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=Handguns= | |||
==Mal's "Moses Brothers Self-Defense Engine Frontier Model B"== | ==Mal's "Moses Brothers Self-Defense Engine Frontier Model B"== | ||
Captain Malcolm Reynolds ([[Nathan Fillion]]) carries as his signature sidearm the [[(Serenity) - Mal's Gun (dressed up Taurus Model 85)|"Moses Brothers Self-Defense Engine Frontier Model B"]], a [[Taurus Model 85]] revolver completely covered by a brass casting which makes it look like an semi-auto handgun. The look of the weapon is based on the Volcanic repeaters used in the Civil War (pictured below) as explained by TV show and film creator Joss Whedon in the visual companion. The same prop gun was used for the feature, but given to a new prop house who made the magazine straight on the bottom, and bulked up the right side plate and added a spring loaded rear sight. | Captain Malcolm Reynolds ([[Nathan Fillion]]) carries as his signature sidearm the [[(Serenity) - Mal's Gun (dressed up Taurus Model 85)|"Moses Brothers Self-Defense Engine Frontier Model B"]], a [[Taurus Model 85]] revolver completely covered by a brass casting which makes it look like an semi-auto handgun. The look of the weapon is based on the Volcanic repeaters used in the Civil War (pictured below) as explained by TV show and film creator Joss Whedon in the visual companion. The same prop gun was used for the feature, but given to a new prop house who made the magazine straight on the bottom, and bulked up the right side plate and added a spring loaded rear sight. | ||
[[Image:Firefly mal 04 sm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mal's Pistol in the TV series.]] | [[Image:Firefly mal 04 sm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mal's Pistol in the TV series.]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityMalgun1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SerenityMalgun1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mal's Pistol in the movie.]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityMal.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Mal_open.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mal's pistol opened up to expose the Taurus Model 85 within.]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityMal.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mal loads the magazine of his pistol. Despite being built around a revolver, it is depicted as an automatic pistol in the franchise.]] | |||
[[Image:SerenityMal2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SerenityMal2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityMal3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SerenityMal3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityMal4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SerenityMal4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity pistol 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mal holds his pistol after shooting a Reaver.]] | [[Image:Serenity pistol 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mal holds his pistol after shooting a Reaver.]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity_T85_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mal shoots first.]] | |||
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==Jayne's Futuristic 1911== | ==Jayne's Futuristic 1911== | ||
Throughout the film, Jayne ([[Adam Baldwin]]) carries an [[M1911|1911]]-type pistol with dressings to the front and rear of the slide to make it look more futuristic. For a scene, River stole it from Jayne ([[Adam Baldwin]]) and held Mal at gun point while she searches for the planet Miranda. | Throughout the film, Jayne ([[Adam Baldwin]]) carries an [[M1911|1911]]-type pistol with dressings to the front and rear of the slide to make it look more futuristic. For a scene, River stole it from Jayne ([[Adam Baldwin]]) and held Mal at gun point while she searches for the planet Miranda. Jayne hands it over to Zoë when the crew makes their last stand. | ||
[[Image:SerenityM191A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mocked-up 1911 used in the film - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:SerenityM191A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mocked-up 1911 used in the film - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity pistol 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''' "Bullet in the brainpan, squish"'''. A distraught River asks Simon to kill her, and in her imagination she holds Jayne's 1911 to her head.]] | [[Image:Serenity pistol 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''' "Bullet in the brainpan, squish"'''. A distraught River asks Simon to kill her, and in her imagination she holds Jayne's 1911 to her head.]] | ||
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[[Image:Serenity1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''Mal: "If I'm wrong then so shoot me now..."''']] | [[Image:Serenity1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''Mal: "If I'm wrong then so shoot me now..."''']] | ||
[[Image:Serenity1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''River: {Cocks the hammer}''' <br> '''Mal: "Or... we could talk more."''']] | [[Image:Serenity1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''River: {Cocks the hammer}''' <br> '''Mal: "Or... we could talk more."''']] | ||
[[Image:Serenity_M1911_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zoë with Jayne's pistol.]] | |||
==Type 94 or Kyuuyon-Shiki Kenjuu== | |||
During the payroll robbery scene, a customer ([[Glenn Howerton]]) is seen producing a Japanese [[Type 94 pistol]] before being sensed by River and disarmed by Zoë. The history behind this handgun is that it is one of the worst in the Japanese military during WWII. It is hard to tell from the screen that this is even a Type 94 at all. | |||
[[Image:JapaneseType94.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Japanese Type 94 "Shiki Kenju" Pistol - 8x22mm Nambu]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_T94_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The young tough starts to draw his pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:SerenityType94.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A blurry shot of the pistol being tossed.]] | |||
==Enfield No.2 Snubnose== | ==Enfield No.2 Snubnose== | ||
During the fight scene in the bar, a patron pulls a heavily-modified [[Enfield No.2|Enfield No.2 Snubnose]] revolver before being subdued by River, who takes it and aims it at Mal. It has the barrel cut back into the frame, a shortened grip, and a number of attachments to the front and rear of the frame. | During the fight scene in the bar, a patron pulls a heavily-modified [[Enfield No.2|Enfield No.2 Snubnose]] revolver before being subdued by River, who takes it and aims it at Mal. It has the barrel cut back into the frame, a shortened grip, and a number of attachments to the front and rear of the frame. | ||
[[Image:380snub3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:380snub3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Enfield No.2 Snubnose - .38 S&W]] | ||
[[Image:Maidenhead1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Maidenhead1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | ||
[[Image:Serenityenfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|River forces the patron to shoot another patron.]] | [[Image:Serenityenfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|River forces the patron to shoot another patron.]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity pistol 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|River holds the Enfield on Mal right before Simon intervenes.]] | [[Image:Serenity pistol 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|River holds the Enfield on Mal right before Simon intervenes.]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity_Enfield_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol lying next to an unconscious River.]] | |||
==Sphinx AT380== | |||
Dr. Caron ([[Sarah Paulson]]) is seen with a modified [[Sphinx AT380]] in a log recording. It appears to be the same pistol Saffron ([[Christina Hendricks]]) uses in "Trash" (S01E11). | |||
[[Image:Sphinx-AT380.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sphinx AT380 - .380 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_AT380_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Caron points the pistol as unseen Reavers...]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_AT380_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...before turning it on herself.]] | |||
==Mateba== | ==Mateba== | ||
A reoccurring weapon on the show is a [[(Serenity) - Mateba (dressed up Mateba Model 6 Unica)|fictional Mateba Model 6 Unica variant]]. This gun is held by River Tam on the poster, and | A reoccurring weapon on the show is a [[(Serenity) - Mateba (dressed up Mateba Model 6 Unica)|fictional Mateba Model 6 Unica variant]]. This gun is held by River Tam on the poster, was used by River, Jayne and Zoë in the final battle. | ||
[[Image:Jayne_mateba.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Jayne's Mateba]] | [[Image:Jayne_mateba.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Jayne's Mateba]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity_Mateba_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne with the Mateba after taking it away from River.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_Mateba_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zoë with the Mateba.]] | |||
== | =Carbines/Rifles= | ||
==Zoë's Winchester Model 92 Mare's Leg== | |||
[[ | As in ''[[Firefly]]'', Zoë's signature weapon is a [[Winchester Model 1892]] carbine cut down to pistol length known as the [[Winchester Model 1892#"Mare's Leg"|"Mare's Leg"]]. For the film, the rifle was mounted with a scope. The piece is similar to the one popularized by [[Steve McQueen]] in the western TV series ''[[Wanted: Dead or Alive]]''. Producers have stated that this is the same prop used in ''[[The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.]]'' television series. | ||
[[Image:Model1892MaresLeg.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Modern replica of Winchester 1892 Mare's Leg - .44-40]] | |||
[[Image:Zoe_lever.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | |||
[[Image:SerenityZoe.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zoë with her mare's led during the opening robbery.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zoë chambers a round after engaging a Reaver.]] | |||
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== M1A1 Carbine == | == M1A1 Carbine == | ||
A pair of folded [[M1 Carbine|M1A1 Carbines]] are seen in the gun rack on the back of the "Mule" hovercraft at the beginning of the film. | A pair of folded [[M1 Carbine|M1A1 Carbines]] are seen in the gun rack on the back of the "Mule" hovercraft at the beginning of the film. | ||
[[Image:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1A1 Carbine with original L style rear sights, and side-folding stock, often referred to as the 'Paratrooper' carbine - .30 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityM1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SerenityM1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Sereninty m1 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the M1A1 carbine.]] | [[Image:Sereninty m1 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the M1A1 carbine.]] | ||
==Armalite AR-18== | ==Armalite AR-18== | ||
An [[Armalite AR-18|AR-18]] modified with a handguard and front sight similar to a [[MAT-49]] submachine gun is carried by Mal at several points in the movie, most notably while searching the abandoned city on Miranda, and before the final firefight. It has some sort of scope attachment and the magazine has some kind of dressing maybe a Magpul. | An [[Armalite AR-18|AR-18]] modified with a handguard and front sight similar to a [[MAT-49]] submachine gun is carried by Mal at several points in the movie, most notably while searching the abandoned city on Miranda, and before the final firefight. It has some sort of scope attachment and the magazine has some kind of dressing maybe a Magpul. Mal hands it to Zoë before the final battle. | ||
[[Image:Armalite-AR18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Armalite AR-18 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Armalite-AR18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Armalite AR-18 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityAR.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SerenityAR.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Dressed up bullpup AK-47 (or VEPR)== | ==Dressed up bullpup AK-47 (or VEPR)== | ||
During the final firefight, Jayne ([[Adam Baldwin]]) carries a rather large rifle which appears to be built around an [[AK-47]] converted into bullpup configuration. A custom machined scope as well as a large number of parts are attached to disguise it, including what resembles a water jacket from a [[Vickers]] machine gun (though this is custom also). If you look at the bottom of the gun in the first picture you can see they took the magazine tube and foregrip off a [[Mossberg 500]]. | During the final firefight, Jayne ([[Adam Baldwin]]) carries a rather large rifle which appears to be built around an [[AK-47]] converted into bullpup configuration. A custom machined scope as well as a large number of parts are attached to disguise it, including what resembles a water jacket from a [[Vickers]] machine gun (though this is custom also). If you look at the bottom of the gun in the first picture you can see they took the magazine tube and foregrip off a [[Mossberg 500]]. | ||
[[Image:Pix545892796.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Pix545892796.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Century Arms AK-47 bullpup with polymer magazine - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityAK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SerenityAK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A production photo of Mal and Jayne with their weapons.]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityAK3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A production photo of Jayne with his bullpup AK.]] | |||
[[Image:SerenityAK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SerenityAK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity ak 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne holds his BFG (AK-thing) as the crew prepares for battle]] | [[Image:Serenity ak 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne holds his BFG (AK-thing) as the crew prepares for battle]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity_VEPR_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity AK 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He lets loose with his BFG.]] | [[Image:Serenity AK 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He lets loose with his BFG.]] | ||
==Vetterli M1869/70== | ==Vetterli M1869/70== | ||
During the payroll robbery scene, a bank clerk is briefly seen carrying a cut-down Swiss [[Vetterli Rifle|Vetterli M1869/70]] rifle, identifiable by its spurred trigger guard. | During the payroll robbery scene, a bank clerk ([[Weston Nathanson]]) is briefly seen carrying a cut-down Swiss [[Vetterli Rifle|Vetterli M1869/70]] rifle, identifiable by its spurred trigger guard. | ||
[[File:Vetterli69.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Vetterli Model 1869/70 - 10.4mm]] | [[File:Vetterli69.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Vetterli Model 1869/70 - 10.4mm]] | ||
[[Image:SerenityVet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SerenityVet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Submachine guns= | |||
== Heckler & Koch MP5K == | |||
Jayne Cobb's ([[Adam Baldwin]]) other main weapon is a dressed up [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5K|Heckler & Koch MP5K]] with the front hand grip removed and LED lights added, carried on a chest harness. A similar example is used by Wash ([[Alan Tudyk]]), Kaylee ([[Jewel Staite]]), and Simon Tam ([[Sean Mayer]]). It also uses the old straight type magazine. | |||
[[File:SerenityMP5K 20rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Serenity Heckler & Koch MP5K - version with SEF Plastic Trigger Pack and West German police 'Waffle pattern' 20 round stick magazine and the foregrip removed, exposing the bare barrel and hole for the grip mount pin - 9x19mm. The LED sight, unfortunately, could not be found to mount on the weapon for the photograph.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_MP5K_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne unzips his jacket to reveal the MP5K on his chest.]] | |||
[[Image:SerenityCob.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne gives the vault guard his "authorization password" for the vault. Even though the weapon has a removed foregrip, thus making it look similar to a converted SP89, the paddle magazine release shows this is clearly a MP5K.]] | |||
[[Image:SerenityCob2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne reloads the MP5K while being chased by the Reavers.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_MP5K_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity mp5k 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne covers the others as they escape the town.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_MP5K_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wash with an MP5K while in Miranda.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity mp5k 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kaylee holds her MP5K in the final battle.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_MP5K_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Despite being inexperienced with guns, Kaylee manages to keep her eyes open while firing.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_MP5K_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne with his MP5K as the crew prepares for their last stand.]] | |||
== Dressed Up Heckler & Koch MP5SD == | |||
Dressed up [[MP5SD|H&K MP5SD]]s are carried by several characters throughout the movie, most notably Jayne ([[Adam Baldwin]]) first scene in the bank job and remained his primary weapon for the rest of the film and also Simon during the final firefight. They have some kind of scope attachment which looks more like a flashlight (it's probably an old telescopic sight). There are dressings on the front end of the barrel and on the fore end of the weapon. Like Jayne's ([[Adam Baldwin]]) MP5K, it also uses the straight type magazines. | |||
[[Image:MP5SD3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 with S-E-F trigger group and Stock Extended - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity-jaynecostumewithgunandbullets5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity mp5 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne holds his MP5SD during the Reaver chase]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity mp5 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne's MP5 sits with his gear as the ship arrives at Miranda.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_MP5SD_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jayne with his MP5SD while on Haven.]] | |||
[[Image:SerenityMP5SD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity mp5 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires the MP5SD during the final gunfight]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
== Winchester 1897 Riot Gun == | == Winchester 1897 Riot Gun == | ||
During the search on Miranda and at the beginning of the final fight, | During the search on Miranda and at the beginning of the final fight, Zoë used a [[Winchester Model 1897|Winchester 1897 Riot Gun]] with a scope mounted. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Serenityshotty1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Serenityshotty1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zoë with her shotgun on Miranda.]] | ||
[[Image:Serenityshotty2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Serenityshotty2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Serenityshotty3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Serenityshotty3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Serenityshotty4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Serenityshotty4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zoë loads her shotgun before the Reavers come.]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity shotgun 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Serenity shotgun 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zoë aims her shotgun in the final battle]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity shotgun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|She opens fire on the Reavers]] | [[Image:Serenity shotgun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|She opens fire on the Reavers]] | ||
=Other= | |||
==2 cm Flak 38 AA gun== | ==2 cm Flak 38 AA gun== | ||
A WW2-era German [[2 cm Flak 38]] AA gun is seen on Haven after the Alliance raid and is mounted on ''Serenity'' later in the movie. | A WW2-era German [[2 cm Flak 38]] AA gun is seen on Haven after the Alliance raid and is mounted on ''Serenity'' later in the movie. | ||
[[Image:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FlaK 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | [[Image:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FlaK 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity flack 38 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The AA gun sits amid the ruins of Haven.]] | [[Image:Serenity flack 38 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The AA gun sits amid the ruins of Haven.]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity_flak_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The AA gun mounted on Serenity.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_flak_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mal opens fire with the AA gun.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity flack 38 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Flak 38 is removed from ''Serenity'' at the end of the movie.]] | [[Image:Serenity flack 38 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Flak 38 is removed from ''Serenity'' at the end of the movie.]] | ||
== Alliance Weapons == | == Alliance Weapons == | ||
Most of the weapons used by Alliance forces in the film are modified paintball guns of various makes and models. These were sold to private collectors and movie museums through the auction house "Propstore of London" after the film wrapped. | Most of the weapons used by Alliance forces in the film are modified paintball guns of various makes and models. These were sold to private collectors and movie museums through the auction house "Propstore of London" after the film wrapped. | ||
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[[Image:Serenity-alightuprifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Serenity-alightuprifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity-herobluelightrifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Serenity-herobluelightrifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity_Arifle_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_Aguns_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_Aguns_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity_Aguns_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
'''This is the hero stunt gun used by "The Operative" ([[Chiwetel Ejiofor]]) against Mal in the final fight between them as Mal tried to make it to the "hard to get to" back up signal generator.''' | '''This is the hero stunt gun used by "The Operative" ([[Chiwetel Ejiofor]]) against Mal in the final fight between them as Mal tried to make it to the "hard to get to" back up signal generator.''' | ||
[[Image:Serenity-damagedheropistol1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Serenity-damagedheropistol1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:Serenity_Apistol_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"The Operative" fires at Mal.]] | |||
==Inara's weapon== | |||
Inara Serra ([[Morena Baccarin]]) uses what appears to be some sort of bow in the final battle. It replaces a more traditional bow, which could still be seen in some shots. | |||
[[Image:Serenity_thing_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inara with ... whatever that is.]] | |||
[[Image:Serenity shotgun 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a continuity error, Inara is still drawing a bow in this shot.]] | |||
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Revision as of 18:02, 21 November 2013
Serenity is the 2005 science fiction film that continued the story seen in the series Firefly and marked the feature film directing debut of series creator Joss Whedon. The film had most of the cast from the series returning, including Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Gina Torres, and Summer Glau.
The following weapons were used in the film Serenity:
Handguns
Mal's "Moses Brothers Self-Defense Engine Frontier Model B"
Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) carries as his signature sidearm the "Moses Brothers Self-Defense Engine Frontier Model B", a Taurus Model 85 revolver completely covered by a brass casting which makes it look like an semi-auto handgun. The look of the weapon is based on the Volcanic repeaters used in the Civil War (pictured below) as explained by TV show and film creator Joss Whedon in the visual companion. The same prop gun was used for the feature, but given to a new prop house who made the magazine straight on the bottom, and bulked up the right side plate and added a spring loaded rear sight.
Jayne's Futuristic 1911
Throughout the film, Jayne (Adam Baldwin) carries an 1911-type pistol with dressings to the front and rear of the slide to make it look more futuristic. For a scene, River stole it from Jayne (Adam Baldwin) and held Mal at gun point while she searches for the planet Miranda. Jayne hands it over to Zoë when the crew makes their last stand.
Type 94 or Kyuuyon-Shiki Kenjuu
During the payroll robbery scene, a customer (Glenn Howerton) is seen producing a Japanese Type 94 pistol before being sensed by River and disarmed by Zoë. The history behind this handgun is that it is one of the worst in the Japanese military during WWII. It is hard to tell from the screen that this is even a Type 94 at all.
Enfield No.2 Snubnose
During the fight scene in the bar, a patron pulls a heavily-modified Enfield No.2 Snubnose revolver before being subdued by River, who takes it and aims it at Mal. It has the barrel cut back into the frame, a shortened grip, and a number of attachments to the front and rear of the frame.
Sphinx AT380
Dr. Caron (Sarah Paulson) is seen with a modified Sphinx AT380 in a log recording. It appears to be the same pistol Saffron (Christina Hendricks) uses in "Trash" (S01E11).
Mateba
A reoccurring weapon on the show is a fictional Mateba Model 6 Unica variant. This gun is held by River Tam on the poster, was used by River, Jayne and Zoë in the final battle.
Carbines/Rifles
Zoë's Winchester Model 92 Mare's Leg
As in Firefly, Zoë's signature weapon is a Winchester Model 1892 carbine cut down to pistol length known as the "Mare's Leg". For the film, the rifle was mounted with a scope. The piece is similar to the one popularized by Steve McQueen in the western TV series Wanted: Dead or Alive. Producers have stated that this is the same prop used in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. television series.
M1A1 Carbine
A pair of folded M1A1 Carbines are seen in the gun rack on the back of the "Mule" hovercraft at the beginning of the film.
Armalite AR-18
An AR-18 modified with a handguard and front sight similar to a MAT-49 submachine gun is carried by Mal at several points in the movie, most notably while searching the abandoned city on Miranda, and before the final firefight. It has some sort of scope attachment and the magazine has some kind of dressing maybe a Magpul. Mal hands it to Zoë before the final battle.
Dressed up bullpup AK-47 (or VEPR)
During the final firefight, Jayne (Adam Baldwin) carries a rather large rifle which appears to be built around an AK-47 converted into bullpup configuration. A custom machined scope as well as a large number of parts are attached to disguise it, including what resembles a water jacket from a Vickers machine gun (though this is custom also). If you look at the bottom of the gun in the first picture you can see they took the magazine tube and foregrip off a Mossberg 500.
Vetterli M1869/70
During the payroll robbery scene, a bank clerk (Weston Nathanson) is briefly seen carrying a cut-down Swiss Vetterli M1869/70 rifle, identifiable by its spurred trigger guard.
Submachine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Jayne Cobb's (Adam Baldwin) other main weapon is a dressed up Heckler & Koch MP5K with the front hand grip removed and LED lights added, carried on a chest harness. A similar example is used by Wash (Alan Tudyk), Kaylee (Jewel Staite), and Simon Tam (Sean Mayer). It also uses the old straight type magazine.
Dressed Up Heckler & Koch MP5SD
Dressed up H&K MP5SDs are carried by several characters throughout the movie, most notably Jayne (Adam Baldwin) first scene in the bank job and remained his primary weapon for the rest of the film and also Simon during the final firefight. They have some kind of scope attachment which looks more like a flashlight (it's probably an old telescopic sight). There are dressings on the front end of the barrel and on the fore end of the weapon. Like Jayne's (Adam Baldwin) MP5K, it also uses the straight type magazines.
Shotguns
Winchester 1897 Riot Gun
During the search on Miranda and at the beginning of the final fight, Zoë used a Winchester 1897 Riot Gun with a scope mounted.
Other
2 cm Flak 38 AA gun
A WW2-era German 2 cm Flak 38 AA gun is seen on Haven after the Alliance raid and is mounted on Serenity later in the movie.
Alliance Weapons
Most of the weapons used by Alliance forces in the film are modified paintball guns of various makes and models. These were sold to private collectors and movie museums through the auction house "Propstore of London" after the film wrapped.
This weapon is based on a Psycho Ballistics Silver Bullet Paintball Gun heavily cut up and modded.
These weapons are dressed-up Worr Game Products Autococker 2004 Prostocks.
This is the hero stunt gun used by "The Operative" (Chiwetel Ejiofor) against Mal in the final fight between them as Mal tried to make it to the "hard to get to" back up signal generator.
Inara's weapon
Inara Serra (Morena Baccarin) uses what appears to be some sort of bow in the final battle. It replaces a more traditional bow, which could still be seen in some shots.