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Talk:Main Page: Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
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: If it helps, this one is described as a snub-nosed .44
::Not exactly a snub-nose, but given the unshrouded ejection rod and the front sight, maybe a [[Charter Arms Bulldog]]? The cylinder looks like it might hold five shots, and it would be a .44. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 16:46, 26 March 2013 (EDT)
[[File:7P Zach Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
: Would be appreciated. Cheers. --[[User:Crackshot|Crackshot]] ([[User talk:Crackshot|talk]]) 20:25, 26 March 2013 (EST)
::[[Smith & Wesson Model 15]]? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 16:46, 26 March 2013 (EDT)
::: The charter bulldog looks right. As for the other one, maybe the S & W 15 but I'm wondering if it might be a [[Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model]]. It would fit into the time period (the scene is set in 1947). Also, the scene is about the Texarkana moonlight murders and the killer there used a .32. Or maybe a [[Colt Police Positive]]. Any thoughts? --[[User:Crackshot|Crackshot]] ([[User talk:Crackshot|talk]]) 07:17, 27 March 2013 (EST)
::::It looks too big to be a Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model. (See the scale [[L.A._Confidential#Smith_.26_Wesson_.32_Hand_Ejector_Third_Model|here]].) It can't be a Colt, it's got a Smith & Wesson/Taurus/Charter Arms-style cylinder release. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 17:46, 26 March 2013 (EDT)
:::::Alright, I'll got with a Model 15, thanks. Could it maybe be a Model 10? --[[User:Crackshot|Crackshot]] ([[User talk:Crackshot|talk]]) 07:51, 27 March 2013 (EST)
::::::I think this one has adjustable sights. Model 10s have fixed sights. Any other shots? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 17:54, 26 March 2013 (EDT)
:::::::Also, in the above scene, he's firing eight rounds, not six. Might be a goof, might be a clue... --[[User:Crackshot|Crackshot]] ([[User talk:Crackshot|talk]]) 12:08, 27 March 2013 (EST)
:The last two might be a different model. --[[User:Crackshot|Crackshot]] ([[User talk:Crackshot|talk]]) 08:07, 27 March 2013 (EST)
== Can anyone identify this revolver? ==
== I guess, I made ID of Thark Rifle in John Carter movie ==
[[File:HOM Johnson Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
--[[User:Crackshot|Crackshot]] ([[User talk:Crackshot|talk]]) 11:05, 14 February 2013 (EST)
::Doing some digging I'm pretty sure it's an M1917 revolver with pearl grips. Anyone else think so? --[[User:Crackshot|Crackshot]] ([[User talk:Crackshot|talk]]) 12:02, 14 February 2013 (EST)
== New AD space ==
At the ''[[John Carter (2012)|John Carter]]'' movie, most Tharks (Green Martian clan) use Thark Martian rifles. Of course, it was futurised guns, but, after closing inspection of the original movie props, I notice, that's this futusistic rifles were made from [[Tanegashima]]s (of course, a modern replicas). For proving this guess, I made a photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. So, I guess, that's useful to ID the gun as Tanegashma. [[User:Pyramid Silent|Pyramid Silent]] ([[User talk:Pyramid Silent|talk]]) 13:42, 15 January 2023 (UTC)
[[Image:Thark rifle photoshop.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. The serpent for the match and closing powderbox (1), which is almost similar on the Tanegashima and Thark rifle. The pistol-grip buttstock (2) which is also almost similar. Of course, the movie prop is equipped with some part of other guns (percussion hammer) as well as some junks, to look more futuristic, as well, it's sawn in half, but the basing gun is Tanegashima.]]
Just letting you know that there are a few problems I've noticed with the new ad space in the upper right --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] ([[User talk:Ben41|talk]]) 19:52, 25 January 2013 (EST):
==Smiling Friends page?==
The western animation series Smiling Friends has quite a few realistically-drawn firearms which I documented on my sandbox [[User:Dnkakusei/Sandbox#Smiling_Friends_.5B2022-ongoing.2C_USA.5D|here]]. I would just like to know if the show qualifies for a page on this site. --[[User:Dnkakusei|Dnkakusei]] ([[User talk:Dnkakusei|talk]]) 13:47, 6 February 2023 (UTC)
1. When looking at differences in revisions, the edits seen on the right are blocked by the new ad space.
== Delete category backlog ==
2. In pages that don't have infoboxes, the ad space pushes down the poster picture, making it appear that the ad is part of the movie page. This is noticeable in actor pages and non-infobox pages.
Just want to holler at the mod/s just in case. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 07:56, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
: Got more screenshots from Detective Conan marked for deletion since Netflix Japan's able to get remastered episodes out and I'm slowly using them to update pages here. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 01:19, 3 March 2023 (UTC)
:: Got more stuff for deletion. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 06:52, 6 July 2023 (UTC)
: Thanks for informing. I did notice something odd on pages I created (both with and without infoboxes) but I could not figure out what. Should we do something or can will this be solved automatically? Cheers, --[[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 08:07, 26 January 2013 (EST)
== Blue Muzzle Flashes ==
:: This is being tested, so if there are any other problems, please let us know. --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] ([[User talk:Ben41|talk]]) 08:17, 26 January 2013 (EST)
Something I have noticed with classic action films, mostly within the 80's era, is that a lot of muzzle flashes appear more blue than yellow. Did this have something to do with the type of blanks/props that were being used back then, or was this just a result of 1980's cinematography? --[[User:Theakker3|Theakker3]] ([[User talk:Theakker3|talk]]) 12:40, 28 March 2023 (UTC)
Here are some examples of what happens with the non-infobox pages.
[[Image:TERMSE_SIDEA-35.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]]
[[Image:T2JDBeretta92FS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:DH_McClane3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|none|]]
[[Image:CommandoS&W39-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:Vlcsnap-40281.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
[[File:IMFDB ad 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
== Monsters vs Aliens? ==
[[File:IMFDB ad 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
Should we add a page about Monsters vs Aliens, the movie has some detailed guns like the M4 Carbine
== Dynamic Article List ==
== Prodigal Son - Season 2, Unknown semi-auto pistol ==
I've temporarily disabled dynamic article list while trying to track down a cpu spike. --[[User:Bunni|bunni]] ([[User talk:Bunni|talk]]) 19:45, 27 January 2013 (EST)
I believe have a positive ID on the "unknown" semi-auto pistol listed for Prodigal Son - Season 2.
I requested an account specifically to help with this ID but I don't understand how to correctly add this info
do you know when or if it is coming back--[[User:Seekerdude|Seekerdude]] ([[User talk:Seekerdude|talk]]) 12:48, 25 March 2013 (EDT)
If someone could vet this and add it, I'd appreciate it!
== Weird image links ==
Prodigal Son - S02E10, "Exit Strategy". At approx 34m:30s, Felix (spoiler: Clayton Fielder's twin) climbs a staircase while brandishing, then racking, a silver-tone semi-auto I identify as a TriStar P-120 (CZ75 clone). It's later seen several times from virtually every conceivable angle starting around 38:10.
I know it's not a biggie for some people, but I like to enlarge some images and I found these a week or so ago:
:I checked it and I think you're right, so I did make all the necessary changes. By the way, don't forget to put your nickname and time in all discussions using 4 "~" at the end of each post. [[User:Pustelga7|Pustelga7]] ([[User talk:Pustelga7|talk]]) 15:30, 4 June 2023 (UTC)
*http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:MP5KA1.jpg
*http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:Twotone_mp.jpg
They redirect to the Main Page inexplicably. There was a third one I found but I can't remember which one it was now. I'm not sure what's up with them but I thought I'd let you guys know. Thanks in advance - --[[User:Taurus96|Taurus96]] ([[User talk:Taurus96|talk]]) 10:23, 29 January 2013 (EST)
:The third was probably the claymore mine image, which I re-uploaded and it started working again. Might work with those two as well, I'll give it a try tomorrow if nobody else does it before me. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 10:32, 29 January 2013 (EST)
: Thank you!
[http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg This] image is broken too. It appears on the image page, but when you open it as full size it redirects to the main page. I can't find that MP5KA1 image I uploaded again, so if it can't be fixed will have to settle for uploading the 400px thumbnail version which the server still has. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 18:31, 29 January 2013 (EST)
Therealnecroscope, 06:35, 6 June 2023
Oh, yeah, this was the third one lol: http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:P5Wood.jpg Thanks for getting back to me so fast :D --[[User:Taurus96|Taurus96]] ([[User talk:Taurus96|talk]]) 15:04, 30 January 2013 (EST)
(Testing nic/time)
[[User:Therealnecroscope|Therealnecroscope]] ([[User talk:Therealnecroscope|talk]]) 10:35, 6 June 2023 (UTC)
== Trivia Page? ==
==White M18 grenade==
Are white M18 smoke grenade only seen in TV/movies/games? Been seeing some of those. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 17:34, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
:I don't think they come in white IRL. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 18:12, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
I wondered if there was a Trivia Page on IMFDB, or if there should be one? I'd like to know things like: "''Most Common Firearm''" "''Youngest Actor/Actress To Hold A Firearm''" "''Most Firearms Used By An Actor/Actress''" "''Most Firearms Used In A Film''". Obviously, the answers would be according to IMFDB's current pages. [[User:Thomas|Thomas]] ([[User talk:Thomas|talk]]) 15:32, 31 January 2013 (EST)
==Stunt/action choreography for a director's page==
:That kind of thing would be bit difficult to compile, and I don't know how many people would go out of their way to at a dedicated trivia page. The trivia section on the front page fulfills a similar purpose, in much more visible place. If you have any trivia to suggest, however, please let us know. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 19:18, 31 January 2013 (EST)
On the page for stunt choreographer and two-time film director [[Kensuke Sonomura]], I've added a list of films and games that he contributed stunt direction and choreography to. I'm planning on fully adding these productions to his category, but I was told to ask an admin first because stunt coordination is a pretty niche credit, however I believe that these productions should be added to his category as stunt and action sequences are vital and important parts of these films and games. Is it safe to add the pages? --[[User:Dnkakusei|Dnkakusei]] ([[User talk:Dnkakusei|talk]]) 12:50, 14 November 2023 (UTC)
== Position of infobox on page ==
==Firearm citations without screen grabs?==
I am new here, and I have not seen any guidelines about whether it's okay to cite a firearm in a movie listing without an associated screen grab. Is it better to have a weapon identified, even without a photo? ... or is it really better to make sure that each citation includes corresponding screen grabs? --[[User:226X5-9-TAC|226X5-9-TAC]] ([[User talk:226X5-9-TAC|talk]]) 23:02, 15 December 2023 (UTC).
:First off, welcome aboard. As for your question, if it's a pre-existing page, then pointing out a specific gun that doesn't already have a screencap is fine, as long as you're specific about when and where it appears (though having a screencap is always preferable). If it's for a page that doesn't exist yet, we'd prefer not - we have an excess of pages without screencaps as-is. [[User:Pyr0m4n14c|Pyr0m4n14c]] ([[User talk:Pyr0m4n14c|talk]]) 23:43, 15 December 2023 (UTC)
It's probably too simple for words, but I just cannot get my infoboxes positioned on the right side of the page. I have only started to use infoboxes for my last two movie pages ([[Preacher, The|The Preacher]] & [[Heineken Kidnapping, The|The Heineken Kidnapping]]) and even though I seem to be using the correct coding the infoboxes keep hanging somewhat in the middle of the page. Any suggestions for an infobox-rookie? Thanks in advance, --[[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 17:18, 27 February 2013 (EST)
== Identifying revolver ==
:It looks okay to me. Is there an ad pushing it towards the middle? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 17:30, 27 February 2013 (EST)
::Yes, in both cases there are indeed local ads pushing the infobox towards the middle. Let me know if there's something I can do about that. Thanks, --[[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 02:36, 28 February 2013 (EST)
== New Game FPS TACTICAL INTERVECTION ==
What type of revolver is this? Film is from 1938. [[User:Theakker3|Theakker3]] ([[User talk:Theakker3|talk]]) 17:55, 22 December 2023 (UTC)
weapons in trailer : P2000, G36CV, P90 and unknow sniper
: Not really a detailed enough shot to tell much. Appears to be a mid-size, .38 or therabouts. Ejector rod looks rather long which makes me think it has a socket, which would make it a S&W. If so, likely a Military & Police model. [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 17:30, 23 December 2023 (UTC)
Realease data 03.28.2013
==NCIS Sydney==
Should I wait until the episode/s airing in Australia in the last few weeks this month are accessible in Canada/US next month (January 2024) before screencapping, even though the show's backed by CBS and Paramount Plus? [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 10:05, 23 December 2023 (UTC)
Happy New Year to all IMFDB and may this year be prolific in page editing too!--[[User:Dannyguns|Dannyguns]] ([[User talk:Dannyguns|talk]]) 08:57, 1 January 2024 (UTC)
Hi, I just registered on imfdb to find information on the pistols used in [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1282041/ Anton Chekhov's The Duel]. The setting is supposed to be in 1890s Russia.
A few screen caps are online: [http://www.flix66.com/2011/05/28/movie-review-anton-chekhovs-the-duel-blu-ray/ the 2nd on this page], [http://gs1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/8019B6/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2yxtrVFqQ1ro6ywf.png tumblr], [http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/theduelpistol1.jpg/ imageshack 1], and [http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/theduelpistol2.jpg/ imageshack 2]. --[[User:JustanID|JustanID]] ([[User talk:JustanID|talk]]) 19:15, 7 March 2013 (EST)
:It looks like a large caliber [[Flintlock Pistol]]. I don't recognize it as one used in other films but you can go through the films on that page to find a specific model. --[[User:Bunni|bunni]] ([[User talk:Bunni|talk]]) 21:10, 7 March 2013 (EST)
::Thanks for the response, knowing it's large caliber is helpful. I looked through the pictures on [[Flintlock Pistol]], but [http://classic.gunauction.com/buy/11728452/ this] (different grip) is the closest I could find via GIS. --[[User:JustanID|JustanID]] ([[User talk:JustanID|talk]]) 23:22, 7 March 2013 (EST)
:::I enlarged the best of those photos. You should also keep in mind the film was shot in Croatia, so it would be good to start with your search limited to what's available in Eastern Europe. --[[User:Bunni|bunni]] ([[User talk:Bunni|talk]]) 02:01, 8 March 2013 (EST)
[[File:ACTD-Flintlock.jpg]]
== Glock Experts? ==
Do we have any Glock experts in the house?? I am in the processes of doing seasons 3 & 4 of [[In Plain Sight]] and there are a LOT of Glocks used and there is a lot of confusion over whether they are 9mm (more common) or .40 cal (which is what the US Marshals use in real life). --[[User:Zackmann08|Zackmann08]] ([[User talk:Zackmann08|talk]]) 21:32, 7 March 2013 (EST)
== IMDB Links (again) ==
Man, it's been a long time since I've posted here! Awesome to see over the years that this fabulous site is still going strong.
Anyway, to the point, which was previously brought up last year, (now in archive page 2), and generally deemed to be a good idea, namely <b>to have IMDB links on all of the actor/movie/game pages</b>. And, I guess, Wikipedia links on <i>every</i> page.
I for one would find it an essential feature, my movie watching experience invariably includes ''the other Wiki'', here and IMDB, although I usually come here first. :-) Without fail, something on one of your pages inspires me to follow up on IMDB or Wikipedia and I invariably spend several futile seconds looking for the links that aren't there. A fairly nasty oversized link to Amazon is all there is.
I'm afraid I'm no Wiki expert but isn't there a quick and easy way to generate IMDB links using Wiki code? Said other Wiki has an "IMDB" tag specifically for that effect, and code for linking to other Wikias, much as they do for linking back to "the master". Whether this can be done en masse or whether it would at best just be a cut/paste exercise I don't know, but if nothing else the template for new pages could be updated.
If all else fails, and if the code matched it might also be relatively straightforward to just lift the links directly from Wikipedia itself, saving time and effort.
Anyway, it's just a thought, given the frequency of references to Wiki and IMDB in the body of the articles here, it seems kinda crazy not to have an "External Links" section at the bottom of each page with the two links, easy to find and consistent. [[User:DamageW|DamageW]] ([[User talk:DamageW|talk]])
: I quite agree and actually I was going to post the same question on of these days. I take the freedom to think on IMFDB we should focus on gun-relevant matters and for details about actors/movie in general, refer to the experts of IMDB. We could thus possibly do away with story lines at the top (which most people ignore anyway) and personal details on the actor pages. Having clear links to IMDB movie/actor pages (if this has not been discussed earlier...) sounds like a great idea to me, further improving page quality on IMFDB and allowing contributors more time to focus on guns. Am interested to see what you guys think, --[[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 04:01, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
:: See [http://forum.imfdb.org/showthread.php?t=1989 here]. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 05:36, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
::: PeeWee's suggestions are excellent. And with the utmost respect to MoviePropMaster, I'm not entirely sure that's a particularly balanced argument. Boycotting a site just because it's commercial or has adverts seems a bit, well, spiteful. It's a universally recognised resource, just like Wikipedia, who have no problem linking to IMDB, despite also receiving no sponsorship.
::: The entire concept of Wikias is about linking together relevant information from any and all sources, in the most comprehensive and accessible way possible. Many Wikias, both official and homegrown, have ads as well - including this one. Does this mean that other people shouldn't link to this site as a result? I dislike ads as much as the next man but if I refused to support sites that used them I'd never go anywhere.
::: And just because I don't find a link to IMDB or Wiki isn't going to stop me from going there. Restrict functionality out of some antipathy towards IMDB, however, and you're just as likely to put people off coming here in the first place. It's a slippery slope, and akin to much of the bad press Wikipedia editors get for their often exclusionary and elitist behaviour. It costs the other Wiki a lot of credibility despite not being representative of the whole site, and so I still continue to support it as best I can.
::: And while I admit that IMFDB is not obliged to help IMDB earn revenue, that doesn't mean it can't use them as a resource for its own benefit. They make enough money either way, and really, do we care that much about other companies' profits? It's not like IMFDB is in competition with them.
::: Like MPM himself says, it's a valuable resource, just like Wikipedia, and it'd be a shame to overlook either of them. [[User:DamageW|DamageW]] ([[User talk:DamageW|talk]]) 06:11, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
:::: There is a difference between linking to the Wikipedia or IMDB article in order to prove something or because they have something relevant to say, and arbitrarily whacking a pair of links at the bottom of every single page. Whether it is via the use of a template or putting in raw links, it will take a hell of a lot of effort and time to put Wiki and IMDB links on every actor, television, film and video game page (particularly due to the fact that with IMDB links I don't think you can do it automatically, and have to actually go to the page and copy a numerical address), and without any incentive or financial reward for this site I really don't think it is worth it. That is just my opinion though. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 07:56, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
After discussing with [[User:Bunni|Bunni]] (the site manager for those who don't know) a decision has been made. We are NOT going to link to IMDB on all pages by default. We have no issue with citing them and linking to them as a source, but we are NOT going to put links on every page just for the sake of information. There are a number of reasons for this but bottom line is that this is the decision. --[[User:Zackmann08|Zackmann08]] <span style="color:green">''IMFDB Chief of Operations''</span> ([[User talk:Zackmann08|talk]]) 14:04, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
== Please help ID this shotgun ==
I'm not sure what this shotgun is. It's been listed as a replica of Remington 870 Tactical, but the ejection port is different. This shotgun looks similar to ones seen in ''[[E.T.]]'' and ''[[The Devil's Own]]''. Please help. --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] ([[User talk:Ben41|talk]]) 15:58, 13 March 2013 (EDT)
[[File:RepShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
:Looks like a variant or relative of the [[Remington Model 31]]:[[File:RemingtonModel31.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 16:23, 13 March 2013 (EDT)
::Why does the ejection port remind me of a Winchester shotgun? --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] ([[User talk:Ben41|talk]]) 16:25, 13 March 2013 (EDT)
:::It isn't the ejection port itself, but the slope at the rear of the bolt carrier that looks like a Winchester 1200. However, the bolt carrier of the Winchester has no visible extractor or that pin towards the rear, both of which match the Rem Mod 31. For some reason this bolt appears to have had some material machined away at the rear for some unknown reason. Possibly it is a clone made by a different manufacturer, it is a different variant or it is perhaps a deactivated shotgun (it is only broadly described as a "replica" and this is part of the process for this particular gun. Either way, I'm fairly sure the original gun is a Model 31 or derivative of some sort based on the shape of the trigger guard and bolt release, the scalloped part of the receiver at the front of the bottom edge, and the end of the magazine tube. The front position is wrong, but it looks odd to me as it is different to the rear one, so don't know what is going on with that. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 19:04, 13 March 2013 (EDT)
::::I think I found it, looks like a replica manufactured by MGC:[[File:MGC Remington Model 31.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]Note the front pin position matches, it has the action bar on the right side, the longer front sight matches and the bolt is sloped at the back. From Googling around it also looks like they made versions of it with synthetic furniture folding stocks. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 08:18, 14 March 2013 (EDT)
== German movie 'Schutzengel' ==
I am in the process of screencapping the latest action vehicle for German actor [[Til Schweiger]], to the international audience better known as the MG42-toting Hugo Stiglitz from [[Inglourious Basterds (2009)| Inglourious Basterds]]. The movie came out in 2012 and is called ‘Schutzengel’ which is German for ‘Guardian Angel’. It appears on IMDB as [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2199581/?ref_=sr_1 ‘Schutzengel’] with no reference to foreign titles so the movie probably has not been marketed outside Germany. One notice in the 'Did You Know?' section says that this year the movie will be 'remade' (?) as 'The Guardians' but I could not find further details. I think the movie will make a valuable contribution to IMFDB but before I allocate more time to this project, I have two questions.
(1) Is this movie eligible to appear on IMFDB?
(2) If so, what would be the most appropriate title? ‘Schutzengel’, ‘Guardian Angel (2012)’ or ‘Guardian Angel (Schutzengel)’?
Thanks for your suggestions, --[[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 16:38, 17 March 2013 (EDT)
:IMDB says it's been distributed in Germany, Russia and Afghanistan (?) so it qualifies as distributed. I believe that "Guardian Angel (Schutzengel)" is correct for a title, but I'd accept any other admin weighing in on that. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 16:53, 17 March 2013 (EDT)
::Thanks for your comments, unless I get editor feedback to the contrary in the coming days I will go ahead with ´Guardian Angel (Schutzengel)'. I forgot to mention that the movie has English subtitles so it can be enjoyed by international audiences too. By the way, distribution to Afghanistan is easily explained by the facts that the movie, whose main characters are ex-special forces members, is sponsored by the German MoD. As part of the promotional activities, a special pre-release was done to German forces stationed at a base in Mazar-i-Sharif, a city in the north of Afghanistan. [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 04:15, 18 March 2013 (EDT)
== Dynamic Article List 3/20/13 ==
Temporarily disabled Dynamic Article List as it was causing Main Page load times in excess of 30 seconds. I believe it is a temporary issue. I will re-enable it in a few hours. --[[User:Bunni|bunni]] ([[User talk:Bunni|talk]])
:Latest updates are back but they've been moved off the main page. A link has been added to the sidebar. --[[User:Bunni|bunni]] ([[User talk:Bunni|talk]]) 22:59, 23 March 2013 (EDT)
==Little Problem==
Can't add screenshot. Get the message "Could not create directory "mwstore://local-backend/local-public/0/0a"." Whats wrong? --[[User:Bednardos|Bednardos]] ([[User talk:Bednardos|talk]]) 18:57, 01 April 2013 (EET)
:Just change the file name and try again. That always seemed to work for me. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 11:58, 1 April 2013 (EDT)
:: Thanks. Indeed something wrong was with the filename [[User:Bednardos|Bednardos]] ([[User talk:Bednardos|talk]]) 19:01, 01 April 2013 (EET)
== Anybody able to help me ID these guns? ==
Hi guys, any ideas about the below shotgun and assault rifle? The pics are from a movie with lots of German guns and but I just can’t get a good id. For the assault rifle I thought [[HK416]] with 14.5” barrel and added (reversed!) front sight but I am not quite sure.
Your expert assistance is much appreciated, --[[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 05:33, 2 April 2013 (EDT)
:From the look of the tube cap, trigger guard and ejection port designs I would say that the shotgun is a Mossberg 500 with rifle sights. The white SAFE painted on the rifle tells me that it is probably airsoft. Are there casings flying in the scene? - [[User:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|bozitojugg3rn4ut]] ([[User talk:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|talk]]) 08:23, 2 April 2013 (EDT)
::Thanks for the quick reaction, seems we have the shotgun covered. As far as the [[HK416]]-lookalike is concerned, the movie does show casings ejected, I checked several scenes (see below in white circle). The one thing that does have me wondering is the part of the handguard close to the receiver (see below in red circle, enlarge for better view). It seems to be completely circular and going around all picatinny rails. It's nothing like anything I can see on either airsoft or real HK416's...
Let's see if somebody else has any idea's, [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 09:55, 2 April 2013 (EDT)
:Fairly sure the rifle is a Luvo Arms LA-16. Its a Czech gun so region isn't that far off, is available with a handguard with the big ring at the back, can have that railed gas block and they have painted selector markings. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 11:21, 2 April 2013 (EDT)
::Here's a pic of a matching one:[[File:Luvo Arms LA-16.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Luvo Arms LA-16, 10.5" barrel - 5.56x45mm]]--[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 11:36, 2 April 2013 (EDT)
:::Thanks a lot Commando552, this is great! I send off an e-mail to Luvo yesterday and the same day I got a reply that it's indeed the LA-16. I asked for a picture (not having seen your one yet) and I was told that for IMFDB I could use freely anything that appears on the Luvo website, [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 04:28, 4 April 2013 (EDT)
==The Son of Kong (Identifying revolver)==
I'm trying to identify what revolver the character is holding. It was said it look like a '''Colt Single Action Army'''. But the extractor rod seem to be to short to be a '''Colt Single Action Army''', don't you think so.
[[Image:sonofkong2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mutineer leader Red ([[Ed Brady]]) carries what looks like a Colt Single Action Army.]]
I've finishing the page for ''[[Headhunters]]'', and I came across a weird pistol.
[[Image: Hodejegerne_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
The OP initially identified this as a [[Taurus PT92]]. Square trigger guard, frame-mounted safety, okay. It looked a bit off to me, but oh well. But then...
...I ran across this production image on the web. If you zoom in, it clearly says "Beretta" on the slide. If you zoom in and squint on the first image, you can see the Beretta logo on the grips as well. It sort of looks like a Beretta Cheetah on steroids, a lot of steroids. Does anyone have any ideas? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 01:05, 5 April 2013 (EDT)
:I think I found it, Beretta 92 Steel I. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 02:54, 5 April 2013 (EDT)
:[[Image: Beretta_92_Steel_I.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92 Steel I - 9x19mm]]
::Never seen one of them before. By the look of it I think this is a mass produced version of the Beretta 92 Billennium which they only made 2000 of. Despite the rarity of these I met a USN EOD tech in Iraq who carried his personal Billenium rather than an M9, as he refused to use a pistol that he couldn't carry cocked and locked (Billennium is single-action only). He was a bit of an odd-ball to say the least. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] ([[User talk:Commando552|talk]]) 06:28, 5 April 2013 (EDT)
:::The Steel I appears to come in both SA and DA/SA. (And is the "I" supposed to be Roman numeral 1? If so, why put it there if there's no Steel II? And why "Steel?" Aren't all Berettas made of steel?) And apparently it's nickel-plated, rather than made of stainless steel. Like Beretta's other SA variants, this does not appear to have been produced for long either. The Steel I looks like it has a shorter, Centurion-length barrel rather than the full length barrel of the Billenium. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 10:44, 5 April 2013 (EDT)
Happy New Year's to all. --Ben41 (talk) 21:36, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
I guess, I made ID of Thark Rifle in John Carter movie
At the John Carter movie, most Tharks (Green Martian clan) use Thark Martian rifles. Of course, it was futurised guns, but, after closing inspection of the original movie props, I notice, that's this futusistic rifles were made from Tanegashimas (of course, a modern replicas). For proving this guess, I made a photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. So, I guess, that's useful to ID the gun as Tanegashma. Pyramid Silent (talk) 13:42, 15 January 2023 (UTC)
Error creating thumbnail: File missingA photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. The serpent for the match and closing powderbox (1), which is almost similar on the Tanegashima and Thark rifle. The pistol-grip buttstock (2) which is also almost similar. Of course, the movie prop is equipped with some part of other guns (percussion hammer) as well as some junks, to look more futuristic, as well, it's sawn in half, but the basing gun is Tanegashima.
Smiling Friends page?
The western animation series Smiling Friends has quite a few realistically-drawn firearms which I documented on my sandbox here. I would just like to know if the show qualifies for a page on this site. --Dnkakusei (talk) 13:47, 6 February 2023 (UTC)
Delete category backlog
Just want to holler at the mod/s just in case. Ominae (talk) 07:56, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
Got more screenshots from Detective Conan marked for deletion since Netflix Japan's able to get remastered episodes out and I'm slowly using them to update pages here. Ominae (talk) 01:19, 3 March 2023 (UTC)
Got more stuff for deletion. Ominae (talk) 06:52, 6 July 2023 (UTC)
Blue Muzzle Flashes
Something I have noticed with classic action films, mostly within the 80's era, is that a lot of muzzle flashes appear more blue than yellow. Did this have something to do with the type of blanks/props that were being used back then, or was this just a result of 1980's cinematography? --Theakker3 (talk) 12:40, 28 March 2023 (UTC)
Should we add a page about Monsters vs Aliens, the movie has some detailed guns like the M4 Carbine
Prodigal Son - Season 2, Unknown semi-auto pistol
I believe have a positive ID on the "unknown" semi-auto pistol listed for Prodigal Son - Season 2.
I requested an account specifically to help with this ID but I don't understand how to correctly add this info
If someone could vet this and add it, I'd appreciate it!
Prodigal Son - S02E10, "Exit Strategy". At approx 34m:30s, Felix (spoiler: Clayton Fielder's twin) climbs a staircase while brandishing, then racking, a silver-tone semi-auto I identify as a TriStar P-120 (CZ75 clone). It's later seen several times from virtually every conceivable angle starting around 38:10.
I checked it and I think you're right, so I did make all the necessary changes. By the way, don't forget to put your nickname and time in all discussions using 4 "~" at the end of each post. Pustelga7 (talk) 15:30, 4 June 2023 (UTC)
Are white M18 smoke grenade only seen in TV/movies/games? Been seeing some of those. Ominae (talk) 17:34, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
I don't think they come in white IRL. --Funkychinaman (talk) 18:12, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
Stunt/action choreography for a director's page
On the page for stunt choreographer and two-time film director Kensuke Sonomura, I've added a list of films and games that he contributed stunt direction and choreography to. I'm planning on fully adding these productions to his category, but I was told to ask an admin first because stunt coordination is a pretty niche credit, however I believe that these productions should be added to his category as stunt and action sequences are vital and important parts of these films and games. Is it safe to add the pages? --Dnkakusei (talk) 12:50, 14 November 2023 (UTC)
Firearm citations without screen grabs?
I am new here, and I have not seen any guidelines about whether it's okay to cite a firearm in a movie listing without an associated screen grab. Is it better to have a weapon identified, even without a photo? ... or is it really better to make sure that each citation includes corresponding screen grabs? --226X5-9-TAC (talk) 23:02, 15 December 2023 (UTC).
First off, welcome aboard. As for your question, if it's a pre-existing page, then pointing out a specific gun that doesn't already have a screencap is fine, as long as you're specific about when and where it appears (though having a screencap is always preferable). If it's for a page that doesn't exist yet, we'd prefer not - we have an excess of pages without screencaps as-is. Pyr0m4n14c (talk) 23:43, 15 December 2023 (UTC)
Identifying revolver
What type of revolver is this? Film is from 1938. Theakker3 (talk) 17:55, 22 December 2023 (UTC)
Not really a detailed enough shot to tell much. Appears to be a mid-size, .38 or therabouts. Ejector rod looks rather long which makes me think it has a socket, which would make it a S&W. If so, likely a Military & Police model. StanTheMan (talk) 17:30, 23 December 2023 (UTC)
NCIS Sydney
Should I wait until the episode/s airing in Australia in the last few weeks this month are accessible in Canada/US next month (January 2024) before screencapping, even though the show's backed by CBS and Paramount Plus? Ominae (talk) 10:05, 23 December 2023 (UTC)
Happy New Year! (2024)
Happy New Year to all IMFDB and may this year be prolific in page editing too!--Dannyguns (talk) 08:57, 1 January 2024 (UTC)
