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[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 5.56mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotdm166.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Steel chambers his M16A1]] | [[Image:Dayotdm166.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Steel chambers his M16A1]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotdm169.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Capt. Rhodes firing the M16A1.]] | [[Image:Dayotdm169.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Rhodes firing the M16A1.]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotdm1615.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Dayotdm1615.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Steel hopelessly opens up on a horde of zombies.]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotdm1617.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Dayotdm1617.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotdm1619.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William ([[Jarlath Conroy]]) cuts down zombies in the caverns leading to the silo with his M16A1.]] | [[Image:Dayotdm1619.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William ([[Jarlath Conroy]]) cuts down zombies in the caverns leading to the silo with his M16A1.]] | ||
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[[Image:Dayotduzi9.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Dayotduzi9.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotduzi11.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Dayotduzi11.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotduzi13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Despite how fake the post production | [[Image:Dayotduzi13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Despite how fake the post production muzzle flash is, the gun is actually cycling.]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotduzi14.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Dayotduzi14.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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== Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) == | == Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) == | ||
Most of the soldiers in the film are armed with [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Gold Cup National Match|Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70)]]s during firing scenes. However Pvt. Steele & Bub are the primary users of the Series 70 in the film. | Most of the soldiers in the film are armed with [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Gold Cup National Match|Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70)]]s during firing scenes. However Pvt. Steele & Bub are the primary users of the Series 70 in the film. When there is no firing, they used MGC M1911A1 replica pistols. | ||
[[Image:ColtGoldCupNatMatch1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:ColtGoldCupNatMatch1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotd1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Steele draws his Colt Gold Cup National Match on Sarah.]] | [[Image:Dayotd1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Steele draws his Colt Gold Cup National Match on Sarah.]] | ||
== MGC M1911A1== | == MGC M1911A1== | ||
The Japanese Metal replica M1911A1 built by MGC (Model Gun Corp) was extensively used in any scene where there was no firing, and even those with firing that were done with squib effects. | The Japanese Metal replica M1911A1 built by MGC (Model Gun Corp) was extensively used in any scene where there was no firing, and even those with firing that were done with squib effects. The MGC Replica M1911A1 pistol also used a proprietary magazine that was not interchangeable with real M1911 Magazines. | ||
[[Image:MGCM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MGC M1911A1 Replica .45 acp Pistol - note silver MGC medallion on the grip, versus the Colt Medallion.]] | [[Image:MGCM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MGC M1911A1 Replica .45 acp Pistol - note silver MGC medallion on the grip, versus the Colt Medallion.]] | ||
[[Image:Dayotd1911a14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Discarded MGC M1911A1 Replica pistols after being disarmed by Capt. Rhodes.]] | [[Image:Dayotd1911a14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Discarded MGC M1911A1 Replica pistols after being disarmed by Capt. Rhodes.]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Pvt. Johnson ([[Gregory Nicotero]]) and Pvt. Torrez wear the ERDL pattern of camouflage, the precursor to the M81 Woodland Pattern used by US forces up until about 2005. | Pvt. Johnson ([[Gregory Nicotero]]) and Pvt. Torrez wear the ERDL pattern of camouflage, the precursor to the M81 Woodland Pattern used by US forces up until about 2005. The ERDL pattern was correct for American Soldiers in Vietnam for the years after 1970. The Woodland BDU (with more brown in the color scheme) was adopted in 1981 and phased out officially in Fall of 2006. Since the film was shot in 1985, most soldiers would be issued M81 Woodland BDU, however, the film industry has a 'several year' delay in procuring and using any military uniform. This is done so that wardrobe and prop companies don't expend a lot of money investing in the latest and greatest, if a uniform change only lasts a few years before being phased out for something different. But, to the filmmaker's credit, "Day of the Dead" takes place a few years after a complete societal breakdown that occurs in 1978 ("Dawn of the Dead"), so it is likely that the soldiers would still have the ERDL pattern. | ||
[[Image:Dayotdm167.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Johnson and Pvt. Miller([[Phillip G. Kellams]])]] | [[Image:Dayotdm167.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Johnson and Pvt. Miller([[Phillip G. Kellams]])]] | ||
Revision as of 01:00, 18 March 2012
The following guns were used in the movie Day of The Dead:
MGC M16 Replica
The MGC M16 Replica can be seen in place of the M16A1 in scenes where there is no firing, identifiable by the bolt insert "forward assist".
M16A1
Whenever a scene calls for the firing of a weapon, the MGC M16 is replaced with an M16A1 fitted with a 30 round magazine. Later on fired by Capt. Rhodes (Joe Pilato) and Pvt. Steel (Gary Howard Klar).
Uzi
The 9mm Uzi SMG can also be seen a lot in this movie. It is mainly carried by Sarah (Lori Cardille), John (Terry Alexander) and his co-pilot, William (Jarlath Conroy).
Heckler & Koch G3A3 Assault Rifle
The Heckler & Koch G3 is used by Pvt. Rickles (Ralph Marrero) and Pvt. Torrez (Taso N. Stavrakis) throughout the movie.
Smith & Wesson Model 629
Capt. Rhodes (Joe Pilato) carries two Smith & Wesson 629 .44 magnum revolvers with 6 inch barrels in crossdraw shoulder holsters, Additional .44 ammunition kept in a bandolier across his chest. John (Terry Alexander) Use's them until they run out of ammo. It can be seen that the barrels of the revolvers have received the Mag-Na-Port recoil-reducing porting.
Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70)
Most of the soldiers in the film are armed with Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70)s during firing scenes. However Pvt. Steele & Bub are the primary users of the Series 70 in the film. When there is no firing, they used MGC M1911A1 replica pistols.
MGC M1911A1
The Japanese Metal replica M1911A1 built by MGC (Model Gun Corp) was extensively used in any scene where there was no firing, and even those with firing that were done with squib effects. The MGC Replica M1911A1 pistol also used a proprietary magazine that was not interchangeable with real M1911 Magazines.
Smith & Wesson 39
Sarah keeps a Smith & Wesson 39 as her sidearm instead of the usual M1911A1.
Trivia
Pvt. Johnson (Gregory Nicotero) and Pvt. Torrez wear the ERDL pattern of camouflage, the precursor to the M81 Woodland Pattern used by US forces up until about 2005. The ERDL pattern was correct for American Soldiers in Vietnam for the years after 1970. The Woodland BDU (with more brown in the color scheme) was adopted in 1981 and phased out officially in Fall of 2006. Since the film was shot in 1985, most soldiers would be issued M81 Woodland BDU, however, the film industry has a 'several year' delay in procuring and using any military uniform. This is done so that wardrobe and prop companies don't expend a lot of money investing in the latest and greatest, if a uniform change only lasts a few years before being phased out for something different. But, to the filmmaker's credit, "Day of the Dead" takes place a few years after a complete societal breakdown that occurs in 1978 ("Dawn of the Dead"), so it is likely that the soldiers would still have the ERDL pattern.
See Also
George A. Romero's "Dead" Series
- Night of the Living Dead (1968)
- Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Day of the Dead (1985)
- Land of the Dead (2005)
- Diary of the Dead (2007)
- Survival of the Dead (2010)
Remakes