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==Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun== | ==Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun== | ||
The unique weapon used by Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) in the film is a modified [[Izhmash Saiga series shotgun|Saiga 12]] shotgun. It's mentioned by the gun expert Charlie Hertz in the film as "the gun that's not supposed to exist". Designed specifically for this movie and built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland, the weapon is mentioned to fire depleted uranium shells. It is seen fired in both its compact configuration and in its full extended configuration. The weapon is also fitted with a green laser sight and C-more red dot sight. This weapon was prominently featured in the series ''[[Firefly]]'', as Jayne's favorite gun "Vera". | The unique weapon used by Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) in the film is a modified [[Izhmash Saiga series shotgun|Saiga-12]] shotgun. It's mentioned by the gun expert Charlie Hertz in the film as "the gun that's not supposed to exist". Designed specifically for this movie and built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland, the weapon is mentioned to fire depleted uranium shells. It is seen fired in both its compact configuration and in its full extended configuration. The weapon is also fitted with a green laser sight and C-more red dot sight. This weapon was later prominently featured in the series ''[[Firefly]]'', as Jayne's favorite gun "Vera". | ||
[[Image:Saiga12FireflyVera.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun as seen in ''Showtime'' and ''[[Firefly]]'' with stock and barrel extended - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Saiga12FireflyVera.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun as seen in ''Showtime'' and ''[[Firefly]]'' with stock and barrel extended - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Showtime 253.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the modified Saiga being taken out. Note the open fold-down barrel.]] | [[Image:Showtime 253.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the modified Saiga being taken out. Note the open fold-down barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:Showtime 033.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) fires the modified Saiga with the stock extended and the barrel extension.]] | [[Image:Showtime 033.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) fires the modified Saiga with the stock extended and the barrel extension.]] | ||
[[Image:Saiga12Showtime.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Showtime Saiga-12 Compact - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Saiga12Showtime.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Showtime Saiga-12 Compact - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:ShowtimeSaiga12.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Screen-used stunt Saiga-12 from ''Showtime''. Image from Prop Store of London.]] | |||
[[Image:ShowtimeSaiga122.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Opposite side view of the stunt Saiga-12 from ''Showtime''. Image from Prop Store of London.]] | |||
[[Image:Showtime 022.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazy Boy ([[Mos Def]]) uses the Saiga in the compact form. (Notice how the flip-up barrel is completely flat with no exit. This is not the same gun fired at the truck later in the film (seen above screenshot), which was seen with an open fold down barrel when it was removed from the bag.)]] | [[Image:Showtime 022.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazy Boy ([[Mos Def]]) uses the Saiga in the compact form. (Notice how the flip-up barrel is completely flat with no exit. This is not the same gun fired at the truck later in the film (seen above screenshot), which was seen with an open fold down barrel when it was removed from the bag.)]] | ||
[[File:Showtime 238.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) holds the modified Saiga while holding Chase Renzi ([[Rene Russo]]) hostage.]] | [[File:Showtime 238.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) holds the modified Saiga while holding Chase Renzi ([[Rene Russo]]) hostage.]] | ||
Revision as of 00:03, 15 May 2015
Showtime is a 2002 action comedy directed by Tom Dey (Shanghai Noon) and starring Robert De Niro as Mitch Preston, a no-nonsense LAPD detective who is partnered with Trey Sellars (Eddie Murphy), a patrol officer who has dreams of becoming an actor. Together they become stars of their own reality program as they investigate the use of a very deadly weapon in several crimes. The cast includes Rene Russo and William Shatner as himself.
The following weapons were used in the film Showtime (2002):
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Shotguns
Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun
The unique weapon used by Ceasar Vargas (Pedro Damian) in the film is a modified Saiga-12 shotgun. It's mentioned by the gun expert Charlie Hertz in the film as "the gun that's not supposed to exist". Designed specifically for this movie and built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland, the weapon is mentioned to fire depleted uranium shells. It is seen fired in both its compact configuration and in its full extended configuration. The weapon is also fitted with a green laser sight and C-more red dot sight. This weapon was later prominently featured in the series Firefly, as Jayne's favorite gun "Vera".
Mossberg 590 Mariner
When confronted at his home, Lazy Boy (Mos Def) tries to defend himself with a pistol-gripped Mossberg 590 Mariner.
Handguns
Beretta 9000S
LAPD Detective Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro) is seen carrying a Beretta 9000S at the beginning of the film. He hides it in a large slush cup when he goes undercover to a drug buy.
Smith & Wesson 4505
Throughout the rest of the film, Mitch carries a Smith & Wesson 4505 as his sidearm. The pistol also is carried by several uniformed LAPD officers.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is the main sidearm of LAPD officer Trey Sellars (Eddie Murphy) at the beginning of the film.
Beretta 92SB Nickel
When Trey is partnered with Mitch, he switches to a nickel Beretta 92SB for the remainder of the film.
SIG-Sauer P229
A thug is seen with a SIG-Sauer P229 with a stainless slide during the undercover sting. The pistol is later seen in the hands of Mitch's undercover partner Ray (Nestor Serrano).
NAA Guardian
In the final confrontation in the hotel room, Trey pulls his backup weapon, a NAA Guardian, which Mitch then hides in a video camera.
Machine Guns
M60
An M60 machine gun is one of the weapons seen at the gun show.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is one of the weapons seen at the gun show.
Other
Flintlocks
Flintlock muskets and pistols are seen in Charlie's gun booth at the gun show.
Gun Shop
Several rifles and shotguns are seen when Mitch goes to a gun shop while conducting the investigation.
The Gun Show
At one point in the film, Trey and Mitch are seen entering a gun show where many weapons are displayed.
