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[[Image:LaserMission_M1911_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A surprisingly resilient Kalishnakov takes aim.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_M1911_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A surprisingly resilient Kalishnakov takes aim.]]


==Mauser C96 "Bolo" model==
==Mauser C96 "Bolo" ==
Kalishnakov's Lieutenant ([[Guy Pringle]]) draws a [[Mauser C96 "Bolo" model]] on the innkeeper.  
Kalishnakov's Lieutenant ([[Guy Pringle]]) draws a [[Mauser C96 "Bolo"]] on the innkeeper.  
[[File:Mauser-Bolo-Broomhandle-Semi-Automatic-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 Short Barreled "Bolo" Model - 7.63x25mm Mauser]]
[[File:Mauser-Bolo-Broomhandle-Semi-Automatic-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 "Bolo" - 7.63x25mm Mauser]]
[[Image:LaserMission_C96_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:LaserMission_C96_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:LaserMission_C96_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kalishnakov's Lieutenant fires on Alissa.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_C96_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kalishnakov's Lieutenant fires on Alissa.]]
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[[Image:LaserMission_W1300_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A guard with a Winchester 1300 as a gas bomb goes off.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_W1300_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A guard with a Winchester 1300 as a gas bomb goes off.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_W1300_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A diamond thief with a Winchester 1300]]
[[Image:LaserMission_W1300_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A diamond thief with a Winchester 1300]]
[[Image:Winchester1200Police.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1200 Police Model - 12 gauge]]
[[Image:LaserMission_W1300_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eckhardt henchman ([[Jannie Wienand]]) with his Winchester 1300.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_W1300_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eckhardt henchman ([[Jannie Wienand]]) with his Winchester 1300.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_W1300_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Professor Braun ([[Ernest Borgnine]]) with a Winchester 1300.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_W1300_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Professor Braun ([[Ernest Borgnine]]) with a Winchester 1300.]]
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==Vector R4==
==Vector R4==
A few [[Vector R4]]s mocked up as AKs are seen in the film as well. Some of them lack the AK-style forward sight.
A few [[Vector R4]]s mocked up as AKs are seen in the film as well. Some of them lack the AK-style forward sight.
[[Image:VektorR4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vektor R4 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:Vektor R4 AR.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Vektor R4 - 5.56x45mm NATO.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_R4_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier with his R4 mocked up as an AK. Notice the lack of a front sight.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_R4_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier with his R4 mocked up as an AK. Notice the lack of a front sight.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_R4_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An R4 next to a G3 in the VW minibus.]]
[[Image:LaserMission_R4_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An R4 next to a G3 in the VW minibus.]]

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Laser Mission
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DVD cover
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Error creating thumbnail: File missing West Germany
Error creating thumbnail: File missing South Africa
Directed by BJ Davis
Release Date 1989
Main Cast
Character Actor
Michael Gold Brandon Lee
Alissa Debi A. Monahan
Prof. Braun Ernest Borgnine


Laser Mission is a 1989 direct-to-video action movie directed by BJ Davis (who was primarily known as a stunt coordinator) and starring Brandon Lee, Debi A. Monahan and Ernest Borgnine. Although a relatively obscure B-movie, however like all of Brandon Lee's films, enjoyed a brief spike in popularity in the mid-nineties following his abrupt death during the filming of The Crow.


The following weapons were used in the film Laser Mission:


Handguns

Browning Hi-Power

Michael Gold (Brandon Lee) carries a Browning Hi-Power for most of the film.

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Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm
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Michael fires his Hi-Power, eyes closed.
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Michael releases the slide on his Hi-Power.
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Michael's Hi-Power on the ground behind him.

Beretta 92

Alissa (Debi A. Monahan) carries a Beretta 92 in a thigh holster for most of the film.

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Beretta 92, the first Beretta 92 Series model produced, noted by rounded trigger guard, butt located magazine release, and frame mounted safety (pre-decocking safety) - 9x19mm.
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Michael hands Alissa her Beretta 92.
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The frame-mounted safety can be seen here.
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Tokarev TT-33

Col. Kalishnakov (Graham Clarke) uses a Tokarev TT-33 for most of the film. Michael takes it and uses it late in the film.

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Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips
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Kalishnakov opens fire on the escaping Michael.
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Kalishnakov orders his troops to chase Michael and Alissa. Notice that the hammer is down.
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Michael with Kalishnakov's TT-33.

M1911-type

Eckhardt (Werner Pochath) holds Michael at gunpoint with an M1911-type pistol. Kalishnakov takes one off of a dead soldier late in the film.

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Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP
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Eckhardt holds the pistol on Michael.
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A surprisingly resilient Kalishnakov takes aim.

Mauser C96 "Bolo"

Kalishnakov's Lieutenant (Guy Pringle) draws a Mauser C96 "Bolo" on the innkeeper.

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Mauser C96 "Bolo" - 7.63x25mm Mauser
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Kalishnakov's Lieutenant fires on Alissa.
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Kalishnakov's Lieutenant commandeers a car to go after Alissa.

Shotguns

Armsel Striker

Michael takes a Armsel Striker from the prison armory to aid in his escape.

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Armsel Striker Shotgun - 12 Gauge
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Michael surprises Kalishnakov's Lieutenant.

Winchester 1300

Various characters are seen using Winchester 1300 shotguns throughout the film.

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Winchester Model 1300 with extended tube & rubber Butt pad - 12 Gauge
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A Winchester 1300 being loaded in the opening credits.
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A guard with a Winchester 1300 as a gas bomb goes off.
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A diamond thief with a Winchester 1300
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Winchester Model 1200 Police Model - 12 gauge
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Eckhardt henchman (Jannie Wienand) with his Winchester 1300.
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Professor Braun (Ernest Borgnine) with a Winchester 1300.

Rifles

Heckler & Koch G3A3

Many of the soldiers are seen using Heckler & Koch G3A3 rifles. Michael uses one during the car chase.

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Heckler & Koch G3A3 with slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO
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A soldier takes a knife to the chest.
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Michael fires a G3 full auto from the hip, of course.
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Mañuel (Pierre Knoessen) take the soldier's G3 while Sgt. Roberta (Maureen Lahoud) goes for the grenade.

Vector R5

A Vector R5 is seen in the opening credits.

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Vektor R5 - 5.56x45mm
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The unmodified R5 in the opening credits.

Vector R4

A few Vector R4s mocked up as AKs are seen in the film as well. Some of them lack the AK-style forward sight.

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Vektor R4 - 5.56x45mm NATO.
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A soldier with his R4 mocked up as an AK. Notice the lack of a front sight.
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An R4 next to a G3 in the VW minibus.
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Michael fires an R4 mocked up as an AK during his escape.
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A nice detailed shot of an R4 receiver to the left.
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Browning Automatic Rifle

A Browning Automatic Rifle is used by soldiers when Michael and Alissa bust through the border.

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Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 - .30-06
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A BAR at the border checkpoint.
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On fire AND wildly firing a gun. That IS impressive.

Lee-Enfield Mk.I

The diamond prospector (Mees Xteen) is armed with a Lee-Enfield Mk.I rifle.

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Lee-Enfield Mk.I - .303 British. In service between 1896-1907
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The external magazine is barely visible.

Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine

A Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine is seen hanging on the wall in one scene.

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Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R. This was modified to become the M44 which replaced it, entering combat trials in 1943, becoming fairly common in 1944.
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Other

Rocket Launcher

Michael and one of the soldiers fires a customized rocket launcher that somewhat resembles an M1 Bazooka. A similar launcher appears to have been used in the film Direct Contact.

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Michael readies the launcher.
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The pyrotechnic charge can be seen stuffed in the tube.
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The launcher is seen. This is likely just a metal tube with parts of G3-style rifle fitted underneath.