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'''The following weapons were used in the 1985 film ''[[Spies Like Us]]'''''[[Image:Spieslikeusposter.jpg‎|right|thumb|250px|Promotional Poster for ''Spies Like Us'' (1985)]]
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'''The following weapons were used in the 1985 film ''[[Spies Like Us]].'''''[[Image:Spieslikeusposter.jpg‎|right|thumb|250px|Promotional Poster for ''Spies Like Us'' (1985)]]
  
  
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==[[Tokarev TT-33]]==
 
The Soviet KGB Agents are seen using [[Tokarev TT-33]] pistols when they meet Emmett Fitz-Hume ([[Chevy Chase]])and Austin Millbarge ([[Dan Aykroyd]]) at their "extraction point" in Pakistan.  The agents are also seen using Tokarevs later at the highway patrol office.  They should, however, be using [[Makarovs|Makarov PM]].
 
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev.]]<br />
 
  
 
==[[M16A1]]==
 
==[[M16A1]]==
The United States soldiers seen during Emmett and Austin's training are seen carrying [[M16A1]]'s.  Also, [[M16A1|M16's]] are one of the many rifles used by the Mujahideen.
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The United States soldiers seen during Emmett and Austin's training are carrying [[M16A1]]'s.  Also, [[M16A1|M16's]] are one of the many rifles used by the Mujahideen.
 
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]]
 
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]]
  
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==[[AK-47|"Kalashnikov"]]==
 
==[[AK-47|"Kalashnikov"]]==
AK-47's can be seen in the hands of the Soviet soldiers escorting the SS-50 rocket at the beginning of the film.  Oddly enough, they are seen using Chinese [[Type-56]]'s at the end of the film. As the film is based around 1985, they should be using [[AK-74|AK-74's]], but since it at this point in time is was not used largely outside of the Soviet Union, the older guns are the only other choice.  Also, some of the Mujahideen are carrying AK-47's/Type-56's.
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AK-47's can be seen in the hands of the Soviet soldiers escorting the SS-50 rocket at the beginning of the film.  Oddly enough, they are seen using Chinese [[Type-56]]'s at the end of the film. Also, some of the Mujahideen are carrying AK-47's/Type-56's.  (As the film is based around 1985, the Soviets should be using [[AK-74|AK-74's]], but since at this point in time the AK-74 was not found largely outside of the Soviet Union, the older guns are the only other choice.)  
 
[[Image:AK-47.jpg|thumb|500px|none|AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
 
[[Image:AK-47.jpg|thumb|500px|none|AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
  
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Some of the Mujahideen, (such as the unlucky one who manages to get on the Ambulance and is then hit by the tree branch), are using [[Sterling SMG|Sterling]] submachine guns.
 
Some of the Mujahideen, (such as the unlucky one who manages to get on the Ambulance and is then hit by the tree branch), are using [[Sterling SMG|Sterling]] submachine guns.
 
[[Image:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]]
 
[[Image:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]]
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==[[MAC-10]]==
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The "GLG-20's" Jerry Hadley ([[Charles McKeown]]) and Karen Boyer ([[Donna Dixon]]) use MAC-10's when Soviet troops discover the spies while infiltrating the Soviet Union.  Austin later uses one in his corageous attempt to rescue Emmett from the Soviet border guards.
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[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Ingram MAC 10 submachine gun - .45 ACP.]]
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==[[Tokarev TT-33]]==
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The Soviet KGB Agents are seen using [[Tokarev TT-33]] pistols after Emmett Fitz-Hume ([[Chevy Chase]])and Austin Millbarge ([[Dan Aykroyd]])  discover their contacts' true loyalties while in Pakistan.  The agents are also seen using the pistols later at the highway patrol office.  They should, however, be using [[Makarov PM|Makarovs]].
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[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev.]]<br />
  
 
==[[M1911]]==
 
==[[M1911]]==
 
During Emmett and Austin's training, Colonel Rhombus ([[Bernie Casey]]) fires an [[M1911]] at their feet to pursuade them to jump into the mud pit.
 
During Emmett and Austin's training, Colonel Rhombus ([[Bernie Casey]]) fires an [[M1911]] at their feet to pursuade them to jump into the mud pit.
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]]
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]]
 
==[[MAC-10]]==
 
The "GLG-20's" Jerry Hadley and Karen Boyer use MAC-10's when Soviet troops discover the spies.  Austin later uses one in his corageous attempt to rescue Emmett.
 
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Ingram MAC 10 submachine gun - .45 ACP.]]
 
  
 
==[[RPG-7]]==
 
==[[RPG-7]]==

Revision as of 21:02, 22 July 2009

The following weapons were used in the 1985 film Spies Like Us.

Promotional Poster for Spies Like Us (1985)













M16A1

The United States soldiers seen during Emmett and Austin's training are carrying M16A1's. Also, M16's are one of the many rifles used by the Mujahideen.

M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.

M1 Carbine

Several of the Mujahideen are seen wielding M1 Carbines.

World War Two Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock

"Kalashnikov"

AK-47's can be seen in the hands of the Soviet soldiers escorting the SS-50 rocket at the beginning of the film. Oddly enough, they are seen using Chinese Type-56's at the end of the film. Also, some of the Mujahideen are carrying AK-47's/Type-56's. (As the film is based around 1985, the Soviets should be using AK-74's, but since at this point in time the AK-74 was not found largely outside of the Soviet Union, the older guns are the only other choice.)

AK-47 - 7.62x39mm

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)

Several of the Mujahideen can be seen using Lee-Enfield's, and later the rifle is seen in the hands of the Turkish soldiers at the guard post.

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.

Sterling SMG

Some of the Mujahideen, (such as the unlucky one who manages to get on the Ambulance and is then hit by the tree branch), are using Sterling submachine guns.

Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm

MAC-10

The "GLG-20's" Jerry Hadley (Charles McKeown) and Karen Boyer (Donna Dixon) use MAC-10's when Soviet troops discover the spies while infiltrating the Soviet Union. Austin later uses one in his corageous attempt to rescue Emmett from the Soviet border guards.

Ingram MAC 10 submachine gun - .45 ACP.

Tokarev TT-33

The Soviet KGB Agents are seen using Tokarev TT-33 pistols after Emmett Fitz-Hume (Chevy Chase)and Austin Millbarge (Dan Aykroyd) discover their contacts' true loyalties while in Pakistan. The agents are also seen using the pistols later at the highway patrol office. They should, however, be using Makarovs.

Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev.


M1911

During Emmett and Austin's training, Colonel Rhombus (Bernie Casey) fires an M1911 at their feet to pursuade them to jump into the mud pit.

Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.

RPG-7

Some of the Mujahideen are seen carrying RPG-7s.

RPG-7 70mm

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