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The majority of automatic firearms used on the television series ''[[A-Team, The|The A-Team]]'' were actually semi-automatic only. The actors were told to pull the triggers rapidly and in conjunction with the sound and special effects the illusion of automatic fire was achieved. | The majority of automatic firearms used on the television series ''[[A-Team, The|The A-Team]]'' were actually semi-automatic only. The actors were told to pull the triggers rapidly and in conjunction with the sound and special effects the illusion of automatic fire was achieved. | ||
The rocket launcher used by US soldiers in the film ''[[The Incredible Hulk]]'' was constructed from a Nerf toy. | The rocket launcher used by US soldiers in the film ''[[The Incredible Hulk]]'' was constructed from a Nerf toy. | ||
[[Non Guns]] are often used as substitutes for real weapons in situations where blanks are deemed unsafe. | [[Non Guns]] are often used as substitutes for real weapons in situations where blanks are deemed unsafe. | ||
A converted [[Heckler_%26_Koch_PSG1#Heckler_.26_Koch_HK9|Heckler & Koch HK91] rifle was a regular subst[[Heckler_%26_Koch_PSG1#Heckler_.26_Koch_SR9_series_ of_Sniper_Rifles|Heckler & Koch SR9]] sniper rifle. | A converted [[Heckler_%26_Koch_PSG1#Heckler_.26_Koch_HK9|Heckler & Koch HK91]] rifle was a regular subst[[Heckler_%26_Koch_PSG1#Heckler_.26_Koch_SR9_series_ of_Sniper_Rifles|Heckler & Koch SR9]] sniper rifle. | ||
[[Bruce Willis]] | The sidearm used by John McClane ([[Bruce Willis]]) was a specially modified [[Die_Hard#Beretta_92F|Beretta 92F]] in ''[[Die Hard]]'' and a [[Die_Hard_with_a_Vengeance#Beretta_92FS|Beretta 92FS]] in the ''[[Die Hard 2]]'' and ''[[Die Hard with a Vengeance]]''. | ||
In the film ''[[Lord of War]]'', the production actually rented 3,000 authentic [[Lord_of_War#SA_Vz.58_Assault_Rifle|SA Vz.58 assault rifle]]s for a scene where Yuri Orlov ([[Nicolas Cage]]) reviews a Russian weapons stockpile. | In the film ''[[Lord of War]]'', the production actually rented 3,000 authentic [[Lord_of_War#SA_Vz.58_Assault_Rifle|SA Vz.58 assault rifle]]s for a scene where Yuri Orlov ([[Nicolas Cage]]) reviews a Russian weapons stockpile. | ||
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The majority of the weapons seen in the series''[[Torchwood]]'' are actually airsoft replicas. | The majority of the weapons seen in the series''[[Torchwood]]'' are actually airsoft replicas. | ||
In numerous films of the 1980s and 1990s such as ''[[Die Hard]]'' and ''[[Predator]]'', the [[MP5#Heckler & Koch HK94|Heckler & Koch HK94]]s and [[MP5#Heckler & Koch SP89|Heckler & Koch SP89]]s as a stand-in for the real MP5K, MP5A3, and MP5A2? | In numerous films of the 1980s and 1990s such as ''[[Die Hard]]'' and ''[[Predator]]'', the [[MP5#Heckler & Koch HK94|Heckler & Koch HK94]]s and [[MP5#Heckler & Koch SP89|Heckler & Koch SP89]]s as a stand-in for the real MP5K, MP5A3, and MP5A2? | ||
In numerous films of the 1980s and 1990s such as ''[[Die Hard]]'' and ''[[Predator]]'', the [[MP5#Heckler & Koch HK94|Heckler & Koch HK94]]s and [[MP5#Heckler & Koch SP89|Heckler & Koch SP89]]s as a subsitute for the real MP5K, MP5A3, and MP5A2. | In numerous films of the 1980s and 1990s such as ''[[Die Hard]]'' and ''[[Predator]]'', the [[MP5#Heckler & Koch HK94|Heckler & Koch HK94]]s and [[MP5#Heckler & Koch SP89|Heckler & Koch SP89]]s as a subsitute for the real MP5K, MP5A3, and MP5A2. | ||
The earliest appearance of the [[Steyr AUG]] in a Hollywood film was in 1983's James Bond film ''[[Octopussy]]''. | The earliest appearance of the [[Steyr AUG]] in a Hollywood film was in 1983's James Bond film ''[[Octopussy]]''. | ||
The "[[SVD Dragunov]]" sniper rifle used by Ah Jong ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) in 1992's ''[[The Killer]]'' was actually a modified [[Norinco Type 56]]. | The "[[SVD Dragunov]]" sniper rifle used by Ah Jong ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) in 1992's ''[[The Killer]]'' was actually a modified [[Norinco Type 56]]. | ||
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The earliest appearance of the [[M16]] in a Hollywood film was in 1965's ''[[Seven Days in May]]''. | The earliest appearance of the [[M16]] in a Hollywood film was in 1965's ''[[Seven Days in May]]''. | ||
There are a mix of real [[Uzi]] submachine guns and [[MAC-10|MAC-10s]] made to resemble Uzis in ''[[The Dogs of War]]''. | There are a mix of real [[Uzi]] submachine guns and [[MAC-10|MAC-10s]] made to resemble Uzis in ''[[The Dogs of War]]''. | ||
The first appearance of the [[G36]] in a Hollywood film was in 1999's ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]''. | The first appearance of the [[G36]] in a Hollywood film was in 1999's ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]''. | ||
All of the "[[AK-47]]" rifles in ''[[District 9]]'' are actually modified [[Galil#Vektor R5|Vektor R5s]]. | All of the "[[AK-47]]" rifles in ''[[District 9]]'' are actually modified [[Galil#Vektor R5|Vektor R5s]]. | ||
The first appearance of the [[Desert Eagle]] in a Hollywood film was in 1985's ''[[Year of the Dragon]]''. | |||
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Because 9mm blanks were more reliable than .45 ACP blanks prior to the 1980s, the [[Star Model B]] was often substituted for the [[M1911]] pistol. | Because 9mm blanks were more reliable than .45 ACP blanks prior to the 1980s, the [[Star Model B]] was often substituted for the [[M1911]] pistol. | ||
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The [[M41A Pulse Rifle]] from ''[[Aliens]]'' was built from a [[M1 Thompson]] submachine gun and a shortened [[Remington 870]] shotgun with a [[SPAS 12]] foregrip. | The [[M41A Pulse Rifle]] from ''[[Aliens]]'' was built from a [[M1 Thompson]] submachine gun and a shortened [[Remington 870]] shotgun with a [[SPAS 12]] foregrip. | ||
A Jordanian general provided the [[Beretta 92]] used by SFC William James ([[Jeremy Renner]]) in the 2009 film ''[[The Hurt Locker]]''. | |||
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In the film ''[[Hard Boiled]]'', the famed [[Beretta 92F]]s of the film were actually the aesthetically similar [[Taurus PT92]]s. | In the film ''[[Hard Boiled]]'', the famed [[Beretta 92F]]s of the film were actually the aesthetically similar [[Taurus PT92]]s. | ||
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Director [[Michael Mann]] used [[Barrett M82]] sniper rifles with live .50 BMG ammunition to destroy a car for a scene in ''[[Miami Vice (2006)]]''. | Director [[Michael Mann]] used [[Barrett M82]] sniper rifles with live .50 BMG ammunition to destroy a car for a scene in ''[[Miami Vice (2006)]]''. | ||
Due to legal reasons, the blank firing version of the [[(In The Line of Fire) - Composite Pistol|Composite Pistol]] from ''[[In The Line of Fire]]'' was cut up after filming. | Due to legal reasons, the blank firing version of the [[(In The Line of Fire) - Composite Pistol|Composite Pistol]] from ''[[In The Line of Fire]]'' was cut up after filming. | ||
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The rocket launcher used by US soldiers in the film The Incredible Hulk was constructed from a Nerf toy. Non Guns are often used as substitutes for real weapons in situations where blanks are deemed unsafe. A converted Heckler & Koch HK91 rifle was a regular substHeckler & Koch SR9 sniper rifle. The sidearm used by John McClane (Bruce Willis) was a specially modified Beretta 92F in Die Hard and a Beretta 92FS in the Die Hard 2 and Die Hard with a Vengeance. In the film Lord of War, the production actually rented 3,000 authentic SA Vz.58 assault rifles for a scene where Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) reviews a Russian weapons stockpile. The Cobray 37mm Launcher is often used as a substitute for the M203 Grenade Launcher. @@@ The majority of the weapons seen in the seriesTorchwood are actually airsoft replicas. In numerous films of the 1980s and 1990s such as Die Hard and Predator, the Heckler & Koch HK94s and Heckler & Koch SP89s as a stand-in for the real MP5K, MP5A3, and MP5A2? In numerous films of the 1980s and 1990s such as Die Hard and Predator, the Heckler & Koch HK94s and Heckler & Koch SP89s as a subsitute for the real MP5K, MP5A3, and MP5A2. The earliest appearance of the Steyr AUG in a Hollywood film was in 1983's James Bond film Octopussy. The "SVD Dragunov" sniper rifle used by Ah Jong (Chow Yun-Fat) in 1992's The Killer was actually a modified Norinco Type 56. @@@ The earliest appearance of the M16 in a Hollywood film was in 1965's Seven Days in May. There are a mix of real Uzi submachine guns and MAC-10s made to resemble Uzis in The Dogs of War. The first appearance of the G36 in a Hollywood film was in 1999's The World Is Not Enough. All of the "AK-47" rifles in District 9 are actually modified Vektor R5s. The first appearance of the Desert Eagle in a Hollywood film was in 1985's Year of the Dragon. @@@ Because 9mm blanks were more reliable than .45 ACP blanks prior to the 1980s, the Star Model B was often substituted for the M1911 pistol. The first appearance of the Glock 17 in major Hollywood production was in Season 3 of the series Miami Vice. The M41A Pulse Rifle from Aliens was built from a M1 Thompson submachine gun and a shortened Remington 870 shotgun with a SPAS 12 foregrip. A Jordanian general provided the Beretta 92 used by SFC William James (Jeremy Renner) in the 2009 film The Hurt Locker. @@@ In the film Hard Boiled, the famed Beretta 92Fs of the film were actually the aesthetically similar Taurus PT92s. In Soviet films such as Solo Voyage and Pirates of the XXth Century, the Sturmgewehr 44 was used as substitute for the M16. Director Michael Mann used Barrett M82 sniper rifles with live .50 BMG ammunition to destroy a car for a scene in Miami Vice (2006). Due to legal reasons, the blank firing version of the Composite Pistol from In The Line of Fire was cut up after filming. Most of the Russian DShK heavy machine guns seen in Hollywood films are actually mocked-up Browning M2 heavy machine guns. The earliest appearance of the flat-top M4A1 Carbine in a Hollywood film was in 1996's Air Force One. <random> |