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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 13== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 13== | ||
| − | FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) carries the then-standard FBI-issue [[Smith & Wesson Model 13]]. This .357 | + | FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) carries the then-standard FBI-issue [[Smith & Wesson Model 13]]. This .357 Magnum, 3" barrel revolver was the last revolver issued by the FBI (usually loaded with .38 Special +P .158 gr lead LHP ammo). Starling is shown being issued her Model 13 and training with it on the range in several deleted scenes. She is also seen doing a quick reload of her revolver with a speedloader after she opens fire on a suspect and expends all 6 rounds. When Starling fires her weapon at the suspect, there is noticeable recoil and she flinches. However, when she fires it on the range in the deleted scenes, there is absolutely no recoil, and she keeps her eyes open. This could indicate multiple weapons were used on the set. |
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel13.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel13.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Silence 221.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) checks in her S&W Model 13 with Sergeant Tate when visiting Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Memphis. She draws the revolver, then opens the cylinder, but does not unload it before handing it to Tate.]] | + | [[Image:Silence 221.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) checks in her S&W Model 13 with Sergeant Tate when visiting Dr. Hannibal Lecter ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) in Memphis. She draws the revolver, then opens the cylinder, but does not unload it before handing it to Tate.]] |
| − | [[Image:Lambs1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of her S&W Model 13 and her speedloader after Tate sets it on the table. | + | [[Image:Lambs1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of her S&W Model 13 and her speedloader after Tate sets it on the table. The revolver used by [[Jodie Foster]] in the movie has a Pachmayr Grip adaptor, true to the actual FBI-issued firearm at the time. Also note that the rounds in the speedloader are SJHP, and not the .38 spl LSWCHP +P used by the FBI in that era.]] |
| − | [[Image:SilenceL001.JPG|thumb|none|603px|"''FBI, You're safe!''" Clarice with her S&W Model 13 drawn at the ready as she shouts to Gumb's hostage, Catherine Martin, in Gumb's basement.]] | + | [[Image:SilenceL001.JPG|thumb|none|603px|"''FBI, You're safe!''" <BR> Clarice with her S&W Model 13 drawn at the ready as she shouts to Gumb's hostage, Catherine Martin, in Gumb's basement.]] |
[[Image:SilenceL002.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Clarice opens fire on a suspect in the dark with her S&W Model 13.]] | [[Image:SilenceL002.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Clarice opens fire on a suspect in the dark with her S&W Model 13.]] | ||
[[Image:Silenceoflambs1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI recruits including Clarice ([[Jodie Foster]]) training in a deleted scene. The range director in the scene tells the recruits that they are to prepare for "double-action" training, and the actors correctly refrain from cocking the hammers.]] | [[Image:Silenceoflambs1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI recruits including Clarice ([[Jodie Foster]]) training in a deleted scene. The range director in the scene tells the recruits that they are to prepare for "double-action" training, and the actors correctly refrain from cocking the hammers.]] | ||
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==Colt Government Model== | ==Colt Government Model== | ||
| − | One of the FBI instructors uses a deactivated [[Colt Government Model]] to demonstrate to Clarice and the recruits what went wrong during an exercise. Clarice failed to check the corner of the room, which could have led to her death in real life. | + | One of the FBI instructors uses a deactivated [[Colt Government Model]] to demonstrate to Clarice and the recruits what went wrong during an exercise. (Clarice failed to check the corner of the room, which could have led to her death in real life.) |
[[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Government Model (Pre-Series 70 Commercial M1911A1) blued with stainless hammer - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Government Model (Pre-Series 70 Commercial M1911A1) blued with stainless hammer - .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Lambs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"...You're dead, Starling"'' A Colt is pointed at the head of Clarice during an FBI training exercise. Close inspection of the pistol's ejection port indicates that the gun is deactivated.]] | + | [[Image:Lambs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"...You're dead, Starling"'' <BR> A Colt is pointed at the head of Clarice during an FBI training exercise. Close inspection of the pistol's ejection port indicates that the gun is deactivated.]] |
==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
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[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:SilenceL012.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Crawford and the FBI HRT prepare to raid the possible residence of Buffalo Bill.]] | [[Image:SilenceL012.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Crawford and the FBI HRT prepare to raid the possible residence of Buffalo Bill.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:SilenceL008.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Crawford with the Remington 870 with the short barrel. | + | [[Image:SilenceL008.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Crawford with the Remington 870 with the short barrel. Note the lack of a front sight.]] |
==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
| − | Several variants of the [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are carried by the Memphis P.D. SWAT officers that respond to Hannibal's prison break.[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | + | Several variants of the [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are carried by the Memphis P.D. SWAT officers that respond to Hannibal's prison break. An FBI agent is also seen wielding an Ithaca when Hannibal Lecter arrives in Memphis. |
| + | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:IthacaExtMagTub.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaExtMagTub.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Silence 3018.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The SWAT Team leader ([[Chris Isaak]]) in the middle carries the riot Ithaca while the SWAT officer on the left carries an Ithaca with the extended mag tube.]] | [[Image:Silence 3018.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The SWAT Team leader ([[Chris Isaak]]) in the middle carries the riot Ithaca while the SWAT officer on the left carries an Ithaca with the extended mag tube.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
| − | Soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard | + | Soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard are seen armed with [[M16A1]] rifles at Memphis Airport when Dr. Hannibal Lecter arrived in Memphis to assist federal agents. National Guardsmen tasked with guarding Dr. Lecter at the makeshift prison he was incarcerated in were also seen armed with M16A1 rifles. |
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Silence 3042.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The National Guardsman behind the Senator stands guard armed with an M16A1.]] | [[Image:Silence 3042.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The National Guardsman behind the Senator stands guard armed with an M16A1.]] | ||
==Remington 700PSS== | ==Remington 700PSS== | ||
| − | Responding to an incident involving Lecter, the SWAT team negotiator ([[Daniel von Bargen]]) is seen carrying what appears to be a [[Remington | + | Responding to an incident involving Lecter, the SWAT team negotiator ([[Daniel von Bargen]]) is seen carrying what appears to be a [[Remington 700PSS]] rifle. FBI HRT snipers who close in on the suspected house of Buffalo Bill also appear to be armed Remington 700PSS sniper rifles. |
| − | [[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod]] | + | [[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 700PSS with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Harris bipod]] |
[[Image:Silence 264.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Responding to an incident involving Lecter, the SWAT team negotiator ([[Daniel von Bargen]]) is seen carrying what appears to be a [[Remington 700]] PSS rifle.]] | [[Image:Silence 264.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Responding to an incident involving Lecter, the SWAT team negotiator ([[Daniel von Bargen]]) is seen carrying what appears to be a [[Remington 700]] PSS rifle.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Silence 267.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, the SWAT team negotiator ([[Daniel von Bargen]]) carries the rifle.]] | + | [[Image:Silence 267.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, the SWAT team negotiator ([[Daniel von Bargen]]) carries the rifle. The officer on the left is armed with an Ithaca 37 with extended mag tube.]] |
[[Image:SilenceL011.JPG|thumb|none|601px|FBI HRT snipers outside the house with their Remington 700PSS rifles.]] | [[Image:SilenceL011.JPG|thumb|none|601px|FBI HRT snipers outside the house with their Remington 700PSS rifles.]] | ||
Revision as of 19:16, 13 July 2015
The Silence of the Lambs is the 1991 thriller that was the feature film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris and marked the first appearance of Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In the film, FBI recruit Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) is asked by the Bureau to elicit Lecter's help in tracking down a notorious serial killer who has kidnapped a US Senator's daughter. Directed by Jonathan Demme (The Manchurian Candidate), the film would receive five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Hopkins and Best Actress for Foster and Best Screenplay. Hopkins would reprise his role as Lecter in two more films: Hannibal (2001) and Red Dragon (2002).
The following weapons were used in the film The Silence of the Lambs:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 13
FBI recruit Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) carries the then-standard FBI-issue Smith & Wesson Model 13. This .357 Magnum, 3" barrel revolver was the last revolver issued by the FBI (usually loaded with .38 Special +P .158 gr lead LHP ammo). Starling is shown being issued her Model 13 and training with it on the range in several deleted scenes. She is also seen doing a quick reload of her revolver with a speedloader after she opens fire on a suspect and expends all 6 rounds. When Starling fires her weapon at the suspect, there is noticeable recoil and she flinches. However, when she fires it on the range in the deleted scenes, there is absolutely no recoil, and she keeps her eyes open. This could indicate multiple weapons were used on the set.
Browning Hi-Power
As they close in on Lecter, one of the SWAT officers is seen with a Browning Hi-Power with Target sights before he opens the elevator access panel. Another SWAT officer appears to use a Browning HP to shoot a motionless suspect in the leg.
Colt Government Model
One of the FBI instructors uses a deactivated Colt Government Model to demonstrate to Clarice and the recruits what went wrong during an exercise. (Clarice failed to check the corner of the room, which could have led to her death in real life.)
Colt Python
Jame Gumb a.k.a "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine) is seen holding what appears to be a 6" barreled, stainless steel Colt Python with Pachmyr Presentation grips. In the book, it is said that Gumb loads the gun with .38 Special lead wadcutters.
Smith & Wesson Model 10HB
The police officers that guard Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers with heavy barrels.
Heckler & Koch P7
A Heckler & Koch P7 is briefly seen in the hands of an FBI HRT agent as Crawford and his men breach the suspected house of Buffalo Bill.
Shotguns
Remington 870
FBI Special Agent Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) prepares to assault the possible residence of Buffalo Bill armed with a Remington 870 shotgun. According to Scott Glenn's commentary on the Blu-Ray edition, the shotgun originally had an 18 inch barrel, but Glenn insisted upon having a shorter one. The armorer explained that making it shorter would not be legal, but finally relented and cut down the barrel down to 14 inches shortly before the scene was shot.
Ithaca 37
Several variants of the Ithaca 37 shotguns are carried by the Memphis P.D. SWAT officers that respond to Hannibal's prison break. An FBI agent is also seen wielding an Ithaca when Hannibal Lecter arrives in Memphis.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K (Replica)
SWAT officers are shown holding what appears to be an airsoft replica of the Heckler & Koch MP5K as they prepare to take down Lecter in the elevator.
Rifles
M16A1
Soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard are seen armed with M16A1 rifles at Memphis Airport when Dr. Hannibal Lecter arrived in Memphis to assist federal agents. National Guardsmen tasked with guarding Dr. Lecter at the makeshift prison he was incarcerated in were also seen armed with M16A1 rifles.
Remington 700PSS
Responding to an incident involving Lecter, the SWAT team negotiator (Daniel von Bargen) is seen carrying what appears to be a Remington 700PSS rifle. FBI HRT snipers who close in on the suspected house of Buffalo Bill also appear to be armed Remington 700PSS sniper rifles.
