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The Last King of Scotland
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The Last King of Scotland is a 2006 historical drama that tells the story of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a young Scottish doctor who travels to Uganda in the 1970’s to work in a rural hospital. By chance, he meets President Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker) and they become friends. However, Idi Amin’s increasingly erratic behavior turns their friendship into a dangerous relation. The film was based on the novel written by Giles Foden, who mixed fictional and historical events. Whitaker would receive an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Amin in the film.
The following weapons were used in the film The Last King of Scotland:
Handguns
Zastava M88
President Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker) carries a stainless Zastava M88 as his main sidearm. Dr. Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) is seen grabbing it and putting a water buffalo out of its misery with it. While this is the appearance of a rather rare pistol on the screen, this is an anachronism, as the M88 was not available until 1988 (something closer would be the TT-33, on which the M88 is based). Furthermore, in real life Amin preferred the Webley Mk VI revolver.
FN Hi-Power
Nicholas is seen firing an FN Hi-Power to start the swimming race between President Amin and his men.
Submachine Guns
Sterling
In a number of scenes, Ugandan soldiers are seen with Sterling submachine guns, most notably in the scene where Nicholas is held at gun point.
Uzi
One of Amin's bodyguards is seen carrying a full size Uzi.
Beretta M12
One of Amin’s bodyguards is seen carrying a Beretta M12. It is never fully visible at any one time, but enough detail can be seen as the bodyguard moves backwards and forwards slightly during the shot. One of Amin's secret police can also be seen holding one during the aircraft hangar scene.
Assault Rifles
Heckler & Koch G3A4
The main rifle seen in the hands of the Ugandan army and Presidential guards, and also used by assassins, is the Heckler & Koch G3A4, the rare early version with slimline handguard. This particular (original) version was produced in a short period from 1974-1978, which makes it historically accurate.
Heckler & Koch G3A3
The fixed-stock Heckler & Koch G3A3 is also used by the Ugandan troops.
AK-47
One of the attackers of the presidential motorcade wields an AK-47.
Sa vz. 58 V
In a hangar after the attempted assassination of Idi Amin, one of Amin's soldiers is seen holding a Sa vz. 58 V which can be easily identified by the unique bolt.
