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==Unidentified AK Variants==
==AK Variants==
A group of soldiers armed with [[AK-47|Kalashnikov rifles]] are seen near the end of the ''Rambo'' parody. As we are never given anything other than a long distance view of the weapons, it is impossible to determine if they are genuine AK-47s or AK clones.
A group of soldiers armed with [[AK-47|Kalashnikov rifles]] are seen near the end of the ''Rambo'' parody. As we are never given anything other than a long distance view of the weapons, it is impossible to determine if they are genuine AK-47s or AK clones.
[[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maadi ARM - most of the AKMs seen in movies during the 1980s were imported ARMs that were legally converted to full auto fire.  This image is of an actual movie gun. The laminated buttstock was replaced with a hardwood one when the original stock was broken during a stunt. This example is also loaded with a 30-round bakelite plastic magazine - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maadi ARM - most of the AKMs seen in movies during the 1980s were imported ARMs that were legally converted to full auto fire.  This image is of an actual movie gun. The laminated buttstock was replaced with a hardwood one when the original stock was broken during a stunt. This example is also loaded with a 30-round bakelite plastic magazine - 7.62x39mm]]

Revision as of 09:57, 30 March 2013

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UHF (1989)

The following firearms are used in the movie UHF:


Ruger Single Six

During the opening sequence (which is a parody of Raiders of the Lost Ark), an unnamed villain tried to draw a Ruger Single Six revolver.

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Early Ruger Single Six (known as the "old Model") - .22LR
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Unidentified Revolver

During the Gandhi II trailer, a street thug is seen with an unidentified revolver.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3

During the Ghandi II trailer, Gandhi (Jay Levey) is seen using a H&K MP5A3.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm
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Norinco Type 56

During the Rambo parody near the end of the movie, George (Alfred "Weird Al" Yankovic) imagines a stereotypical action-movie villain who shoots at him with a Norinco Type 56.

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Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm
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Note the hooded front sight
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Browning M2

Two Browning M2 machine guns can be seen during the Rambo parody, the first mounted on a jeep, the second behind a barricade.

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Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG
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AK Variants

A group of soldiers armed with Kalashnikov rifles are seen near the end of the Rambo parody. As we are never given anything other than a long distance view of the weapons, it is impossible to determine if they are genuine AK-47s or AK clones.

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Maadi ARM - most of the AKMs seen in movies during the 1980s were imported ARMs that were legally converted to full auto fire. This image is of an actual movie gun. The laminated buttstock was replaced with a hardwood one when the original stock was broken during a stunt. This example is also loaded with a 30-round bakelite plastic magazine - 7.62x39mm
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M60 Machine Gun

During the Rambo parody, George (Alfred "Weird Al" Yankovic) uses an early model M60 machine gun (Rambo's iconic weapon from First Blood). The muzzle flashes were obviously added post-production, as he uses it without any sort of ammunition.

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M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Colt Gold Cup National Match

The "action movie villain" makes one last attempt to kill the Rambo-spoofing George with a Colt Gold Cup National Match.

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Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP
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Ruger Service Six

One of Fletcher's thugs carries a Ruger Service Six.

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Ruger Service Six - .357 Magnum
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Smith & Wesson Model 681

One of Fletcher's goons carries a Smith & Wesson Model 681.

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Smith & Wesson Model 681 - .357 Magnum
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