A Life Less Ordinary

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[[Image:Life_less.jpg|thumb|right|500px|''A Life Less Ordinary (1997)'']]
'''A Life Less Ordinary''' is a 1997 romantic comedy directed by Danny Boyle (''Shallow Grave'', ''[[Trainspotting]]'', ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]''), featuring a pair of angels ([[Holly Hunter]] and [[Delroy Lindo]]) tasked with ensuring that recently-fired janitor Robert ([[Ewan McGregor]]) and rich heiress Celine ([[Cameron Diaz]]) fall in love.

'''The following firearms can be seen in the 1997 film ''A Life Less Ordinary'''
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==Colt Python==
Celine Naville ([[Cameron Diaz]]) uses a nickel plated [[Colt Python]] with a 4" inch barrel and pearl grips to shoot an apple off of the head of her butler, Mayhew ([[Ian McNeice]]). She later uses it to try to shoot another apple off of Elliot's ([[Stanley Tucci]]) (if she succeeds, she'll marry him). However, she ends up wounding him in the head.

[[Image:ColtPythonSS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Python Stainless Steel variant with 4" Barrel and Colt marked Rubber combat grips - .357 Magnum]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_01.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine ([[Cameron Diaz]]) opens the case with her Stainless Steel [[Colt Python]] with pearl grips.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_02.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine takes aim at the apple on Elliott's ([[Stanley Tucci]]) head.]]

==Smith & Wesson Model 64==
Robert Lewis ([[Ewan McGregor]]) takes a [[Smith & Wesson Model 64]] off of one of Mr. Naville's ([[Ian Holm]]) security guards. He uses it for most of the film until it is taken by O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]). Celine also uses it in some scenes. This model is fitted with hardwood grips.

[[Image:S&W64H.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 64 with Hardwood grips - .38 Special]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_03.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Robert ([[Ewan McGregor]]) grabs the dropped [[Smith & Wesson Model 64]].]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_04.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Robert aims the Model 64 at Naville ([[Ian Holm]]).]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_05.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Close-up of the Model 64 as Robert cocks the hammer. Only one or two of the chambers are loaded.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_10.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine ([[Cameron Diaz]]) uses the Model 64 to "borrow" the helpful drivers' truck.]]

==Beretta 92==
The security guards approaching Robert and Celine in the garage of Naville's building carry [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92]] automatics.

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_06.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Security guards approach Robert and Celine's car.]]

==Winchester Model 1873==
Todd ([[Maury Chaykin]]) has a [[Winchester Model 1873]] rifle slung over his shoulder when he visits Robert and Celine at the cabin.

[[Image:Winchester1873.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_07.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Todd ([[Maury Chaykin]]) with the Winchester over his shoulder.]]

==Heckler & Koch G3SG/1==
O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]) uses a [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch G3SG/1|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1]] with wooden furniture to open fire at Robert during the bogus ransom exchange.

[[Image:H&KSG1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_08.jpg|thumb|none|650px|O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]) fires the [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch G3SG/1|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1]].]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_09.jpg|thumb|none|650px|O'Reilly looks up from the G3SG. According to the screenplay, this footage was used for a scene in which O'Reilly practices by shooting a row of pumpkins; later, when Robert goes to the bogus ransom exchange, shots rake the car in the same fashion as the pumpkins, though O'Reilly is never seen. The two scenes were combined for the theatrical cut.]]

==Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub==
O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66|Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub]] with rubber grips as her sidearm. It is later taken by Robert, who uses it to hold Jackson & O'Reilly at gunpoint.

[[Image:Mod66wPachmayr.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 66 with Pachmayr grips - .357 Magnum]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_11.jpg|thumb|none|650px|O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]) points her [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] in Robert's face.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_12.jpg|thumb|none|650px|A very pissed-off O'Reilly points her Model 66 and Robert's own [[Smith & Wesson Model 64]] at Robert.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_15.jpg|thumb|none|650px|O'Reilly, clinging to the hood of Robert and Celine's truck, raises her Model 66.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_18.jpg|thumb|none|650px|O'Reilly holds her Model 66 at the ready.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_19.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Robert ([[Ewan McGregor]]) holds O'Reilly's Model 66 on her and Jackson.]]

==Beretta Inox==
Jackson ([[Delroy Lindo]]) keeps a [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92FS Inox|Beretta Inox]] as his sidearm. It's later taken by Celine after she knocks him out with a shovel. She later uses it to rob a bank, threatening a girl and Robert with it.

Celine also holds the Inox behind her back on the theatrical release poster.

[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 92FS Inox - 9x19mm]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_13.jpg|thumb|none|650px|''"I commit you to His mercy."'' Jackson ([[Delroy Lindo]]) aims his [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92FS Inox|Beretta Inox]].]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_14.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Close-up of the pistol as Celine ([[Cameron Diaz]]) pries it from Jackson's hand.]].

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_16.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine checks the Inox's magazine before the bank robbery.]].

==Smith & Wesson Model 10HB==
A bank security guard uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10HB]] to shoot Robert in the thigh.

[[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 10HB - .38 Special]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_17.jpg|thumb|none|650px|The bank security guard draws his [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10HB]].]].

==Walther P38==
Mayhew ([[Ian McNeice]]) keeps a [[Walther P38]] as his sidearm.

[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|400px|thumb|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_20.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Mayhew ([[Ian McNeice]]) aims his suppressed [[Walther P38]].]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_21.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Mayhew holds his Walther at rest.]]

==Single Action Army==
Celine uses a [[Single Action Army]] at the end of the film, loaned to her by Tod Johnson ([[Maury Chaykin]]).

[[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - .45 Colt]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_22.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Shot of the [[Single Action Army]] in Felix's ([[David Stifel]]) belt before Todd ([[Maury Chaykin]]) removes it and hands it to Celine.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_23.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine ([[Cameron Diaz]]) aims the Single Action Army.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_24.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Close-up of the revolver.]]

== Other ==
During the claymation sequence at the end, O'Reilly and Celine both display fictional firearms.

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_25.jpg|thumb|none|650px|O'Reilly's sniper-style machine gun.]]

[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_26.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine's revolver (possibly a clay version of her favored [[Colt Python]].]]

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A Life Less Ordinary