| Actor | Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Peck | Sam Bowden | Smith & Wesson Model 36 | - |
| Gregory Peck | Sam Bowden | Colt Police Positive | With 4" barrel and factory wooden grips |
| Joe Don Baker | Claude Kersek | Colt Detective Special | nickel |
| Robert De Niro | Max Cady | Colt Detective Special | nickel plated |