Laser Mission is a 1989 direct-to-video action movie directed by BJ Davis (who was primarily known as a stunt coordinator) and starring Brandon Lee , Debi A. Monahan and Ernest Borgnine . Although a relatively obscure B-movie, however like all of Brandon Lee 's films, enjoyed a brief spike in popularity in the mid-nineties following his abrupt death during the filming of The Crow .
The following weapons were used in the film Laser Mission :
Handguns
Browning Hi-Power
Michael Gold (Brandon Lee ) carries a Browning Hi-Power for most of the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Michael fires his Hi-Power, eyes closed.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Michael releases the slide on his Hi-Power.
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Beretta 92
Alissa (Debi A. Monahan ) carries a Beretta 92 in a thigh holster for most of the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Michael hands Alissa her Beretta 92.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The frame-mounted safety can be seen here.
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Tokarev TT-33
Col. Kalishnakov (Graham Clarke ) uses a Tokarev TT-33 for most of the film. Michael takes it and uses it late in the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kalishnakov opens fire on the escaping Michael.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kalishnakov orders his troops to chase Michael and Alissa. Notice that the hammer is down.
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M1911-type
Eckhardt (Werner Pochath ) holds Michael at gunpoint with an M1911 -type pistol. Kalishnakov takes one off of a dead soldier late in the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Eckhardt holds the pistol on Michael.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A surprisingly resilient Kalishnakov takes aim.
Mauser C96 "Bolo"
Kalishnakov's Lieutenant (Guy Pringle ) draws a Mauser C96 "Bolo" on the innkeeper.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kalishnakov's Lieutenant fires on Alissa.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kalishnakov's Lieutenant commandeers a car to go after Alissa.
Shotguns
Armsel Striker
Michael takes a Armsel Striker from the prison armory to aid in his escape.
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Winchester 1300
Various characters are seen using Winchester 1300 shotguns throughout the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Winchester 1300 being loaded in the opening credits.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guard with a Winchester 1300 as a gas bomb goes off.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A diamond thief with a Winchester 1300
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester Model 1200 Police Model - 12 gauge
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Rifles
Heckler & Koch G3A3
Many of the soldiers are seen using Heckler & Koch G3A3 rifles. Michael uses one during the car chase.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A soldier takes a knife to the chest.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Michael fires a G3 full auto from the hip, of course.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mañuel (Pierre Knoessen ) take the soldier's G3 while Sgt. Roberta (Maureen Lahoud ) goes for the grenade.
Vector R5
A Vector R5 is seen in the opening credits.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The unmodified R5 in the opening credits.
Vector R4
A few Vector R4s mocked up as AKs are seen in the film as well. Some of them lack the AK-style forward sight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Vektor R4 - 5.56x45mm NATO.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A soldier with his R4 mocked up as an AK. Notice the lack of a front sight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An R4 next to a G3 in the VW minibus.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Michael fires an R4 mocked up as an AK during his escape.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A nice detailed shot of an R4 receiver to the left.
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Browning Automatic Rifle
A Browning Automatic Rifle is used by soldiers when Michael and Alissa bust through the border.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing On fire AND wildly firing a gun. That IS impressive.
Lee-Enfield Mk.I
The diamond prospector (Mees Xteen ) is armed with a Lee-Enfield Mk.I rifle.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The external magazine is barely visible.
Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine
A Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine is seen hanging on the wall in one scene.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R. This was modified to become the M44 which replaced it, entering combat trials in 1943, becoming fairly common in 1944.
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Other
Rocket Launcher
Michael and one of the soldiers fires a customized rocket launcher that somewhat resembles an M1 Bazooka . A similar launcher appears to have been used in the film Direct Contact .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Michael readies the launcher.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The pyrotechnic charge can be seen stuffed in the tube.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The launcher is seen. This is likely just a metal tube with parts of G3 -style rifle fitted underneath.