The following weapons were used in the film The Sniper:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Chen Xinwei (Edison Chen) and his inexperienced rookie partner both use Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers in the introduction.
Smith and Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special
Chen confronting two Triad gangsters with his Model 10.
Chen aiming the Model 10 with Fang next to him, armed with his Sig Sauer P228.
Smith & Wesson Model 10HB
Fang Keming (Richie Ren) and officers of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) use Smith & Wesson Model 10HB revolvers during a scene where triad members attack a prisoner convoy.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (heavy barrel) revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special
Fang uses the Model 10HB to snipe on the Triad gangster after ambushing the PTU convoy.
A closeup of the Model 10HB.
Pistols
SIG-Sauer P228
A SIG-Sauer P228 is seen in the hands of Fang (Richie Ren) during the opening stakeout scene. He uses it to save Chen when he had trouble trying to deal with several machete wielding triads.
The P228 being aimed at the Triad gangsters.
Fang supporting Chen with his P228.
Beretta 92FS
Triad leader Tao (Jack Kao) is armed with a Beretta 92FS during a flashback sequence and later during the shootout in the elevator. Other characters are armed also with the 92FS.
Tao with a 92FS to conduct a hostage execution.
Er Ge with a 92FS during a confrontation.
Walther P99
A Walther P99 is carried by Er Ge (Kai Chi Liu) during the elevator scene, later drops it when shot in the arm by Chen. Fang also manages to obtain one during the elevator scene.
The P99 fired inside the elevator car (It looks like a fake)
Fang struggling with a Triad gangster for his P99.
Another shot of Er Ge using the P99.
Er Ge firing the P99 at police officers.
Er Ge checking the room with his P99.
Glock 17
A Glock 17 is briefly seen in the hands of Ching (Huang Xiaoming) during the elevator scene.
A Generation 3 Glock 17 9x19mm.
Ching aiming the Glock 17 at the screen.
Ching strafing with his Glock 17.
Steyr GB
The Steyr GB is carried by several triads.
A masked Triad gunman attacking the PTU convoy with the GB.
M1911
A M1911-style pistol is carried by several triads.
Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP
A Triad gunman with the M1911.
A Triad gunman holding the M1911 (Foreground).
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5
Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns are used by the HKPF Special Duties Unit (SDU) throughout the movie. It is also used by one of the PTU officers guarding a prison convoy and by another officer during a shootout at Ching's apartment.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with Navy trigger group
PTU officers taking cover behind their police van with MP5A3s.
PTU officers fire their MP5A3s back at the Triad gunmen.
SDU operators preparing for an assault.
SDU operators guarding perimeter of crime scene with MP5A3s.
SDU operators stacking up with MP5A3s.
These barrels indicate they are airsoft replicas.
Plainclothed SDU operators armed with MP5A3s.
Steyr TMP
A Steyr TMP, distinguished by its fixed detachable stock, is used by one of the triads who ambushes the prisoner convoy.
Triad gunman approaching HK Corrections Bus with TMP.
Triad gunman inside the van with TMP.
Triad gunman pulling chain from the bus.
Assault Rifles
M16A1
Several M16A1 rifles (with A2 handguards) are used by SDU snipers during training sessions.
M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm.
A SDU sniper aims the M16A1 with a ACOG scope.
M16A2
M16A2 rifles are seen during the sniper training sequences.
SDU snipers fire their M16A2s in training session.
M16A4
An SDU sniper shot by Ching is armed with an M16A4.
M16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) with KAC M5 railed handguards, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, KAC RIS foregrip, and Trijicon TA01 4x32 ACOG scope - 5.56x45mm.
A SDU sniper is shot in the arm by Ching.
Custom M16
A custom M16 appears used by SDU snipers, consisting of an A1 upper receiver (identifiable by its teardrop forward assist and lack of a brass deflector) with the carry handle machined off and converted to a flat top, and an A2 profile barrel.
The SDU sniper in the foreground aims the custom M16.
A clear shot of the custom M16. Note lack of a brass deflector.
Micro Galil
A Micro Galil is used by Er Ge (Kai Chi Liu) during the rescue scene.
IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm
Er Ge fires the MAR to kill a HK Corrections officer.
5.56 NATO shell casings eject out of MAR while being fired.
Notice the cross-shaped muzzle flash.
Shotguns
Remington 870
Remington 870 shotguns are seen in the hands of PTU officers guarding the prison transport when it is ambushed by the triads.
Remington 870 with early style Black Synthetic Riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 gauge.
PTU officer on the left armed with the 870. Others have MP5A3s.
Same PTU officer on the left uses the 870 to fight off the Triad gunmen.
Sniper Rifles
Heckler & Koch PSG-1
The Heckler & Koch PSG-1 sniper rifle is prominently used by Chen throughout much of the film, and by Ching in flashback sequences. The rifle itself is a fake that was created by combining a long barrel with a PSG-1 forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on a HK91/G3 body, similar to the H&K SR9 rifles seen in Hollywood productions.
Genuine Heckler & Koch PSG-1 with 20-round magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO
The Sniper 'build up' PSG1 from Props Company Limited. It's a fake 'build up' PSG1 (much like the SR9TC rifles in Hollywood), created by putting long barrel (note that it is slimmer than a real PSG heavy barrel), or a barrel sleeve extender, along with the recognizable forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on a standard HK91/G3 body. A build up like this would cost under $1000, whereas a real German PSG-1 sells for $10,000 - $35,000.
Chen aiming the PSG-1, looking through its scope.
Ching and Shane (
Bowie Lam), his fellow SDU sniper, in plainclothes during the hostage situation.
Chen aiming the PSG-1 by using the top of a signboard as a sniping perch.
Chen holding the PSG-1 when confronted by reporters.
Two closeups of the PSG-1.
Chen and other SDU snipers taking cover.
Tokyo Marui PSG-1 (AEG)
For non-firing scenes, characters use an airsoft PSG-1, made by Tokyo Marui.
Heckler & Koch PSG-1 7.62x51mm NATO
Chen running while cradling his PSG1.
SDU sniper carrying PSG1 when shot by Ching.
Remington 700 AICS
A Remington 700 rifle in an AICS stock is used by Shane (Bowie Lam), one of Fang's fellow SDU snipers.
Remington 700 in AICS 1.0 stock with Harris bipod and 5 round magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO
Shane using Remington 700 while camouflaged.
Fang speaks to Chen, the AICS in front of him.
Heckler & Koch G3SG/1
Several members of the SDU sniper team are armed with G3SG/1 rifles. Note that this is just a standard H&K G3 that's made to look like a G3SG/1 rifle. Although it's fitted with an SG/1 stock, it lacks the set trigger that's characteristic of factory SG/1 rifles.
Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 - 7.62x51mm NATO
Chen aims the G3SG/1's scope.
SDU sniper aims the G3SG/1.
Note the metal clamp/clip on the left side of the forearm. This is a feature that is omitted on factory SG/1 rifles.
Mk 12 Mod 1 SPR
Suppressed Mk 12 Mod 1 Special Purpose Rifles with Harris bipods no iron sights and 20-round magazines are used by Fang and Chen, notably during a scene where Chen attempts to replicate Ching's shots and during the finale.
Mark 12 Mod 1 SPR with suppressor, 30-round magazine, Harris bipod, and Leupold Mark 4 scope - 5.56x45mm.
Fang aims the Mk 12 Mod 1 SPR.
Chen with the Mk 12 during an investigation to see if Ching's shots played a role in the PTU convoy attack.
Another view of Chen firing the Mk 12.
Fang peers through the Mk 12's scope.
Norinco Type 85
Ching (Huang Xiaoming) uses a Chinese copy of the SVD Dragunov, the Norinco Type 85, as his primary sniper rifle throughout the film.
Ching checks the Type 85's scope.
Type 85 magazines (similar to the SVD) are seen on the table by the left.
Ching takes aim at the PTU officers, his sniping perch concealed to avoid being detected.
Another shot of Ching's sniping perch.
Firing the Type 85 while hidden beneath the highway.
Peering through the Type 85's scope.
Ching fires at his ex-SDU comrades, hidden from inside a cannibalized auto frame.
The Type 85 as seen on the ground with a sling.
Barrett M82A1
In the finale, Ching uses a Barrett M82A1 alongside his Type 85, engaging in a lengthy duel with Fang, Chen and the rest of the SDU sniper team. We could note that between the moment when he is filmed from his back and from his front, his rifle switches from a G3SG1 to the Barrett M82A1. In the French version, Fang says Ching is using a 50 millimeters as opposed to .50 inches.
A Barrett M107 provided for the movie, courtesy of Props Limited. The screen gun is an M82A1 instead
Closeup of the M82A1's muzzle.
Ching setting up the M82A1.
Ching aiming the M82A1 at a police van, hidden beneath the highway.
Muzzle flash of the M82A1 after being fired.
Carrying the M82A1 in Ching's arms.
Aiming the M82A1's at his ex-SDU teammates.
Firing the M82A1 at the SDU team.
Photo of dissipating muzzle flash.
Ching holding on the M82A1's pistol grip after being shot by Chen.
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