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'''''Argo''''' is a 2012 thriller directed by and starring [[Ben Affleck]] as CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez, who in 1979 helped to devise a daring plan for rescuing six American Embassy workers from Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis by posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a fictional sci-fi epic movie called ''Argo'' (inspired by the success of sci-fi films during that era, such as ''[[Star Wars]]''). The film's cast includes [[John Goodman]], [[Bryan Cranston]], and [[Alan Arkin]]. ''Argo'' would go on to receive three Academy Awards, including the 2012 award for [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture|Best Picture]]. | '''''Argo''''' is a 2012 thriller directed by, co-produced and starring [[Ben Affleck]] as CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez, who in 1979 helped to devise a daring plan for rescuing six American Embassy workers from Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis by posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a fictional sci-fi epic movie called ''Argo'' (inspired by the success of sci-fi films during that era, such as ''[[Star Wars]]''). The film's cast includes [[John Goodman]], [[Bryan Cranston]], and [[Alan Arkin]]. ''Argo'', which was co-produced by [[George Clooney]] and [[Grant Heslov]], would go on to receive three Academy Awards, including the 2012 award for [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture|Best Picture]]. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
When the | When the US Embassy in Tehran is seized by Iranian demonstrators on November 4, 1979, a [[Walther P38]] is used by one of the demonstrators to force the American embassy chief of security to order the opening of the doors to the main building. | ||
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Argo-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The security chief is forced at gunpoint to call for help.]] | [[File:Argo-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The security chief is forced at gunpoint to call for help.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A demonstrator with a Walther P38 forces his way into the building after the doors are opened by the | [[File:Argo-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A demonstrator with a Walther P38 forces his way into the building after the doors are opened by the US Marine embassy guards.]] | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
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[[File:Argo-G3-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A female demonstrator wields a G3A3.]] | [[File:Argo-G3-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A female demonstrator wields a G3A3.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-G3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Revolutionary Guard holds a [[Heckler & Koch G3A3]] at Mehrabad Airport.]] | [[File:Argo-G3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Revolutionary Guard holds a [[Heckler & Koch G3A3]] at Mehrabad Airport.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-G3-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Revolutionary Guard | [[File:Argo-G3-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Revolutionary Guard ([[Farshad Farahat]]) uses a G3A3 to shoot open a door while pursuing the fleeing Americans.]] | ||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
US Marine embassy guards are seen grabbing and loading [[M16A1]] rifles when the demonstrators break into the embassy compound. They also use the rifles to smash electronic equipment before the demonstrators seize control of the embassy. | |||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:Argo-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine chambers his rifle. In this shot the rifle features an M16A1-style forward assist, but lacks the fencing around the magazine release, indicating this gun is either an early-version [[Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II]] fitted with the A1 handguards or a similarly-built hybrid with an A1 upper receiver on an [[M16 Rifle|SP1]] 'slab-side' lower receiver.]] | [[File:Argo-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Marine chambers his rifle. In this shot the rifle features an M16A1-style forward assist, but lacks the fencing around the magazine release, indicating this gun is either an early-version [[Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II]] fitted with the A1 handguards or a similarly-built hybrid with an A1 upper receiver on an [[M16 Rifle|SP1]] 'slab-side' lower receiver.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine smashes a computer with the butt of his M16A1 as the demonstrators storm the embassy.]] | [[File:Argo-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Marine smashes a computer with the butt of his M16A1 as the demonstrators storm the embassy.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Gun== | ==Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Gun== | ||
US Marines use [[Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Gun|Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Guns]] to fire tear gas rounds at the demonstrators as they attempt to storm the embassy. | |||
[[Image:S&W37mmGasGun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson Model 276 Gas Gun - 37mm]] | [[Image:S&W37mmGasGun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson Model 276 Gas Gun - 37mm]] | ||
[[File:Argo-SW276-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A S&W Model 276 is checked by a Marine.]] | [[File:Argo-SW276-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A S&W Model 276 is checked by a US Marine.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-SW276-1.jpeg|thumb|none|601px|Marines fire tear gas at the demonstrators.]] | [[File:Argo-SW276-1.jpeg|thumb|none|601px|Marines fire tear gas at the demonstrators.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-SW276-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine fires his S&W Model 276 at demonstrators who are trying to break in through the embassy's basement.]] | [[File:Argo-SW276-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine fires his S&W Model 276 at demonstrators who are trying to break in through the embassy's basement.]] | ||
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Argo is a 2012 thriller directed by, co-produced and starring Ben Affleck as CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez, who in 1979 helped to devise a daring plan for rescuing six American Embassy workers from Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis by posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a fictional sci-fi epic movie called Argo (inspired by the success of sci-fi films during that era, such as Star Wars). The film's cast includes John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, and Alan Arkin. Argo, which was co-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, would go on to receive three Academy Awards, including the 2012 award for Best Picture.
The following weapons were used in the film Argo:
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Handguns
Walther P38
When the US Embassy in Tehran is seized by Iranian demonstrators on November 4, 1979, a Walther P38 is used by one of the demonstrators to force the American embassy chief of security to order the opening of the doors to the main building.
Colt M1911A1
The demonstrators also brandish M1911A1 pistols when seizing the embassy.
Submachine Guns
IMI Uzi
Several members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard are armed with Uzi submachine guns.
Madsen M50
Mendez is inspired to come up with his plan while watching a scene from Battle for the Planet of the Apes on television that features the ape Caesar (Roddy McDowall) holding a Madsen M50 submachine gun.
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
A Revolutionary Guard at Mehrabad Airport holds a Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with a slimline handguard and the early-pattern "waffle" magazines.
Heckler & Koch MP5K
In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a Heckler & Koch MP5K that has a MP5A2 stock.
Rifles
Heckler & Koch G3A3
Most of the Revolutionary Guards and soldiers are armed with Heckler & Koch G3A3 rifles, the standard service rifle of the pre-revolutionary Iranian military. Though the weapon is accurate, the model is not quite exact; Iranian G3 rifles have olive-drab green plastic furniture, while the weapons in the film are seen with black.
M16A1
US Marine embassy guards are seen grabbing and loading M16A1 rifles when the demonstrators break into the embassy compound. They also use the rifles to smash electronic equipment before the demonstrators seize control of the embassy.
Other
Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Gun
US Marines use Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Guns to fire tear gas rounds at the demonstrators as they attempt to storm the embassy.
M7 CS Gas Grenade
The Marines also toss M7 CS gas grenades to fend off the demonstrators.
