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==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. | |||
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Revision as of 22:54, 18 May 2009
'The following guns were used by the following actors in the movie, The Dogs of War:
Colt Sporter 1 Carbine
Carried by Christopher Walken, Ed O'Neil, 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 XM177 rifles. Special Effects Unlimited, Inc. converted Colt Sporter Carbines with the 16" barrels and made them resemble the XM177 series of short rifles with an aftermarket flashhider.
Uzi
The main weapon used by the mercenaries during the final assault. There are a mix of real Uzi Submachine Guns and MAC-10s dummied up to resemble Uzis. Similarly modified MAC-10s (fake Uzis) have been seen in Raw Deal, High Risk and Stripes.
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.
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 designed in 1936 as a rotary .12 ga shotgun. Several internet sources claim that the "XM-18" was the first Manville .12 ga shotgun (25 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 device was designed to fire 25mm tear gas grenades or flares. By the early 1940s Charles Manville developed his final version of the Manville Projectile Launcher, this time in 37mm with a 12 round capacity, but 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 no 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 .12 ga, 25mm, and 40mm versions - calling it the Frankford Arsenal MM-1.
The Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher was primarily by Christopher Walken and Tom Berenger in the final assault. The 'shells' are aluminum casings designed to take .12 ga blanks
M60
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.
SKS Carbine
An SKS Carbine is seen in the hands of a Zangaran guard who is later killed by Shannon (Walken) during his initial recon of the Zangaran capital.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 Used by a Zangaran woman to shoot Berrenger's character in the back during the final assault.
Browning Hi-Power
A Browning Hi-Power is used by Walken's character to kill "Colonel Bobbi" towards the end of the movie
Edit: Although Walken's character throws a Hi-Power down on the desk after shooting him, this is another movie goof. Look closely at the picture of Walken holding the gun, it's a 1911 .45
M72 LAW
M72 LAWs are used by the 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 in a zig-zag pattern by Berengers' character during the assault.
MAC-10
Mixed in with the mercenaries using Uzis during the weapons training on the ship are a few MAC-10s. Maybe they ran out of Uzis???
French M1935A Pistol
A M1935A Pistol (arsenaled at S.A.C.M. (Societe Alsacienne Construcion Mechanique)) is carried by Jean-François Stévenin, when his truck is inspected by the border police.
Beretta M951
Christopher Walken keeps a Beretta M951 "Brigadier" in his home.
Australian L1A1
The Zangaran troops what appears to be the Australian version of the FN FAL - the Lithgow Arsenal L1A1.
Valmet M76
Some of the Central American soldiers are seen running with Valmet M76 with 5.56mm NATO magazines.
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.