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'''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Sting'':''' | '''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Sting'':''' | ||
[[Image:Sting.jpg|thumb|right|200px| ''The Sting'' (1973)]]__TOC__<br clear="all"> | [[Image:Sting.jpg|thumb|right|200px| ''The Sting'' (1973)]]__TOC__<br clear="all"> | ||
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| + | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
| + | Combs ([[Arch Johnson]]), one of Doyle Lonnegan's ([[Robert Shaw]]) hitmen, chases and shoots at Johnny Hooker ([[Robert Redford]]) with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Sting-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Combs looks for Hooker outside his apartment.]] | ||
== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
Joliet policeman Lt. Snyder ([[Charles Durning]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]]. | Joliet policeman Lt. Snyder ([[Charles Durning]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]]. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police 5" Barrel]] | [[Image:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police 5" Barrel]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Sting-cop.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cop.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snyder intrudes on one of Hooker's phone calls.]] |
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
| − | On the last day of the con, Henry Gondforff ([[Paul Newman]]) sticks a [[Colt Detective Special]] in his waistband. He later uses this to shoot Johnny Hooker | + | On the last day of the con, Henry Gondforff ([[Paul Newman]]) sticks a [[Colt Detective Special]] in his waistband. He later uses this to shoot Johnny Hooker, loaded with blanks. |
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Sting-cds1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry gets his Colt DS from his suitcase.]] |
| − | [[Image:Sting-cds2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry draws his snubnose.]] |
| − | [[Image:Sting-cds3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cds3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry aims his snubnose.]] |
| − | [[Image:Sting-cds4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cds4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry lays on the ground, "shot".]] |
== Colt New Service == | == Colt New Service == | ||
The black-gloved gunman ([[Joe Tornatore]]), hired by Gondorff, shoots Salino with a suppressed [[Colt New Service]] that he constructs in his room. | The black-gloved gunman ([[Joe Tornatore]]), hired by Gondorff, shoots Salino with a suppressed [[Colt New Service]] that he constructs in his room. | ||
[[Image:Colt_New_Service.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt M1917 in moon clipped .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:Colt_New_Service.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt M1917 in moon clipped .45 ACP.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Sting-cns1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cns1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman opens the case he keeps his New Service in.]] |
| − | [[Image:Sting-cns2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cns2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman attaches the barrel.]] |
| − | [[Image:Sting-cns3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cns3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman loads his New Service.]] |
| − | [[Image:Sting-cns4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman attaches a suppressor (even though it would be useless).]] |
| − | [[Image:Sting-cns5.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cns5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman shoots Salino.]] |
| − | [[Image:Sting-cns6.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cns6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman turns Salino over.]] |
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose == | ||
Loretta Salino ([[Dimitra Arliss]]) carries a suppressed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] when she goes to kill Johnny Hooker. (This movie relies twice on the myth that a revolver can be sound-suppressed). | Loretta Salino ([[Dimitra Arliss]]) carries a suppressed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] when she goes to kill Johnny Hooker. (This movie relies twice on the myth that a revolver can be sound-suppressed). | ||
[[Image:S&WModel10SnubEarly.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver Snub Nose - .38 Special. Early Model]] | [[Image:S&WModel10SnubEarly.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver Snub Nose - .38 Special. Early Model]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Sting-cds.s.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sting-cds.s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Salino's S&W Model 10 snub in her hand after she has been shot dead.]] |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
Revision as of 23:20, 16 January 2010
The following firearms were used in the film The Sting:
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Combs (Arch Johnson), one of Doyle Lonnegan's (Robert Shaw) hitmen, chases and shoots at Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) with a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Colt Official Police
Joliet policeman Lt. Snyder (Charles Durning) carries a Colt Official Police.
Colt Detective Special
On the last day of the con, Henry Gondforff (Paul Newman) sticks a Colt Detective Special in his waistband. He later uses this to shoot Johnny Hooker, loaded with blanks.
Colt New Service
The black-gloved gunman (Joe Tornatore), hired by Gondorff, shoots Salino with a suppressed Colt New Service that he constructs in his room.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose
Loretta Salino (Dimitra Arliss) carries a suppressed Smith & Wesson Model 10 when she goes to kill Johnny Hooker. (This movie relies twice on the myth that a revolver can be sound-suppressed).
