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SAS troopers are armed with [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] submachine guns. All of the MP5 still use the original straight "waffle" magazines. | SAS troopers are armed with [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] submachine guns. All of the MP5 still use the original straight "waffle" magazines. | ||
[[Image:HK_MP5.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" handguard and straight "waffle"-style magazine - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:HK_MP5.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" handguard and straight "waffle"-style magazine - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MP5_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MP5_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SAS trooper standing guard at the training facility.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MP5_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MP5_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SAS trooper practice assaulting a building.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MP5_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MP5_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captains Freund and Hagen with MP5s.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MP5_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MP5_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SAS troopers storm a rail car during a training exercise.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MP5_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MP5_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MP5_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MP5_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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SAS troopers are shown using [[Browning Hi-Power]] pistols. | SAS troopers are shown using [[Browning Hi-Power]] pistols. | ||
[[Image:Browning-HP-P35.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The first version of the classic pistol, developed by John Browning and adopted by Belgium in 1935, the FN P-35 - 9x19mm. ]] | [[Image:Browning-HP-P35.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The first version of the classic pistol, developed by John Browning and adopted by Belgium in 1935, the FN P-35 - 9x19mm. ]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_BHP_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_BHP_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SAS trooper begins to dissemble a Hi-Power.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_BHP_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_BHP_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SAS trooper loads his Hi-Power before breaching.]] | ||
==L1A1 SLR== | ==L1A1 SLR== | ||
SAS troopers and Captains Hagen ([[Bob Sherman]]) and Freund ([[Albert Fortell]]) carry [[L1A1]] SLR rifles during their field exercise in Wales. | SAS troopers and Captains Hagen ([[Bob Sherman]]) and Freund ([[Albert Fortell]]) carry [[L1A1]] SLR rifles during their field exercise in Wales. | ||
[[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO - Variation of the FN FAL rifle. British & New Zealand SLR's were later fitted with black fibreglass furniture as seen here.]] | [[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO - Variation of the FN FAL rifle. British & New Zealand SLR's were later fitted with black fibreglass furniture as seen here.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_SLR_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_SLR_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SAS troopers with SLRs.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_SLR_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_SLR_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_SLR_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_SLR_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Skellen ([[Lewis Collins]]) with his SLR.]] | ||
==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
Most of the terrorists are armed with [[MAC-10]] submachine guns. Some of them are fitted with suppressors. In the dialogue, they are described as being chambered in "9mm." | Most of the terrorists are armed with [[MAC-10]] submachine guns. Some of them are fitted with suppressors. In the dialogue, they are described as being chambered in "9mm." | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Helga ([[Ingrid Pitt]]) demonstrating a MAC-10.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The trainees fire their MAC-10s.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lewis Collins performing what may be a cinematic first: firing a MAC-10 using the iron sights.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lewis Collins actually doing on film what video games had long assumed all along: taking ammo from a dropped gun.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_MAC10_07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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Frankie Leith ([[Judy Davis]]) and Rod Walker ([[John Duttine]]) are armed with [[Beretta M12]] submachine guns. | Frankie Leith ([[Judy Davis]]) and Rod Walker ([[John Duttine]]) are armed with [[Beretta M12]] submachine guns. | ||
[[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta PM12S - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta PM12S - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_M12_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_M12_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie hijacks the bus.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_M12_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_M12_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_M12_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_M12_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What? It's an elegant dinner party!]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_M12_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_M12_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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Rod Walker and Mac ([[Mark Ryan]]) are armed with [[Tokarev_TT-33_Pistol|Tokagypt Type 58]] pistols. | Rod Walker and Mac ([[Mark Ryan]]) are armed with [[Tokarev_TT-33_Pistol|Tokagypt Type 58]] pistols. | ||
[[Image:TokagyptType58left.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokagypt Type 58 - 9x19mm parabellum left side]] | [[Image:TokagyptType58left.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokagypt Type 58 - 9x19mm parabellum left side]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_Tok_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_Tok_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rod shoots a Marine guard.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_Tok_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_Tok_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Tokagypt grips can be seen in this shot.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
Helga uses a snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] during the kidnapping of Skellen's family. | Helga uses a snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] during the kidnapping of Skellen's family. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special.]] | [[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_SW10_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_SW10_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Helga with her S&W Model 10.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_SW10_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_SW10_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The S&W Model 10 on the table.]] | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
An SAS trooper uses a [[Remington 870]] shotgun to breach a door. | An SAS trooper uses a [[Remington 870]] shotgun to breach a door. | ||
[[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Folder with extended magazine tube - stock extended - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Folder with extended magazine tube - stock extended - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_870_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_870_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Remington 870 slung on the back of an SAS trooper as they board their Westland Scout helicopters.]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_870_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_870_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:FinalOption_870_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:FinalOption_870_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
Revision as of 04:00, 27 April 2012
Work In Progress This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:The Final Option for current discussions. Content is subject to change. |
The Final Option
The following guns were used in the film The Final Option (1982):
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
SAS troopers are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns. All of the MP5 still use the original straight "waffle" magazines.
Browning Hi-Power
SAS troopers are shown using Browning Hi-Power pistols.
L1A1 SLR
SAS troopers and Captains Hagen (Bob Sherman) and Freund (Albert Fortell) carry L1A1 SLR rifles during their field exercise in Wales.
MAC-10
Most of the terrorists are armed with MAC-10 submachine guns. Some of them are fitted with suppressors. In the dialogue, they are described as being chambered in "9mm."
Beretta M12
Frankie Leith (Judy Davis) and Rod Walker (John Duttine) are armed with Beretta M12 submachine guns.
Tokagypt Type 58
Rod Walker and Mac (Mark Ryan) are armed with Tokagypt Type 58 pistols.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Helga uses a snub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 10 during the kidnapping of Skellen's family.
Remington 870
An SAS trooper uses a Remington 870 shotgun to breach a door.
L7 Machine Gun
An L7 Machine Gun machine gun is seen mounted on a Land Rover at the SAS training facility.
XM177
An SAS trooper uses an XM177 during a training exercise.
