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'''''Flashpoint''''' is a 1984 thriller directed by [[William Tannen]] and stars [[Treat Williams]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]] as two Texas border guards who find a car buried in the desert, with human remains, a sniper rifle and a large amount of cash. Their finding appears to be linked with the mystery of JFK assassination. Not to be confused | '''''Flashpoint''''' is a 1984 thriller directed by [[William Tannen]] and stars [[Treat Williams]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]] as two Texas border guards who find a car buried in the desert, with human remains, a sniper rifle and a large amount of cash. Their finding appears to be linked with the mystery of JFK assassination. Not to be confused with the similar-named TV series ''[[Flashpoint]]''. | ||
'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Flashpoint:''''' | '''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Flashpoint:''''' | ||
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Flashpoint is a 1984 thriller directed by William Tannen and stars Treat Williams and Kris Kristofferson as two Texas border guards who find a car buried in the desert, with human remains, a sniper rifle and a large amount of cash. Their finding appears to be linked with the mystery of JFK assassination. Not to be confused with the similar-named TV series Flashpoint.
The following weapons are seen in the movie Flashpoint:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 28
Bobby Logan's (Kris Kristofferson) personal weapon is a Smith & Wesson Model 28 revolver with 4" barrel. Ernie Wyatt (Treat Williams) also uses a Model 28, but with different grips.
Colt Official Police
Colt Official Police revolvers with 4" barrels are used by FBI agents.
Various revolvers
Various revolvers are carried by Border Patrol agents and police officers. They are seen only in holsters.
Pistols
Colt MK IV Series 80
The personal weapon of FBI Agent Carson (Kurtwood Smith) appear to be the Colt MK IV Series 80 as his pistol has a flat mainspring housing but the hammer spur matching later models.
Heckler & Koch VP70Z
Agent Peterson (Terry Alexander) uses a suppressed Heckler & Koch VP70Z in the night scene.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
Amarillo (Roberts Blossom), the old hermit, is seen with a double barreled shotgun in several scenes.
Rifles
Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle
A Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle with sniper scope is found by Bobby Logan (Kris Kristofferson) and Ernie Wyatt (Treat Williams) in the buried car among with a skeleton and $800,000. A Carcano was the rifle identified as the one used by Oswald to assassinate President Kennedy.
Winchester Model 1894
A Winchester Model 1894 rifle is used by Bobby Logan (Kris Kristofferson).
Unidentified sniper rifles
Sniper rifles are seen in several scenes in hands of FBI agents and Sheriff Wells.
M16
US Army soldiers are seen with M16 assault rifles in one scene.
Sheriff Wells' Guns
Several long guns are seen in Sheriff Wells' (Rip Torn) office.
