when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.

Joey on the near left holding the Detonics.

Shotguns

Winchester 1897 Shotgun

The fugitive chased by Walsh and Marvin at the film's beginning is seen using what appears to be a Winchester Model 1897 shotgun with the stock removed.

Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge

The criminal chased by Walsh and Marvin in the beginning drops his pistol gripped Winchester shotgun.

Mossberg 500

Throughout the film, Marvin (John Ashton) uses a Mossberg 500 shotgun with an extended magazine tube.

Mossberg 500AT Shotgun - 12 gauge. Note the wood furniture.

Marvin aims his Remington 870 from his car.

Marvin watches for the helicopter.

Marvin, 870 in hand, talks to Walsh.

Ithaca 37

Several police officers are seen carrying Ithaca 37 shotguns.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge

Rifles

Ruger Mini-14

A Ruger Mini-14 is used by the snipers hired by the Chicago mob to try and kill Jack Walsh and Jonathan Mardukas (Charles Grodin).

Blued Ruger Mini-14 Standard Model Semiautomatic Rifle (Pre-2005) with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

Another mob sniper aims his Mini-14 rifle on the bus transporting Walsh and Mardukas.

Another mob sniper trains his scoped Ruger on the bus.

Remington Model 7400

Another Chicago mob sniper is seen with a Remington Model 7400 Semi-Auto rifle.

A mob sniper loads his Remington .

A mob sniper aims his Remington at the bus.

Heckler & Koch G3

The mob hitmen in the helicopter use a Heckler & Koch G3 rifle fitted with a scope and a brass catcher when chasing Walsh, Mardukas, and Marvin.

The hitman fires at Marvin's car.

The hitmen fire at the car, shooting off the hood.

The hitman aims his rifle when Marvin, Walsh, and Mardukas get out of the car.

The hitman fires.

Submachine Guns

Micro-Uzi

One of the FBI agents that takes down the mobsters at the airport is seen with a Micro Uzi drawn.

One of the FBI agents that takes down the mobsters at the airport is seen with a Micro-Uzi drawn.