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== Colt MK IV Series 70 == | == Colt MK IV Series 70 == | ||
Most of the soldiers in the film are armed with [[Colt MK IV Series 70]]s. However Pvt. Steele & Bub are the primary users of the Series 70 in the film. | Most of the soldiers in the film are armed with [[Colt MK IV Series 70]]s during firing scenes. However Pvt. Steele & Bub are the primary users of the Series 70 in the film. When there is no firing, they used MGC M1911A1 replica pistols. | ||
[[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotd1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Steele draws his Series 70 on Sarah.]] | [[Image:Dayotd1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Steele draws his Series 70 on Sarah.]] | ||
Revision as of 07:10, 26 September 2009
The following guns were used in the movie Day of The Dead:
MGC M16 Replica
The MGC M16 Replica can be seen in place of the M16A1 in scenes where there is no firing, identifiable by the bolt insert "forward assist".
M16A1
Whenever a scene calls for the firing of a weapon, the MGC M16 is replaced with an M16A1 fitted with a 30 round magazine. Later on fired by Capt. Rhodes (Joe Pilato) and Pvt. Steel (Gary Howard Klar).
Uzi
The 9mm Uzi SMG can also be seen alot in this movie. It is mainly carried by Sarah (Lori Cardille), John (Terry Alexander) and his co-pilot, William (Jarlath Conroy).
Heckler & Koch G3A3 Assault Rifle
The Heckler & Koch G3 is used by Pvt. Rickles (Ralph Marrero) and Pvt. Torrez (Taso N. Stavrakis) throughout the movie.
Smith & Wesson Model 629
Capt. Rhodes (Joe Pilato) carries two Smith & Wesson 629 .44 magnum revolvers with 6 inch barrels in crossdraw shoulder holsters, Additional .44 ammunition kept in a bandolier across his chest. John (Terry Alexander) Use's them until they run out of ammo.
Colt MK IV Series 70
Most of the soldiers in the film are armed with Colt MK IV Series 70s during firing scenes. However Pvt. Steele & Bub are the primary users of the Series 70 in the film. When there is no firing, they used MGC M1911A1 replica pistols.
Smith & Wesson Model 39
Sarah keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 39 as her sidearm instead of the usual M1911A1.
Trivia
Pvt. Johnson(Gregory Nicotero) and Pvt. Torrez wear the ERDL pattern of camouflage, the precursor to the M81 Woodland Pattern used by US forces up until about 2005.
See Also
George A. Romero's "Dead" Series
- Night of the Living Dead (1968)
- Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Day of The Dead (1985)
- Land of the Dead (2005)
- Diary of the Dead (2007)
Remakes