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When the U.S. Embassy in Tehran is seized by Iranian demonstrators on November 4, 1979, a [[Walther P38]] is used by one of the demonstrators to force an American diplomat to open the doors to the main building. | When the U.S. Embassy in Tehran is seized by Iranian demonstrators on November 4, 1979, a [[Walther P38]] is used by one of the demonstrators to force an American diplomat to open the doors to the main building. | ||
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 | [[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Argo-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A diplomat is forced at gunpoint to call for help.]] | [[File:Argo-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A diplomat is forced at gunpoint to call for help.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A demonstrator with a Walther P38 forces his way into the building.]] | [[File:Argo-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A demonstrator with a Walther P38 forces his way into the building.]] | ||
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The demonstrators also brandish [[M1911A1]] pistols when seizing the embassy. | The demonstrators also brandish [[M1911A1]] pistols when seizing the embassy. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Argo 303.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The demonstrators also brandish [[M1911A1]] pistols when seizing the embassy.]] | [[File:Argo 303.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The demonstrators also brandish [[M1911A1]] pistols when seizing the embassy.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A demonstrator threatens a hostage with a M1911A1.]] | [[File:Argo-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A demonstrator threatens a hostage with a M1911A1.]] | ||
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Several members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard are armed with [[Uzi]] submachine guns. | Several members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard are armed with [[Uzi]] submachine guns. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Argo-uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Iranian Revolutionary Guard brandishes an Uzi in a period photo.]] | [[File:Argo-uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Iranian Revolutionary Guard brandishes an Uzi in a period photo.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-G3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One member of the Revolutionary Guard holds an Uzi.]] | [[File:Argo-G3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One member of the Revolutionary Guard holds an Uzi.]] | ||
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==Madsen M50== | ==Madsen M50== | ||
Mendez is inspired to come up with his plan while watching a scene from ''[[Battle for the Planet of the Apes]]'' on television that features | Mendez is inspired to come up with his plan while watching a scene from ''[[Battle for the Planet of the Apes]]'' on television that features the ape Caesar ([[Roddy McDowall]]) holding a [[Madsen M50]] submachine gun. | ||
[[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | ||
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In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] that has a [[MP5A2]] stock. | In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] that has a [[MP5A2]] stock. | ||
[[Image:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch MP5K | [[Image:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch MP5K - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[File:Argo-MP5K-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]]. ]] | [[File:Argo-MP5K-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]]. ]] | ||
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[[Image:HKG3A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch G3A3 with slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:HKG3A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch G3A3 with slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:Argo-uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Iranian Revolutionary Guard brandishes a HK G3A3 in a period photo.]] | |||
[[File:Argo-G3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Revolutionary Guards hold G3A3 rifles.]] | [[File:Argo-G3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Revolutionary Guards hold G3A3 rifles.]] | ||
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Argo is a 2012 thriller directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The film is based on the recently declassified story of CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez (portrayed by Affleck in the film), who in 1979 devised a daring plan for six American diplomats to escape Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis by posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a fictional sci-fi epic. The film's cast includes John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, and Alan Arkin.
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The following weapons were used in the film Argo:
Handguns
Walther P38
When the U.S. Embassy in Tehran is seized by Iranian demonstrators on November 4, 1979, a Walther P38 is used by one of the demonstrators to force an American diplomat to open the doors to the main building.
Colt M1911A1
The demonstrators also brandish M1911A1 pistols when seizing the embassy.
Submachine Guns
IMI Uzi
Several members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard are armed with Uzi submachine guns.
Madsen M50
Mendez is inspired to come up with his plan while watching a scene from Battle for the Planet of the Apes on television that features the ape Caesar (Roddy McDowall) holding a Madsen M50 submachine gun.
Heckler & Koch MP5K
In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a Heckler & Koch MP5K that has a MP5A2 stock.
Rifles
Heckler & Koch G3A3
Most of the Revolutionary Guards and soldiers are armed with Heckler & Koch G3A3 rifles, the standard service rifle of the pre-revolutionary Iranian military.
M16A1
U.S. Marine Embassy guards are seen grabbing and loading M16A1 rifles when the demonstrators break into the embassy compound. They also use the rifles to smash electronic equipment before the demonstrators seize control of the embassy.
Other
Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Gun
Marines use Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Guns to fire tear gas rounds at the demonstrators as they attempt to storm the embassy.
M7 CS Gas Grenade
The Marines also toss M7 CS gas grenades to fend off the demonstrators.
