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== Smith & Wesson M76 ==
== Smith & Wesson M76 ==
Henry Camerero ([[Albert Paulsen]]) appears to be armed with a [[Smith & Wesson M76]] submachine gun that has the barrel shroud removed.Later in the movie the investigating detectives learn that a Hell's Angel member was paid for a [[M3|M3A1 Grease Gun]] by an unidentified male subject. It stands to reason that the production was unable to obtain an M3 "Grease Gun" so the S&W Model 76 stood in for one. In some movie posters for the film, different SMG's are depicted as being used, including the [[MP40]] and the [[Star Model Z45]].  
Henry Camerero ([[Albert Paulsen]]) appears to be armed with a [[Smith & Wesson M76]] submachine gun that has the barrel shroud removed.Later in the movie the investigating detectives learn that a local Hells Angel member sold na [[M3|M3A1 Grease Gun]] to a male subject. It stands to reason that the production was unable to obtain an M3 "Grease Gun" so the S&W Model 76 stood in for one. In some movie posters for the film, different SMG's are depicted as being used, including the [[MP40]] and the [[Star Model Z45]].  
[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9x19mm‎]]
[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9x19mm‎]]
[[File:TLP 02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The killer loads the S&W M76.  Note the folding stock.]]
[[File:TLP 02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The killer loads the S&W M76.  Note the folding stock.]]

Revision as of 15:23, 2 August 2013

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The Laughing Policeman (1973) The SMG seen here appears to be an MP40 and not the one seen in the film.

The following weapons were used in the film The Laughing Policeman:


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Smith & Wesson M76

Henry Camerero (Albert Paulsen) appears to be armed with a Smith & Wesson M76 submachine gun that has the barrel shroud removed.Later in the movie the investigating detectives learn that a local Hells Angel member sold na M3A1 Grease Gun to a male subject. It stands to reason that the production was unable to obtain an M3 "Grease Gun" so the S&W Model 76 stood in for one. In some movie posters for the film, different SMG's are depicted as being used, including the MP40 and the Star Model Z45.

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Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9x19mm‎
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The killer loads the S&W M76. Note the folding stock.
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The killer opens fire with the SMG.
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The M76 is fired. Note the missing barrel shroud.
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Closeup of the S&W M76 about to be used.

Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub

SFPD Detective Sergeant Jake Martin (Walter Matthau) and Inspector Leo Larsen (Bruce Dern) are seen carrying the Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub as their sidearm in the film.

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Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub - .38 Special
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SFPD Detective Sergeant Jake Martin (Walter Matthau) draws his S&W 15 on the bus.
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Closeup of the snub revolver.
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Inspector Leo Larsen (Bruce Dern) with his revolver.

M16A1

A barricaded shooter uses an M16A1. SFPD SWAT officers are also armed with the rifle.

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M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.
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SFPD SWAT officers are armed with the M16A1 rifle.
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A barricaded shooter uses an M16A1.

M1928A1 Thompson

A SWAT sergeant is seen armed with the M1928A1 Thompson.

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M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP
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A SWAT sergeant is seen armed with the M1928A1 Thompson.

Ithaca 37 Shotgun

The SWAT officers also use Ithaca 37 riot-guns when dealing with the barricaded shooter.

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Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge
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The SWAT officers also use Ithaca 37 riot-guns when dealing with the barricaded shooter.

Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm

An SFPD SWAT officer uses the Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm to launch tear gas canisters.

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Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm
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An SFPD SWAT officer uses the Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm