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[[Image:401px-Cliffhanger_Poster-1-.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Cliffhanger'' (1993)]] | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
==Beretta 92FS== | |||
The [[Beretta 92FS]] is first seen wielded by an US Treasury Agent ([[Bruce McGill]]) to subdue FBI Agent Matheson. A second suppressed Beretta 92FS is seen used by the pilot of the Treasury plane. Several henchmen are also seen wielding the Beretta 92FS including Kristel ([[Caroline Goodall]]) and Delmar ([[Craig Fairbrass]]). Later Travers is seen wielding one instead of his Taurus PT99. | |||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Treasury agents holds a [[Beretta 92FS]] to Agent Matheson's head.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Treasury jet pilot (Kim Robillard) holds a suppressed Beretta to his co-pilot's head.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the mercenaries holding a Beretta on Hal.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kristel ([[Caroline Goodall]]) holds her Beretta on Hal.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travers ([[Rex Linn]]) aims a Beretta at Qualen.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delmar ([[Craig Fairbrass]]) aims a Beretta at Hal.]] | |||
[[Image:CliffBer1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A promotional image of Kristel holding Hal prisoner.]] | |||
==Desert Eagle Mark I== | |||
Eric Qualen ([[John Lithgow]]) is seen with a [[Desert Eagle|Desert Eagle Mark I]] throughout the film. | |||
[[Image:MagResDE.357MarkI.jpg|thumb|380px|none|IMI Desert Eagle Mark I - .357 Magnum]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hal with Qualen's [[Desert Eagle]] jammed into his cheek.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_24.jpg|thumb|none|601px|From the pilot's seat of the helicopter, Qualen ([[John Lithgow]]) aims his Desert Eagle at Jessie (Janine Turner). Pretty impressive, given how two hands are needed at all times to pilot a chopper.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | |||
Frank ([[Ralph Waite]]) uses the [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] to scare away the wolves that are attacking the base jumper. Later Frank gets his side arm taken from him by being tricked by Kristel, who uses it against him. | |||
[[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|360px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 magnum]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank ([[Ralph Waite]]) fires his [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] into the air.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kristel ([[Caroline Goodall]]) relieves Frank of his pistol and aims it at him.]] | |||
==Taurus PT99== | |||
US Treasury Agent Richard Travers ([[Rex Linn]]) fires a [[Taurus PT99]] at his fellow agents, betraying them, and at FBI Agent Matheson. | |||
[[Image:MindPt99.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Older-model Taurus PT99 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US Treasury Agent Richard Travers ([[Rex Linn]]) fires a [[Taurus PT99]] at his fellow agents.]] | |||
==Unknown Pistol== | |||
This small unknown pistol is seen being drawn by FBI Agent Matheson ([[Vyto Ruginis]]) as the Treasury Agents are betrayed. Although unusual for a government agent, it appears to have the appearance of a [[Walther PP]]. | |||
[[Image:Cliff_25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Matheson is shot while holding the pistol]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Heckler & Koch HK94== | |||
Chopped and converted [[Heckler & Koch HK94A2]]s, standing in for real [[Heckler & Koch MP5]]s, are seen wielded by both Delmar ([[Craig Fairbrass]]) and Ryan ([[Gregory Scott Cummins]]) throughout the film. Delmar's HK94 is configured as an MP5A2 and fitted with a scope on an H&K factory claw mount, as well as a Surefire 628 forearm equipped with a Surefire L72 combination light/laser. This weapon is also handled in the film by Travers ([[Rex Linn]]) in his final confrontation with Gabe. Ryan's HK94 is configured as an MP5SD2 and fitted with a mock SD barrel shroud, a scope on H&K mount, and a flashlight. | |||
[[Image:HK 94A2chopped.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chopped and converted Heckler & Koch HK94A2 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ryan ([[Gregory Scott Cummins]]) flails around with his HK94A2 (mocked up as an MP5SD2) after being blinded by Gabe. As you can see, there is no paddle mag release.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delmar ([[Craig Fairbrass]]) holds his gun. There are no barrel lugs.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travers ([[Rex Linn]]) aims his gun.]] | |||
[[Image:CliffMP51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A promotional image of Delmar ([[Craig Fairbrass]]) with the HK94.]] | |||
==MAC-11== | |||
Kynette ([[Leon Robinson]]) carries a MAC-11 without folding stock (to fit in his shoulder holster) throughout the film, eventually losing it while fighting with Gabe Walker. This weapon is also seen in the hands of Jessie Deighan ([[Janine Turner]]). | |||
[[Image:Mac m11 9k.jpg|thumb|300px|none|RPB Industries M11A1 - .380 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kynette with his MAC-11.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff 701.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kynette ([[Leon Robinson]]) opens fire with his MAC-11.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kynette pulls his MAC-11.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_704.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This weapon is also seen in the hands of Jessie Deighan ([[Janine Turner]]).]] | |||
== Mini Uzi == | ==Mini Uzi== | ||
FBI Special Agent Matheson ([[Vyto Ruginis]]), who tags along for the ride, realizes what is happening and draws a [[Mini Uzi]] to try and stop the robbery. Later Agent Matheson uses the Mini Uzi to cripple the second plane. | FBI Special Agent Matheson ([[Vyto Ruginis]]), who tags along for the ride, realizes what is happening and draws a [[Mini Uzi]] to try and stop the robbery. Later Agent Matheson uses the Mini Uzi to cripple the second plane. | ||
[[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|380px|Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|380px|Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Cliff_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Matheson ([[Vyto Ruginis]]) pulls a Mini Uzi to try and stop the robbery.]] | [[Image:Cliff_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Matheson ([[Vyto Ruginis]]) pulls a Mini Uzi to try and stop the robbery.]] | ||
[[Image:Cliff_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Treasury agent on the right pokes the forestock of a Mini Uzi into Agent Matheson's neck.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Cliff_5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== | =Rifles= | ||
==Steyr-Mannlicher SSG-PI Rifle== | |||
Ray ([[Kevin Donald]]) is armed with a [[Steyr SSG 69|Steyr-Mannlicher SSG 69 PI Rifle]] | |||
while trying to return fire on FBI Agent Matheson as he rains fire from the Treasury plane. | |||
[[Image:SteyrSSG69.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr SSG 69 PI Rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
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== | =Shotguns= | ||
==Smith & Wesson 3000== | |||
Delmar ([[Craig Fairbrass]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]] as his primary firearms in the film. Hal Tucker ([[Michael Rooker]]) later stabs Delmar in the leg with a Spyderco knife, enabling him to grab the [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]] slung on Delmar's back. Tucker then uses the shotgun from that point on throughout the film. | |||
[[Image:S&WModel3000wfoldingStock.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun with black synthetic furniture and folding stock - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:CliffGuard.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 3000 is on the back of a treasure guard.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 3000 slung on Delmar's back.]] | |||
[[Image:Cliff_23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hal Tucker firing the S&W 3000 .Note the folded Choate Stock.]] | |||
=Other= | |||
==DefTech 37mm launcher with underslung MAC 10== | |||
Heldon ([[Denis Forest]]), one of the henchmen, can be seen wielding a DefTech 6-shot rotary launcher with an underslung [[MAC-10]] submachine gun, underneath the barrel. He uses it until he falls to his death. This is the same weapon used in [[RoboCop 3]]. | |||
[[Image:Federallabs37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DefTech 37mm launcher]] | [[Image:Federallabs37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DefTech 37mm launcher]] | ||
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== | ==Piton Gun== | ||
Gabe Walker ([[Sylvester Stallone]]) uses a fictional piton gun that fires climbing pitons into rock faces to anchor his ropes throughout the film (a technique that is completely ridiculous on many levels). While submerged in a frozen pool, he also uses the piton gun to kills Agent Travers ([[Rex Linn]]), somehow firing 3 successive shots from the single-shot device. It is worth noting that this rather obvious goof was actually created by the editor - originally Gabe was only supposed to shoot Travers once with the piton gun, before Hal ([[Michael Rooker]]) arrived to finish him off with the [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]], but this was later edited to show Gabe scoring the kill by himself. | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:48, 20 November 2021
The following weapons were used in the film Cliffhanger:
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Handguns
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is first seen wielded by an US Treasury Agent (Bruce McGill) to subdue FBI Agent Matheson. A second suppressed Beretta 92FS is seen used by the pilot of the Treasury plane. Several henchmen are also seen wielding the Beretta 92FS including Kristel (Caroline Goodall) and Delmar (Craig Fairbrass). Later Travers is seen wielding one instead of his Taurus PT99.
Desert Eagle Mark I
Eric Qualen (John Lithgow) is seen with a Desert Eagle Mark I throughout the film.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
Frank (Ralph Waite) uses the Smith & Wesson Model 19 to scare away the wolves that are attacking the base jumper. Later Frank gets his side arm taken from him by being tricked by Kristel, who uses it against him.
Taurus PT99
US Treasury Agent Richard Travers (Rex Linn) fires a Taurus PT99 at his fellow agents, betraying them, and at FBI Agent Matheson.
Unknown Pistol
This small unknown pistol is seen being drawn by FBI Agent Matheson (Vyto Ruginis) as the Treasury Agents are betrayed. Although unusual for a government agent, it appears to have the appearance of a Walther PP.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch HK94
Chopped and converted Heckler & Koch HK94A2s, standing in for real Heckler & Koch MP5s, are seen wielded by both Delmar (Craig Fairbrass) and Ryan (Gregory Scott Cummins) throughout the film. Delmar's HK94 is configured as an MP5A2 and fitted with a scope on an H&K factory claw mount, as well as a Surefire 628 forearm equipped with a Surefire L72 combination light/laser. This weapon is also handled in the film by Travers (Rex Linn) in his final confrontation with Gabe. Ryan's HK94 is configured as an MP5SD2 and fitted with a mock SD barrel shroud, a scope on H&K mount, and a flashlight.
MAC-11
Kynette (Leon Robinson) carries a MAC-11 without folding stock (to fit in his shoulder holster) throughout the film, eventually losing it while fighting with Gabe Walker. This weapon is also seen in the hands of Jessie Deighan (Janine Turner).
Mini Uzi
FBI Special Agent Matheson (Vyto Ruginis), who tags along for the ride, realizes what is happening and draws a Mini Uzi to try and stop the robbery. Later Agent Matheson uses the Mini Uzi to cripple the second plane.
Rifles
Steyr-Mannlicher SSG-PI Rifle
Ray (Kevin Donald) is armed with a Steyr-Mannlicher SSG 69 PI Rifle while trying to return fire on FBI Agent Matheson as he rains fire from the Treasury plane.
Shotguns
Smith & Wesson 3000
Delmar (Craig Fairbrass) carries a Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun as his primary firearms in the film. Hal Tucker (Michael Rooker) later stabs Delmar in the leg with a Spyderco knife, enabling him to grab the Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun slung on Delmar's back. Tucker then uses the shotgun from that point on throughout the film.
Other
DefTech 37mm launcher with underslung MAC 10
Heldon (Denis Forest), one of the henchmen, can be seen wielding a DefTech 6-shot rotary launcher with an underslung MAC-10 submachine gun, underneath the barrel. He uses it until he falls to his death. This is the same weapon used in RoboCop 3.
Piton Gun
Gabe Walker (Sylvester Stallone) uses a fictional piton gun that fires climbing pitons into rock faces to anchor his ropes throughout the film (a technique that is completely ridiculous on many levels). While submerged in a frozen pool, he also uses the piton gun to kills Agent Travers (Rex Linn), somehow firing 3 successive shots from the single-shot device. It is worth noting that this rather obvious goof was actually created by the editor - originally Gabe was only supposed to shoot Travers once with the piton gun, before Hal (Michael Rooker) arrived to finish him off with the Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun, but this was later edited to show Gabe scoring the kill by himself.