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[[Image:EscapeLA.jpg|thumb|350px|right|''[[Escape from L.A.]]'' (1996)]] | [[Image:EscapeLA.jpg|thumb|350px|right|''[[Escape from L.A.]]'' (1996)]] | ||
''Escape from L.A.'' is the 1996 sequel to 1981's ''[[Escape from New York]]''. | ''Escape from L.A.'' is the 1996 sequel to 1981's ''[[Escape from New York]]''. [[Kurt Russell]] returns as Snake Plissken, who is sent into the prison island of Los Angeles to retrieve the key operating device to a doomsday weapon stolen by the daughter of the President of the United States. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the movie ''Escape from L.A.'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the movie ''Escape from L.A.'':''' | ||
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==Coreburner== | ==Coreburner== | ||
The "Coreburner" used by Snake Plissken ([[Kurt Russell]]) is a heavily modded [[M16 rifle series|LaFrance M16K]]. | The "Coreburner" used by Snake Plissken ([[Kurt Russell]]) is a heavily modded [[M16 rifle series|LaFrance M16K]]. | ||
[[Image:LaFranceM16K223.jpg|thumb|none|400px|LaFrance Specialties M16K w/o Forward | [[Image:LaFranceM16K223.jpg|thumb|none|400px|LaFrance Specialties M16K w/o Forward Assist- 5.56x45mm. ]] | ||
[[Image:Coreburner.jpg|thumb|none|500px|LaFrance Specialties M16K - 5.56x45mm modded for the film.]] | [[Image:Coreburner.jpg|thumb|none|500px|LaFrance Specialties M16K - 5.56x45mm modded for the film.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-coreburner1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The weapon is displayed for Snake. | [[Image:Efla-coreburner1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The weapon is displayed for Snake. It's described as a 'Coreburner, magnesium ammo, 500 extra rounds.']] | ||
[[Image:Efla-coreburner2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake fires the Coreburner at Malloy and Brazen.]] | [[Image:Efla-coreburner2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake fires the Coreburner at Malloy and Brazen.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-coreburner3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake looks dumbfounded as they reveal the first magazine was loaded with blanks in anticipation of his move.]] | [[Image:Efla-coreburner3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake looks dumbfounded as they reveal the first magazine was loaded with blanks in anticipation of his move.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-coreburner4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After getting ashore in L.A., Snake ambushes Pipeline ([[Peter Fonda]]) with the Coreburner.]] | [[Image:Efla-coreburner4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After getting ashore in L.A., Snake ambushes Pipeline ([[Peter Fonda]]) with the Coreburner.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-coreburner5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As a skinhead is about to throw a knife at him, Snake casually blasts the guy with the Coreburner.]] | [[Image:Efla-coreburner5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As a skinhead is about to throw a knife at him, Snake casually blasts the guy with the Coreburner.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-coreburner6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake takes aim at Cuervo...]] | [[Image:Efla-coreburner6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake takes aim at Cuervo ...]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-coreburner7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...but loses the Coreburner early into the movie to a disarmament by chain. What a waste!]] | [[Image:Efla-coreburner7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|... but loses the Coreburner early into the movie to a disarmament by chain. What a waste!]] | ||
== S&W 629 Hunter == | == S&W 629 Hunter == | ||
Snake Plissken ([[Kurt Russell]]) carries two [[Smith & Wesson Model 29|S&W 629 Hunter]] .44 Magnum revolvers as his sidearms of choice. | Snake Plissken ([[Kurt Russell]]) carries two [[Smith & Wesson Model 29|S&W 629 Hunter]] .44 Magnum revolvers as his sidearms of choice. These guns are S&W Performance Center modified, and were equipped with Aimpoint red dot scopes as well. | ||
[[Image:Smith & Wesson Performance Center model 629.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 629]] | [[Image:Smith & Wesson Performance Center model 629.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 629]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-s&w1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake clips on his revolvers holstered in thigh holsters]] | [[Image:Efla-s&w1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake clips on his revolvers holstered in thigh holsters]] | ||
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==Ruger AC556== | ==Ruger AC556== | ||
As used by Cuervo Jones ([[George Corraface]]), the [[Ruger AC556]] is the stainless steel edition but with a polymer Choate Stock and mounted scope. | As used by Cuervo Jones ([[George Corraface]]), the [[Ruger AC556]] is the stainless steel edition but with a polymer Choate Stock and mounted scope. This configuration in real life is used by the Royal Bermudan Military. Cuervo Jones uses it to attempt to snipe Snake, but Utopia ([[A.J. Langer]]) tackles Jones, making him miss. Snake later takes this gun from Cuervo to replace his Coreburner. | ||
[[Image:Mini14 GB Choate Folding stock.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ruger AC556 with Choate stock. This is a rifle similar to the one used in the movie except the stock is the fixed pattern, not the folding one pictured]] | [[Image:Mini14 GB Choate Folding stock.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ruger AC556 with Choate stock. This is a rifle similar to the one used in the movie except the stock is the fixed pattern, not the folding one pictured]] | ||
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The President's daughter Utopia (A.J. Langer) is seen holding a [[Heckler & Koch HK33#HK93& Koch HK93|Heckler & Koch HK93A3]] with bipod on board Air Force Three. - [[User:Phoenixent|Phoenixent]] | The President's daughter Utopia (A.J. Langer) is seen holding a [[Heckler & Koch HK33#HK93& Koch HK93|Heckler & Koch HK93A3]] with bipod on board Air Force Three. - [[User:Phoenixent|Phoenixent]] | ||
[[Image:HK93FullStock.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch HK93 Rifle - 5.56mm]] | [[Image:HK93FullStock.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch HK93 Rifle - 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-hk331.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake watches a video of Utopia holding an HK93 when speaking to the camera | [[Image:Efla-hk331.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake watches a video of Utopia holding an HK93 when speaking to the camera on board Air Force Three.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-hk332.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the HK93 as Utopia is seen preparing to escape.]] | [[Image:Efla-hk332.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the HK93 as Utopia is seen preparing to escape.]] | ||
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The [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] is seen in the hands of various gang members, including Cuervo Jones' army and the Saigon Shadows. | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] is seen in the hands of various gang members, including Cuervo Jones' army and the Saigon Shadows. | ||
[[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9mm with stock extended]] | [[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9mm with stock extended]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-mp51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Saigon Shadows prepare to take off with the police | [[Image:Efla-mp51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Saigon Shadows prepare to take off with the police helicopter. Nearly all of them have MP5s]] | ||
==Converted Heckler & Koch SP89== | ==Converted Heckler & Koch SP89== | ||
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[[Image:Efla-mp5k1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake prepares for the air raid along with the Saigon Shadows. The magazine release is clearly that of a SP89]] | [[Image:Efla-mp5k1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake prepares for the air raid along with the Saigon Shadows. The magazine release is clearly that of a SP89]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-mp5k2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake fires the SP89 at Cuervo's men.]] | [[Image:Efla-mp5k2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake fires the SP89 at Cuervo's men.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-mp51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|he Saigon Shadows prepare to take off with the police | [[Image:Efla-mp51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|he Saigon Shadows prepare to take off with the police helicopter. Hershe has an MP5K]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch HK94 == | == Heckler & Koch HK94 == | ||
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch HK94|HK94]], a civilian, long-barrel | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch HK94|HK94]], a civilian, long-barrel semi-auto version of the MP5, is seen in the hands of various gang members. | ||
[[Image:HK94.jpg|thumb|none|500px|HK94]] | [[Image:HK94.jpg|thumb|none|500px|HK94]] | ||
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[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKM assault rifle - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKM assault rifle - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-akm1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pipeline ([[Peter Fonda]]) confronts Snake with the AKM.]] | [[Image:Efla-akm1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pipeline ([[Peter Fonda]]) confronts Snake with the AKM.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-akm2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrel, | [[Image:Efla-akm2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrel, hand-guard and front sight assembly is clearly identifiable here as an AKM, and the magazine is of the steel variety ...]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-aksu1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...while in the next scene he has a Krinkov with a synthetic type magazine slung across his back.]] | [[Image:Efla-aksu1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|... while in the next scene he has a Krinkov with a synthetic type magazine slung across his back.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-ak471.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of many LA residents carrying an AK variant. Pretty much everyone carries in this movie. An armed society is a polite society?]] | [[Image:Efla-ak471.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of many LA residents carrying an AK variant. Pretty much everyone carries in this movie. An armed society is a polite society?]] | ||
=='Galil'== | =='Galil'== | ||
7.62x39mm AK | 7.62x39mm AK derivatives with Galil-like fore-grips and stocks are seen at various points in the movie. The banana-curved magazine gives it away as the only Galil- or Galil-based weapons ever made are chambered for 5.56x45 or 7.62x51mm and do not have these extremely curved magazines. | ||
[[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb|500px|none|IMI Galil ARM 5.56mm]] | [[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb|500px|none|IMI Galil ARM 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-galilak1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two of the gang members in this scene carry the 'Galilalike']] | [[Image:Efla-galilak1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two of the gang members in this scene carry the 'Galilalike']] | ||
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Seen in the hands of various gang members. | Seen in the hands of various gang members. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with A2 style | [[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with A2 style hand-guards - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-m161.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gang member holds an M16.]] | [[Image:Efla-m161.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gang member holds an M16.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-m162.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of many gang members carrying an M16.]] | [[Image:Efla-m162.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of many gang members carrying an M16.]] | ||
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The Micro [[Uzi]] makes various appearances throughout the movie. They are mostly used by criminal gangs, e.g the Korean Dragons. | The Micro [[Uzi]] makes various appearances throughout the movie. They are mostly used by criminal gangs, e.g the Korean Dragons. | ||
[[Image:MicroUziPistol02.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Micro Uzi with 32 rd magazine - 9mm]] | [[Image:MicroUziPistol02.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Micro Uzi with 32 rd magazine - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-microuzi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A horseman in Cuervo's motorcade (' | [[Image:Efla-microuzi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A horseman in Cuervo's motorcade ('motorcade'? with a horse? oh well.) fires his Micro Uzi at Snake.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-microuzi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Young members of the Korean Dragons fire their Micro Uzis at unaffiliated civilians.]] | [[Image:Efla-microuzi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Young members of the Korean Dragons fire their Micro Uzis at unaffiliated civilians.]] | ||
==M1911== | ==M1911== | ||
The [[M1911 pistol series#M1911|M1911]] is seen in the pistol holster of the Surgeon-General of Beverly Hills ([[Bruce Campbell]]). Snake later takes this pistol from him after shooting him with a small | The [[M1911 pistol series#M1911|M1911]] is seen in the pistol holster of the Surgeon-General of Beverly Hills ([[Bruce Campbell]]). Snake later takes this pistol from him after shooting him with a small blow dart. | ||
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M1911 .45 ACP]] | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M1911 .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-19141.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake holds the 1911 at the Surgeon General after disarming him. The small ejection port betrays the gun as a pre-A1 version.]] | [[Image:Efla-19141.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake holds the 1911 at the Surgeon General after disarming him. The small ejection port betrays the gun as a pre-A1 version.]] | ||
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==Magnum Research Desert Eagle== | ==Magnum Research Desert Eagle== | ||
Map to the Stars Eddie ([[Steve Buscemi]]) carries .357 [[Desert Eagle]] | Map to the Stars Eddie ([[Steve Buscemi]]) carries .357 [[Desert Eagle]] which Snake Plissken takes. | ||
[[Image:DesertEagle357Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Desert Eagle - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:DesertEagle357Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Desert Eagle - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-de1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Map to the Stars Eddie takes aim at Snake in the sewer.]] | [[Image:Efla-de1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Map to the Stars Eddie takes aim at Snake in the sewer.]] | ||
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Cuervo Jones ([[George Corraface]]) attempts to shoot down Pliskin's helicopter with an [[M136 AT4]] rocket launcher. It is famously seen from the front unloaded for about a second, then suddenly fires a missile. | Cuervo Jones ([[George Corraface]]) attempts to shoot down Pliskin's helicopter with an [[M136 AT4]] rocket launcher. It is famously seen from the front unloaded for about a second, then suddenly fires a missile. | ||
[[Image:AT-4Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher - 84mm]] | [[Image:AT-4Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher - 84mm]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-rocket1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuervo ([[George Corraface]]) prepares to fire at Snake's | [[Image:Efla-rocket1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuervo ([[George Corraface]]) prepares to fire at Snake's helicopter.]] | ||
He appears to be holding it backwards. | He appears to be holding it backwards. | ||
== Street Sweeper == | == Street Sweeper == | ||
A gang member is seen holding a [[Armsel Striker and variants#SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper|Street Sweeper]] towards the air and later shooting it with an angled | A gang member is seen holding a [[Armsel Striker and variants#SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper|Street Sweeper]] towards the air and later shooting it with an angled fore-grip. | ||
[[Image:SWD-StreetSweeper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Street Sweeper]] | [[Image:SWD-StreetSweeper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Street Sweeper]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-striker1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Seen in the background.]] | [[Image:Efla-striker1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Seen in the background.]] | ||
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[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|MAC-10]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|MAC-10]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-mac101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A member of Cuervo's gang holding a MAC-10 sneers at Snake as Snake | [[Image:Efla-mac101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A member of Cuervo's gang holding a MAC-10 sneers at Snake as Snake realizes he has his coat.]] | ||
== Seecamp 32 == | == Seecamp 32 == | ||
Hershe ([[Pam Grier]]) carries a [[Seecamp LWS]] 32ACP pistol between her thighs. | Hershe ([[Pam Grier]]) carries a [[Seecamp LWS]] 32ACP pistol between her thighs. Snake finds the gun and points it at her. | ||
[[Image:Efla-pocket1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake has disarmed Hershe and negotiates on his own terms.]] | [[Image:Efla-pocket1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Snake has disarmed Hershe and negotiates on his own terms.]] | ||
Revision as of 05:23, 28 August 2011
Escape from L.A. is the 1996 sequel to 1981's Escape from New York. Kurt Russell returns as Snake Plissken, who is sent into the prison island of Los Angeles to retrieve the key operating device to a doomsday weapon stolen by the daughter of the President of the United States.
The following weapons were used in the movie Escape from L.A.:
Coreburner
The "Coreburner" used by Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) is a heavily modded LaFrance M16K.
S&W 629 Hunter
Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) carries two S&W 629 Hunter .44 Magnum revolvers as his sidearms of choice. These guns are S&W Performance Center modified, and were equipped with Aimpoint red dot scopes as well.
Ruger AC556
As used by Cuervo Jones (George Corraface), the Ruger AC556 is the stainless steel edition but with a polymer Choate Stock and mounted scope. This configuration in real life is used by the Royal Bermudan Military. Cuervo Jones uses it to attempt to snipe Snake, but Utopia (A.J. Langer) tackles Jones, making him miss. Snake later takes this gun from Cuervo to replace his Coreburner.
FN FAL
The United States Police Force guards and soldiers carry FN FAL battle rifles with Cobray 37mm Launchers mounted on them. The FN FAL were a mix of semi-auto Springfield Armory SAR-48's and selective fire LaFrance Specialties FAL's with Cobray CM203 launchers and a custom flash hider. - Phoenixent
Heckler & Koch HK93A3
The President's daughter Utopia (A.J. Langer) is seen holding a Heckler & Koch HK93A3 with bipod on board Air Force Three. - Phoenixent
Heckler & Koch MP5
The Heckler & Koch MP5 is seen in the hands of various gang members, including Cuervo Jones' army and the Saigon Shadows.
Converted Heckler & Koch SP89
During the air raid on Cuervo Jones, Snake has a custom HK SP89 with a stainless steel receiver. The same one used by Dennis Hopper in the movie Speed. - Phoenixent Hershe also has a garden variety MP5K with a black receiver.
Heckler & Koch HK94
The HK94, a civilian, long-barrel semi-auto version of the MP5, is seen in the hands of various gang members.
AKM
The hippie surfer named Pipeline (Peter Fonda) carries an AKM when he meets Snake Plissken on the beach. Seen in the hands of various gang members in L.A. (AKM variants being very common)
'Galil'
7.62x39mm AK derivatives with Galil-like fore-grips and stocks are seen at various points in the movie. The banana-curved magazine gives it away as the only Galil- or Galil-based weapons ever made are chambered for 5.56x45 or 7.62x51mm and do not have these extremely curved magazines.
- Would it be possible that this is an RK-62? --AdAstra2009 02:23, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
M16
Seen in the hands of various gang members.
M1 Garand
Seen in the hands of various gang members, including the members of Cuervo Jones' gang.
Springfield M1903
Seen in the hands of Cuervo Jones' gang members.
Heckler & Koch G3
Seen in the hands of various gang members.
Mauser Karabiner 98k
Seen in the hands of Cuervo Jones' gang members.
Ruger Mini 14 Rifle
The Ruger Mini-14 is seen on at least one occasion in a gang member's hands.
Micro Uzi
The Micro Uzi makes various appearances throughout the movie. They are mostly used by criminal gangs, e.g the Korean Dragons.
M1911
The M1911 is seen in the pistol holster of the Surgeon-General of Beverly Hills (Bruce Campbell). Snake later takes this pistol from him after shooting him with a small blow dart.
Net gun
The Surgeon General's caped staff use a net gun to capture Snake.
Magnum Research Desert Eagle
Map to the Stars Eddie (Steve Buscemi) carries .357 Desert Eagle which Snake Plissken takes.
Ruger P90
Cuervo Jones (George Corraface) carries a Ruger P90 throughout the film.
M136 AT4
Cuervo Jones (George Corraface) attempts to shoot down Pliskin's helicopter with an M136 AT4 rocket launcher. It is famously seen from the front unloaded for about a second, then suddenly fires a missile.
He appears to be holding it backwards.
Street Sweeper
A gang member is seen holding a Street Sweeper towards the air and later shooting it with an angled fore-grip.
MAC-10
A gang member holds a MAC-10 while escorting Snake to the basketball court in the middle of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Seecamp 32
Hershe (Pam Grier) carries a Seecamp LWS 32ACP pistol between her thighs. Snake finds the gun and points it at her.
SPAS-12
A Franchi SPAS-12 is seen in the hands of a gang member at the Happy Kingdom.
