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==Smith & Wesson 36== | ==Smith & Wesson 36== | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38|S&W 36]] makes a brief appearance when IRA gunmen meet Niall when he arrives in London. | |||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]] | |||
[[File:Hennessy - Patrick Steward SW 36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A young [[Patrick Stewart]] pulls a S&W 36 on Niall.]] | [[File:Hennessy - Patrick Steward SW 36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A young [[Patrick Stewart]] pulls a S&W 36 on Niall.]] | ||
[[File:Hennessy - ditch SW 36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Niall ditches the S&W in a rubbish bin in a park.]] | [[File:Hennessy - ditch SW 36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Niall ditches the S&W in a rubbish bin in a park.]] | ||
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==Sterling== | ==Sterling== | ||
The radioman in the initial riot scene carries a [[Sterling]] sub-gun, which plays an integral role in the plot. The film however shows an improbably long burst of fire from the Sterling, 12 seconds with only one brief pause in the string. In actuality a Sterling firing at 550rpm would burn 9 rounds per second, exhausting the standard 34-round magazine in about four seconds. | The radioman in the initial riot scene carries a [[Sterling]] sub-gun, which plays an integral role in the plot. The film however shows an improbably long burst of fire from the Sterling, 12 seconds with only one brief pause in the string. In actuality a Sterling firing at 550rpm would burn 9 rounds per second, exhausting the standard 34-round magazine in about four seconds. | ||
[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:Hennessy - stand Sterling.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:Hennessy - stand Sterling.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[File:Hennessy - discharge Sterling.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:Hennessy - discharge Sterling.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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==L1A1 SLR== | ==L1A1 SLR== | ||
The majority of British troops in the the patrols in the opening credits, and in the initial riot scene carry the SLR. | The majority of British troops in the the patrols in the opening credits, and in the initial riot scene carry the SLR. | ||
[[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[File:Hennessy - open credits SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:Hennessy - open credits SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[File:Hennessy - opening SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:Hennessy - opening SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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==M2 Carbine== | ==M2 Carbine== | ||
The IRA members in the execution squad in the flashback scenes to Belfast appear to be carrying [[M2 Carbine]]s; though in the dark it is not easy to see the features distinguishing the M1 and M2, by sound and flash they appear to be firing on full-auto, and Tobin's carbine clearly has an extended magazine. | The IRA members in the execution squad in the flashback scenes to Belfast appear to be carrying [[M2 Carbine]]s; though in the dark it is not easy to see the features distinguishing the M1 and M2, by sound and flash they appear to be firing on full-auto, and Tobin's carbine clearly has an extended magazine. | ||
[[Image:M2_carbine_MP.jpg|thumb|right|450px|M2 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | |||
[[File:Hennessy - IRA M1 Carbine line.jpg |thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:Hennessy - IRA M1 Carbine line.jpg |thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[File:Hennessy - IRA hit squad M1 Carbines.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:Hennessy - IRA hit squad M1 Carbines.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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==AR-15== | ==AR-15== | ||
Both IRA snipers shown in the film appear to be carrying the same scoped AR-15. Unusually, the AR shown in the riot scene appears to be a takedown model. | Both IRA snipers shown in the film appear to be carrying the same scoped AR-15. Unusually, the AR shown in the riot scene appears to be a takedown model. | ||
[[Image:Colt AR-15 Model SP1.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Colt AR-15 Sporter-1 (SP1) - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[File:Hennessy - riot sniper AR assemble.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper removes two parts of the AR from a brown package, and assembles them.]] | [[File:Hennessy - riot sniper AR assemble.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper removes two parts of the AR from a brown package, and assembles them.]] | ||
[[File:Hennessy - riot sniper AR15 lean.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:Hennessy - riot sniper AR15 lean.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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== Browning M1919 == | == Browning M1919 == | ||
The Ferret armored cars on patrol in Belfast during the opening credits have machine guns in the turrets, which appear to be the [[Browning M1919]] based on the barrel shroud and standard Ferret armament (and not the later GPMG). | The Ferret armored cars on patrol in Belfast during the opening credits have machine guns in the turrets, which appear to be the [[Browning M1919]] based on the barrel shroud and standard Ferret armament (and not the later GPMG). | ||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on M2 tripod - .30-06]] | |||
[[File:Hennessy - Ferret front.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:Hennessy - Ferret front.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[ File:Hennessy - Ferret turret gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[ File:Hennessy - Ferret turret gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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==FedLabs 1.5" riot gas gun== | ==FedLabs 1.5" riot gas gun== | ||
The [[Federal Gas Riot Gun |1.5" FedLabs gas gun]] is shown prominently in the initial riot scene, where a British soldier fires a load of rubber bullets to stop a youth from throwing a Molotov cocktail. | The [[Federal Gas Riot Gun |1.5" FedLabs gas gun]] is shown prominently in the initial riot scene, where a British soldier fires a load of rubber bullets to stop a youth from throwing a Molotov cocktail. | ||
[[Image:Federal_M201-Z_Riot_Gun.JPG|thumb|right|450px|Federal M201-Z - 37mm. Upgrade from the L-5, the M201Z has a secondary ladder sight behind the latch and the barrel is ringed for a sling swivel. The L-5 has a plain smooth barrel.]] | |||
[[File:Hennessy - hold FedLabs.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A British soldier with the muzzle of his FedLabs toward the camera.]] | [[File:Hennessy - hold FedLabs.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A British soldier with the muzzle of his FedLabs toward the camera.]] | ||
[[File:Hennessy - load FedLabs.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Rubber bullets!"]] | [[File:Hennessy - load FedLabs.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Rubber bullets!"]] | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 21 October 2012
Hennessy is a 1975 British thriller directed by Don Sharp and starring Rod Steiger, Trevor Howard, Lee Remick, Richard Johnson, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor, and with a brief appearance by a young Patrick Stewart. In the film Niall Hennessy (Steiger), a World War II hero and now demolitions expert, has rejected the violence of the IRA. But when Niall's family is killed by stray rounds during a riot, he sets out to bomb the British Parliament.
The following guns were used in the film Hennessy:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson 36
The S&W 36 makes a brief appearance when IRA gunmen meet Niall when he arrives in London.
Colt revolvers
Other than the S&W 36, the majority of revolvers carried by both IRA members and the Police appear to be Colt models, both short and long barrel, but many are difficult to identify at the angles seen.
Submachine Guns
Sterling
The radioman in the initial riot scene carries a Sterling sub-gun, which plays an integral role in the plot. The film however shows an improbably long burst of fire from the Sterling, 12 seconds with only one brief pause in the string. In actuality a Sterling firing at 550rpm would burn 9 rounds per second, exhausting the standard 34-round magazine in about four seconds.
Rifles
L1A1 SLR
The majority of British troops in the the patrols in the opening credits, and in the initial riot scene carry the SLR.
M2 Carbine
The IRA members in the execution squad in the flashback scenes to Belfast appear to be carrying M2 Carbines; though in the dark it is not easy to see the features distinguishing the M1 and M2, by sound and flash they appear to be firing on full-auto, and Tobin's carbine clearly has an extended magazine.
AR-15
Both IRA snipers shown in the film appear to be carrying the same scoped AR-15. Unusually, the AR shown in the riot scene appears to be a takedown model.
Bolt-action rifle
Two British police snipers on overwatch during the opening of Parliament are carrying identical scoped bolt-action rifles
Machine Guns
Browning M1919
The Ferret armored cars on patrol in Belfast during the opening credits have machine guns in the turrets, which appear to be the Browning M1919 based on the barrel shroud and standard Ferret armament (and not the later GPMG).
Other
Petrol bomb
In the riot scene, as the boys thrown stones at the British troops, an older Catholic youth prepares a Molotov cocktail, prompting the officer to shout "petrol bomb up! Rubber bullets!"
FedLabs 1.5" riot gas gun
The 1.5" FedLabs gas gun is shown prominently in the initial riot scene, where a British soldier fires a load of rubber bullets to stop a youth from throwing a Molotov cocktail.
Tear gas grenades
British soldiers in the riot scene gas the stone-throwing youths.
Gelignite vest
As a building demolition expert in Belfast, Hennessy is familiar with explosives, and acquires a suicide vest rigged with sticks of industrial quarrying gelignite.
