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= Handguns = | = Handguns = | ||
== Tranter Revolver == | == Tranter Revolver == | ||
[[Tranter Revolver]]s are Eddie Hiller's ([[L.Q. Jones]]), Tracy's ([[Norman Anstey]]) and Col. Ricardo Diaz' ([[Herbert Lom]]) personal handguns. | [[Tranter Revolver]]s, most likely a 1868 cartridge model, are Eddie Hiller's ([[L.Q. Jones]]), Tracy's ([[Norman Anstey]]) and Col. Ricardo Diaz' ([[Herbert Lom]]) personal handguns. | ||
[[File:Tranter M1868.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tranter M1868 - .450]] | [[File:Tranter M1868.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tranter M1868 - .450]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tracy fires a revolver when his G3 runs dry.]] | [[File:River of Death-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tracy fires a revolver when his G3 runs dry.]] | ||
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== Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol == | == Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol == | ||
Dalia ([[Foziah Davidson]]) carries a [[Webley & Scott Mk I|Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol]]. | Dalia ([[Foziah Davidson]]) carries a [[Webley & Scott Mk I|Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol]]. | ||
[[Image:20044530.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:20044530.jpg|thumb|none|301px|Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Webley-Scott-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dalia fires her pistol during the shootout with river pirates.]] | [[File:River of Death-Webley-Scott-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dalia fires her pistol during the shootout with river pirates.]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Webley-Scott-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dalia fires at natives in boats.]] | [[File:River of Death-Webley-Scott-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dalia fires at natives in boats.]] | ||
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= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== Vigneron M2 == | == Vigneron M2 == | ||
Col. Ricardo Diaz ([[Herbert Lom]]) carries a [[Vigneron M2]] SMG during the events in the Lost City. His SMG is briefly | Col. Ricardo Diaz ([[Herbert Lom]]) carries a [[Vigneron M2]] SMG during the events in the Lost City. His SMG is briefly held by John Hamilton ([[Michael Dudikoff]]). While used by Wehrmacht soldiers in April 1945, Vigneron SMGs stand for [[MP40]]s. | ||
[[ | [[File:Belgian Vigneron M2 SMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vigernon M2 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Vigneron-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Wehrmacht soldier fires a Vigernon, standing for MP40.]] | [[File:River of Death-Vigneron-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Wehrmacht soldier fires a Vigernon, standing for MP40.]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Vigneron-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Diaz carries a Vigernon on sling.]] | [[File:River of Death-Vigneron-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Diaz carries a Vigernon on sling.]] | ||
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= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
== | == Atis R.G. 700 == | ||
During the expedition Pare ([[Rufus Swart]]) uses a [[ | During the expedition Pare ([[Rufus Swart]]) uses a [[Atis R.G. 700]] shotgun with synthetic furniture. It seems to be the same gun that is seen in ''[[Red_Scorpion#Atis R.G. 700|Red Scorpion]]'', also filmed in South Africa the same year. | ||
[[ | [[File:Atis Pump.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Atis R.G. 700 - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pare with a shotgun and Dalia with a Webley & Scott pistol in shootout with river pirates.]] | [[File:River of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pare with a shotgun and Dalia with a Webley & Scott pistol in shootout with river pirates.]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pare holds his shotgun on board of the former pirates ship. Next to him the mortar is seen.]] | [[File:River of Death-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pare holds his shotgun on board of the former pirates ship. Next to him the mortar is seen.]] | ||
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== Sporterized Lee-Enfield == | == Sporterized Lee-Enfield == | ||
When John Hamilton ([[Michael Dudikoff]]) participated in expedition of Doc Blakesley, he carries a sporterized [[Lee-Enfield]] rifle. Due to the shape of the stock, it appears to be a converted military SMLE rather than Lee-Speed Sporter. | When John Hamilton ([[Michael Dudikoff]]) participated in expedition of Doc Blakesley, he carries a sporterized [[Lee-Enfield]] rifle. Due to the shape of the stock, it appears to be a converted military SMLE rather than Lee-Speed Sporter. | ||
[[Image:Enfield 303 Sporter.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Enfield 303 Sporter - .303 British]] | |||
[[File:River of Death-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hamilton holds his rifle. The shape of the buttstock matches military SMLE.]] | [[File:River of Death-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hamilton holds his rifle. The shape of the buttstock matches military SMLE.]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bolt handle is seen.]] | [[File:River of Death-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bolt handle is seen.]] | ||
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== Energa Rifle Grenade == | == Energa Rifle Grenade == | ||
During the encounter with river pirates John Hamilton ([[Michael Dudikoff]]) uses his [[FN FAL]] to fire an Energa rifle grenade at pirates ship. | During the encounter with river pirates John Hamilton ([[Michael Dudikoff]]) uses his [[FN FAL]] to fire an [[Energa rifle grenade]] at pirates ship. | ||
[[Image:Standard-2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Energa rifle grenade (M29 training grenade) - 75mm]] | |||
[[File:River of Death-FAL-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hamilton aims his FAL with rifle grenade.]] | [[File:River of Death-FAL-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hamilton aims his FAL with rifle grenade.]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-FAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fire!]] | [[File:River of Death-FAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fire!]] | ||
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== Unidentified Mortar == | == Unidentified Mortar == | ||
A mortar of supposedly 81mm caliber is mounted on the river pirates ship. After the adventurers capture the ship, Eddie Hiller ([[L.Q. Jones]]) mans the mortar. | A mortar of supposedly 81mm caliber is mounted on the river pirates ship. After the adventurers capture the ship, Eddie Hiller ([[L.Q. Jones]]) mans the mortar. The size and shape of mortar shells match British [[Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar]] but the gun itself looks different. | ||
[[File:River of Death-Mortar-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mortar on the bow of pirates ship.]] | [[File:River of Death-Mortar-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mortar on the bow of pirates ship.]] | ||
[[File:River of Death-Mortar-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mortar is seen when the adventurers capture the ship.]] | [[File:River of Death-Mortar-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mortar is seen when the adventurers capture the ship.]] | ||
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River of Death is a 1989 screen adaptation of the adventure novel by Alistair MacLean, directed by Steve Carver. An expedition in Amazonian rain forests searches for a legendary "Lost City" but finds something quite different: a secret laboratory of escaped Nazi scientist who works on bio warfare.
Note: while the story takes place in Brazil, the movie was filmed in South Africa, hence the choice of screen guns.
The following weapons were used in the film River of Death:
Handguns
Tranter Revolver
Tranter Revolvers, most likely a 1868 cartridge model, are Eddie Hiller's (L.Q. Jones), Tracy's (Norman Anstey) and Col. Ricardo Diaz' (Herbert Lom) personal handguns.
Varan PMX-90
Varan PMX-90 pistols are used by John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) and Pare (Rufus Swart).
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is a personal handgun of Dr. Wolfgang Manteuffel (Robert Vaughn). In the final scene his pistol is seen in hands of Heinrich Spaatz (Donald Pleasence).
Walther P38
Heinrich Spaatz (Donald Pleasence) carries a Walther P38. What appears to be a P38 is seen in holster of Captain Schuster (Crispin De Nuys) in the opening scene.
Browning Hi-Power
A Browning Hi-Power is used by Spaatz' assistant Fanjul (Gordon Mulholland). During the night attack on river pirates base John Hamilton's (Michael Dudikoff) Varan PMX-90 switches to a Hi-Power, and later Hamilton is seen only with this pistol.
Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol
Dalia (Foziah Davidson) carries a Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol.
M1911-style pistol
A river pirate draws an M1911-style pistol in the night scene.
Submachine Guns
Vigneron M2
Col. Ricardo Diaz (Herbert Lom) carries a Vigneron M2 SMG during the events in the Lost City. His SMG is briefly held by John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff). While used by Wehrmacht soldiers in April 1945, Vigneron SMGs stand for MP40s.
Heckler & Koch MP5
What appears to be some version of Heckler & Koch MP5 is briefly seen in hands of a river pirate during the night scene.
Shotguns
Atis R.G. 700
During the expedition Pare (Rufus Swart) uses a Atis R.G. 700 shotgun with synthetic furniture. It seems to be the same gun that is seen in Red Scorpion, also filmed in South Africa the same year.
Rifles
Sporterized Lee-Enfield
When John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) participated in expedition of Doc Blakesley, he carries a sporterized Lee-Enfield rifle. Due to the shape of the stock, it appears to be a converted military SMLE rather than Lee-Speed Sporter.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
What appears to be a Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* is seen in hands of river pirates during the night scene.
Karabiner 98k
Karabiner 98k rifles are used by Wehrmacht soldiers in April 1945. During the main events 98k rifles are used by Manteuffel's Aryan Guards. They are also seen in hands of a Diaz' helicopter pilot and a policeman.
Vz.24 Czech Mauser
In the opening scene a German soldier holds a rifle that looks similar to Karabiner 98k but has a groove on the stock and a different rear sight. A Czech Vz.24 seems to be a good guess.
Assault Rifles
FN FAL
John Hamilton's (Michael Dudikoff) main gun is an FN FAL. During the encounter with river pirates Hamilton uses his rifle to fire a rifle grenade at pirates ship. Several pirates also carry FALs.
Heckler & Koch G3
During the expedition Eddie Hiller (L.Q. Jones) and Tracy (Norman Anstey) carry Heckler & Koch G3 rifles. G3s are also used by Aryan Guards and river pirates.
Machine Guns
M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 machine gun is used by Aryan Guards.
Other Weapons
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
During the battle in the Lost City John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) uses Mk 2 hand grenades.
Unidentified Hand Grenade
During the encounter with native tribesmen John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) uses an unidentified cylinder-shaped hand grenade. Its general outlook matches several smoke grenades of British and American origin. The grenade lacks any inscriptions on its body.
Energa Rifle Grenade
During the encounter with river pirates John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) uses his FN FAL to fire an Energa rifle grenade at pirates ship.
Heckler & Koch P2A1
A Heckler & Koch P2A1 flare pistol is seen among the belongings of the expedition. John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) uses it during the battle in the Lost City. In the final scene the flare pistol is used by Maria (Cynthia Erland).
Unidentified Mortar
A mortar of supposedly 81mm caliber is mounted on the river pirates ship. After the adventurers capture the ship, Eddie Hiller (L.Q. Jones) mans the mortar. The size and shape of mortar shells match British Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar but the gun itself looks different.
