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Race for the Yankee Zephyr

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Race For The Yankee Zephyr (1981)

Race for the Yankee Zephyr was a 1981 adventure movie filmed in New Zealand that starred George Peppard as a leader of a group of treasure hunters who are intent on recovering the lost treasure hidden within the wreckage of a recently discovered WWII plane. Besides Peppard, the film featured an international cast including Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, and Donald Pleasence. The film was directed by actor David Hemmings.

The following guns were used in the film Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981):



Pistols

Beretta Model 70

After boarding the Yankee Zephyr, Theo Brown (George Peppard) pulls out a Beretta Model 70 and fires at Sally.

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Beretta Model 70 .32 acp
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Brown fires his Beretta at Sally

Rifles

Armalite AR-10

The Armalite AR-10 is one of the most common weapons in the film, being used by most of Theo Brown's (George Peppard) henchmen. On one occasion, it is picked up by Barney (Ken Wahl) and given to Sally (Lesley Ann Warren) to create a distraction. Both "Sudanese" and "Portuguese" model rifles can be seen.

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Armalite AR-10, "Sudanese" model - 7.62x51mm NATO
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The AR-10 being held by one of Brown's henchmen in the background
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The same henchman firing the AR-10 at Barney and Sally as they escape
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Barney picks up the guard's Armalite
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Armalite AR-10, "Portuguese" model - 7.62x51mm NATO
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After Barney gives her the signal, Sally displays her unfamiliarity with firearms
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Sally starts to fire, although it appears to be too much for her, as she just randomly sprays bullets everywhere (while screaming)
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Another one of Brown's guards fires his AR-10 at Barney
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The henchman puts down his rifle as Brown boards the Yankee Zephyr

Winchester Model 70

Several of Brown's henchman uses a Winchester Model 70 in some scenes.

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Winchester Model 70 .30-06
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One of Brown's henchmen stands beside Gibbie
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The same henchman holding the rifle
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A guard aims at Gibbie
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Another guard fires at Barney and Sally

Shotguns

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

In an early scene, Frank the bartender (Robert Bruce) takes out a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun when Barney (Ken Wahl) tries to take drunk Gibbie (Donald Pleasence) home.

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Remington 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
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Frank takes the shotgun from behind the bar
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Frank fires at Barney's truck


12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun

One of Theo Brown's (George Peppard) henchmen uses an 12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun throughout the film.

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12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun
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Barney and Gibbie each punch a man holding a gun
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The henchman fires at Gibbie
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The henchman holding the shotgun during the jet boat chase