Argo

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Argo Error creating thumbnail: File missing Argo (2012) Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA Directed by Ben Affleck Release Date 2012 Studio GK Films Distributor Warner Brothers Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Tony Mendez Ben Affleck Jack O'Donnell Bryan Cranston Lester Siegel Alan Arkin John Chambers John Goodman

Argo is a 2012 thriller directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The film is based on the recently declassified story of CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez (portrayed by Affleck in the film), who in 1979 devised a daring plan for six American diplomats to escape Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis by posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a fictional sci-fi epic. The film's cast includes John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, and Alan Arkin.

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The following weapons were used in the film Argo:

Handguns

Walther P38

When the U.S. Embassy in Tehran is seized by Iranian demonstrators on November 4, 1979, a Walther P38 is used by one of the demonstrators to force an American diplomat to open the doors to the main building.

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Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm

Colt M1911A1

The demonstrators also brandish M1911A1 pistols when seizing the embassy.

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World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

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The demonstrators also brandish M1911A1 pistols when seizing the embassy.

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A revolutionary guard holds the M1911A1 while running through the airport.

Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

Several members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard are armed with Uzi submachine guns.

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IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm

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On the right, a member of the Revolutionary Guard climbs aboard a truck with an Uzi.

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The Uzi is seen in the hands of a Revolutionary Guard member.

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One member of the Revolutionary Guard holds an Uzi.

Madsen M50

Mendez is inspired to come up with his plan while watching a scene from Battle for the Planet of the Apes on television that features the ape Caesar (Roddy McDowall) holding a Madsen M50 submachine gun.

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Madsen M50 - 9x19mm

Heckler & Koch MP5K

In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a Heckler & Koch MP5K.

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Heckler & Koch MP5K - version with SEF Plastic Trigger Pack - 9x19mm. Iran acquired a license to build MP5 & MP5K submachine guns before the Iranian Revolution, and has continued to build them as the Tondar.

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In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a Heckler & Koch MP5K.

Rifles

Heckler & Koch G3A3

Most of the Revolutionary Guards and soldiers are armed with Heckler & Koch G3A3 rifles, the standard weapon of the pre-revolutionary Iranian military.

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Heckler & Koch G3A3 with slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO

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Revolutionary Guards hold G3A3 rifles.

M16A1

U.S. Marine Embassy guards are seen grabbing and loading M16A1 rifles when the demonstrators break into the embassy compound.

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M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

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A Marine chambers his M16A1.

Other

Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Gun

Marines use Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Guns to fire tear gas rounds at the demonstrators as they attempt to storm the embassy.

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Smith & Wesson Model 276 Gas Gun - 37mm

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Marines fire tear gas at the demonstrators.

M18 Smoke Grenade

The Marines also toss M18 smoke grenades to fend off the demonstrators.

M18 smoke grenade