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'''[[Sahara]] | '''''[[Sahara]]'' is the 2005 Adventure movie starring Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn and Penelope Cruz. ''' | ||
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The Following guns were seen in the movie: | The Following guns were seen in the movie:''' | ||
==Civil War Rifles== | ==Civil War Rifles== | ||
* Seen in the historical flashback sequence at the beginning of the film, many rifle are seen from a distance, but it is hard to identify them since the battle is at night and the only time we see long rifles, the soldier holding them is being blown up by cannon fire. | * Seen in the historical flashback sequence at the beginning of the film, many rifle are seen from a distance, but it is hard to identify them since the battle is at night and the only time we see long rifles, the soldier holding them is being blown up by cannon fire. | ||
[[Image:Sahara-CivilWarGunaa.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-CivilWarGunaa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Confederate Soldier holds a rifle as his position is hit by Union Cannon Fire]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara-UnionSoldierA.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-UnionSoldierA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Union Soldier holds a rifle while running from cannon fire from the CSS Texas.]] | ||
==FN MAG== | ==FN MAG== | ||
* FN MAG-58 Machine guns are seen mounted on trucks and boats, all manned by Kazims' troops. | * FN MAG-58 Machine guns are seen mounted on trucks and boats, all manned by Kazims' troops. | ||
[[Image:Sahara FNMAG58 04a.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara FNMAG58 04a.jpg |thumb|none|600px|FN MAG-58 mounted on a patrol boat - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
*Seen in the hands of Kazims' Troops and later commandeered by Dirk Pitt ([[Matthew McConaughey]]). | *Seen in the hands of Kazims' Troops and later commandeered by Dirk Pitt ([[Matthew McConaughey]]). | ||
[[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi Power Mark III - 9mm]] | [[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi Power Mark III - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara HiPower 07A.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara HiPower 07A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Browning Hi Power pistol - 9mm]] | ||
==Walther PPK== | ==Walther PPK== | ||
*Dropped by Al Giordino ([[Steve Zahn]]) when he is disarming himself when confronted by the Tuareg. | *Dropped by Al Giordino ([[Steve Zahn]]) when he is disarming himself when confronted by the Tuareg. | ||
[[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK in 7.65x17mm Auto (.32 ACP)]] | [[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK in 7.65x17mm Auto (.32 ACP)]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara-MakarovA.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-MakarovA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Giordino ([[Steve Zahn]]) holds up his Walther PPK while dropped his guns on the road - 9x18mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara-Makarov2A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-Makarov2A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''''"What???"''''']] | ||
==Heckler & Koch USP Compact-9== | ==Heckler & Koch USP Compact-9== | ||
*Used by Yves Massarde ([[Lambert Wilson]]) to threaten Eva Roja ([[Penelope Cruz]]) while in the helicopter. | *Used by Yves Massarde ([[Lambert Wilson]]) to threaten Eva Roja ([[Penelope Cruz]]) while in the helicopter. | ||
[[Image:USPCompact9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch USP Compact 9 - 9mm]] | [[Image:USPCompact9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch USP Compact 9 - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara-USPCompact3A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-USPCompact3A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yves Massarde ([[Lambert Wilson]]) threatens Eva Roja ([[Penelope Cruz]]) with a Hecker & Koch USP Compact 9 - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara-USPCompact2A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-USPCompact2A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yves Massarde ([[Lambert Wilson]]) with his USP Compact Pistol - 9mm]] | ||
==Unknown Pump Shotgun== | ==Unknown Pump Shotgun== | ||
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*The under-folding stock version of the AKS-47, made in China is seen throughout the film. Mostly a mix with other AK types, carried by Kazims' Troops. | *The under-folding stock version of the AKS-47, made in China is seen throughout the film. Mostly a mix with other AK types, carried by Kazims' Troops. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara Type56-2 05A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara Type56-2 05A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Type 56-1 folding stock AK47s, seen on the left in the hands of a Govt. Soldier, on the right in the hands of Matthew McConaughey in an action shot - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
==Colt M4== | ==Colt M4== | ||
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==AK-47== | ==AK-47== | ||
* One of Tuareg fighters who help Pitt and Giordino raid the waste plant carries what appears to be an original milled receiver AK-47 - (7.62x39mm). | * One of Tuareg fighters who help Pitt and Giordino raid the waste plant carries what appears to be an original milled receiver AK-47 - (7.62x39mm). | ||
[[Image:Sahara AK47A.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara AK47A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Modibo ([[Paulin Fodouop]]) (with a stolen uniform) with a milled receiver AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara AK47 02a.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara AK47 02a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Modibo ([[Paulin Fodouop]]) with a milled receiver AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
==AKM== | ==AKM== | ||
* Mixed in amongst the AK-47 rifles are AKMs, many of which are modified with 'tribal' decorations. | * Mixed in amongst the AK-47 rifles are AKMs, many of which are modified with 'tribal' decorations. | ||
[[Image:Sahara-AKM TuaregA.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-AKM TuaregA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nice 'rubber stunt' AKM with Tuareg decorations - note that the rubber cast wooden buttstock has the bloodgroove of the AK-74 but the rifle is cast from a 7.62x39mm gun]] | ||
==M20 Super Bazooka== | ==M20 Super Bazooka== | ||
* Carried by Tuareg tribesmen in the desert battle - 3.5" Rocket. | * Carried by Tuareg tribesmen in the desert battle - 3.5" Rocket. | ||
[[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5 Inch]] | [[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5 Inch]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara M20A.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara M20A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Tuareg fighter on the right holds an M20 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5" Rockets]] | ||
==[[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)]]== | ==[[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)]]== | ||
* Some of the Tuareg horsemen also carry Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifles. | * Some of the Tuareg horsemen also carry Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifles. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara M20A.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara M20A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|A Tuareg fighter near the one with the bazooka is seen with a Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle in his hands]] | ||
==French [[Flintlock Pistol]]== | ==French [[Flintlock Pistol]]== | ||
* Yves Massarde ([[Lambert Wilson]]) gives a matched pair of French Flintlock pistols to General Kazim ([[Lennie James]]) at his palace. They are a duelling set with silver caps at the bottom of the grips and have other inlaid silver accents. It is mentioned that they were formerly the property of ''"General Mayenne"'' causing Kazim to quip that they must have killed 'The Comte de Vézelay' ''(French for '''The Count of Vézelay''', in the Bourgogne region of France. Though there is no famous Count from that area, it is most known for holding the abbey where the bones of Mary Magdalene were brought.)'' | * Yves Massarde ([[Lambert Wilson]]) gives a matched pair of French Flintlock pistols to General Kazim ([[Lennie James]]) at his palace. They are a duelling set with silver caps at the bottom of the grips and have other inlaid silver accents. It is mentioned that they were formerly the property of ''"General Mayenne"'' causing Kazim to quip that they must have killed 'The Comte de Vézelay' ''(French for '''The Count of Vézelay''', in the Bourgogne region of France. Though there is no famous Count from that area, it is most known for holding the abbey where the bones of Mary Magdalene were brought.)'' | ||
[[Image:Sahara FlintlockPistol 01A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara FlintlockPistol 01A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kazim ([[Lennie James]]) admires a match set of French Duelling pistols, delivered as a gift from Yves Massarde ([[Lambert Wilson]]).]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action== | ==Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action== | ||
* General Kazim ([[Lennie James]]) uses his ".455 caliber" [[Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action]] revolver to shoot (W.H.O.) Doctor Frank Hopper ([[Glynn Turman]]), Eva Roja's boss, with it. It is a Silver Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action with ornate engraving all over the pistol. Kazim mentions that the pistol was previously owned by "General Sir Henry Watkins" and that he must purchase custom loaded ammunition from Holland & Holland of England since the .455 rounds are so rare. Note that this model was not produced in .455 calibre. | * General Kazim ([[Lennie James]]) uses his ".455 caliber" [[Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action]] revolver to shoot (W.H.O.) Doctor Frank Hopper ([[Glynn Turman]]), Eva Roja's boss, with it. It is a Silver Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action with ornate engraving all over the pistol. Kazim mentions that the pistol was previously owned by "General Sir Henry Watkins" and that he must purchase custom loaded ammunition from Holland & Holland of England since the .455 rounds are so rare. Note that this model was not produced in .455 calibre. | ||
[[Image:Sw44da.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action - .44 Russian]] | [[Image:Sw44da.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action - .44 Russian]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara Webley 01A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara Webley 01A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kazim ([[Lennie James]]) pulls out a pistol from a case and shoots Dr. Hopper. It is a Silver custom engraved Smith & Wesson Frontier Double Action chambered in .455 Webley.]] | ||
==Type 69 Rocket Launcher== | ==Type 69 Rocket Launcher== | ||
* Some of the Tuareg carry Chinese Type 69 RPGs though they have different warheads | * Some of the Tuareg carry Chinese Type 69 RPGs though they have different warheads | ||
[[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chinese Type 69 RPG]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara Type69 02A.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara Type69 02A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Modibo ([[Paulin Fodouop]]) looks on as his Tuareg fighters carry AK rifles and Chinese Type 69 Rocket Launchers.]] | ||
==[[Sterling SMG]]== | ==[[Sterling SMG]]== | ||
* Seen held by Tuareg horsemen in the desert. | * Seen held by Tuareg horsemen in the desert. | ||
[[Image:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|British Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|British Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara SterlingSMG 02A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara SterlingSMG 02A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tuareg Horsemen hold aloft AK rifles and Sterling Submachine guns - 9mm]] | ||
==[[FN FAL]]== | ==[[FN FAL]]== | ||
* Carried by General Zateb Kazims' armored troops at the final battle (in addition to the plethora of AK47 type rifles). They look to be the solid Metric style front sight block, however the barrels seem shorter than usual, so the exact model is unknown, but they appear to be Metric FALs - 7.62x51mm. | * Carried by General Zateb Kazims' armored troops at the final battle (in addition to the plethora of AK47 type rifles). They look to be the solid Metric style front sight block, however the barrels seem shorter than usual, so the exact model is unknown, but they appear to be Metric FALs - 7.62x51mm. | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|450px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara FALSa.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara FALSa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kazims' soldiers carry AKs and FN FALs - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
==[[M249 SAW]]== | ==[[M249 SAW]]== | ||
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* Carried by General Zateb Kazims' armored troops at the final battle, identified from minimi due to heatshield and solid stock. | * Carried by General Zateb Kazims' armored troops at the final battle, identified from minimi due to heatshield and solid stock. | ||
[[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M249 SAW]] | [[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M249 SAW]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara FALSa.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara FALSa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|soldier in the background has a M249]] | ||
==L1A1== | ==L1A1== | ||
The [[L1A1]] is used by a Mali sniper with a scope, but later commandeered by Al Giordino ([[Steve Zahn]]). | The [[L1A1]] is used by a Mali sniper with a scope, but later commandeered by Al Giordino ([[Steve Zahn]]). | ||
[[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|450px|L1A1]] | [[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|450px|L1A1]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara L1A1A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara L1A1A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sniper fires an L1A1 with early style wood grips and scope - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara L1A1 04A.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara L1A1 04A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Steve Zahn holds an L1A1 in the truck - scene from the movie "Sahara"]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara-L1A1Trainaa.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-L1A1Trainaa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard on the Solar plant supply train holds a Wood stocked L1A1 rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara-L1A1Train2aa.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara-L1A1Train2aa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard on the Solar plant supply train peers around a corner holding a Wood stocked L1A1 rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
==PKM== | ==PKM== | ||
* Kazims' Soldiers are seen holding PKM Machine Guns (7.62x54R). | * Kazims' Soldiers are seen holding PKM Machine Guns (7.62x54R). | ||
[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PKM - 7.62x54R]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara PKMa.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sahara PKMa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldier guards the palace with a PKM (slung) - 7.62x54R. The soldier checking the papers is holding a Norinco Type 56-1 under-folding stock AK rifle.]] | ||
==[[Browning M2]]HB== | ==[[Browning M2]]HB== | ||
* Seen mounted on the tanks used by Kazim's Armored troops. | * Seen mounted on the tanks used by Kazim's Armored troops. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
==Romanian WASR-3== | ==Romanian WASR-3== | ||
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:''The SAR-1 was 7.62x39mm, the SAR-2 was 5.45x39mm and the SAR-3 was the 5.56x45mm. Then a later variant was imported, the WASR. The WASR was essentially the same firearm, but with a lower grade of fit and finish. ''(The original WASRs were imported to take only single stack magazines (to please BATF) and the wholesalers opened up the mag well to take standard magazines and replaced some of the parts with U.S. Made parts to make them legal)''. Like the SAR series, the WASR-1 was 7.62x39, the WASR-2 was 5.45x39mm and the WASR-3 was 5.56x45mm. However, the SAR-3 rifle has the original AK74 style gas block, the WASR-3 has a modified AKM style gas block and blonde wood. Both the SAR-3 and the WASR-3 take the ROMAK 223 magazine (Wieger style). This rifle is set up with the Wieger style magazine. Al Giordino's rifle is a WASR-3 (or the European equivalent) and of course, '''his''' is fully automatic. It looks to be the same rifle used in the movie ''[[Casino Royale]]'' since the ''Sascha Robey'' was the armorer for both movies.'' | :''The SAR-1 was 7.62x39mm, the SAR-2 was 5.45x39mm and the SAR-3 was the 5.56x45mm. Then a later variant was imported, the WASR. The WASR was essentially the same firearm, but with a lower grade of fit and finish. ''(The original WASRs were imported to take only single stack magazines (to please BATF) and the wholesalers opened up the mag well to take standard magazines and replaced some of the parts with U.S. Made parts to make them legal)''. Like the SAR series, the WASR-1 was 7.62x39, the WASR-2 was 5.45x39mm and the WASR-3 was 5.56x45mm. However, the SAR-3 rifle has the original AK74 style gas block, the WASR-3 has a modified AKM style gas block and blonde wood. Both the SAR-3 and the WASR-3 take the ROMAK 223 magazine (Wieger style). This rifle is set up with the Wieger style magazine. Al Giordino's rifle is a WASR-3 (or the European equivalent) and of course, '''his''' is fully automatic. It looks to be the same rifle used in the movie ''[[Casino Royale]]'' since the ''Sascha Robey'' was the armorer for both movies.'' | ||
[[Image:Romanian-WASR-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Romanian-WASR-3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|An U.S. imported Romanian WASR-3 rifle that had the thumbhole stock replaced with a laminated buttstock and US made synthetic pistol grip (for legality) - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara-AK223 02a.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Sahara-AK223 02a.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Dirk Pitt uses the same rifle after Al Giordano liberates it - 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara AK 223 06a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Giordino fires his Romanian 223 AK - 5.56mm]] | [[Image:Sahara AK 223 06a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Giordino fires his Romanian 223 AK - 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:Sahara AK 223-05A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Giordino fires his Romanian 223 AK - 5.56mm]] | [[Image:Sahara AK 223-05A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Al Giordino fires his Romanian 223 AK - 5.56mm]] | ||
Revision as of 21:09, 12 December 2009
Sahara is the 2005 Adventure movie starring Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn and Penelope Cruz.
The Following guns were seen in the movie:
Civil War Rifles
- Seen in the historical flashback sequence at the beginning of the film, many rifle are seen from a distance, but it is hard to identify them since the battle is at night and the only time we see long rifles, the soldier holding them is being blown up by cannon fire.
FN MAG
- FN MAG-58 Machine guns are seen mounted on trucks and boats, all manned by Kazims' troops.
Browning Hi-Power
- Seen in the hands of Kazims' Troops and later commandeered by Dirk Pitt (Matthew McConaughey).
Walther PPK
- Dropped by Al Giordino (Steve Zahn) when he is disarming himself when confronted by the Tuareg.
Heckler & Koch USP Compact-9
- Used by Yves Massarde (Lambert Wilson) to threaten Eva Roja (Penelope Cruz) while in the helicopter.
Unknown Pump Shotgun
- When Kazim's troops are mobilizing, three soldiers walk by carrying 12 gauge pump shotguns, of a yet undetermined make and model.
- Note - I just saw this scene on the television but can't find it on the DVD. It may be an extra scene edited in for the broadcast... MPM2008
Norinco Type 56-1
- The under-folding stock version of the AKS-47, made in China is seen throughout the film. Mostly a mix with other AK types, carried by Kazims' Troops.
Colt M4
- The only time an M16 variant is seen is in the hands of one of Kazim's soldiers, riding in the pickup truck that takes a handcuffed Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino across the desert.
AK-47
- One of Tuareg fighters who help Pitt and Giordino raid the waste plant carries what appears to be an original milled receiver AK-47 - (7.62x39mm).
AKM
- Mixed in amongst the AK-47 rifles are AKMs, many of which are modified with 'tribal' decorations.
M20 Super Bazooka
- Carried by Tuareg tribesmen in the desert battle - 3.5" Rocket.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
- Some of the Tuareg horsemen also carry Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifles.
French Flintlock Pistol
- Yves Massarde (Lambert Wilson) gives a matched pair of French Flintlock pistols to General Kazim (Lennie James) at his palace. They are a duelling set with silver caps at the bottom of the grips and have other inlaid silver accents. It is mentioned that they were formerly the property of "General Mayenne" causing Kazim to quip that they must have killed 'The Comte de Vézelay' (French for The Count of Vézelay, in the Bourgogne region of France. Though there is no famous Count from that area, it is most known for holding the abbey where the bones of Mary Magdalene were brought.)
Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action
- General Kazim (Lennie James) uses his ".455 caliber" Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action revolver to shoot (W.H.O.) Doctor Frank Hopper (Glynn Turman), Eva Roja's boss, with it. It is a Silver Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action with ornate engraving all over the pistol. Kazim mentions that the pistol was previously owned by "General Sir Henry Watkins" and that he must purchase custom loaded ammunition from Holland & Holland of England since the .455 rounds are so rare. Note that this model was not produced in .455 calibre.
Type 69 Rocket Launcher
- Some of the Tuareg carry Chinese Type 69 RPGs though they have different warheads
Sterling SMG
- Seen held by Tuareg horsemen in the desert.
FN FAL
- Carried by General Zateb Kazims' armored troops at the final battle (in addition to the plethora of AK47 type rifles). They look to be the solid Metric style front sight block, however the barrels seem shorter than usual, so the exact model is unknown, but they appear to be Metric FALs - 7.62x51mm.
M249 SAW
- Carried by General Zateb Kazims' armored troops at the final battle, identified from minimi due to heatshield and solid stock.
L1A1
The L1A1 is used by a Mali sniper with a scope, but later commandeered by Al Giordino (Steve Zahn).
PKM
- Kazims' Soldiers are seen holding PKM Machine Guns (7.62x54R).
Browning M2HB
- Seen mounted on the tanks used by Kazim's Armored troops.
Romanian WASR-3
I believe that Al's rifle during a desert battle is a Romanian WASR-3 Rifle built at the S.C. Uzinele Mecanice Cugir S.A. (Cugir Factory) in Romania. The weapon probably came from a foreign armory, but for the purposes of identification, the U.S. version of the Romanian .223 AK will be identified. The Romanians imported a series of three AK type rifles called the SAR series.
- The SAR-1 was 7.62x39mm, the SAR-2 was 5.45x39mm and the SAR-3 was the 5.56x45mm. Then a later variant was imported, the WASR. The WASR was essentially the same firearm, but with a lower grade of fit and finish. (The original WASRs were imported to take only single stack magazines (to please BATF) and the wholesalers opened up the mag well to take standard magazines and replaced some of the parts with U.S. Made parts to make them legal). Like the SAR series, the WASR-1 was 7.62x39, the WASR-2 was 5.45x39mm and the WASR-3 was 5.56x45mm. However, the SAR-3 rifle has the original AK74 style gas block, the WASR-3 has a modified AKM style gas block and blonde wood. Both the SAR-3 and the WASR-3 take the ROMAK 223 magazine (Wieger style). This rifle is set up with the Wieger style magazine. Al Giordino's rifle is a WASR-3 (or the European equivalent) and of course, his is fully automatic. It looks to be the same rifle used in the movie Casino Royale since the Sascha Robey was the armorer for both movies.
