Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a 1974 thriller based on a best selling novel and stars Walter Matthau as a lieutenant in the New York Transit Authority who must negotiate with a team of hijackers who have commandeered a subway train designated as "Pelham 123". The film would subsequently be remade two more times: a 1998 television film starring Edward James Olmos and Vincent D'Onofrio , and a 2009 feature film remake starring Denzel Washington and directed by Tony Scott .
The following weapons were used in the film The Taking of Pelham One Two Three :
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Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
Mr. Green (Martin Balsam ) and Mr. Brown (Earl Hindman ) each carry a Colt Detective Special while taking over the subway train. Transit Authority Lt. Rico Patrone (Jerry Stiller ) also keeps a Detective Special in a holster on his belt.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mr. Green holds a Detective Special on the motorman.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mr. Brown with a Detective Special held on the conductor.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Detective Special is pulled from an ankle holster.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reaching for the Detective Special after jumping from the train.
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Colt Official Police
Transit Authority Patrolman James (Nathan George ) carries a Colt Official Police revolver, identified by its front sight, medium frame, and ejector rod.
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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub
Transit Authority Lt. Zachary Garber (Walter Matthau ) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub when confronting Mr. Blue.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special
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Pistols
Star Model B
Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw ) draws a Star Model B when commandeering the subway train from the motorman, Denny Doyle, and when approaching the wounded undercover NYPD officer. This weapon alternates between the Star and a Browning Hi-Power , seen in both scenes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing blued Star Model B - 9mm pistol from the movie The Untouchables (1987) . This one is a screen used and fired handgun in the movie and was used by Kevin Costner on screen.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mr. Blue threatens the motorman. The external extractor helps identify the weapon as a Star Model B.
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Browning Hi-Power
Whenever Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw ) fires his pistol in the film (shown as a Star Model B ), it becomes a Browning Hi-Power .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mr. Blue threatens the motorman inside his booth.
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Shotguns
High Standard Model 10
Several NYPD officers surrounding the train in the subway tunnels carry High Standard Model 10B bullpup-style shotguns with carry handles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing High Standard Model 10B shotgun - 12 gauge. The Model 10B had a removable carry handle and bar to attach both a handle and a flashlight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An NYPD officer runs past Inspector Daniels at the 28th Street subway station. An officer behind him holds a Winchester Model 1897.
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Winchester Model 1897
Several NYPD officers surrounding the train in the subway tunnels carry Winchester Model 1897 pump shotguns.
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Ithaca 37
An NYPD officer seen near Inspector Daniels at the 28th Street subway station has an Ithaca 37 .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing An officer behind Daniels and another officer holds an Ithaca 37.
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Submachine Guns
Smith & Wesson M76
All the hijackers, Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw ), Mr. Green (Martin Balsam ), Mr. Grey (Hector Elizondo ), and Mr. Brown (Earl Hindman ), carry and fire Smith & Wesson M76 submachine guns throughout the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mr. Blue loads his S&W M76 prior to announcing the subway takeover.
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