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[[Image:amazingstories.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Amazing Stories'' (1985-1987)]] | [[Image:amazingstories.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Amazing Stories'' (1985-1987)]] | ||
'''''Amazing Stories''''' was an ambitious television anthology series created by [[Steven Spielberg]] that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1987. The series was able to attract several A-list directors to helm various episodes including [[Clint Eastwood]], [[Joe Dante]], [[Danny DeVito]], [[Peter Hyams]], [[Robert Zemeckis]], and [[Martin Scorsese]] in addition to Spielberg himself. | |||
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'''The following weapons were used in the series ''Amazing Stories'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the series ''Amazing Stories'':''' | ||
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== Kentucky Flintlock Rifle == | == Kentucky Flintlock Rifle == | ||
Alamo Jobe ([[Kelly Reno]]) carries a [[Kentucky Flintlock Rifle|Kentucky/Pennsylvania long rifle]] throughout the episode[[Image:Kentuckyrifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kentucky Rifle - .50, .45, or .36 caliber.]] | Alamo Jobe ([[Kelly Reno]]) carries a [[Kentucky Flintlock Rifle|Kentucky/Pennsylvania long rifle]] throughout the episode. | ||
[[File:Amaz 118.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Kentuckyrifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kentucky Rifle - .50, .45, or .36 caliber.]] | ||
[[File:Amaz 118.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Alamo Jobe ([[Kelly Reno]]) carries a [[Kentucky Flintlock Rifle|Kentucky/Pennsylvania long rifle]] throughout the episode.]] | |||
== Model 1766 French Charleville Infantry Musket== | == Model 1766 French Charleville Infantry Musket== | ||
This surplus French gun is seen used by the defenders of the Alamo. | This surplus French gun is seen used by the defenders of the Alamo. | ||
[[Image:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charleville Musket - 69 caliber]] | [[Image:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charleville Musket - 69 caliber]] | ||
[[File:Amaz 112.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[File:Amaz 112.jpg|thumb|none|400px|This surplus French gun is seen used by the defenders of the Alamo. ]] | ||
== Flintlock Pistol == | == Flintlock Pistol == | ||
Davy Crockett ([[Richard Young]]) also uses a [[Flintlock Pistol]] while defending the Alamo.[[Image:sparroflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Flintlock Pistol]] | Davy Crockett ([[Richard Young]]) also uses a [[Flintlock Pistol]] while defending the Alamo. | ||
[[File:Amaz 110.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:sparroflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Flintlock Pistol]] | ||
[[File:Amaz 110.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Davy Crockett ([[Richard Young]]) also uses a [[Flintlock Pistol]] while defending the Alamo.]] | |||
==Single Action Army== | ==Single Action Army== | ||
Several models of the Colt [[Single Action Army]] are seen in a modern day display. | Several models of the Colt [[Single Action Army]] are seen in a modern day display. | ||
[[File:Amaz 121.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[File:Amaz 121.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Several models of the Colt [[Single Action Army]] are seen in a modern day display.]] | ||
Revision as of 08:42, 15 May 2014
Amazing Stories was an ambitious television anthology series created by Steven Spielberg that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1987. The series was able to attract several A-list directors to helm various episodes including Clint Eastwood, Joe Dante, Danny DeVito, Peter Hyams, Robert Zemeckis, and Martin Scorsese in addition to Spielberg himself.
The following weapons were used in the series Amazing Stories:
The Mission
The Mission is a Season 1 episode directed by Steven Spielberg that features Kevin Costner and Kiefer Sutherland as part of a B-17 bomber crew who struggle to find a way to get their young gunner out of his ball turret before they crash land.
Browning M2 Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun appears in the episode as the primary armament of the B-17 Flying Fortress.
M1911A1
Static (Kiefer Sutherland) is seen chambering an M1911A1 when he struggles with a difficult decision.
Alamo Jobe
Alamo Jobe is a Season 1 episode that follows a young Texan fighting at the Battle of the Alamo who finds himself transported through time to modern day Texas.
Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Alamo Jobe (Kelly Reno) carries a Kentucky/Pennsylvania long rifle throughout the episode.
Model 1766 French Charleville Infantry Musket
This surplus French gun is seen used by the defenders of the Alamo.
Flintlock Pistol
Davy Crockett (Richard Young) also uses a Flintlock Pistol while defending the Alamo.
Single Action Army
Several models of the Colt Single Action Army are seen in a modern day display.
No Day At The Beach
"No Day At The Beach" is a Season 1 episode featuring Charlie Sheen as one of a group of young US infantrymen who are about to get their first taste of battle as they storm a beach in Italy.
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson was the standard issue submachine gun for US Forces in WWII and is mainly seen used by Irish (Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini).
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is carried by most of the men in the unit including Casey (Charlie Sheen).
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is mainly seen carried by the 1st Sergeant and Arnold Skamp (Larry Spinak).
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle, or "B.A.R" was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. rifle squads in WWII and mainly carried by Tiny (Tom Hodges).
MG42
The MG42 is seen used by enemy forces as the men storm the beach.
