Real-World Inspired:
* Colt Python: Spike Spiegel's signature weapon is a .357 Magnum revolver, often seen with a custom "silencer" (which in reality would be ineffective at stopping the sound).
* Colt Single Action Army: This classic six-shooter appears frequently, wielded by various characters like Jet Black and Vicious.
* Beretta 92FS: Jet's primary firearm, a standard issue 9mm pistol.
* Smith & Wesson Model 64: A 6-shot, .38 special revolver used by various characters.
* Thompson Submachine Gun: Seen in the hands of gangsters and criminals, this iconic weapon adds a touch of mobster-era grit.
Fictional & Futuristic:
* "Silenced" Firearms: The show often features modified firearms with "silencers," but these would be mostly ineffective against high-caliber weapons like Spike's Python.
* Energy Weapons: While the show is primarily based on firearms, there are a few examples of energy weapons. The most notable is the "Red-Eye" sniper rifle used by the Syndicate, which shoots a beam of energy.
* "The Sword of the Dawn": This fictionalized weapon resembles a traditional katana, but it shoots energy blasts, making it a hybrid of sword and energy gun.
The use of real-world firearms, along with the futuristic additions, helps to create a visually compelling and unique world in Cowboy Bebop. It also allows the show to pay homage to classic Western and gangster films, while still remaining rooted in its science fiction setting.