Talk:Black Rain

Ithaca 37 shotgun

Looks more like a Remington to me. But there is a screencap that I located.--Jcordell 17:21, 22 June 2009 (UTC)

I am not sure what this is but it is NOT an Ithaca 37 given the fact that the ejection port is clearly visible on the weapon's right hand side whereas the Ithaca ejects from the bottom. Charon68

Colt Python Nitpick

It's a nitpick but Det. Conklin should not be carrying a Colt Python nor should his partner be carrying a S&W Model 66. Those models are .357 magnums and at the time that the movie was filmed NYPD officers could only carry 38 special revolvers and were only authorized to purchase the S&W Model 10/64, Ruger Speed Six DAO stainless, S&W Model 36/60. Older officers who were carrying a Colt Detective Special and/or Offical Police were grandfathered in. N.Y.P.D. officers purchase their own handguns and in the late eighties the majority of officers either carried the Model 10/64 or the Ruger Speed-Six. It's my understanding that a few officers were authorized to carry 9mm semi-autos, but I don't know what their assignments were or if they were restricted to a certain make and model. But I understand why the movie had them carrying .357 magnum snubbies. They look better on film. --Jcordell 19:05, 20 October 2009 (UTC)