The Outsiders

The Outsiders (1983)

The Outsiders is a 1983 drama based on the novel by S.E. Hinton that tells the story of young boys who were social outcasts growing up in 1950's Oklahoma. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the film featured numerous actors who later go onto bigger fame including Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ralph Macchio, Diane Lane, and Tom Cruise. Released in severely edited form in 1983, the film was later released in 2005 with 22 minutes restored on DVD under the title The Outsiders: The Complete Novel.

The following weapons were used in the film The Outsiders:

Star Model PD

Dally Winston (Matt Dillon) uses a Star Model PD throughout the film (which he claims he keeps unloaded). Dally first takes out of his convertible at the Dairy Queen, which he quickly hides in the glove compartment. After Johnny dies, Dally pulls it out on a doctor, dry firing it at him. He then uses it to rob a gas station (grocery store in the novel). The trigger and frame are clearly that of a Star Model BM. It is last seen when he makes his stand against the police. This is anachronism due to the movie's setting of 1965 and the introduction of the PD in 1975. It is most likely standing in for the Colt Commander.

Star PD - .45 ACP

Dally (Matt Dillon) shows Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio) his Star Model PD. Note the vertical line on the slide.

Dally shoves his PD into the face of the Store Clerk (William Smith). Note the vertiacal line on the slide and the thickness of the handle compared to the Star Model BM.

Dally dry fires his Star at the cops.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Along with $50, Dally Winston (Matt Dillon) gives Ponyboy Curtis (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny Cade (Ralph Macchio) a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver. Although they never fire it, Johnny is seen handling it in the train car.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special

Dally checks the Smith & Wesson Model 10 before giving it to Johnny.

Johnny handles the Model 10 as Ponyboy sleeps.

Smith & Wesson Model 15

One of the police officers that fire on Dally is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 15.

Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 Special

A closeup of the S&W as the police open fire on Dally.

Colt Official Police

One of the police officers that fire on Dally are armed with a Colt Official Police with a heavy barrel.

Iver Johnson Revolver

During the robbery, the Store Clerk (William Smith) uses a nickel-plated Iver Johnson Revolver in .32 S&W, firing it at Dally when he makes his escape.

Iver Johnson Revolver - .32 S&W

The Store Clerk (William Smith) fires at Dally as he runs away.