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== 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. These guns are S&W Performance Center modified, and were equipped with Aimpoint red dot scopes as well. | 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. | ||
[[File:SW629PC.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 629]] | [[File:SW629PC.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 629]] | ||
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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. 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. | 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]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-mini141.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuervo prepares to take aim with the AC556.]] | [[Image:Efla-mini141.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuervo prepares to take aim with the AC556.]] | ||
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== FN FAL == | == FN FAL == | ||
The United States Police Force guards and soldiers carry [[FN FAL]] battle rifles with [[Cobray 37mm Launcher]]s 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. - [[User:Phoenixent|Phoenixent]] | The United States Police Force guards and soldiers carry [[FN FAL]] battle rifles with [[Cobray 37mm Launcher]]s 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. - [[User:Phoenixent|Phoenixent]] | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5== | ||
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]] | ||
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== Heckler & Koch HK94 == | == Heckler & Koch HK94 == | ||
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. | 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]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-hk94.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gang member armed with an HK94.]] | [[Image:Efla-hk94.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gang member armed with an HK94.]] | ||
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=='Galil'== | =='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. | 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]] | ||
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==M16== | ==M16== | ||
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]] | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
Seen in the hands of various gang members, including the members of Cuervo Jones' gang. | Seen in the hands of various gang members, including the members of Cuervo Jones' gang. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
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==Springfield M1903== | ==Springfield M1903== | ||
Seen in the hands of Cuervo Jones' gang members. | Seen in the hands of Cuervo Jones' gang members. | ||
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch G3== | ==Heckler & Koch G3== | ||
Seen in the hands of various gang members. | Seen in the hands of various gang members. | ||
[[Image:HKG3A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3A3 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:HKG3A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3A3 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
==Mauser Karabiner 98k== | ==Mauser Karabiner 98k== | ||
Seen in the hands of Cuervo Jones' gang members. | Seen in the hands of Cuervo Jones' gang members. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
== Ruger Mini 14 Rifle== | == Ruger Mini 14 Rifle== | ||
The [[Ruger Mini-14]] is seen on at least one occasion in a gang member's hands. | The [[Ruger Mini-14]] is seen on at least one occasion in a gang member's hands. | ||
[[Image:Ruger-Mini-14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mini-14 Rifle - .223]] | [[Image:Ruger-Mini-14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mini-14 Rifle - .223]] | ||
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== MAC-10 == | == 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. | A gang member holds a [[MAC-10]] while escorting Snake to the basketball court in the middle of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. | ||
[[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 realizes he has his coat.]] | [[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.]] | ||
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== Seecamp 32 == | == Seecamp 32 == | ||
Hershe ([[Pam Grier]]) carries a [[Seecamp LWS]] 32ACP pistol between her thighs. Snake finds the gun and points it at her. | 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.]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-pocket2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Efla-pocket2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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== SPAS-12 == | == SPAS-12 == | ||
A [[Franchi SPAS-12]] is seen in the hands of a gang member at the Happy Kingdom. | A [[Franchi SPAS-12]] is seen in the hands of a gang member at the Happy Kingdom. | ||
[[Image:SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SPAS-12]] | [[Image:SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SPAS-12]] | ||
[[Image:Efla-spas121.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SPAS-12 is pointed in the air]] | [[Image:Efla-spas121.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SPAS-12 is pointed in the air]] | ||
Revision as of 13:27, 17 April 2012
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.
