The Black Scorpion

The Black Scorpion

Guns used in the film The Black Scorpion.

M1911

When Hank Scott (Richard Denning) and Artur Ramos (Carlos Rivas) find the dead policeman, Sergeant Vega, Vega is still clutching an M1911 pistol. Later dialog calls the clearly automatic handgun "Vega's revolver."

Commercial Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. Manufactured on license by Remington Rand.

Scott approaches the propped-up corpse of Vega, who still holds his M1911.

Scott holds the M1911 with all cartridges fired as he examines Vega's body.

Scott with the M1911 again.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Both Scott and Ramos carry Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers. Ramos' has an engraved pearl handle.

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special

Scott enters the abandoned cabin with S&W drawn.

Another shot of Scott's S&W.

Ramos' engraved S&W is stuck in the waistband of his pants.

Mendoza M1934 LMG

During the giant scorpions' attack on San Lorenzo, Major Cosio (Arturo Martínez) fires a Mendoza M1934 at one of the creatures. Later when he and Scott descend into the scorpions' underground lair, Ramos carries and uses the rifle.

Mexican Mendoza M1934 Light Machine Gun - 7x57mm

Major Cosio fires the Mendoza at one of the giant scorpions.

Ramos aims with the Mendoza as Scott snaps photos.

Another shot of Ramos with the Mendoza.

Harpoon Gun

In the film's climax, a harpoon gun is retrofitted to fire a large projectile attached via cable to an electrical generator. It is manned by the Mexican Army's Major Ortega, until he forgets it's electrified and grabs the projectile with his bare hands.

Ortega mans the harpoon gun flanked by Scott and Ramos.

Ortega is killed after retrieving the electrified harpoon - with his bare hands.