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Difference between revisions of "Two-Minute Warning"
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| − | ''The following weapons were used in the film ''Two Minute Warning'':'' | + | '''The following weapons were used in the 1976 film ''Two Minute Warning'':''' |
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==Remington 742== | ==Remington 742== | ||
| − | The sniper above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | + | The sniper ([[Warren Miller]]) above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum uses, according to LAPD Capt. Peter Holly ([[Charlton Heston]]), a "[[Remington Model 7400|modified Remington 742]]". The rifle is fitted with a scope and an extended 20- or 30- round magazine, and is concealed within the sniper's jacket. |
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:I noticed you posted this trivia at the exact moment it was mentioned on AMC movie classics. Psychic? :) I guess you're watching this on TV right now ... like I am ;) [[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] 21:01, 4 January 2009 (UTC) | :I noticed you posted this trivia at the exact moment it was mentioned on AMC movie classics. Psychic? :) I guess you're watching this on TV right now ... like I am ;) [[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] 21:01, 4 January 2009 (UTC) | ||
| + | [[Image:7400wd-1-.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Remington 7400 - .308]] | ||
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| + | ==M16 Rifle== | ||
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| + | [[M16]] (SP1) rifles are used by various members of the LAPD SWAT team, including Sergeant Chris Button ([[John Cassavetes]]). The rifles have the original three-prong flash hiders and 30 round magazines. | ||
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| + | [[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to impersonate the M16A1 during the 1970s and 1980s. This version has a 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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| + | ==Remington 870== | ||
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| + | [[Remington 870]] shotguns are used by some LAPD SWAT officers. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
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| + | ==IMI Uzi== | ||
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| + | An [[Uzi]] submachine gun is used by Sgt. Buttons when he arrests a potential suspect in the stands. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9x19mm]] | ||
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| + | ==Winchester Model 70== | ||
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| + | [[Winchester Model 70]] rifles are used by SWAT sniper teams. | ||
| + | [[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
Revision as of 03:11, 20 July 2010
The following weapons were used in the 1976 film Two Minute Warning:
Remington 742
The sniper (Warren Miller) above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum uses, according to LAPD Capt. Peter Holly (Charlton Heston), a "modified Remington 742". The rifle is fitted with a scope and an extended 20- or 30- round magazine, and is concealed within the sniper's jacket.
- I noticed you posted this trivia at the exact moment it was mentioned on AMC movie classics. Psychic? :) I guess you're watching this on TV right now ... like I am ;) MoviePropMaster2008 21:01, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
M16 Rifle
M16 (SP1) rifles are used by various members of the LAPD SWAT team, including Sergeant Chris Button (John Cassavetes). The rifles have the original three-prong flash hiders and 30 round magazines.
Remington 870
Remington 870 shotguns are used by some LAPD SWAT officers.
IMI Uzi
An Uzi submachine gun is used by Sgt. Buttons when he arrests a potential suspect in the stands.
Winchester Model 70
Winchester Model 70 rifles are used by SWAT sniper teams.
