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==Remington Mk 13 Mod 0== | ==Remington Mk 13 Mod 0== | ||
During his first tour in Iraq, Kyle uses a [[Remington Mk 13 Mod 0]], based off the [[Remington Model 700]], chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. The weapon is fitted with a McMillan A2 stock, Nightforce NXS scope, | During his first tour in Iraq, Kyle uses a [[Remington Mk 13 Mod 0]], based off the [[Remington Model 700]], chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. The weapon is fitted with a McMillan A2 stock, Nightforce NXS scope, Harris bipod, MIRS night vision rail, and Knight's Armament M110 suppressor. | ||
[[Image:Mk 13 MOD 5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington Mk 13 Mod 5 with bolt open, Harris bipod and KAC M110 suppressor - .300 Winchester Magnum. The Mod 0 differed in that it was built in a McMillan A2 stock as shown in the film.]] | [[Image:Mk 13 MOD 5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington Mk 13 Mod 5 with bolt open, Harris bipod and KAC M110 suppressor - .300 Winchester Magnum. The Mod 0 differed in that it was built in a McMillan A2 stock as shown in the film.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniperMk13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Screen-used stunt Mk 13 Mod 0 as used in the film. Image from Prop Store of London.]] | [[File:AmericanSniperMk13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Screen-used stunt Mk 13 Mod 0 as used in the film. Image from Prop Store of London.]] | ||
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==Tabuk Sniper Rifle== | ==Tabuk Sniper Rifle== | ||
An Iraqi [[Tabuk Sniper Rifle]] is seen in a cache of weapons and depicted on a bounty poster for Chris Kyle. The Tabuk rifles seen in the film are American-made copies built by the Two Rivers Arms Company for Independent Studio Services, the film's armorer. | An Iraqi [[Zastava M70#Tabuk Sniper Rifle|Tabuk Sniper Rifle]] is seen in a cache of weapons and depicted on a bounty poster for Chris Kyle. The Tabuk rifles seen in the film are American-made copies built by the Two Rivers Arms Company for Independent Studio Services, the film's armorer. | ||
[[File:Tabuk-sniper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Iraqi Tabuk sniper rifle with cleaning rod removed and Zrak scope - 7.62x39mm]] | [[File:Tabuk-sniper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Iraqi Tabuk sniper rifle with cleaning rod removed and Zrak scope - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:Americansniper-tabuk-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The rifle is seen in the weapons cache.]] | [[File:Americansniper-tabuk-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The rifle is seen in the weapons cache.]] | ||
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=Rifles and Carbines= | =Rifles and Carbines= | ||
== | ==Colt Mk 18 Mod 0 CQB== | ||
Chris Kyle ([[Bradley Cooper]]) and many of the U.S. Navy SEALs use tan-painted [[M16_rifle_series#CQB-R_.2F_Mk._18_Mod_0|Mk 18 Mod 0 CQB carbines]] with various accessories ranging from suppressors, AN/PEQ-2 and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators, Crane stocks, LMT rear sights, Aimpoint CompM2 red dot sights, and EOTech holographic sights. According to Independent Studio Services, the prophouse which supplied the weapons used in the film, Kyle's Mk 18 is built on an [[XM16E1]] lower receiver and the same rifle was used with different accessories to represent different points in Kyle's career. | |||
[[Image:Mk18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mk 18 Mod 0 with LMT rear sight, RIS foregrip, and Crane stock - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Mk18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mk 18 Mod 0 with LMT rear sight, RIS foregrip, and Crane stock - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:AmericanSniperMK18Mod0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Screen used stunt MK 18 Mod 0 CQB (Kyle's) from ''American Sniper''. Image from Prop Store of London.]] | [[Image:AmericanSniperMK18Mod0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Screen used stunt MK 18 Mod 0 CQB (Kyle's) from ''American Sniper''. Image from Prop Store of London.]] | ||
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[[File:AmericanSniper SEALs D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dandridge ([[Cory Hardrict]]) with his suppressed MK 18 Mod 0 with a AN/PEQ-15 and an Eotech sight.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper SEALs D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dandridge ([[Cory Hardrict]]) with his suppressed MK 18 Mod 0 with a AN/PEQ-15 and an Eotech sight.]] | ||
==M4A1 Carbine== | ==Colt M4A1 Carbine== | ||
U.S. Army soldiers and some of the SEALs use [[M4A1]] carbines with various attachments, including the [[M203]] grenade launcher. | U.S. Army soldiers and some of the Navy SEALs use [[M4A1]] carbines with various attachments, including EOTech holographic sights, Trijicon ACOG scopes and the [[M203]] grenade launcher. Defense Intelligence Agency contractor agent Snead ([[Eric Close]]) carries a M4A1 with a Trijicon ACOG scope. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:American Sniper M4A1 Marc.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marc Lee | [[File:American Sniper M4A1 Marc.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marc Lee ([[Luke Grimes]]) fires his desert tan painted M4A1.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper AR-15s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marc Lee behind Chris Kyle with his tan M4A1.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper AR-15s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marc Lee behind Chris Kyle with his tan M4A1.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper SEALs Breachs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SEAL in front with a M4A1.]] | [[File:Pmc.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DIA agent Snead ([[Eric Close]]) carries a M4A1 with a Trijicon ACOG scope]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper SEALs Breachs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SEAL in front with a M4A1. This SEAL's M4 is black but features a tan ACOG scope.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper SEALs M4M203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SEAL with his M4A1 with a M203.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper SEALs M4M203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SEAL with his M4A1 with a M203.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper SEALs M203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SEAL lays down suppressive fire with his M4A1.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper SEALs M203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SEAL lays down suppressive fire with his M4A1.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper M4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US Army soldiers with their M4A1s.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper M4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US Army soldiers with their M4A1s.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper M4 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ranger One ([[Owain Yeoman]]) aims his M4A1 with an underbarrel M203.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper M4 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ranger One ([[Owain Yeoman]]) aims his tan painted M4A1 with an underbarrel M203.]] | ||
==Colt M16A4== | |||
U.S. Marines in Iraq can been seen using [[M16A4]] rifles as their standard weapons. Another Marine carries an M16A4 fitted with an EOTech sight, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, stock-mounted magazine pouch, and an [[M203]] grenade launcher. During Kyle's fourth tour, a Recon Marine (Brett Edwards) that accompanies him on a mission is also armed with an M16A4, but with an ACOG sight, AN/PEQ-15 IR designator, and an [[M203]] grenade launcher. | |||
[[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:American Sniper2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines on patrol armed with the M16A4.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanS_232.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Another Marine carries an M16A4 fitted with an EOTech sight and [[M203]] grenade launcher.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper SEALs (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine in the middle has a M16A4 with a carry handle sight.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper Rifles.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marines among the three SEAL snipers have M16A4s.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper M16A4 TV.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine shown on television is armed with a M16A4 with an ACOG sight.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanS_444.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marines behind Marc have M16A4s, each with different variations of attachments.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper M16 squad.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines with their M16A4s after firing on a suicide car bomb.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper Mk12 Reticle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Marines with their M16A4 rifles carrying a wounded marine. The one on the right has a M203 launcher attached]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper SEALs M16 Marine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chris's brother Jeff ([[Keir O'Donnell]]) with his M16A4 rifle as he prepares to leave Iraq.]] | |||
[[Image:AmericanS 439.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Recon Marine with a M16A4 with an ACOG sight and an underslung M203.]] | |||
==PMCs AR-15== | ==PMCs AR-15== | ||
A private military | A private military contractor is seen using what appears to be a AR-15 series with a 16" heavy barrel and EOTech 553 holographic sight. | ||
[[File:6721 Tactical Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:6721 Tactical Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:Pmc.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[File:Pmc.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A DIA PMC behind Snead ([[Eric Close]]) carries a AR-15 variant.]] | ||
==Colt Model | ==Colt Model 654== | ||
A private military contractor is seen | A private military contractor is seen carrying a [[Colt Model 654]] with a 16" barrel and KAC RIS quad rail handguard. | ||
[[ | [[File:Colt Model 654.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colt Model 654 "M16A1 Carbine", the export model of the Model 653 without forward assist (the version in the film has a 16" barrel) - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper Contractor (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PMC | [[File:AmericanSniper Contractor (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A DIA PMC wielding his Colt 654 as he retieves the bag of money. Note the longer 16" A1 pencil barrel.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper Contractor.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:AmericanSniper Contractor.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same PMC with his 654 carbine. Here we can see the A1 carry handle and also a slab side upper, lacking a forward assist.]] | ||
==Mk 14 Mod 0== | ==Mk 14 Mod 0== | ||
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==M1A== | ==M1A== | ||
A US Navy honor guard detail performs a rifle volley with [[M1A]] rifles during a funeral. | A US Navy honor guard detail performs a rifle volley with [[M1A]] rifles with dark walnut stocks during a funeral. | ||
[[ | [[Image:SFA_M1A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield Armory M1A - 7.62x51mm (.308 Winchester)]] | ||
[[File:AmericanS_223.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Navy honor guard fires their M1A rifles during a military funeral.]] | [[File:AmericanS_223.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Navy honor guard fires their M1A rifles during a military funeral.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper Funeral.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Navy honor guard resting their M1A rifles when the volley is finished.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper Funeral.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Navy honor guard resting their M1A rifles when the volley is finished.]] | ||
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[[File:AmericanS 226.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A USMC AH-1W Super Cobra can be seen firing into an insurgent position, the chopper's ubiquitous M197 Vulcan visible in the nose.]] | [[File:AmericanS 226.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A USMC AH-1W Super Cobra can be seen firing into an insurgent position, the chopper's ubiquitous M197 Vulcan visible in the nose.]] | ||
= | =Pistols= | ||
==Springfield TRP Operator== | ==Springfield TRP Operator== | ||
Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle ([[Bradley Cooper]]) briefly carries a [[Springfield TRP]] during his first tour, visible in a thigh rig holster and/or a leather belt holster. He later switches to a SIG pistol (from his second tour on), which should be a .45 ACP [[SIG-Sauer P220]] (according to Kyle's autobiography and Independent Studio Services, which provided the arsenal for the movie –Recoil Magazine Issue 18, USA), but might be a P226 on some shots. In real life, Kyle's Springfield TRP Operator was a personal sidearm of choice during his first tour before it was damaged | Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle ([[Bradley Cooper]]) briefly carries a [[Springfield TRP]] during his first tour, visible in a thigh rig holster and/or a leather belt holster. He later switches to a SIG pistol (from his second tour on), which should be a .45 ACP [[SIG-Sauer P220]] (according to Kyle's autobiography and Independent Studio Services, which provided the arsenal for the movie –Recoil Magazine Issue 18, USA), but might be a P226 on some shots. In real life, Kyle's Springfield TRP Operator was a personal sidearm of choice during his first tour before it was damaged by shrapnel, prompting him to switch to a modern design sidearm onward on his later tours. | ||
[[Image: Springfield_Armory_TRP_Operator.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Springfield Armory TRP Operator - .45 ACP]] | [[Image: Springfield_Armory_TRP_Operator.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Springfield Armory TRP Operator - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:ISS_031.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The screen-used [[Springfield TRP]] pistol carried by [[Bradley Cooper]] in the film ''[[American Sniper]]'', from Independent Studio Services. (Video from Vickers Tactical).]] | [[File:ISS_031.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The screen-used [[Springfield TRP]] pistol carried by [[Bradley Cooper]] in the film ''[[American Sniper]]'', from Independent Studio Services. (Video from Vickers Tactical).]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper Kyle Weapon.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kyle's Springfield TRP in his drop leg holster on the right leg.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper Kyle Weapon.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kyle's Springfield TRP in his drop leg holster on the right leg.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper Pistols.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kyle | [[File:AmericanSniper Pistols.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kyle's Springfield TRP Operator is now seen in his brown leather hip holster. Note the stainless bull barrel, which Marc's ([[Luke Grimes]]) 1911 lacks.]] | ||
==SIG-Sauer P220== | ==SIG-Sauer P220== | ||
Starting from his second tour to the rest of the movie, Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle ([[Bradley Cooper]]) | Starting from his second tour to the rest of the movie, Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle ([[Bradley Cooper]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P220]] as his sidearm in a brown leather hip holster. According to ISS, Kyle's SIG is an original West German model. Like the Springfield TRP Operator, the SIG-Sauer P220 was a personal sidearm of choice of Kyle's when he made the switch later in his military service. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:SigP220EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P220 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:ISS_48.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The screen-used [[SIG-Sauer P220]] pistol carried by [[Bradley Cooper]] in the film ''[[American Sniper]]'', from Independent Studio Services. (Video from Vickers Tactical). According to ISS, Kyle's SIG is an original West German model. ]] | [[File:ISS_48.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The screen-used [[SIG-Sauer P220]] pistol carried by [[Bradley Cooper]] in the film ''[[American Sniper]]'', from Independent Studio Services. (Video from Vickers Tactical). According to ISS, Kyle's SIG is an original West German model. ]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper SIG Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kyle's P220 is seen holstered during his team briefing. Note the angled grip and sharper grip backstrap.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper SIG Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kyle's P220 is seen holstered during his team mission briefing. Note the angled grip and sharper grip backstrap. It should be noted Kyle is carrying his P220 in a P226 holster, however the pistol grips design confirms it is not a P226.]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper SIG Pistol (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kyle with his P220 on the right and the magazines on the left.]] | |||
==SIG-Sauer P226== | ==SIG-Sauer P226== | ||
Most of the SEALs in the film carry the [[SIG-Sauer P226]] as their sidearm. Both Navy SEAL Lt. Martens ([[Sam Jaeger]]) and Dauber ([[Kevin Lacz]]) are seen carrying their P226 pistols tucked into their plate carriers. | Most of the U.S. Navy SEALs in the film carry the [[SIG-Sauer P226]] as their sidearm. Both Navy SEAL Lt. Martens ([[Sam Jaeger]]) and Dauber ([[Kevin Lacz]]) are seen carrying their P226 pistols tucked into their plate carriers. | ||
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper SIG Pistol (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dauber ([[Kevin Lacz]]) with the P226 tucked in his plate carrier. Note the straighter grip and smoother backstrap design. [[Kevin Lacz]] was a SEAL who was a close friend of the real Chris Kyle and served with him in Iraq. In fact, "Dauber" is the nickname Kyle gave him.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper SIG Pistol (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dauber ([[Kevin Lacz]]) with the P226 tucked in his plate carrier. Note the straighter grip and smoother backstrap design. [[Kevin Lacz]] was a SEAL who was a close friend of the real Chris Kyle and served with him in Iraq. In fact, "Dauber" is the nickname Kyle gave him.]] | ||
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==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
Ranger One (Owain Yeoman) and a Delta sniper in Kyle's fourth tour both have a [[Beretta 92FS]] in their holsters. | Ranger One (Owain Yeoman) and a Delta sniper in Kyle's fourth tour both have a [[Beretta 92FS]] in their leg platform rig holsters. The Beretta 92FS is likely standing in as the Beretta M9. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:AmericanSniper92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Screen-used stunt (airsoft, made by KWC) Beretta 92FS (Ranger One's) from ''American Sniper''. Image from Prop Store of London.]] | [[Image:AmericanSniper92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Screen-used stunt (airsoft, made by KWC) Beretta 92FS (Ranger One's) from ''American Sniper''. Image from Prop Store of London.]] | ||
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==M45 / MEU(SOC)== | ==M45 / MEU(SOC)== | ||
A Marine Recon Scout Sniper (Tony Nevada) and Recon Marine (Brett Edwards) in Kyle's fourth tour both have a [[M45 / MEU(SOC)]] in their holsters. | A Marine Recon Scout Sniper (Tony Nevada) and Recon Marine (Brett Edwards) in Kyle's fourth tour both have a [[M45 / MEU(SOC)]] in their holsters. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Kimber ICQB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Kimber ICQB MEU(SOC) Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:AmericanS reconmarine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Recon Marine (Brett Edwards) has a M45 / MEU(SOC) pistol in his holster.]] | [[File:AmericanS reconmarine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Recon Marine (Brett Edwards) has a M45 / MEU(SOC) pistol in his holster.]] | ||
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[[File:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm]] | [[File:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper Dragunov (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Tokarev TT-33 on the table.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper Dragunov (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Tokarev TT-33 on the table.]] | ||
==Unknown Custom 1911== | |||
Marc Lee ([[Luke Grimes]]) and some DIA contractors including Agent Snead ([[Eric Close]]) carry custom unknown modern 1911 pistols similar to the [[Kimber Custom TLE II]] as their sidearms in their hip holsters. | |||
[[Image:KimberCustomTLEII OtherSide.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Kimber Custom TLE II - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper Pistols.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marc ([[Luke Grimes]]) appears to have a custom Kimber style pistol with black grips in his hip holster. Note Marc's pistol is very different from Kyle's ([[Bradley Cooper]]) Springfield TRP Operator due to different frame designs.]] | |||
[[File:AmericanSniper DIA Pistols.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DIA Agent Snead ([[Eric Close]]) has a 1911 style pistol with wood grips and pistol magazines on his belt which seems to be for M1911 style handguns, albeit similar to Wilson Combat 8 round magazines.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Benelli M1 Super 90 (Short Barrel)== | ==Benelli M1 Super 90 (Short Barrel)== | ||
During the film's opening, a Marine on patrol appears to be armed with the short barrel variant of the [[Benelli M1 Super 90]] with a pistol grip, short barrel and Surefire forend. | During the film's opening, a Marine on patrol appears to be armed with the short barrel variant of the [[Benelli M1 Super 90]] with a pistol grip, short barrel and Surefire forend. The shotgun was likely standing in for the [[Mossberg 590A1]] shotguns actually used by the U.S. Marines. | ||
[[File:Benelli Short.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Benelli M1 Super 90 short barrel - 12 gauge]] | [[File:Benelli Short.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Benelli M1 Super 90 short barrel - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:AmericanSniper Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine patrolling with his shotgun at the film's opening.]] | [[File:AmericanSniper Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine patrolling with his shotgun at the film's opening.]] | ||
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American Sniper is a 2014 biographical war film directed by Clint Eastwood with a screenplay by Jason Hall. Based on Chris Kyle's autobiography American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History, the film stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle and Sienna Miller as his wife Taya Ranae Kyle.
The following weapons were used in the film American Sniper:
Sniper Rifles
McMillan TAC-338A
Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) uses a McMillan TAC-338A rifle as one of his main weapons. The weapon is fitted with a Leupold Mark 4. The rifle is also similar in appearance to the TAC-338 rifle that Kyle used in real life.
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Remington Mk 13 Mod 0
During his first tour in Iraq, Kyle uses a Remington Mk 13 Mod 0, based off the Remington Model 700, chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. The weapon is fitted with a McMillan A2 stock, Nightforce NXS scope, Harris bipod, MIRS night vision rail, and Knight's Armament M110 suppressor.
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M24A1 Sniper Weapon System
The US Delta Sniper (Joel Lambert) accompanying Kyle in his fourth tour has a M24A1 Sniper Weapon System.
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M40A3
A Marine Recon Scout Sniper (Tony Nevada) that accompanies Kyle on a mission in Iraq is seen firing a M40A3 Sniper Rifle while engaging insurgents in Sadr City.
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Knight's Armament SR-25
Both Kyle and Dauber (Kevin Lacz) are seen armed with tan-painted Knight's Armament SR-25 sniper rifles.
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Mk 12 Mod 1 Special Purpose Rifle
Kyle uses a Mk 12 Mod 1 Special Purpose Rifle with a tan paint scheme, Harris bipod, Crane stock, Leupold Mark 4 scope, and suppressor while training to be a sniper. Other SEALs are also seen using the rifles in Iraq.
TRIVIA: Chris Kyle, in a piece for Soldier of Fortune wrote that he "took the lower receiver off [his] (sic) M-4 and put it on the upper receiver of [his] Mk-12. That gave [him] a collapsible stock and allowed [him] to go full-auto." By stating that he could "go full-auto", he very clearly meant an M4A1 Carbine, not the burst fire only M4 Carbine, but some use "M4" as an umbrella term to refer to both. Additionally, he could have simply put a collapsible stock and full auto trigger pack on his Mk-12, he didn't need to change the lower for that, it was likely just done as it'd be easier than cannibalizing parts off of an M4A1.
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PSL Sniper Rifle
Mustafa (Sammy Sheik) uses a bipod-equipped PSL Sniper Rifle.
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SVD Dragunov
Mustafa uses an SVD Dragunov throughout the film.
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Tabuk Sniper Rifle
An Iraqi Tabuk Sniper Rifle is seen in a cache of weapons and depicted on a bounty poster for Chris Kyle. The Tabuk rifles seen in the film are American-made copies built by the Two Rivers Arms Company for Independent Studio Services, the film's armorer.
Remington Model 700
A young Chris Kyle (Cole Konis) and his father (Ben Reed) are seen hunting using a Remington Model 700. Chris later takes his son out hunting with Remington 700s as well.
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Remington 700PSS
Kyle uses a Remington 700PSS during sniping training at the SEALs boot camp. It is painted to resemble the the M40A1 sniper rifle.
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GAP Gladius (Remington 700 action)
A Remington 700 in a Gladius stock is the rifle used by a wounded veteran as Kyle takes some of them out to a range to shoot targets.
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Rifles and Carbines
Colt Mk 18 Mod 0 CQB
Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) and many of the U.S. Navy SEALs use tan-painted Mk 18 Mod 0 CQB carbines with various accessories ranging from suppressors, AN/PEQ-2 and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators, Crane stocks, LMT rear sights, Aimpoint CompM2 red dot sights, and EOTech holographic sights. According to Independent Studio Services, the prophouse which supplied the weapons used in the film, Kyle's Mk 18 is built on an XM16E1 lower receiver and the same rifle was used with different accessories to represent different points in Kyle's career.
Colt M4A1 Carbine
U.S. Army soldiers and some of the Navy SEALs use M4A1 carbines with various attachments, including EOTech holographic sights, Trijicon ACOG scopes and the M203 grenade launcher. Defense Intelligence Agency contractor agent Snead (Eric Close) carries a M4A1 with a Trijicon ACOG scope.
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Colt M16A4
U.S. Marines in Iraq can been seen using M16A4 rifles as their standard weapons. Another Marine carries an M16A4 fitted with an EOTech sight, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, stock-mounted magazine pouch, and an M203 grenade launcher. During Kyle's fourth tour, a Recon Marine (Brett Edwards) that accompanies him on a mission is also armed with an M16A4, but with an ACOG sight, AN/PEQ-15 IR designator, and an M203 grenade launcher.
PMCs AR-15
A private military contractor is seen using what appears to be a AR-15 series with a 16" heavy barrel and EOTech 553 holographic sight.
Colt Model 654
A private military contractor is seen carrying a Colt Model 654 with a 16" barrel and KAC RIS quad rail handguard.
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Mk 14 Mod 0
Marc Lee (Luke Grimes) carries what appears to be a suppressed Mk. 14 Mod 0 while on patrol.
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M1A
A US Navy honor guard detail performs a rifle volley with M1A rifles with dark walnut stocks during a funeral.
AKMS
Many Iraqi insurgents use AKMS rifles. Several can also be seen in a hidden weapons cache as mentioned below.
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AKM
Iraqi insurgents also use AKM rifles.
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Zastava M70AB2
A few insurgents are seen with Zastava M70AB2 rifles.
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Zastava M70B1
An insurgent is seen firing a Zastava M70B1 during the battle in Sadr City.
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Machine Guns
Mk 48 Mod 0
A Mk 48 Mod 0 fitted with an ACOG scope, AN/PEQ-15 IR designator and cloth ammo bag is carried by the Navy SEAL nicknamed "Biggles" (Jake McDorman). Marc Lee (Luke Grimes) also carries around a Mk 48 machine gun with a retractable stock in certain missions.
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M249 SAW
A Marine Corps automatic rifleman can be seen carrying an M249 SAW when a fireteam is conducting a building-clearing operation.
M240
M240 GPMGs are mounted on the SEAL Humvees and MRAPs.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on M113 armored personnel carriers and M1A1 Abrams tanks in the film.
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M60D
When Kyle begins his second tour in Iraq, an M60D is seen mounted as a doorgun on the side of a UH-1N Marine Huey helicopter.
M197 Vulcan
When two USMC AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters are seen flying escort for a UH-1N Huey during Kyle's second tour, the ubiquitous M197 Vulcan is visible in the nose. During a firefight, a USMC AH-1W Super Cobra can be seen firing into an insurgent position.
Pistols
Springfield TRP Operator
Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) briefly carries a Springfield TRP during his first tour, visible in a thigh rig holster and/or a leather belt holster. He later switches to a SIG pistol (from his second tour on), which should be a .45 ACP SIG-Sauer P220 (according to Kyle's autobiography and Independent Studio Services, which provided the arsenal for the movie –Recoil Magazine Issue 18, USA), but might be a P226 on some shots. In real life, Kyle's Springfield TRP Operator was a personal sidearm of choice during his first tour before it was damaged by shrapnel, prompting him to switch to a modern design sidearm onward on his later tours.
SIG-Sauer P220
Starting from his second tour to the rest of the movie, Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) carries a SIG-Sauer P220 as his sidearm in a brown leather hip holster. According to ISS, Kyle's SIG is an original West German model. Like the Springfield TRP Operator, the SIG-Sauer P220 was a personal sidearm of choice of Kyle's when he made the switch later in his military service.
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SIG-Sauer P226
Most of the U.S. Navy SEALs in the film carry the SIG-Sauer P226 as their sidearm. Both Navy SEAL Lt. Martens (Sam Jaeger) and Dauber (Kevin Lacz) are seen carrying their P226 pistols tucked into their plate carriers.
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Beretta 92FS
Ranger One (Owain Yeoman) and a Delta sniper in Kyle's fourth tour both have a Beretta 92FS in their leg platform rig holsters. The Beretta 92FS is likely standing in as the Beretta M9.
M45 / MEU(SOC)
A Marine Recon Scout Sniper (Tony Nevada) and Recon Marine (Brett Edwards) in Kyle's fourth tour both have a M45 / MEU(SOC) in their holsters.
Single Action Army
Kyle in the end of the film is seen with an ivory gripped Single Action Army.
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Tokarev TT-33
A Tokarev TT-33 is seen on the table beside the Dragunov. Mustafa grabs it for a sidearm.
Unknown Custom 1911
Marc Lee (Luke Grimes) and some DIA contractors including Agent Snead (Eric Close) carry custom unknown modern 1911 pistols similar to the Kimber Custom TLE II as their sidearms in their hip holsters.
Shotguns
Benelli M1 Super 90 (Short Barrel)
During the film's opening, a Marine on patrol appears to be armed with the short barrel variant of the Benelli M1 Super 90 with a pistol grip, short barrel and Surefire forend. The shotgun was likely standing in for the Mossberg 590A1 shotguns actually used by the U.S. Marines.
Launchers
M203 Grenade Launcher
Marines in Iraq can be seen with an M203 grenade launcher mounted on his M16A4 rifle.
M203A1 Grenade Launcher
Some of the SEALs and US Army Delta in the film have M203A1 grenade launchers mounted to their M4A1 carbines.
RPG-7
A young boy is seen picking up a RPG-7. RPG-7s are also used by numerous insurgents.
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Grenades
RKG-3 Anti-Tank Grenade
An Iraqi woman is seen handing a RKG-3 anti-tank grenade to a child.
M67 Hand Grenade
A M67 hand grenade is used by the SEALs during a breach. Another is used during Kyle's fourth tour.
AN/M8 HC smoke grenade
Kyle uses an AN/M8 HC smoke grenade to provide cover while under sniper fire.
Other
Daisy Red Ryder
Kyle uses a lever action Daisy Red Ryder air rifle to plink at targets in a stand booth during a date.
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Jezail Musket
A Jezail musket is seen mounted on a wall during a questioning session in Kyle's first tour in Iraq.
Weapons Cache
A cache of weapons including rifles and grenades are found hidden in a floor. The weapons include several AKMS rifles, at least one Tabuk sniper rifle, several F-1 hand grenades, an RGD-5 hand grenade, a PROM-1 anti-personnel mine, two RPG-7 launchers, and several RKG-3 anti-tank grenades.
Brochure
On a brochure about the U.S. Navy SEALs, one SEAL can be seen with a Heckler & Koch MP5.
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