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==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
The Head Nazi ([[Henry Gibson]]) uses a [[Luger P08]] to shoot at the Blues Brothers during the car chase at the end. | The Head Nazi ([[Henry Gibson]]) uses a [[Luger P08]] to shoot at the Blues Brothers during the car chase at the end. | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:BB_613.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Head Nazi ([[Henry Gibson]]) holding his Luger P08 during the chase with the Blues Brothers.]] | [[Image:BB_613.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Head Nazi ([[Henry Gibson]]) holding his Luger P08 during the chase with the Blues Brothers.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-LUGER-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Nazi leader fires his Luger P08 at the Blues Brothers.]] | [[Image:BB-LUGER-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Nazi leader fires his Luger P08 at the Blues Brothers.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
One Illinois State trooper is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] during the climax of the film when the police chase the Blues Brothers into the Cook County Accessor's office. | One Illinois State trooper is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] during the climax of the film when the police chase the Blues Brothers into the Cook County Accessor's office. | ||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Spl]] | ||
[[Image:BB-S&W10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Illinois State trooper (foreground) holding his Smith & Wesson Model 10.]] | [[Image:BB-S&W10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Illinois State trooper (foreground) holding his Smith & Wesson Model 10.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | ||
One Chicago police officer is seen with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] in his holster during the Nazi Rally. These also appear to be carried by Illinois Corrections Officers. | One Chicago police officer is seen with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] in his holster during the Nazi Rally. These also appear to be carried by Illinois Corrections Officers. | ||
[[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 19 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:BB 617.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Corrections Officer ([[Frank Oz]]) appears to carry the revolver.]] | [[File:BB 617.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Corrections Officer ([[Frank Oz]]) appears to carry the revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-TROOPER-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Chicago police officer holds back an angry crowd with his Smith & Wesson Model 19 in his holster.]] | [[Image:BB-TROOPER-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Chicago police officer holds back an angry crowd with his Smith & Wesson Model 19 in his holster.]] | ||
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==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
The leader of the Good Ole' Boys band Tucker McElroy ([[Charles Napier]]) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] to shoot at the Blues Brothers after their gig at Bob's Country Bunker. | The leader of the Good Ole' Boys band Tucker McElroy ([[Charles Napier]]) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] to shoot at the Blues Brothers after their gig at Bob's Country Bunker. | ||
[[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none|500px|12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] | ||
[[Image:BB-DBS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The band leader Tucker McElroy loads up his Double Barreled shotgun.]] | [[Image:BB-DBS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The band leader Tucker McElroy loads up his Double Barreled shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-DBS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McElroy aims at Jake and Elwood's car.]] | [[Image:BB-DBS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McElroy aims at Jake and Elwood's car.]] | ||
==Winchester Model 1300== | ==Winchester Model 1300== | ||
Trooper Mount carries with him a [[Winchester Model 1300]] when they arrive at the Blues Brother's concert to arrest them. Several prison guards are seen using them at the end of the film. | Trooper Mount ([[Steven Williams]]) carries with him a [[Winchester Model 1300]] when they arrive at the Blues Brother's concert to arrest them. Several prison guards are seen using them at the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1300Defender.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:WinchesterModel1300Defender.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 1300 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:BB-870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trooper Mount (right) holding his Winchester Model 1300 when Corrections Officer Mercer ([[John Candy]]) explains that he wants to see the Blues Brother's concert before they arrest them.]] | [[Image:BB-870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trooper Mount (right) holding his Winchester Model 1300 when Corrections Officer Mercer ([[John Candy]]) explains that he wants to see the Blues Brother's concert before they arrest them.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trooper Mount, holding his Winchester Model 1300, sits with Trooper Daniel and Officer Mercer as they watch the Blues Brother's concert. You can clearly see the ejection port here.]] | [[Image:BB-870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trooper Mount, holding his Winchester Model 1300, sits with Trooper Daniel and Officer Mercer as they watch the Blues Brother's concert. You can clearly see the ejection port here.]] | ||
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==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
Several police officers and prison guards use [[Remington 870]]s toward the end of the film. | Several police officers and prison guards use [[Remington 870]]s toward the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:BB-870-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SWAT officer (center right) holding a Remington 870 as the SWAT team prepares to find and arrest the Blues Brothers during the climax.]] | [[Image:BB-870-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SWAT officer (center right) holding a Remington 870 as the SWAT team prepares to find and arrest the Blues Brothers during the climax.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-870-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The prison guard holds a Remington 870 during the Blues Brother's prison concert.]] | [[Image:BB-870-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The prison guard holds a Remington 870 during the Blues Brother's prison concert.]] | ||
==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
Several police officers and prison guards are seen with [[Ithaca 37]]s toward the end of the movie. | Several police officers and prison guards are seen with [[Ithaca 37]]s toward the end of the movie. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ithaca 37 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:BB-ITHACA37-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The State trooper on the left holds an Ithaca 37 at the Blues Brothers concert.]] | [[Image:BB-ITHACA37-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The State trooper on the left holds an Ithaca 37 at the Blues Brothers concert.]] | ||
[[IMage:BB-870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The State troopers in the background all hold Ithaca 37s.]] | [[IMage:BB-870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The State troopers in the background all hold Ithaca 37s.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M16 (Colt AR-15 SP1)== | |||
==M16 (Colt SP1)== | |||
Jake's Ex-fiance ([[Carrie Fisher]]) uses an [[M16]] when trying to kill Jake and Elwood after their concert. It has a birdcage flashider, but no forward assist, making it a Colt SP1. Also, while they are normally seen carrying original M16s, two US Army soldiers switch from M16s to SP1s in a continuity error when they are firing through a door when searching for the Blues Brothers. | Jake's Ex-fiance ([[Carrie Fisher]]) uses an [[M16]] when trying to kill Jake and Elwood after their concert. It has a birdcage flashider, but no forward assist, making it a Colt SP1. Also, while they are normally seen carrying original M16s, two US Army soldiers switch from M16s to SP1s in a continuity error when they are firing through a door when searching for the Blues Brothers. | ||
[[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 (aka SP1) with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BB-SP1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake's Ex-fiance fires her SP1 at Jake and Elwood. Fisher does a good job of not flinching here.]] | [[Image:BB-SP1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake's Ex-fiance fires her SP1 at Jake and Elwood. Fisher does a good job of not flinching here.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-SP1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Well, Jake, you look just fine down there."'']] | [[Image:BB-SP1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Well, Jake, you look just fine down there."'']] | ||
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[[Image:BB-SP1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two US Army soldiers fire their SP1s at the door that the Blues Brothers blocked. In all other shots they use original M16s, but when they fire, they switch to SP1s in a continuity error.]] | [[Image:BB-SP1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two US Army soldiers fire their SP1s at the door that the Blues Brothers blocked. In all other shots they use original M16s, but when they fire, they switch to SP1s in a continuity error.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-SP1-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the soldiers' SP1s. The flash hider is doing nothing, probably due to the length of the blank adapter.]] | [[Image:BB-SP1-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the soldiers' SP1s. The flash hider is doing nothing, probably due to the length of the blank adapter.]] | ||
==MGC Replica M16== | ==MGC Replica M16== | ||
Some of the National Guard soldiers are seen carrying [[MGC M16]] | Some of the National Guard soldiers are seen carrying [[MGC M16|MGC M16 Replica rifles]]. Chicago SWAT officers and US Army soldiers also use MGC M16 during the climax of the movie. | ||
[[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television.]] | [[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television.]] | ||
[[Image:BB 620.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers | [[Image:BB-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SWAT officer holds his [[MGC M16]] when the SWAT van pulls up.]] | ||
[[Image:BB 620.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two US Army soldiers in Chicago's Daley Plaza aim their MGC M16s at the Cook County Accessor's office that the Blues brother's are in.]] | |||
[[Image:BB-M16-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The lead SWAT officer asks the guard if he's seen the Blues Brothers, M16 in hand.]] | |||
[[Image:BB-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several US Army soldiers aim their [[MGC M16]]s at the Blues Brothers, with about a hundred others in the background. I'd hate to be on the receiving end of this shot. Note the ambiguous ''Army Ground Forces'' patch.]] | |||
==Remington 700== | ==Remington 700== | ||
Several SWAT officer carry [[Remington 700]] when setting up sniper positions across the street during the climax. | Several SWAT officer carry [[Remington 700]]s when setting up sniper positions across the street during the climax. | ||
[[Image:Remington 700 BDL.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Remington 700 BDL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 700 - .308 Winchester]] | ||
[[Image:BB-700-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers crawl with their Remington 700s during the climax. Funny how they decide to crawl when they could just run or walk.]] | [[Image:BB-700-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers crawl with their Remington 700s during the climax. Funny how they decide to crawl when they could just run or walk.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-700-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers aim their Remington 700s during the climax.]] | [[Image:BB-700-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers aim their Remington 700s during the climax.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==Browning | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
[[Browning M2HB]] machine guns are seen mounted on National Guard jeeps and other armored vehicles parked on Daley Plaza. | [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are seen mounted on National Guard jeeps and other armored vehicles parked on Daley Plaza. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Browning M2HB]] machine gun - .50 | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Browning M2HB]] machine gun - .50 Cal (12.7x99mm NATO)]] | ||
[[Image:BB 620.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Browning M2HB]] machine gun seen mounted on a National Guard jeep.]] | [[Image:BB 620.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Browning M2HB]] machine gun seen mounted on a National Guard jeep.]] | ||
[[Image:BB 625.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M2 seen on the left.]] | [[Image:BB 625.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M2 seen on the left.]] | ||
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[[Image:BB-ROCKET-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake's Ex-fiance looks through her scope at Jake. That's quite the magnification.]] | [[Image:BB-ROCKET-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake's Ex-fiance looks through her scope at Jake. That's quite the magnification.]] | ||
[[Image:BB-ROCKET-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake's Ex-fiance fires at Jake and Elwood.]] | [[Image:BB-ROCKET-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake's Ex-fiance fires at Jake and Elwood.]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
===Weapons Manuals=== | ===Weapons Manuals=== | ||
When she is at her beauty salon, Jake's Ex-fiance ([[Carrie Fisher]]) has two weapon manuals on her desk: "M79 Flame-Thrower" and "Anti-Personnel Mines". It's difficult to see the other text on the manuals, but from the logos, it looks like Government files. I wonder how she got those... | When she is at her beauty salon, Jake's Ex-fiance ([[Carrie Fisher]]) has two weapon manuals on her desk: "M79 Flame-Thrower" and "Anti-Personnel Mines". It's difficult to see the other text on the manuals, but from the logos, it looks like Government files. I wonder how she got those... | ||
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[[Image:BB-COPCAR-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Chicago Police cars crash after the Blues Brothers simply take a left turn.]] | [[Image:BB-COPCAR-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Chicago Police cars crash after the Blues Brothers simply take a left turn.]] | ||
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[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
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[[Category:John Landis]] | [[Category:John Landis]] | ||
Revision as of 20:37, 17 November 2014
The Blues Brothers is the 1980 musical comedy directed by John Landis and based on characters created for the late night comedy sketch series Saturday Night Live. The film stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd (who reprised their roles from SNL) as Jake and Elwood Blues, musician brothers who are determined to get their band back together in order to raise funds to prevent the orphanage they grew up in from being demolished. As what was customary in John Landis films of the time, there are numerous cameos from several well known directors and actors including Steven Spielberg, Carrie Fisher and Frank Oz. The film's cast also included appearances by several prominent musical performers including Ray Charles, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. Aykroyd would return as Elwood in the 1998 sequel Blues Brothers 2000.
The following weapons were used in the film The Blues Brothers:
Handguns
Colt MK IV Series 70
Illinois State Troopers Daniel (Armand Cerami) and Mount (Steven Williams) are armed with Colt MK IV Series 70s when they go to arrest "Joliet" Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd).
Walther PPK
When the Blues Brothers and the band go to Ray's Music Exchange, Ray (Ray Charles) pulls a Walther PPK and fires it at a kid who is about to steal a guitar.
Luger P08
The Head Nazi (Henry Gibson) uses a Luger P08 to shoot at the Blues Brothers during the car chase at the end.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
One Illinois State trooper is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 during the climax of the film when the police chase the Blues Brothers into the Cook County Accessor's office.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
One Chicago police officer is seen with a Smith & Wesson Model 19 in his holster during the Nazi Rally. These also appear to be carried by Illinois Corrections Officers.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
The leader of the Good Ole' Boys band Tucker McElroy (Charles Napier) uses a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun to shoot at the Blues Brothers after their gig at Bob's Country Bunker.
Winchester Model 1300
Trooper Mount (Steven Williams) carries with him a Winchester Model 1300 when they arrive at the Blues Brother's concert to arrest them. Several prison guards are seen using them at the end of the film.
Remington 870
Several police officers and prison guards use Remington 870s toward the end of the film.
Ithaca 37
Several police officers and prison guards are seen with Ithaca 37s toward the end of the movie.
Rifles
M16 (Colt AR-15 SP1)
Jake's Ex-fiance (Carrie Fisher) uses an M16 when trying to kill Jake and Elwood after their concert. It has a birdcage flashider, but no forward assist, making it a Colt SP1. Also, while they are normally seen carrying original M16s, two US Army soldiers switch from M16s to SP1s in a continuity error when they are firing through a door when searching for the Blues Brothers.
MGC Replica M16
Some of the National Guard soldiers are seen carrying MGC M16 Replica rifles. Chicago SWAT officers and US Army soldiers also use MGC M16 during the climax of the movie.
Remington 700
Several SWAT officer carry Remington 700s when setting up sniper positions across the street during the climax.
Other
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are seen mounted on National Guard jeeps and other armored vehicles parked on Daley Plaza.
M1 Flamethrower
Incorrectly referred to as the "M79 Flamethrower", Jake's Ex-fiance (Carrie Fisher) uses an M1 Flamethrower to try to kill Jake and Elwood when they are in a phonebooth.
Prop Rocket Launcher
Jake's Ex-fiance (Carrie Fisher) uses a prop rocket launcher seemingly based loosely on the M202 FLASH to try to kill Jake and Elwood when they are outside their apartment building.
Trivia
Weapons Manuals
When she is at her beauty salon, Jake's Ex-fiance (Carrie Fisher) has two weapon manuals on her desk: "M79 Flame-Thrower" and "Anti-Personnel Mines". It's difficult to see the other text on the manuals, but from the logos, it looks like Government files. I wonder how she got those...
Use of Unnecessary Violence
This humorous line proved very controversial within the Chicago Police Department. Due to this line, the Chicago Police Department banned use of its name and insignia in films and television shows until the 2000s. Several movies, such as The Negotiator, used names like "Metro Police" because the name "Chicago Police" could not be used.
Police Car Wreckage
About 60 police cars were used in the film. Most of these cars were humorously wrecked throughout the film. Here are some shots of it.
