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== Armalite AR-10 == | == Armalite AR-10 == | ||
The [[Armalite AR-10]] is one of the most common weapons in the film, being used by most of Theo Brown's ([[George Peppard]]) henchmen. On one occasion, it is picked up by Barney ([[Ken Wahl]]) and given to Sally ([[Lesley Ann Warren]]) to create a distraction. | The [[Armalite AR-10]] is one of the most common weapons in the film, being used by most of Theo Brown's ([[George Peppard]]) henchmen. On one occasion, it is picked up by Barney ([[Ken Wahl]]) and given to Sally ([[Lesley Ann Warren]]) to create a distraction. Both "Sudanese" and "Portuguese" model rifles can be seen. | ||
[[Image:Ar10-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Ar10-1.jpg|thumb|none|401px|Armalite AR-10, "Sudanese" model - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The AR-10 being held by one of Brown's henchmen in the background]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The AR-10 being held by one of Brown's henchmen in the background]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same henchman firing the AR-10 at Barney and Sally as they escape]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same henchman firing the AR-10 at Barney and Sally as they escape]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barney picks up the guard's Armalite]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barney picks up the guard's Armalite]] | ||
[[File:Armalite AR-10 Portuguese.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-10, "Portuguese" model - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After Barney gives her the signal, Sally displays her unfamiliarity with firearms]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After Barney gives her the signal, Sally displays her unfamiliarity with firearms]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sally starts to fire, although it appears to be too much for her, as she just randomly sprays bullets everywhere (while screaming)]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sally starts to fire, although it appears to be too much for her, as she just randomly sprays bullets everywhere (while screaming)]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another one of Brown's guards fires his AR-10 at Barney]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another one of Brown's guards fires his AR-10 at Barney]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman puts down his rifle as Brown boards the Yankee Zephyr]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman puts down his rifle as Brown boards the Yankee Zephyr]] | ||
== Winchester Model 70 == | == Winchester Model 70 == | ||
Revision as of 23:57, 12 February 2013
Race for the Yankee Zephyr was a 1981 adventure movie filmed in New Zealand that starred George Peppard as a leader of a group of treasure hunters who are intent on recovering the lost treasure hidden within the wreckage of a recently discovered WWII plane. Besides Peppard, the film featured an international cast including Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, and Donald Pleasence. The film was directed by actor David Hemmings.
The following guns were used in the film Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981):
Pistols
Beretta Model 70
After boarding the Yankee Zephyr, Theo Brown (George Peppard) pulls out a Beretta Model 70 and fires at Sally.
Rifles
Armalite AR-10
The Armalite AR-10 is one of the most common weapons in the film, being used by most of Theo Brown's (George Peppard) henchmen. On one occasion, it is picked up by Barney (Ken Wahl) and given to Sally (Lesley Ann Warren) to create a distraction. Both "Sudanese" and "Portuguese" model rifles can be seen.
Winchester Model 70
Several of Brown's henchman uses a Winchester Model 70 in some scenes.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
In an early scene, Frank the bartender (Robert Bruce) takes out a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun when Barney (Ken Wahl) tries to take drunk Gibbie (Donald Pleasence) home.
12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun
One of Theo Brown's (George Peppard) henchmen uses an 12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun throughout the film.
