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{{Film Title|The Dogs of War}} | |||
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=Rifles & Carbines= | =Rifles & Carbines= | ||
==Colt Sporter 1 Carbine (Mocked up as XM177E2)== | |||
Faux [[XM177E2]] carbines are carried by Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]), Terry ([[Ed O'Neill]]), Drew ([[Tom Berenger]]), and the rest of the mercenaries at the beginning of the film, when they are fleeing a Central American Airfield. They are not real CAR-15s nor XM177s. ''Special Effects Unlimited, Inc.'' converted Colt Sporter I Carbines with the 16" barrels and made them resemble the XM177 series carbines with an aftermarket flash hider. | |||
[[Image:FakeXM177.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Late 1970s model AR-15 Sporter 1 Carbine - converted into an XM177 Lookalike for the film ''Dogs of War'' - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:DogsOfWarCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shannon's team flees Central America carrying mocked up XM177 carbines, with a mix of 'slab side' and A1 upper receivers.]] | |||
== Colt | ==Colt M16 Variant== | ||
Some South American troops on the runway, hold what appear to be [[M16]] variants, during the opening scenes of the film. | Some South American troops on the runway, hold what appear to be [[M16]] variants, during the opening scenes of the film. | ||
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg]] | [[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to resemble the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
== Australian L1A1 == | ==Australian L1A1== | ||
The Zangaran troops carry what appears to be the Australian version of the [[FN FAL]] - | The Zangaran troops carry what appears to be the Australian version of the [[FN FAL]] - The Lithgow Arsenal [[L1A1]]. | ||
[[Image:AussieFAL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lithgow L1A1 rifle - Australian Version of the British L1A1 - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:AussieFAL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lithgow L1A1 rifle - Australian Version of the British L1A1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarFNFAL02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zangaran troops beat an innocent boy while documentary crews film - the soldiers carry what looks like Lithgow L1A1 rifles | [[Image:DogsOfWarFNFAL02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zangaran troops beat an innocent boy while documentary crews film - the soldiers carry what looks like Lithgow L1A1 rifles.]] | ||
== Valmet M71S == | ==Valmet M71S== | ||
Some of the Central American soldiers are seen running with [[Valmet | Some of the Central American soldiers are seen running with [[Valmet M71|Valmet M71S Rifle]] with 20 round 5.56x45mm NATO magazines. A number of Valmet M71s' can also been seen in the hands of Zangaran troops policing the Zangaran civilians when the curfew siren sounds, as Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) is taking pictures from his hotel room window. | ||
[[Image:ValmetM71S.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:ValmetM71S.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Valmet M71S - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarValmet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldier seen running with Valmet chambered for 5. | [[Image:DogsOfWarValmet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldier seen running with Valmet chambered for 5.56x45mm (noted by the magazine).]] | ||
== SKS | ==SKS== | ||
An [[SKS | An [[SKS rifle]] is seen in the hands of a Zangaran guard who is later killed by Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) during his initial recon of the Zangaran capital. A number of SKS rifles can also be seen in the hands of a South American troops holding back the crowd on the runway during the opening scenes of the film. | ||
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SKS - Russian Manufacture with blade bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Simonov SKS - Russian Manufacture with blade bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarSKS.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Zangaran guard with SKS | [[Image:DogsOfWarSKS.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Zangaran guard with an SKS.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Uzi== | |||
== Uzi == | The main weapon used by the mercenaries during the final assault. There are a mix of real [[Uzi]] Submachine Guns and '''MAC-10s mocked up to resemble Uzis'''. Similarly modified MAC-10s (fake Uzis) or 'MAC-Uzis' have been seen in ''[[Raw Deal (1986)]]'', ''[[Stripes]]'', ''[[Killer Elite, The (1975)|The Killer Elite]]'' and on ''[[A-Team, The (TV Series)|The A-Team]]'' television series. | ||
The main weapon used by the mercenaries during the final assault. | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Uzi | [[Image:DogsOfWarFakeUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Line up of real Uzis and fake ones made from MAC-10s. The SMG in the immediate foreground is the mockup as noted by the different bolt action.]] | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarFakeUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Line up of real Uzis and fake ones made from MAC-10s]] | During the first stages of the assault, Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) and Jinja ([[Eddie Tagoe]]) put Sionics Two Stage Sound Suppressors on their Uzis and use them to take out the sentries. Shannon's is also equipped with a small Star-Lite scope. As the battle begins all the main actors use Uzis. However in the final few minutes all have switched to MAC-10s disguised as Uzis. | ||
During the first stages of the assault, Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) and Jinja ([[Eddie Tagoe]]) put Sionics Two Stage Sound Suppressors on their Uzis | [[Image:UZIwSionics.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IMI Uzi with Sionics Suppressor - 9x19mm]] | ||
As the battle begins all the main actors use Uzis. However in the final few minutes all have switched to MAC-10s disguised as Uzis. | |||
[[Image:UZIwSionics.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:DogsOfWarUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shannon with his Uzi, suppressor and Night Vision Scope]] | [[Image:DogsOfWarUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shannon with his Uzi, suppressor and Night Vision Scope]] | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarJinjaUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jinja ([[Eddie Tagoe]]) puts his suppressor on his Uzi]] | [[Image:DogsOfWarJinjaUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jinja ([[Eddie Tagoe]]) puts his suppressor on his Uzi]] | ||
== MAC-10 == | ==MAC-10== | ||
Mixed in with the mercenaries using Uzis during the weapons training on the ship are a few standard [[MAC-10]]s. | Mixed in with the mercenaries using Uzis during the weapons training on the ship are a few standard [[MAC-10]]s. | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ingram MAC-10 | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ingram MAC-10 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarMac10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zangaran Mercenaries line up to fire off the bow of the SS Toscana with a mixture of unaltered MAC-10s, Uzis, and Fake Uzis built from MAC-10s.]] | [[Image:DogsOfWarMac10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zangaran Mercenaries line up to fire off the bow of the SS Toscana with a mixture of unaltered MAC-10s, Uzis, and Fake Uzis built from MAC-10s.]] | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Walther P38== | |||
A [[Walther P38]] is used by a Zangaran woman during the final assault. | |||
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:DOW-P38a.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Zangaran woman uses a Walther P38.]] | |||
==M1911A1== | |||
A [[M1911A1]] is used by Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) to shoot Colonel Bobi ([[George Harris]]) towards the end of the movie, though the pistol that he tosses to the desk moments later, looks like a [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Military issued Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
== M1911A1 == | |||
A [[M1911A1]] is used by Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) to shoot Colonel Bobi ([[George Harris]]) towards the end of the movie, though the pistol that he tosses to the desk moments later, looks like a Browning Hi-Power. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Military issued Colt M1911A1 | |||
[[Image:DogsOfWarShannonPistol.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) shoots Colonel Bobi ([[George Harris]]) with a M1911A1 stashed in the Presidential Desk.]] | [[Image:DogsOfWarShannonPistol.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) shoots Colonel Bobi ([[George Harris]]) with a M1911A1 stashed in the Presidential Desk.]] | ||
== French M1935A Pistol == | ==French M1935A Pistol== | ||
A [[French M1935 Pistols|M1935A Pistol]] (built at S.A.C.M. ''(Societe Alsacienne Construcion Mechanique)'') is carried by Michel ([[Jean-François Stévenin]]), when his truck is inspected by the border police. | A [[French M1935 Pistols|M1935A Pistol]] (built at S.A.C.M. ''(Societe Alsacienne Construcion Mechanique)'') is carried by Michel ([[Jean-François Stévenin]]), when his truck is inspected by the border police. | ||
[[Image:SACM-M1935A.jpg|thumb|none|300px|French M1935A | [[Image:SACM-M1935A.jpg|thumb|none|300px|French M1935A (S.A.C.M.) - 7.65mm Longue]] | ||
[[Image:DOW-FrenchPistola.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:DOW-FrenchPistola.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Beretta M1934 == | ==Beretta M1934== | ||
Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) keeps | Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) keeps a [[Beretta M1934]] in his refrigerator. He also removes seemingly the same pistol from a drawer when answering the door. It is identifiable by the heel-clip magazine release. | ||
[[Image:Beretta_Model_1934_Pistol.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Beretta M1934 - .380 ACP]] | [[Image:Beretta_Model_1934_Pistol.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Beretta M1934 - .380 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:DOW-FridgeGun02a.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:DOW-FridgeGun02a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shannon's M1934 in his fridge. Shannon takes the phrase "taste of cold steel" a bit literally.]] | ||
[[Image:DOW-PocketPistol01a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shannon racks the slide on his M1934]] | [[Image:DOW-PocketPistol01a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shannon racks the slide on his M1934]] | ||
[[Image:DOW-PocketPistol2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The large Beretta medallion positioned low on the wood grip indicates that it is an early Pre-BB Model Beretta Pocket pistol.]] | [[Image:DOW-PocketPistol2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The large Beretta medallion positioned low on the wood grip indicates that it is an early Pre-BB Model Beretta Pocket pistol.]] | ||
= | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
Amongst the many handguns hidden around his New York Apartment, Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) also has a stub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] , where he keeps his "bills". | |||
[[Image:SW103inch.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 with 3" barrel - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:DOW-RevolverDrawerA.jpg |thumb|none|600px|S&W Model 10 seen in Shannon's bill drawer. The grips and cylinder latch are giveaways that it's a Smith and Wesson. The size suggests it's a K-frame as opposed to a J or N frame snub-nose.]] | |||
== M60 == | =Machine Guns= | ||
==M60 Machine Gun== | |||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm]] | An [[M60 machine gun]] is used in the final assault. First on a fixed mount by the Zangaran troops and then by the mercenaries including Derek ([[Paul Freeman]]) who removes it from the mount for the final shootout at Kimba's compound. It should be noted that former SAS trooper Derek does the "correct" thing during most of his weapons use in the movie by firing short, controlled bursts from both the M60 and his [[Uzi]]. | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarM60 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Derek fires a commandeered M60 | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarM60 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Derek fires a commandeered M60. Note that the 7.62 blanks are clearly visible.]] | |||
=Specialty Weapons= | =Specialty Weapons= | ||
==Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher== | |||
Known as the fictional '''"XM-18"''' in the movie, the multi-shot grenade launcher itself is the late model variant of the [[Hawk MM1 grenade launcher|Manville Projectile Launcher]]. Originally it was designed in 1936 as a rotary-cylinder 12 gauge shotgun with 24-shell capacity. The device was later redesigned to fire 25mm tear gas or smoke grenades and flares and had a capacity of 18 shells. By the early 1940s Charles Manville developed his final version of the Manville Projectile Launcher, this time in 37mm with a 12 round capacity. Even with the advent of World War 2 occupying everyone's thoughts, the orders for a multiple grenade launcher didn't catch, especially since, when fully loaded, the Manville would be incredibly heavy. By 1943, the Manville Launcher was scrapped. | |||
After decades of being out of production, the Movie "Dogs of War" generated incredible interest again in the Manville. Frankford Arsenal decided to renew the production with new materials and developed 25mm, 37mm, and 40mm versions - calling it the [[Hawk MM1 grenade launcher]]. It's also been written that Andries C. Piek, chairman of the Milkor company, was inspired to design the now-famous [[Milkor MGL]] after seeing the Manville in this movie. | |||
The [[Hawk MM1 grenade launcher|Manville Projectile Launcher]] was primarily used by Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) and Drew ([[Tom Berenger]]) in the final assault. Several internet sources claim that the "XM-18" was the first Manville 12 gauge shotgun (24 round capacity), but that is incorrect. The version in the film is the late-model 25mm Manville with 18 round capacity. As has been said in many online sources, the explosive effects of the Manville in the film are a piece of fiction. The "shells" are aluminum casings designed to take 12 gauge blanks. | |||
[[Image:MM1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[Hawk MM1 grenade launcher]], the newest incarnation of the Manville, using modern materials and manufacturing techniques - 40x46mm]] | |||
[[Image:DogsOfWarManville.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manville 25mm Gas Grenade launcher being used by Jamie Shannon ([[Christopher Walken]]) as the XM-18.]] | |||
[[Image:DOW-ManvilleBerengerA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manville 25mm Gas Grenade launcher being used by Drew ([[Tom Berenger]]) as the XM-18.]] | |||
==M72 LAW== | |||
[[M72 LAW]]s are used by the Zangaran Mercenaries during the final assault for both anti-tank and as a bunker buster kind of weapon. | |||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72A2 LAW Rocket - 66mm]] | |||
[[Image:DogsOfWarLawLine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lineup of Zangaran ex-patriates (trained as mercenaries) firing the original M72 LAW.]] | |||
[[Image:DogsOfWarLAW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zangaran Mercenaries firing M72 LAW rockets.]] | |||
==M18A1 Claymore== | |||
== M18A1 Claymore == | |||
[[M18A1 Claymore]]s are shown being laid out on the road by Drew ([[Tom Berenger]]) when he leads a groups of mercenaries towards the back entrance to the compound. | [[M18A1 Claymore]]s are shown being laid out on the road by Drew ([[Tom Berenger]]) when he leads a groups of mercenaries towards the back entrance to the compound. | ||
[[Image:M18a1_07.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M18A1 Claymore Mine]] | [[Image:M18a1_07.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M18A1 Claymore Mine]] | ||
[[Image:DogsOfWarClaymore.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Setting the Claymore Mine on the road.]] | [[Image:DogsOfWarClaymore.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Setting the Claymore Mine on the road.]] | ||
=Trivia= | |||
In the novel from which the film is loosely based, the mercenaries use a cache of World War II [[MP40]]s purchased from an ex-SS soldier. For fire support, the mercenaries use [[RPG-7]]s and 60-mm mortars smuggled out of Yugoslavia. The Zangaran troops are armed with [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]]s. During the evacuation in the opening of the book, the mercenaries are armed with [[FN FAL]]s rather than Colt SP1s mocked up to be [[XM177]]s. The evacuation is from Biafra (Southern Nigeria) rather than South America. The book is well worth a read. | |||
In the novel from which the film is loosely based, the mercenaries use a cache of World War II [[MP40]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 29 July 2023
The following weapons were used in the film The Dogs of War:
Rifles & Carbines
Colt Sporter 1 Carbine (Mocked up as XM177E2)
Faux XM177E2 carbines are carried by Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken), Terry (Ed O'Neill), Drew (Tom Berenger), and the rest of the mercenaries at the beginning of the film, when they are fleeing a Central American Airfield. They are not real CAR-15s nor XM177s. Special Effects Unlimited, Inc. converted Colt Sporter I Carbines with the 16" barrels and made them resemble the XM177 series carbines with an aftermarket flash hider.
Colt M16 Variant
Some South American troops on the runway, hold what appear to be M16 variants, during the opening scenes of the film.
Australian L1A1
The Zangaran troops carry what appears to be the Australian version of the FN FAL - The Lithgow Arsenal L1A1.
Valmet M71S
Some of the Central American soldiers are seen running with Valmet M71S Rifle with 20 round 5.56x45mm NATO magazines. A number of Valmet M71s' can also been seen in the hands of Zangaran troops policing the Zangaran civilians when the curfew siren sounds, as Shannon (Christopher Walken) is taking pictures from his hotel room window.
SKS
An SKS rifle is seen in the hands of a Zangaran guard who is later killed by Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken) during his initial recon of the Zangaran capital. A number of SKS rifles can also be seen in the hands of a South American troops holding back the crowd on the runway during the opening scenes of the film.
Submachine Guns
Uzi
The main weapon used by the mercenaries during the final assault. There are a mix of real Uzi Submachine Guns and MAC-10s mocked up to resemble Uzis. Similarly modified MAC-10s (fake Uzis) or 'MAC-Uzis' have been seen in Raw Deal (1986), Stripes, The Killer Elite and on The A-Team television series.
During the first stages of the assault, Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken) and Jinja (Eddie Tagoe) put Sionics Two Stage Sound Suppressors on their Uzis and use them to take out the sentries. Shannon's is also equipped with a small Star-Lite scope. As the battle begins all the main actors use Uzis. However in the final few minutes all have switched to MAC-10s disguised as Uzis.
MAC-10
Mixed in with the mercenaries using Uzis during the weapons training on the ship are a few standard MAC-10s.
Handguns
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is used by a Zangaran woman during the final assault.
M1911A1
A M1911A1 is used by Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken) to shoot Colonel Bobi (George Harris) towards the end of the movie, though the pistol that he tosses to the desk moments later, looks like a Browning Hi-Power.
French M1935A Pistol
A M1935A Pistol (built at S.A.C.M. (Societe Alsacienne Construcion Mechanique)) is carried by Michel (Jean-François Stévenin), when his truck is inspected by the border police.
Beretta M1934
Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken) keeps a Beretta M1934 in his refrigerator. He also removes seemingly the same pistol from a drawer when answering the door. It is identifiable by the heel-clip magazine release.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Amongst the many handguns hidden around his New York Apartment, Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken) also has a stub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 10 , where he keeps his "bills".
Machine Guns
M60 Machine Gun
An M60 machine gun is used in the final assault. First on a fixed mount by the Zangaran troops and then by the mercenaries including Derek (Paul Freeman) who removes it from the mount for the final shootout at Kimba's compound. It should be noted that former SAS trooper Derek does the "correct" thing during most of his weapons use in the movie by firing short, controlled bursts from both the M60 and his Uzi.
Specialty Weapons
Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher
Known as the fictional "XM-18" in the movie, the multi-shot grenade launcher itself is the late model variant of the Manville Projectile Launcher. Originally it was designed in 1936 as a rotary-cylinder 12 gauge shotgun with 24-shell capacity. The device was later redesigned to fire 25mm tear gas or smoke grenades and flares and had a capacity of 18 shells. By the early 1940s Charles Manville developed his final version of the Manville Projectile Launcher, this time in 37mm with a 12 round capacity. Even with the advent of World War 2 occupying everyone's thoughts, the orders for a multiple grenade launcher didn't catch, especially since, when fully loaded, the Manville would be incredibly heavy. By 1943, the Manville Launcher was scrapped.
After decades of being out of production, the Movie "Dogs of War" generated incredible interest again in the Manville. Frankford Arsenal decided to renew the production with new materials and developed 25mm, 37mm, and 40mm versions - calling it the Hawk MM1 grenade launcher. It's also been written that Andries C. Piek, chairman of the Milkor company, was inspired to design the now-famous Milkor MGL after seeing the Manville in this movie.
The Manville Projectile Launcher was primarily used by Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken) and Drew (Tom Berenger) in the final assault. Several internet sources claim that the "XM-18" was the first Manville 12 gauge shotgun (24 round capacity), but that is incorrect. The version in the film is the late-model 25mm Manville with 18 round capacity. As has been said in many online sources, the explosive effects of the Manville in the film are a piece of fiction. The "shells" are aluminum casings designed to take 12 gauge blanks.
M72 LAW
M72 LAWs are used by the Zangaran Mercenaries during the final assault for both anti-tank and as a bunker buster kind of weapon.
M18A1 Claymore
M18A1 Claymores are shown being laid out on the road by Drew (Tom Berenger) when he leads a groups of mercenaries towards the back entrance to the compound.
Trivia
In the novel from which the film is loosely based, the mercenaries use a cache of World War II MP40s purchased from an ex-SS soldier. For fire support, the mercenaries use RPG-7s and 60-mm mortars smuggled out of Yugoslavia. The Zangaran troops are armed with Mauser Gewehr 1898s. During the evacuation in the opening of the book, the mercenaries are armed with FN FALs rather than Colt SP1s mocked up to be XM177s. The evacuation is from Biafra (Southern Nigeria) rather than South America. The book is well worth a read.