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American Gangster

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The following weapons were used in the film American Gangster:

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American Gangster (2007)



Handguns

Fegyvergyár PJK-9HP

Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) carries a Fegyvergyar PJK-9HP. This weapon is chrome plated with wood grips, and has been converted for blank fire. During production the gun was set up as a "solid plug" version, meaning the barrel was completely blocked off so the gun could safely be fired close to a person's skin. This was necessary for the scene in the film where Lucas shoots a rival gangster in the forehead, and then places the gun on his chest.

This was the only FÉG pistol rented to the production, so the same gun seen on screen in every shot. It can be screen matched by the woodgrain of the grips and small scratches on the frame.

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Fegyvergyar PJK-9HP - 9x19mm. This is the screen-used hero blank-fire weapon used by Denzel Washington throughout the film.
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Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) with a nickel plated PJK-9HP threatens Tango (Idris Elba) who owes him money before killing him.
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Frank with his PJK-9HP after shooting his Tango.
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Frank drops the PJK-9HP on his victim.

M1911A1

Frank Lucas's bodyguard, Doc (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) carries a M1911A1 later in the movie.

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Colt 1911 Series 70 - .45 ACP
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Doc fires at the assassins.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose

NYPD Detective Trupo (Josh Brolin) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 19 "Snubbie" throughout the movie. This is a technical inaccuracy as the NYPD did not authorize the .357 magnum revolver (and never has) for use by its officers during the time period covered in the movie. Officers were restricted to .38 special Colt or Smith & Wesson revolvers in the sixties and seventies. But Trupo is a corrupt cop who ignores the rules and has "juice", so it could be argued he received a special exemption as long as he loaded it with .38 Special only.

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 magnum.
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Trupo kills Frank's dog.
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Trupo picks up his revolver before killing himself.

Smith & Wesson Model 629

Frank Lucas's brother, Huey Lucas (Chiwetel Ejiofor) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 629 during the raid at the drug factory.

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Smith & Wesson Model 629 with Hogue Grips - .44 magnum.
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Huey Lucas (Chiwetel Ejiofor) runs away holding a Smith & Wesson stainless steel Model 629 in .44 magnum.

Röhm RG-24

The Röhm RG-24 is a low quality pot metal gun generally selling for less than $30 and is basically the Lorcin/Jennings/Davis of Germany. Frank's Cousin uses it to shoot and injure Darlynn (Quisha Saunders).

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Frank's Cousin surrenders to Police.

Smith and Wesson Model 10

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver is used by various police officers throughout the movie. Both the 2" snub nosed version and the 4" standard configuration are carried.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special
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Officers during an interrogation.
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Police Officer during raid on drug factory.

Smith & Wesson Model 64

Det. Ritchie Roberts (Russell Crowe) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 64 with a 3" barrel as his sidearm.

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Smith & Wesson Model 64 with 3 inch barrel - .38 Special.
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Detective Roberts (Russell Crowe) aims a Smith & Wesson Model 64 at a process server, whom he mistook for an assassin.

Beretta 3032 Tomcat

The Beretta 3032 Tomcat is used by one of Lucas's party guests to wound another with a leg shot. This is anachronistic, as the 3032 was not first manufactured in 1979, several years after the events depicted in the movie.

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Beretta 3032 Tomcat - .32 ACP
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Lucas's cousin gets high and wounds another guest at a party.

Colt Python

Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) drops one of his guns which most closely resembles a Colt Python with electrical tape on it in several places.

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Colt Python with 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum
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Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) drops his Colt Python.


Submachine Guns

Ingram MAC-10

A MAC-10 is used by one of the drive-by shooters during a assassination attempt on Frank and his wife.

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A drive-by shooting on the streets of Harlem with a MAC-10 9mm.
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The shooter fires At Frank and his wife.

Uzi

One of the guards at Frank's heroin plant carries an IMI Uzi.

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IMI Uzi - 9mm
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The guard holding an UZI is shot.

Sterling Submachine Gun

A Sterling submachine gun is used by one of the guards at Frank's heroin plant.

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Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm
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The guard goes down with his Sterling.


Shotguns

Ithaca 37

Detective Roberts (Russell Crowe) and various other police officers use Ithaca 37 shotguns during the raid on Franks heroin distribution center. Another Ithaca 37 is seen in the hands of one of the thugs at the distribution center.

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Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge
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Detective Roberts fires the Ithaca 37 during raid.

Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun

Frank's doorman at the heroin plant uses a sawed-off double-barreled shotgun. He has it loaded with birdshot, and foolishly tries to shoot it through a steel door, which injures on him and the girls in the room when the shot ricochets.

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Remington Spartan 12 gauge. Not the same shotgun, but close.
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Frank's doorman answers door holding a sawed-off shotgun.

Double Barreled Shotgun

A standard double barrel shotgun is held by one of Lucas's guards at heroin processing center.

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Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge
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Guard with Double Barreled Shotgun.

Over and Under Trap Shotguns

Lucas and his Italian contact are seen trap-shooting with over/under shotguns during their meeting.

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Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) with an over/under shotgun.
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Frank's Italian contact with an O/U shotgun.
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Frank's Shotguns.


Rifles

CAR-15

Frank carries a CAR-15 carbine when dealing with the Nationalist heroin producers in Vietnam. As with most appearances of this weapon on film, this is likely another M16 variant that has been modifed to resemble a CAR-15.

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Colt Model 609 aka U.S. Army's XM177E1- 5.56mm.
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Frank with a CAR-15 slung over his back.

M16A1

A M16A1 assault rifle is seen during the Vietnam sequence.

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M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.
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M16A1 next to soldier in Vietnam.

M-16A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher

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M16A1 5.56mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm

AKM

One of the guards in the Nationalists' heroin fields is seen with an AKM|AKM assault rifle.

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Maadi ARM - 7.62x39mm
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Guard at Nationalist heroin fields holding an AKM


Machine Gun

M60 Machine Gun

A M60 Machine Gun is briefly seen in the hands of a soldier in Vietnam.

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M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO
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M60 held by a soldier in Vietnam.