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[[Image:CARL GUSTAV L1A1 - 15h10m16s241.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An anti tank gunner (note the Carl Gustav launcher on his back) carrying an SLR,]] | [[Image:CARL GUSTAV L1A1 - 15h10m16s241.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An anti tank gunner (note the Carl Gustav launcher on his back) carrying an SLR,]] | ||
[[Image:L1A1 - 15h11m33s235.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A group of soldiers carrying SLRs jump out of a Rigid Raider. Note that this is from the opening credits, where the images are displayed as if projected onto the skin of a playing side drum.]] | [[Image:L1A1 - 15h11m33s235.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A group of soldiers carrying SLRs jump out of a Rigid Raider. Note that this is from the opening credits, where the images are displayed as if projected onto the skin of a playing side drum.]] | ||
===AK-47 Mock-up=== | |||
Seen several times in the hands of Makindi militiamen, this appears to be a South African [[Vektor R4]] modified to look like an [[AK-47]]. | |||
[[Image:VektorR4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vektor R4 assault rifle on which this weapon is based.]] | |||
[[Image:AK S05E14 - 20H58M15S180.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A child soldier patrolling with his modified R4 in "Baptism of Fire" (Season 5, Episode 14). Note the shape of the lower reciever, the indentation above the magazine well, the shape of the gas block and the magazine type that all point towards this being an R4.]] | |||
[[Image:AK S05E14 - 21H10M04S85.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A Makindi militiaman fires his rifle from the back of a truck in "Baptism of Fire" (Season 5, Episode 14).]] | |||
===Unknown G3 variant=== | |||
A short barrelled variant of the [[G3]] is seen in the hands of a Makindi militiaman in "Baptism of Fire" (Season 5, Episode 14). This is possibly the South African version of the G3, with the barrel cut down all the way to the front sight. | |||
[[Image:SouthAfricanG3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|South African version of the Heckler & Koch G3A3 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:G3 S05E14 - 21H12M05S32.JPG|thumb|none|500px|G3 in the centre of the shot. Note the raised section at the back of the fixed butt.]] | |||
[[Image:RPD G3 S05E15 - 21H19M50S42.JPG|thumb|none|500px|G3 visible on the far right. note the peculiar slotted hand guard with grooves along the bottom edges.]] | |||
===Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)=== | |||
The [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] is seen in "Further Education" (Season 4, Episode 7) during the D-Day commemoration event. | |||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|none|400px|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:LEE ENFIELD S04E07 - 00H03M37S58.JPG|none|500px|Two teams compete in a simulated batle exercise, one using 1940s equipment, the other modern day equipment.]] | |||
===Unknown Musket=== | |||
A Musket can be seen mounted on the wall of the Cafe in "Shifting Sands" (Season 3, Episode 1) along with another unidentified rifle. | |||
[[Image:FLINTLOCK S03E01 - 00H31M00S78.JPG|none|500px|The Musket can be seen mounted on the wall behind Sergeant Nancy Garvey as she disarms an armed robber.]] | |||
==Machine Guns== | ==Machine Guns== | ||
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The following weapons appear in the television series Soldier Soldier:
Handguns
Glock 17
Glock 17s can be seen being carried by armed police during the terrorist incident in "Sweet Revenge" (Season 5, Eisode 7).
Unidentified Revolver
A unidentified revolver can be seen on the belt of an RUC officer delivering a subpoena just before he is shot and killed in "All the King's Men" (Season 1, Episode 1).
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5
A number of MP5A3s are seen being carried by police during the terrorist incident in "Sweet Revenge" (Season 5, Eisode 7). They all of flashlight handguards attached, and either mount a laser sight, or telescopic sight on top.
Sterling SMG
In "Baptism of Fire" (Season 5, Episode 14) a Sterling SMG can be seen being fired by a Makindi militiaman.
Shotguns
Double Barrelled Shotgun
A number of double barrelled shotguns can be seen in "Battlefields" (Season 1, Episode 5) at a clay pigeon shooting ground, and another double barrelled shotgun features prominently in "Bushed" (Season 5, Episode 4) being used by a farmer in Australia, who mistakenly fires it at a group of soldiers believing them the be intruders.
Sawed Off Shotgun
A sawed off shotgun can be seen being used by the hostage taker in "Sweet Revenge" (Season 5, Eisode 7).
Unidentified Pump Action Shotgun
This shotgun can be seen carried by an armed robber before he is disarmed by an off-duty Military Policewoman in "Shifting Sands" (Season 3, Episode 1).
Rifles
L85A1
The L85A1 Is the standard weapon used by the British Forces in this series, and is used throughout the run of the show. Normally they have SUSATs mounted (as the Kings Own Fusiliers is an infantry regiment) and is often seen with mounted blank firing adapter (BFA).
Steyr AUG A1
The Steyr AUG A1 is the standard issue Assault rifle of the New Zealand and Australian armed forces, and is seen as such in seasons 3 and 5 respectively.
Vektor R4
As the standard weapon of the South Afican armed forces, the Vektor R4 is seen on a number of occasions during season 5.
FN FAL
An FN FAL can be seen being used by Makindi militiamen in "Baptism of Fire" (Season 5, Episode 14).
L1A1 Self Loading Rifle
The L1A1 (British version of the FN FAL, also known as the SLR) can be seen in the title sequence for Season 1 of the show. These images appear to be stock footage, and hence are likely video clips of real soldiers.
AK-47 Mock-up
Seen several times in the hands of Makindi militiamen, this appears to be a South African Vektor R4 modified to look like an AK-47.
Unknown G3 variant
A short barrelled variant of the G3 is seen in the hands of a Makindi militiaman in "Baptism of Fire" (Season 5, Episode 14). This is possibly the South African version of the G3, with the barrel cut down all the way to the front sight.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
The Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* is seen in "Further Education" (Season 4, Episode 7) during the D-Day commemoration event.
Unknown Musket
A Musket can be seen mounted on the wall of the Cafe in "Shifting Sands" (Season 3, Episode 1) along with another unidentified rifle.
Machine Guns
L86A1
The L86A1, or LSW, is seen multiple times throughout the series. However, it is not seen as regularly as it should be, as when the series was set the LSW was issued at a rate of one per four man fire team.
L7 machine gun
The UK version of the FN MAG, the L7 is the standard general purpose machine gun of the British armed forces, and is also seen mounted on South African helicopters. Generally in the series it is only vehicle mounted, or used in prepared positions.
M1919A4 machine gun
Seen sticking through the turret of the Australian Army M113 APC's as a co-axial weapon with a cone flash hider. And also in South Africa mounted on a Land Rover.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB with a Drum Magazine is seen on a vehicle in "Baptism of Fire" (Season 5, Episode 14).