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'''The following guns were used in the film ''[[American Beauty]]'':'''
[[Image:AMERICAN BEAUTY.jpg‎|thumb|right|300px|''[[American Beauty]] (1999)'']]
[[Image:AMERICAN BEAUTY.jpg‎|thumb|right|300px|''[[American Beauty]] (1999)'']]
'''''American Beauty''''' is a 1999 comedy drama written by Alan Ball and directed by [[Sam Mendes]] and starring [[Kevin Spacey]] as an advertising executive who decides to quit his job and live his life in a completely new way. The cast includes [[Annette Bening]], [[Chris Cooper]] and [[Mena Suvari]]. The film would subsequently be nominated for nine Academy Awards and would receive five, including the Awards for [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture|Best Picture]], Best Director, and Best Actor for Spacey.
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== Nagant 1835==
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The first pistol in Frank's gun case is an 1835 nagant revolver.
 
[[Image:AB-Rifles.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A revolver at the bottom of Frank's gun case.]]
==Smith & Wesson 5906==
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A better shot of the top of the revolver.]]
Carolyn Burnham ([[Annette Bening]]) is firing a late model [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] on the range and then pulling it out of her glove compartment. This 5906 features blued controls.
[[Image:S&W5906LateModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm. Note the late model 5906 pistols have the rounded trigger guard.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Carolyn fires her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 at a shooting range.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Carolyn's Smith & Wesson Model 5906. She has quite a deranged look on her face this entire scene.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A third shot of the same scene. There are two pistols in the background that are impossible to identify; the closer one might be a Glock.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol5.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Carolyn's Smith & Wesson Model 5906 laying on the seat of her car.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol7.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Carolyn taking her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 out of her glove compartment near the end of the movie.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol6.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Carolyn looking at her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 near the end of the movie.]]
 
==SIG-Sauer P226==
The third pistol in Frank's gun case is a nickel-plated [[SIG-Sauer P226]].  A P226 is also held on Lester near the end of the film.
[[Image:SigP226Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9mm (nickel)]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's SIG-Sauer P226 in the gun case.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol8.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A SIG-Sauer P226 is held to the back of Lester's head.]]
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=Frank's Gun Case=
In addition to a SIG-Sauer P226, Frank Fitts ([[Chris Cooper]]), a former US Marine Colonel, keeps other rifles and pistols in a gun case in his home:
== Nagant 1895==
The first pistol in Frank's gun case is an [[Nagant Revolver|1895 Nagant]] revolver.  
[[File:Nagant-1895.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62x38R Nagant]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A revolver at the bottom of Frank's gun case.]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The top of the revolver is seen right below the Tokarev.]]
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The second pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Tokarev TT-33]]. Amazingly, the hammer is cocked.
The second pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Tokarev TT-33]]. Amazingly, the hammer is cocked.
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm]]
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm]]
[[Image:AB-Pistol1.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's Tokarev TT-33.]]
[[Image:AB-Pistol1.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Tokarev TT-33.]]
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==SIG-Sauer P226==
The third pistol in Frank's gun case is a nickel-plated [[SIG-Sauer P226]]. This is the pistol that Frank Fitts ([[Chris Cooper]]) uses near the end of the film.
[[Image:SigP226Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9mm (nickel)]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's SIG-Sauer P226 in the gun case.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol8.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank holding his SIG-Sauer P226 on Lester.]]
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The fourth pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Colt 1851 Navy]].
The fourth pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Colt 1851 Navy]].
[[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber]]
[[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber]]
[[Image:AB-Revolver.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's Colt 1851 Navy.]]
[[Image:AB-Revolver.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Colt 1851 Navy.]]
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The fifth pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]].
The fifth pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]].
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nambu Type 14 - 8mm Nambu]]
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nambu Type 14 - 8mm Nambu]]
[[Image:AB-NambuLuger.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's Nambu Type 14 pistol.]]
[[Image:AB-NambuLuger.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Nambu Type 14 pistol.]]
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The sixth pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Luger P08]].
The sixth pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Luger P08]].
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9mm Luger]]
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9mm Luger]]
[[Image:AB-NambuLuger.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's Luger P08.]]
[[Image:AB-NambuLuger.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Luger P08.]]
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== Unknown Flintlock Pistol ==
== Flintlock Pistol ==
The seventh and final pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Flintlock Pistol]] of some type.
The seventh and final pistol in Frank's gun case is a [[Flintlock Pistol]] of some type.
[[Image:AB-Flintlock.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's Flintlock Pistol.]]
[[Image:AB-Flintlock.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Flintlock Pistol.]]
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==Smith & Wesson 5906==
==Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle==
A late model [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] is seen carried by Carolyn Burnham ([[Annette Bening]]).
The first long gun in Frank's gun case is a [[Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle]]
[[Image:S&W5906LateModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm. Note the late model 5906 pistols have the rounded trigger guard.]]
[[File:Winchester 1866 rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle- .44 Rimfire]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Carolyn shooting her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 at a range.]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy".]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Another shot of Carolyn's Smith & Wesson Model 5906. She has quite a deranged look on her face this entire scene.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A third shot of the same scene. There are two pistols in the background that are impossible to identify; the closer one might be a Glock.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol5.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Carolyn's Smith & Wesson Model 5906 laying on the seat of her car.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol7.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Carolyn taking her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 out of her glove compartment near the end of the movie.]]
[[Image:AB-SigPistol6.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Carolyn looking at her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 near the end of the movie.]]
 
==Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy"==
The first long gun in Frank's gun case is a [[Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy"]]
[[Image:Yellowboy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" - .44 Rimfire]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy".]]
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==M1 Garand==
==M1 Garand==
The second long gun in Frank's gun case is an [[M1 Garand]].
The second long gun in Frank's gun case is an [[M1 Garand]].
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's M1 Garand.]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's M1 Garand.]]
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==Winchester Model 70==
==Winchester Model 70==
The third long gun in Frank's gun case is a [[Winchester Model 70]].
The third long gun in Frank's gun case is a [[Winchester Model 70]].
[[Image:Win70-2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Winchester Model 70 - .30-06 caliber]]
[[Image:Win70-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 70 - .30-06 caliber]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's Winchester Model 70.]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's Winchester Model 70.]]
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==SKS rifle==
==SKS rifle==
The fourth and final long gun in Frank's gun case is an [[SKS rifle]].
The fourth and final long gun in Frank's gun case is an [[SKS rifle]].
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Frank's SKS rifle.]]
[[Image:AB-Rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Frank's SKS rifle.]]


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American Beauty (1999)

American Beauty is a 1999 comedy drama written by Alan Ball and directed by Sam Mendes and starring Kevin Spacey as an advertising executive who decides to quit his job and live his life in a completely new way. The cast includes Annette Bening, Chris Cooper and Mena Suvari. The film would subsequently be nominated for nine Academy Awards and would receive five, including the Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Spacey.


The following weapons were used in the film American Beauty:


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Smith & Wesson 5906

Carolyn Burnham (Annette Bening) is firing a late model Smith & Wesson 5906 on the range and then pulling it out of her glove compartment. This 5906 features blued controls.

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Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm. Note the late model 5906 pistols have the rounded trigger guard.
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Carolyn fires her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 at a shooting range.
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Another shot of Carolyn's Smith & Wesson Model 5906. She has quite a deranged look on her face this entire scene.
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A third shot of the same scene. There are two pistols in the background that are impossible to identify; the closer one might be a Glock.
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Carolyn's Smith & Wesson Model 5906 laying on the seat of her car.
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Carolyn taking her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 out of her glove compartment near the end of the movie.
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Carolyn looking at her Smith & Wesson Model 5906 near the end of the movie.

SIG-Sauer P226

The third pistol in Frank's gun case is a nickel-plated SIG-Sauer P226. A P226 is also held on Lester near the end of the film.

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SIG-Sauer P226 - 9mm (nickel)
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Frank's SIG-Sauer P226 in the gun case.
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A SIG-Sauer P226 is held to the back of Lester's head.


Frank's Gun Case

In addition to a SIG-Sauer P226, Frank Fitts (Chris Cooper), a former US Marine Colonel, keeps other rifles and pistols in a gun case in his home:

Nagant 1895

The first pistol in Frank's gun case is an 1895 Nagant revolver.

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Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62x38R Nagant
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A revolver at the bottom of Frank's gun case.
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The top of the revolver is seen right below the Tokarev.


Tokarev TT-33

The second pistol in Frank's gun case is a Tokarev TT-33. Amazingly, the hammer is cocked.

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Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm
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Frank's Tokarev TT-33.


Colt 1851 Navy

The fourth pistol in Frank's gun case is a Colt 1851 Navy.

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Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber
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Frank's Colt 1851 Navy.


Nambu Type 14

The fifth pistol in Frank's gun case is a Nambu Type 14 Pistol.

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Nambu Type 14 - 8mm Nambu
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Frank's Nambu Type 14 pistol.


Luger P08

The sixth pistol in Frank's gun case is a Luger P08.

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Luger P08 - 9mm Luger
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Frank's Luger P08.


Flintlock Pistol

The seventh and final pistol in Frank's gun case is a Flintlock Pistol of some type.

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Frank's Flintlock Pistol.


Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle

The first long gun in Frank's gun case is a Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle

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Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle- .44 Rimfire
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Frank's Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy".


M1 Garand

The second long gun in Frank's gun case is an M1 Garand.

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M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06
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Frank's M1 Garand.


Winchester Model 70

The third long gun in Frank's gun case is a Winchester Model 70.

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Winchester Model 70 - .30-06 caliber
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Frank's Winchester Model 70.


SKS rifle

The fourth and final long gun in Frank's gun case is an SKS rifle.

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Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm
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Frank's SKS rifle.