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'''''Three Kings''''' is a 1999 Gulf War movie set during the waning days of Operation Desert Storm. Three Army reservists, SFC Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]), SSG "Chief" Elgin ([[Ice Cube]]), and PFC Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]), who, while searching Iraqi POW's, find a map of Iraqi bunkers that may contain captured Kuwaiti gold. A retiring Special Forces major ([[George Clooney]]) gets wind of it and takes them on a search for the gold. | '''''Three Kings''''' is a 1999 Gulf War movie set during the waning days of Operation Desert Storm. Three Army reservists, SFC Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]), SSG "Chief" Elgin ([[Ice Cube]]), and PFC Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]), who, while searching Iraqi POW's, find a map of Iraqi bunkers that may contain captured Kuwaiti gold. A retiring Special Forces major ([[George Clooney]]) gets wind of it and takes them on a search for the gold. | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== M16A2 Rifle == | ==M16A2 Rifle== | ||
The [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2]] can be seen throughout the movie in use by the various US soldiers including SFC Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]), SSG "Chief" Elgin ([[Ice Cube]]), and PFC Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]). | The [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2]] can be seen throughout the movie in use by the various US soldiers including SFC Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]), SSG "Chief" Elgin ([[Ice Cube]]), and PFC Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]). | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:3K 300.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]) takes aim with his M16A2.]] | [[Image:3K 300.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]) takes aim with his M16A2.]] | ||
[[Image:TK M16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]) adjusts the sight on his M16A2 as he spots an armed Iraqi soldier.]] | [[Image:TK M16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]) adjusts the sight on his M16A2 as he spots an armed Iraqi soldier.]] | ||
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==Colt Model 727== | ==Colt Model 727== | ||
Major Archie Gates ([[George Clooney]]), the former Delta Force Operator and now soon-to-be-retired Green Beret, is seen armed with an [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 727 carbine]] in the film and in promotional pictures. This is accurate for a Special Forces soldier during the time period of the film to carry. | Major Archie Gates ([[George Clooney]]), the former Delta Force Operator and now soon-to-be-retired Green Beret, is seen armed with an [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 727 carbine]] in the film and in promotional pictures. This is accurate for a Special Forces soldier during the time period of the film to carry. | ||
[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 727 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:P39a.jpg|thumb|500px|none|In a promotional photo, George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Ice Cube hang out on set, Model 727 in tow.]] | [[Image:P39a.jpg|thumb|500px|none|In a promotional photo, George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Ice Cube hang out on set, Model 727 in tow.]] | ||
[[Image:TK M42.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Maj. Gates explains to the Iraqis of their intentions, Model 727 slung.]] | [[Image:TK M42.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Maj. Gates explains to the Iraqis of their intentions, Model 727 slung.]] | ||
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[[Image:TK M45.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Maj. Gates meets with the Iraqi Officers, bringing his Model 727 to a fire-ready position.]] | [[Image:TK M45.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Maj. Gates meets with the Iraqi Officers, bringing his Model 727 to a fire-ready position.]] | ||
== AKMSU Carbine == | ==AKMSU Carbine== | ||
An [[AK-47#AKMSU|AKMSU]] carbine can be seen in the hands of the Iraqi officer in the "moving of the gold" scene at the Karbala bunker. He is later shot in the leg with his own weapon during a struggle with Major Archie Gates ([[George Clooney]]), the incident leading to a shootout between the protagonists and the Iraqis. | An [[AK-47#AKMSU|AKMSU]] carbine can be seen in the hands of the Iraqi officer in the "moving of the gold" scene at the Karbala bunker. He is later shot in the leg with his own weapon during a struggle with Major Archie Gates ([[George Clooney]]), the incident leading to a shootout between the protagonists and the Iraqis. | ||
[[Image:AK-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. | [[Image:AK-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. This is a blank adapted full auto transferable AKM (7.62x39mm) pistol that was converted into a Krinkov via parts kit.]] | ||
[[Image:TK AKS.jpg|thumb|601px|none|An [[AK-47#AKMSU|AKMSU]] carbine is carried by the Iraqi officer.]] | [[Image:TK AKS.jpg|thumb|601px|none|An [[AK-47#AKMSU|AKMSU]] carbine is carried by the Iraqi officer.]] | ||
[[Image:TK AKS2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Maj. Gates grabs the barrel, then pushes it down and the officer gets shot in the leg.]] | [[Image:TK AKS2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Maj. Gates grabs the barrel, then pushes it down and the officer gets shot in the leg.]] | ||
== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) == | ==Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)== | ||
The [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)]] is seen being carried and fired by one of the Shiite refugees. | The [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)]] is seen being carried and fired by one of the Shiite refugees. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:TK Lee.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SMLE on the left. | [[Image:TK Lee.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SMLE on the left. It appears that he unloads two cartridges while cycling the action of the rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:3K 2109.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The SMLE is seen on the left.]] | [[Image:3K 2109.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The SMLE is seen on the left.]] | ||
==Mauser Gewehr 98/ Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle== | ==Mauser Gewehr 98/ Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle== | ||
Many of the Shiite refugees are seen armed with Mauser 98 bolt-action rifles - both the [[Mauser Gewehr 1898|Gewehr 98]] rifle and the [[Karabiner 98k]] rifle. The brother of the Shiite refugee with the SMLE is armed with a k98k. | Many of the Shiite refugees are seen armed with Mauser 98 bolt-action rifles - both the [[Mauser Gewehr 1898|Gewehr 98]] rifle and the [[Karabiner 98k]] rifle. The brother of the Shiite refugee with the SMLE is armed with a k98k. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[File:3K 107.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle on the left.]] | [[File:3K 107.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle on the left.]] | ||
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==Lee-Enfield No.5 "Jungle Carbine"== | ==Lee-Enfield No.5 "Jungle Carbine"== | ||
A fighter is shown carrying what appears to be a [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.5 "Jungle Carbine"]]. | A fighter is shown carrying what appears to be a [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.5 "Jungle Carbine"]]. | ||
[[Image:No5JungleCarbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:No5JungleCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.5 Jungle Carbine - .303. This is not a chopped down No. 4 conversion (like many jungle carbines are) but an original No.5]] | ||
[[File:3K 106.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle on the left.]] | [[File:3K 106.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle on the left.]] | ||
==Mosin-Nagant== | ==Mosin-Nagant== | ||
Many of the Shiite refugees and rebel Iraqi troops can be seen armed with [[Mosin Nagant|Mosin-Nagant]] M91/30 rifles and M1944 carbines. Most notably in the scene where a child rebel uses a scoped version to shoot an Iraqi soldier shortly before the gas scene. He was then killed by the Iraqi tank in the village. It appears that the Mosin Nagant rifle has a folding bayonet, Also the scope is blocked by the cement design, also the boy is sticking the rifle to far out. It looks like the used a M44 on one seen then filmed this again with a M91-30 Sniper and mixed the stills. | Many of the Shiite refugees and rebel Iraqi troops can be seen armed with [[Mosin Nagant|Mosin-Nagant]] M91/30 rifles and M1944 carbines. Most notably in the scene where a child rebel uses a scoped version to shoot an Iraqi soldier shortly before the gas scene. He was then killed by the Iraqi tank in the village. It appears that the Mosin Nagant rifle has a folding bayonet, Also the scope is blocked by the cement design, also the boy is sticking the rifle to far out. It looks like the used a M44 on one seen then filmed this again with a M91-30 Sniper and mixed the stills. | ||
[[Image:MosinNagantM9130Sniper.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MosinNagantM9130Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Full-length, Mosin Nagant M91/30 Sniper Rifle with Russian PU 3.5x sniper scope (this example is one of the repurposed SVT-40 scopes, 91/30 PU scopes had consistent tube diameter as the mount rings were shorter) and down turned bolt handle - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[Image:TK MN.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A young boy takes pot shots at the Iraqis, but it outgunned by the tank's cannon.]] | [[Image:TK MN.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A young boy takes pot shots at the Iraqis, but it outgunned by the tank's cannon.]] | ||
[[Image:3K 157.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The boy fires the rifle.]] | [[Image:3K 157.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The boy fires the rifle.]] | ||
== AKM == | ==AKM== | ||
The [[ | The [[AKM]] can be seen throughout the movie in use by Iraqi forces. After the accident, Maj. Gates, SSG Elgin, PFC Vig, and several other refugees use these weapons as well. | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg |thumb|none|450px|AKM 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg |thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:TK AK.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Iraqi holding the AKM is seen through Barlow's 0-200 yards close range sight on his M16A2. The sights are NOT night and day! The bigger peep is for 0-200 yards and the smaller is for 200 + yards.]] | [[Image:TK AK.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Iraqi holding the AKM is seen through Barlow's 0-200 yards close range sight on his M16A2. The sights are NOT night and day! The bigger peep is for 0-200 yards and the smaller is for 200 + yards.]] | ||
[[Image:TK AKM8.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The wounded Iraqi is seen with his AKM nearby. Note the white flag. ]] | [[Image:TK AKM8.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The wounded Iraqi is seen with his AKM nearby. Note the white flag. ]] | ||
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==SKS== | ==SKS== | ||
Amir ([[Cliff Curtis]]), a number of Shiite refugees and rebel Iraqi soldiers are seen armed with the [[SKS rifle | Siminov SKS carbine]]. | Amir ([[Cliff Curtis]]), a number of Shiite refugees and rebel Iraqi soldiers are seen armed with the [[SKS rifle|Siminov SKS carbine]]. | ||
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:TK SKS.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Amir moves through the crowd with his SKS.]] | [[Image:TK SKS.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Amir moves through the crowd with his SKS.]] | ||
[[Image:TK SKS2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Chief takes cover, a SKS nearby.]] | [[Image:TK SKS2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Chief takes cover, a SKS nearby.]] | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
== Beretta 92FS == | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
The [[ | The [[Beretta 92FS]] can be seen throughout the movie as well. Used by SFC Troy Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]), SSG Chief Elgin ([[Ice Cube]]), PFC Conrad Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]), Maj. Gates ([[George Clooney]]), as well as several other characters. When raiding the Karbala bunker, Chief pistol-whips an Iraqi soldier with his Beretta, causing him to accidentally fire the weapon since he had his finger on the trigger. The stray round thankfully doesn't harm anyone, Gates chastising him for his lack of firearm handling proficiency. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:TK M9.jpg|thumb|601px|none|SFG Barlow decocks his Beretta after chambering a round.]] | [[Image:TK M9.jpg|thumb|601px|none|SFG Barlow decocks his Beretta after chambering a round.]] | ||
[[Image:TK M92.jpg|thumb|601px|none|He later fires into a metal lock. (Good thing it didn't ricochet. It would've hurt pretty bad,)]] | [[Image:TK M92.jpg|thumb|601px|none|He later fires into a metal lock. (Good thing it didn't ricochet. It would've hurt pretty bad,)]] | ||
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[[Image:ClooBerTK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|MAJ Archie Gates fires his [[Beretta 92FS]] at Iraqi soldiers in the bunker.]] | [[Image:ClooBerTK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|MAJ Archie Gates fires his [[Beretta 92FS]] at Iraqi soldiers in the bunker.]] | ||
== Thunder 5 Pistol == | ==Thunder 5 Pistol== | ||
The [[Thunder 5]] is the peculiar-looking "big revolver" carried by PFC Conrad Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]). He uses it throughout the movie, but loses it when he is shot. As the revolver obviously is not Army-issue, Vig is seen receiving (in a deleted scene) the weapon inside a chocolate bunny from his parents. He specifically calls it a [[Thunder 5]], and it shoots .410 shotgun shells and | The [[Thunder 5]] is the peculiar-looking "big revolver" carried by PFC Conrad Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]). He uses it throughout the movie, but loses it when he is shot. As the revolver obviously is not Army-issue, Vig is seen receiving (in a deleted scene) the weapon inside a chocolate bunny from his parents. He specifically calls it a [[Thunder 5]], and it shoots .410 shotgun shells and .45 Long Colt cartridges. | ||
[[Image:ThreeKingsT5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ThreeKingsT5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|The actual Thunder Five used by Spike Jonze in the film, note the sand on the grips.]] | ||
[[Image:TK T5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Conrad shows off his new Thunder 5.]] | [[Image:TK T5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Conrad shows off his new Thunder 5.]] | ||
[[Image:TK T55.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In a deleted scene, Conrad inspects the T5 when he unwraps it from his parents.]] | [[Image:TK T55.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In a deleted scene, Conrad inspects the T5 when he unwraps it from his parents.]] | ||
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[[Image:3K 112.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Closeup of the Thunder 5.]] | [[Image:3K 112.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Closeup of the Thunder 5.]] | ||
== Makarov PM pistol == | ==Makarov PM pistol== | ||
The [[Makarov PM]] pistol can be seen being used by Iraqi Officers. Maj. Gates also disarms a soldier who was carrying one and later gives one to SFG Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]) to confront the Iraqi soldier who was his torturer. | The [[Makarov PM]] pistol can be seen being used by Iraqi Officers. Maj. Gates also disarms a soldier who was carrying one and later gives one to SFG Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]) to confront the Iraqi soldier who was his torturer. | ||
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Makarov PM 9x18mm | [[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
[[Image:TK Maka.jpg|thumb|603px|none|An Iraqi Officer puts a Makarov to the head of Amir's wife.]] | [[Image:TK Maka.jpg|thumb|603px|none|An Iraqi Officer puts a Makarov to the head of Amir's wife.]] | ||
[[Image:TK Maka2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The Makarov lays in the Officer's hand.]] | [[Image:TK Maka2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The Makarov lays in the Officer's hand.]] | ||
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==CZ 52== | ==CZ 52== | ||
When Gates is seen working as a Hollywood military adviser, he is seen showing an action star how to disarm an enemy of what appears to be a [[CZ 52]]. | When Gates is seen working as a Hollywood military adviser, he is seen showing an action star how to disarm an enemy of what appears to be a [[CZ 52]]. | ||
[[File:Cz52.jpg|thumb|none|300px|CZ 52]] | [[File:Cz52.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Czech CZ 52 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
[[Image:TK M95.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Maj. Gates retires from the Army and becomes a Hollywood Military Adviser. He is seen here showing the Action Star ([[Brian Bosworth]]) how to disarm and subdue an opponent.]] | [[Image:TK M95.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Maj. Gates retires from the Army and becomes a Hollywood Military Adviser. He is seen here showing the Action Star ([[Brian Bosworth]]) how to disarm and subdue an opponent.]] | ||
[[Image:3K 134.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Another view of the pistol.]] | [[Image:3K 134.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Another view of the pistol.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== M60 Machine Gun == | ==M60 Machine Gun== | ||
The [[M60 machine gun]] is seen mounted on top of the Humvee, and is fired a few times during the confrontation between the main characters and the Iraqi soldiers at the Karbala bunker. The same Humvee-mounted M60 machine gun struck the windscreen of a van driven by SFC Troy Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]) after the Humvee ran over a land mine and exploded. | The [[M60 machine gun]] is seen mounted on top of the Humvee, and is fired a few times during the confrontation between the main characters and the Iraqi soldiers at the Karbala bunker. The same Humvee-mounted M60 machine gun struck the windscreen of a van driven by SFC Troy Barlow ([[Mark Wahlberg]]) after the Humvee ran over a land mine and exploded. | ||
[[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:TK M60.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Chief and Maj. Gates ride in the Humvee, while Chief mans the M60.]] | [[Image:TK M60.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Chief and Maj. Gates ride in the Humvee, while Chief mans the M60.]] | ||
[[Image:TK M602.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Maj. Gates near the M60.]] | [[Image:TK M602.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Maj. Gates near the M60.]] | ||
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==Browning M2== | ==Browning M2== | ||
The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on a UH-1 Huey Helicopter. | The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on a UH-1 Huey Helicopter. | ||
[[File:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | [[File:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB - .50BMG/12.7x99mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:TK M2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on a UH-1 Huey Helicopter carrying Col. Horn ([[Mykelti Williamson]]).]] | [[Image:TK M2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on a UH-1 Huey Helicopter carrying Col. Horn ([[Mykelti Williamson]]).]] | ||
[[Image:3K 333.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The Browning M2 mounted as a doorgun.]] | [[Image:3K 333.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The Browning M2 mounted as a doorgun.]] | ||
== RPK light machine gun== | ==RPK light machine gun== | ||
During the mission to rescue Barlow from the Iraqi's, one of the Iraqi's can be seen with an [[RPK light machine gun]], which he discards when fleeing from the ruse of Saddam's arrival. | During the mission to rescue Barlow from the Iraqi's, one of the Iraqi's can be seen with an [[RPK light machine gun]], which he discards when fleeing from the ruse of Saddam's arrival. | ||
[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPK light machine gun - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:TK RPK.jpg|thumb|601px|none|An Iraqi soldier runs from "Saddam's" convoy, throwing his RPK away.]] | [[Image:TK RPK.jpg|thumb|601px|none|An Iraqi soldier runs from "Saddam's" convoy, throwing his RPK away.]] | ||
[[Image:TK RPK2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An RPK lies abandoned as the helicopter strafes the area.]] | [[Image:TK RPK2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An RPK lies abandoned as the helicopter strafes the area.]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
== Remington 870 == | ==Remington 870== | ||
A [[Remington 870]] with a sawed-off barrel and stock can be seen in one of the flashback scenes where Conrad Vig is blasting away at objects arranged in a makeshift shooting range during his civilian life. | A [[Remington 870]] with a sawed-off barrel and stock can be seen in one of the flashback scenes where Conrad Vig is blasting away at objects arranged in a makeshift shooting range during his civilian life. | ||
[[Image:SawnoffShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SawnoffShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 12 gauge with sawed-off barrel and stock]] | ||
[[Image:TK 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Conrad during his time as a civilian was spent firing off a short barreled Remington 870 Shotgun - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:TK 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Conrad during his time as a civilian was spent firing off a short barreled Remington 870 Shotgun - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:3K 308.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A massive muzzle flash from the Remington.]] | [[Image:3K 308.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A massive muzzle flash from the Remington.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
== M72 LAW == | ==M72 LAW== | ||
Conrad Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]) can be seen pulling out an [[M72 LAW]] in the village when the Iraqi T-62 tank arrives. He later puts it away when Major Gates decides to leave. | Conrad Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]) can be seen pulling out an [[M72 LAW]] in the village when the Iraqi T-62 tank arrives. He later puts it away when Major Gates decides to leave. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:TK M60_LAW.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Conrad Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]) arms the M72 LAW.]] | [[Image:TK M60_LAW.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Conrad Vig ([[Spike Jonze]]) arms the M72 LAW.]] | ||
== Type 69 RPG == | ==Type 69 RPG== | ||
The [[RPG-7#Type 69|Type 69]] RPG launcher, fitted with a PGO-7 scope, can be seen used by Iraqi soldiers in two scenes; first to blow up a tanker truck full of milk at the Karbala bunker, then to destroy one of the cars in the convoy pretending to be "Saddam’s” entourage. | The [[RPG-7#Type 69|Type 69]] RPG launcher, fitted with a PGO-7 scope, can be seen used by Iraqi soldiers in two scenes; first to blow up a tanker truck full of milk at the Karbala bunker, then to destroy one of the cars in the convoy pretending to be "Saddam’s” entourage. | ||
[[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chinese Type 69 - 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:TK RPG.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The Type 69 RPG at a milk truck.]] | [[Image:TK RPG.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The Type 69 RPG at a milk truck.]] | ||
[[Image:3K_113.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Preparing to fire his Type 69 RPG.]] | [[Image:3K_113.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Preparing to fire his Type 69 RPG.]] | ||
[[Image:TK RPG2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Republican Guard soldier fires his Type 69 RPG at "Saddam's" convoy. If you look closely at the actor's left ear, it appears that the actor is wearing ear plugs.]] | [[Image:TK RPG2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Republican Guard soldier fires his Type 69 RPG at "Saddam's" convoy. If you look closely at the actor's left ear, it appears that the actor is wearing ear plugs.]] | ||
== M134 Minigun == | ==M134 Minigun== | ||
During the rescue, an Iraqi helicopter arrives, firing its [[M134 Minigun]]. | During the rescue, an Iraqi helicopter arrives, firing its [[M134 Minigun]]. | ||
[[Image:M134.JPG|thumb|none|400px|GE M134 Minigun - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M134.JPG|thumb|none|400px|GE M134 Minigun - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
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==DShK 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun== | ==DShK 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
A [[DShK]] 12.7mm Soviet Machine Gun is seen mounted atop the Iraqi tank. | A [[DShK]] 12.7mm Soviet Machine Gun is seen mounted atop the Iraqi tank. | ||
[[File:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|DShK Heavy Machine Gun - 12.7x108mm]] | ||
[[Image:3K_154.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A [[DShK]] 12.7mm Soviet Machine Gun is seen mounted atop the Iraqi tank.]] | [[Image:3K_154.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A [[DShK]] 12.7mm Soviet Machine Gun is seen mounted atop the Iraqi tank.]] | ||
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
== Bullet Wound Description == | ==Bullet Wound Description== | ||
In a very rare un-Hollywood moment, Maj. Gates ([[George Clooney]]) explains what a bullet does, when it enters a human body. His finger, which he uses to point at SFG Barlow as a demonstration, seems to “shoot” a 9x19mm bullet. Gates explains penetrating abdominal trauma accurately; the abdomen has a number of organs with large blood supplies, and several which accommodate normally benign bacterial colonies that can become severe infections outside them. | In a very rare un-Hollywood moment, Maj. Gates ([[George Clooney]]) explains what a bullet does, when it enters a human body. His finger, which he uses to point at SFG Barlow as a demonstration, seems to “shoot” a 9x19mm bullet. Gates explains penetrating abdominal trauma accurately; the abdomen has a number of organs with large blood supplies, and several which accommodate normally benign bacterial colonies that can become severe infections outside them. | ||
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Revision as of 05:12, 11 January 2014
Three Kings is a 1999 Gulf War movie set during the waning days of Operation Desert Storm. Three Army reservists, SFC Barlow (Mark Wahlberg), SSG "Chief" Elgin (Ice Cube), and PFC Vig (Spike Jonze), who, while searching Iraqi POW's, find a map of Iraqi bunkers that may contain captured Kuwaiti gold. A retiring Special Forces major (George Clooney) gets wind of it and takes them on a search for the gold.
The following weapons were used in the film Three Kings:
Rifles
M16A2 Rifle
The M16A2 can be seen throughout the movie in use by the various US soldiers including SFC Barlow (Mark Wahlberg), SSG "Chief" Elgin (Ice Cube), and PFC Vig (Spike Jonze).
Colt Model 727
Major Archie Gates (George Clooney), the former Delta Force Operator and now soon-to-be-retired Green Beret, is seen armed with an Colt Model 727 carbine in the film and in promotional pictures. This is accurate for a Special Forces soldier during the time period of the film to carry.
AKMSU Carbine
An AKMSU carbine can be seen in the hands of the Iraqi officer in the "moving of the gold" scene at the Karbala bunker. He is later shot in the leg with his own weapon during a struggle with Major Archie Gates (George Clooney), the incident leading to a shootout between the protagonists and the Iraqis.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) is seen being carried and fired by one of the Shiite refugees.
Mauser Gewehr 98/ Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle
Many of the Shiite refugees are seen armed with Mauser 98 bolt-action rifles - both the Gewehr 98 rifle and the Karabiner 98k rifle. The brother of the Shiite refugee with the SMLE is armed with a k98k.
Lee-Enfield No.5 "Jungle Carbine"
A fighter is shown carrying what appears to be a Lee-Enfield No.5 "Jungle Carbine".
Mosin-Nagant
Many of the Shiite refugees and rebel Iraqi troops can be seen armed with Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifles and M1944 carbines. Most notably in the scene where a child rebel uses a scoped version to shoot an Iraqi soldier shortly before the gas scene. He was then killed by the Iraqi tank in the village. It appears that the Mosin Nagant rifle has a folding bayonet, Also the scope is blocked by the cement design, also the boy is sticking the rifle to far out. It looks like the used a M44 on one seen then filmed this again with a M91-30 Sniper and mixed the stills.
AKM
The AKM can be seen throughout the movie in use by Iraqi forces. After the accident, Maj. Gates, SSG Elgin, PFC Vig, and several other refugees use these weapons as well.
SKS
Amir (Cliff Curtis), a number of Shiite refugees and rebel Iraqi soldiers are seen armed with the Siminov SKS carbine.
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS can be seen throughout the movie as well. Used by SFC Troy Barlow (Mark Wahlberg), SSG Chief Elgin (Ice Cube), PFC Conrad Vig (Spike Jonze), Maj. Gates (George Clooney), as well as several other characters. When raiding the Karbala bunker, Chief pistol-whips an Iraqi soldier with his Beretta, causing him to accidentally fire the weapon since he had his finger on the trigger. The stray round thankfully doesn't harm anyone, Gates chastising him for his lack of firearm handling proficiency.
Thunder 5 Pistol
The Thunder 5 is the peculiar-looking "big revolver" carried by PFC Conrad Vig (Spike Jonze). He uses it throughout the movie, but loses it when he is shot. As the revolver obviously is not Army-issue, Vig is seen receiving (in a deleted scene) the weapon inside a chocolate bunny from his parents. He specifically calls it a Thunder 5, and it shoots .410 shotgun shells and .45 Long Colt cartridges.
Makarov PM pistol
The Makarov PM pistol can be seen being used by Iraqi Officers. Maj. Gates also disarms a soldier who was carrying one and later gives one to SFG Barlow (Mark Wahlberg) to confront the Iraqi soldier who was his torturer.
Nagant M1895 Revolver
An Iraqi officer points a vintage Nagant M1895 revolver in the face of Adriana Cruz (Nora Dunn) to deter her from wanting her video tape back. (The character of Cruz is likely inspired by real-life journalist Christiane Amanpour).
CZ 52
When Gates is seen working as a Hollywood military adviser, he is seen showing an action star how to disarm an enemy of what appears to be a CZ 52.
Machine Guns
M60 Machine Gun
The M60 machine gun is seen mounted on top of the Humvee, and is fired a few times during the confrontation between the main characters and the Iraqi soldiers at the Karbala bunker. The same Humvee-mounted M60 machine gun struck the windscreen of a van driven by SFC Troy Barlow (Mark Wahlberg) after the Humvee ran over a land mine and exploded.
Browning M2
The Browning M2 is seen mounted on a UH-1 Huey Helicopter.
RPK light machine gun
During the mission to rescue Barlow from the Iraqi's, one of the Iraqi's can be seen with an RPK light machine gun, which he discards when fleeing from the ruse of Saddam's arrival.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
When Gates is seen on a movie set, Heckler & Koch MP5A3's are carried by some of the actors portraying commandos.
Shotguns
Remington 870
A Remington 870 with a sawed-off barrel and stock can be seen in one of the flashback scenes where Conrad Vig is blasting away at objects arranged in a makeshift shooting range during his civilian life.
Other
M72 LAW
Conrad Vig (Spike Jonze) can be seen pulling out an M72 LAW in the village when the Iraqi T-62 tank arrives. He later puts it away when Major Gates decides to leave.
Type 69 RPG
The Type 69 RPG launcher, fitted with a PGO-7 scope, can be seen used by Iraqi soldiers in two scenes; first to blow up a tanker truck full of milk at the Karbala bunker, then to destroy one of the cars in the convoy pretending to be "Saddam’s” entourage.
M134 Minigun
During the rescue, an Iraqi helicopter arrives, firing its M134 Minigun.
DShK 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
A DShK 12.7mm Soviet Machine Gun is seen mounted atop the Iraqi tank.
T-72 Tank
An Iraqi T-72 tank is seen arriving at the bunker. Because the production was filmed in Arizona, the tank is the same one seen in the film Red Dawn and Rambo III that was manufactured by Veluzat Armored Vehicles out of Newhall, California.
Trivia
Bullet Wound Description
In a very rare un-Hollywood moment, Maj. Gates (George Clooney) explains what a bullet does, when it enters a human body. His finger, which he uses to point at SFG Barlow as a demonstration, seems to “shoot” a 9x19mm bullet. Gates explains penetrating abdominal trauma accurately; the abdomen has a number of organs with large blood supplies, and several which accommodate normally benign bacterial colonies that can become severe infections outside them.
Realism
Three Kings is notable for its depiction of military details.
Maj. Gates appearance
Major Archie Gates (George Clooney) is a Special Forces officer, who appears to have been in Delta Force as well. Also, his patches, skill tabs, and general appearance is exactly what a SF soldier would have. He uses the Colt M727, which Delta uses, as seen in the film Black Hawk Down.
Maj. Gates hand to hand combat
Maj. Gates also uses the hand-to-hand combat that is taught to Special Forces as well, as seen here when he disarms an Iraqi soldier who has a knife.
Surrender Card
While it may look unusual, these are the real cards that U.S. soldiers released over Iraq during Operation: Desert Storm.
This Deleted Scene
In this deleted scene, the characters confront a fake bunker, but they spread out properly, using hand signals and tactics.
