Error creating thumbnail: File missing Join our Discord!
If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here.

Demolition Man

From Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Demolition Man (1993)

Demolition Man is a 1993 science-fiction action film starring Sylvester Stallone as John Spartan, a Los Angeles cop with a reputation for destruction who is found guilty of a crime he didn't commit and is sentenced to be frozen in a cryogenic prison along with his nemesis Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes). When Phoenix escapes from the prison in the future world of San Angeles, Spartan is then unfrozen and asked to use his old school tactics to take down his archenemy. The film's cast also includes Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, and Denis Leary. The film is notable for featuring one of the first and only appearances of the Heckler & Koch G11, an experimental rifle at the time that was portrayed as futuristic magnetic pulse rifle.

The following weapons were used in the film Demolition Man:



Handguns

Beretta 92F

During the 1996 prologue, LAPD officer John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone), aka "The Demolition Man", carries only a Beretta 92FS as he jumps from an LAPD helicopter onto the roof of the building Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) is holed up in. He also later uses one in his battle with Phoenix in the cryo prison. According to Long Mountain Outfitters, the Beretta 92F used by Spartan is the same one used by Bruce Willis in 1988's Die Hard, and has the extended slide release from that film.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Beretta 92F (9x19mm) used by Bruce Willis in Die Hard, and later by Sylvester Stallone in Demolition Man. This is the screen-used gun from the film; note the extended mag release and slide release, which were modifications made specifically for Bruce Willis.
File:Stallone with Beretta.jpg
A production still of Stallone as Spartan with Beretta.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) aims his Beretta 92FS at Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) at the beginning of the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Spartan questions Phoenix about the whereabouts of the hostages, the Beretta 92FS still trained on him.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Close-up of the Beretta - Spartan prepares to fire, but Phoenix quickly points out that he is standing in a sea of gasoline. And Phoenix just happens to have a blowtorch handy. (Also note the continuity error here; Spartan cocks the hammer on the Beretta even though it was already visibly cocked when he entered the room.)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
After reloading and hitting the slide release, Spartan unnecessarily racks the slide, ejecting the round in the chamber.

Beretta 92FS Inox

In the future world of San Angeles, Spartan is seen using a Beretta 92FS Inox, as identified by its slide-mounted safety, as his main sidearm. He retrieves it from the Hall of Violence during his shootout with Phoenix. He uses it most notably to shoot up the display screens and one of the ticket-dispensing machines in the office of Dr. Raymond Cocteau (Nigel Hawthorne). Spartan's Beretta Inox is also held on him by one of the wasters after he is captured.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Beretta 92FS Inox - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) fires his Beretta 92FS Inox during the shootout in the museum.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Spartan threatens Raymond Cocteau (Nigel Hawthorne) with his Beretta Inox.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
After swearing once too often, John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) prepares to use his Beretta Inox to shoot one of the ticket machines.

IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII

Among the weapons used by the people living in the San Angeles sewer system is a IMI Desert Eagle.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Desert Eagle MK VII - .357 Magnum.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
One of the men in the underground aims his IMI Desert Eagle at Spartan.

Smith & Wesson 3913NL

A Smith & Wesson 3913 is used by Phoenix, Spartan, and one of Phoenix's "CryoCons" (Jesse Ventura).

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Smith & Wesson 3913NL - 9x19mm. This is a screen used 3913 from the film Demolition Man
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) fires his Smith & Wesson 3913NL at Spartan.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix is dazed when he can´t bring himself to shoot Dr. Raymond Cocteau.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Closeup. The Smith & Wesson logo is clearly visible but the "Lady Smith" inscription is absent which is indicative of the Smith and Wesson Model 3913NL "No Logo" or "Non-LadySmith".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Adam (Jesse Ventura) holds the Smith & Wesson 3913NL.

Smith & Wesson 59

During the final shootout in the cryo-lab, Spartan is seen dual-wielding the Beretta 92FS and what appears to be a Smith & Wesson 59 handgun.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
During the final shootout in the cryo-lab, Spartan is seen dual-wielding the Beretta 92FS and what appears to be a Smith & Wesson 59 handgun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
S&W is seen in his right hand.

Smith & Wesson Model 686 Snub

Spartan uses a snub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 686 during the final shootout in the lab, which is given to him by Edgar Friendly (Denis Leary). The same weapon is also briefly used by Lenina Huxley (Sandra Bullock), and also by a Phoenix henchman early in the film.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Smith & Wesson Model 686 with 2 1/2" Barrel - .357 Magnum.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
One of the outcasts aims his Smith & Wesson Model 686 at Spartan, with Jack Black in the back ground.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
A Smith & Wesson Model 686, about to be picked up ...
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
... and subsequently used by Lenina Huxley (Sandra Bullock).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Lenina points the gun at John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone).

LAR Grizzly Win Mag

A LAR Grizzly Win Mag is used by Phoenix very briefly near the end of the film.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
LAR Grizzly Win Mag .45 Winchester Magnum Mk1
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) takes cover, his LAR Grizzly Pistol in hand.

Submachine Guns

Cobray M11/9

A Cobray M11/9 is among the weapons procured by Phoenix from the museum. It is later used by Phoenix to shoot at Spartan during the final scene in the cryo-lab.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
SWD M11/9 - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
The Cobray M11/9 (left), next to the Remington 870.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) discards the now empty Cobray.

Heckler & Koch MP5K

A Heckler & Koch MP5K is used by one of Phoenix's men at the beginning of the film. Phoenix also acquires a number of MP5Ks from the museum armory in 2032, which are used by henchmen, as well as Phoenix himself.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Heckler & Koch MP5K - version with SEF Plastic Trigger Pack - 9x19mm.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
A thug employed by Phoenix fires at Spartan down an elevator shaft.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 (fitted with PDW folding stock)

In the museum shootout, one of the weapons used by Phoenix is a Heckler & Koch MP5K fitted with a PDW folding stock (though it is not a genuine MP5K-PDW, as evidenced by the lack of an extended barrel). This MP5K appears to be the KA4 variant, because in some scenes, it appears to have the 4-position lower receiver unit. The same gun is also used by the first henchman killed by Spartan at Phoenix's hideout in 1996.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Heckler & Koch MP5K with PDW folding stock - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix firing a Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 (fitted with the PDW folding stock) and Smith & Wesson 3913NL at Spartan during the museum shootout.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

A Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is seen used briefly during the fight at the museum.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with "tropical" wide handguard - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) once again faces off with John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone), his MP5A2 at the ready.

(Customized) Heckler & Koch MP5

Phoenix's henchmen are armed with a strange-looking Heckler & Koch MP5 variant that has a distinctive square-shaped flash hider fitted on the end of the barrel, an MP5SD-type hand guard, and a stockless buttcap. It appears twice in the film, first in 1996 (it's fired by the second henchman that John Spartan kills after rappelling from the helicopter), and later by another goon in 2032 during the underground shootout. This MP5 was originally built by Cinema Weaponry for the Albert Pyun movie Nemesis (it appeared on the poster for that film); along with Demolition Man, it was also later re-used in Executive Decision.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - the closest matching variant
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
One of Phoenix's henchmen is armed with a customized Heckler & Koch MP5 that originally appeared in the movie Nemesis.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
In the center, the MP5 is fired by the henchman.

Shotguns

Remington Spartan Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun

The double barreled shotgun that John Spartan takes out of the display case is the Remington Spartan.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) goes after Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) during the museum shootout with his Remington double barreled shotgun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Spartan with the shotgun.

Remington 870 Shotgun (Sawed-off)

Phoenix also uses a sawed-off Remington 870 Shotgun in the museum shootout.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Remington 870 with sawed off barrel and stock - 12 gauge
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
An excited Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) checks his Remington 870.

Rifles

"Magnetic Accelerator" Rifle (Heckler & Koch G11 mockup)

During the museum shootout, Phoenix wonders, "Wait a minute, this is the future. Where are all the phaser guns?" So he finds a futuristic particle Beam gun which is called a "Magnetic Accelerator". This rifle in reality appears to be the Heckler & Koch G11 fitted with a laser sight and other embellishments. As the actual G11 was in the experimental stage at the time and the fact it was never actually fired in the film, this rifle was most likely a mockup.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Heckler & Koch G11 K1 - 4.73x33mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
The readout of the "Magnetic Accelerator".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) aims the "Magnetic Accelerator" (a mockup of the Heckler & Koch G11) at Spartan.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Closeup of the rifle as it's about to discharge a particle beam.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix ponders the question were he might find batteries for his newly acquired "Magnetic Accelerator".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix fires his "Magnetic Accelerator".

Ruger AC556F

An AC556F is used by one of Phoenix's new gang members in the fight in the sewers.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Ruger AC556F with stock folded - 5.56x45mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
A AC556F lies on the table while Phoenix explains to the defrosted criminals that they finally have a chance to get even with John Spartan. The thug on the right next to the Ruger is Billy Lucas, a friend and stunt-double to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
One of Phoenix´s men fires his AC556F at Spartan and officer Huxley.

Norinco Type 56-1

The Chinese Norinco Type 56-1 is used by Phoenix and his future gang at many points in the movie, most notably to execute all the workers in the cryoprison.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Norinco Type 56-1 (under-folding stock variant) - 7.62x39mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Phoenix mows down the unarmed cryoprison workers with his Chinese Type 56-1 assault rifle.

FN FAL 50.61

In the opening scene of the film set in 1996, John Spartan takes out one of Phoenix's henchmen who is firing an FN FAL 50.61 Paratrooper at the LAPD from the window of the gang's hideout. This weapon is also later visible in the museum armory in the Hall of Violence.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
FN FAL 50.61 Paratrooper with 21" barrel - 7.62x51mm NATO

Machine Guns

M60

In the opening scene of the film set in 1996, Phoenix's gang headquarters building is fitted with several M60 machine guns set up in the windows.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
One of multiple M60s in the hideout used by Phoenix.

Other

Double Barreled Flare Pistol

Edgar Friendly (Denis Leary) is seen using a double barreled pistol as his weapon of choice. According to Long Mountain Outfitters, the weapon is a Japanese double-barreled flare pistol, possibly a 28mm Kayaba Type 90, adopted by Japanese Imperial Navy in 1930.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Japanese double-barreled flare pistol used in the film, from the Long Mountain Outfitters site.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Mr. Friendly (Denis Leary) with his pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Friendly fires the pistol.

"Hall of Violence" Armory

In the future, Phoenix visits the "Hall of Violence", which numerous other handguns, rifles and machine guns (apparently along with copious amounts of spare ammunition) are displayed for the citizens. Both Phoenix and Spartan procure their old-school weapons from this armory. (All weapons only seen in the armory and not actually used by the characters will be put here.)

IMI Uzi

A IMI Uzi is among the firearms on display in the museum's armory.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
IMI Uzi - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
A IMI Uzi in a display case. Right above the SMG is an Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" shotgun.

Gatling Gun

A Gatling Gun is prominently displayed in the hall next to various cannons.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
The Gatling gun is seen next to the cannons.

Various Weapons

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Two Colt Single Action Army revolvers are seen on the Wild West mannequin as Phoenix enters the armory.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
In addition to the M1928A1 Thompson right above him, Phoenix is seen looking at what appears to be a shorthand history of U.S. infantry rifles, with the Winchester lever actions, what might be a Krag-Jørgensen carbine, a M1903 Springfield, an M1 Garand, and a post-war M1 Carbine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
There appears to be here a good H&K representation in the armory. The weapons are (from top to bottom): An MP5A2, an MP5K with PDW stock, MP5A3, Steyr AUG, Uzi, Ruger AC556K, two sawed-off shotguns (possibly the Remington 870 used by Phoenix), a regular MP5K, FN FAL 50.61, and HK21.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
A G3, an AKM, an M16, FN FAL's and on the far right, an M11/9.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Several revolvers and automatic handguns are seen at the bottom.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
An MG42 and a Lewis gun are seen.