Mirage (Mirāža)
Russian DVD Cover
Mirage Mirāža , Russian title Мираж ) is a Soviet Latvian 1983 crime mini-series directed by Aloiz Brench and based on the novel The World In My Pocket by James Hadley Chase.
The following weapons were used in the film Mirage (1983) :
Handguns M1911 The first pistol used by Ed Black (Ints Burans ) is an original M1911 . Later he switches it to M1911A1 , taken from Frank Morgan.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view at Ed Black's pistol. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The pistol is tucked at Black's belt. M1911A1 During the movie Frank Morgan (Regimantas Adomaitis ), Ed Black (Ints Burans ), Al Kitson (Martins Vilsons ) and various police officers and security guards carry M1911A1 pistols.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A photoshopped image of sawn-off Nagant M1895 revolver Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ginny aims her revolver during the robbery in restaurant. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view at Ginny's revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The grip of Ginny's revolver is seen in her pocket. Next to her Al Kitson holds a M1911A1 pistol. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Commissioner Delaney holds his revolver. Rifles TOZ-8 Rifle A TOZ-8 small caliber bolt action rifle with PSO-1 sniper scope is used by Ed Black (Ints Burans ) during the robbery.
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