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'''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Sniper'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Sniper'':''' | ||
[[Image:TheSniper.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Sniper'' (2009)]] | [[Image:TheSniper.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Sniper'' (2009)]] | ||
=Hand Guns= | =Hand Guns= | ||
The following lists the handguns used by the Hong Kong Police, Hong Kong SDU, and the Triads | The following lists the handguns used by the Hong Kong Police, Hong Kong SDU, and the Triads. | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
Chen Xinwei ([[Edison Chen]]) and his inexperienced rookie partner both use [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers in the introduction. Fang Keming ([[Richie Ren]]) and officers of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) also use Model 10s during a scene where triad members attack a prisoner convoy. | |||
[[Image:RoyalHKPoliceModel10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith and Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] | [[Image:RoyalHKPoliceModel10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith and Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m101.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper m101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen confronting two Triad gangster with his Model 10.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m10p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aiming the Model 10 with Fang next to him, armed with his Sig Sauer P228.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper m10p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang uses the Model 10 to sniper in on the Triad gangster after ambushing the PTU convoy.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m102.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper m104.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the Model 10.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m104.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | |||
==SIG-Sauer P228== | ==SIG-Sauer P228== | ||
A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is seen in the hands of | A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is seen in the hands of Fang ([[Richie Ren]]) during the opening stakeout scene. He uses it to save OJ when OJ had trouble trying to deal with several machete wielding triads. | ||
[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9mm]] | [[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang with his P228.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p2282.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p2282.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P228's barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m10p228.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper m10p228.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P228 being aimed at the Triad gangsters.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m10p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang supporting Chen with his P228.]] | |||
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==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
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[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 92FS - 9mm]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 92FS - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tao with a 92FS to conduct a hostage execution.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper 92fs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper 92fs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge with a 92FS during a confrontation.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper 92fs3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper 92fs3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the 92FS.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p99 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p99 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Triad gangster with the 92FS.]] | ||
==Walther P99== | ==Walther P99== | ||
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[[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P99-9mm]] | [[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P99-9mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p991.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p991.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P99 fired inside the elevator car.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p992.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p992.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang struggling with a Triad gangster for his P99.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p993.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p993.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge using the P99.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p994.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper p994.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Er Ge using the P99.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p996.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang with the P99.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper p996.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p99 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge firing the P99 at police officers.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p99 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p997.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge checking the room with his P99.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p997.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
A [[Glock 17]] is briefly seen in the hands of | A [[Glock 17]] is briefly seen in the hands of Ching ([[Huang Xiaoming]]) during the elevator scene. | ||
[[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Generation 3 Glock 17 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Generation 3 Glock 17 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper g171.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper g171.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching aiming the Glock 17 at the screen.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper g172.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper g172.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching strafing with his Glock 17.]] | ||
==Steyr GB== | ==Steyr GB== | ||
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[[Image:SteyrGB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr GB 9mm]] | [[Image:SteyrGB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr GB 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper sgb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper sgb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A masked Triad gunman attacking the PTU convoy with the GB.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper sgb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper sgb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunman with the GB.]] | ||
==M1911== | ==M1911== | ||
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[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper 1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper 1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Triad gunman with the M1911.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper 19112.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper 19112.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Triad gunman holding the M1911 (Foreground).]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:MP5A3N.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with Navy trigger group]] | [[Image:MP5A3N.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with Navy trigger group]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PTU officers taking cover behind their police van with MP5A3s.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp5 8701.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp5 8701.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PTU officers fire their MP5A3s back at the Triad gunmen.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp51.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp51.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SDU operators preparing for an assault.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp52.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp52.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SDU operators guarding perimeter of crime scene with MP5A3s.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp53.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp53.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SDU operators stacking up with MP5A3s.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp54.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | [[Image:The sniper mp54.jpg|thumb|600px|none|These barrels indicate they are airsoft replicas.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp55.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp55.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Plainclothed SDU operators armed with MP5A3s.]] | ||
== Steyr TMP == | == Steyr TMP == | ||
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[[Image:SteyrTMPcarbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr TMP 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SteyrTMPcarbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr TMP 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper tmp1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Triad gunman approaching HK Corrections Ban with TMP.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper tmp1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper tmp2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Triad gunman inside the van with TMP.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper tmp2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper tmp3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Triad gunman pulling chain from the bus.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper tmp3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | |||
=Assault Rifles= | =Assault Rifles= | ||
==Micro Galil== | ==Micro Galil== | ||
A [[Galil#Galil MAR|Micro Galil]]is used by Er Ge | A [[Galil#Galil MAR|Micro Galil]] is used by Er Ge ([[Kai Chi Liu]]) during the rescue scene. | ||
[[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge with MAR.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper mg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge fires MAR to kill HK Corrections officer.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mg3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper mg3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|5.56 NATO shell casings eject out of MAR while being fired.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mg4.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper mg4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Notice the cross-shaped muzzle flash.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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[[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with early style Black Synthetic Riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with early style Black Synthetic Riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PTU officer on the left armed with the 870. Others have MP5A3s.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp5 8701.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp5 8701.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Same PTU officer on the left uses the 870 to fight off the Triad gunmen.]] | ||
=Sniper Rifles= | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:TheSniperbuild upPSG1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|photo from PROPS COMPANY LIMITED Website - The Sniper 'build up' PSG1 - 7.62 NATO | [[Image:TheSniperbuild upPSG1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|photo from PROPS COMPANY LIMITED Website - The Sniper 'build up' PSG1 - 7.62 NATO | ||
It is 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.]] | It is 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.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg1m700.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper psg1m700.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen with the PSG1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper psg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aiming the PSG1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aiming the PSG1, looking through its scope.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper psg13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper psg14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching firing the PSG1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg14.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper psg16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching and a SDU operator in plainclothes during the hostage situation.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aiming the PSG1 by using the top of a signboard as a sniping perch.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper psg16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper psg18.jpg|thumb|none|800px|Chen holding the PSG when confronted by reporters.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper psg1sg12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two closeups of the PSG1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg18.jpg|thumb|none|800px| | [[Image:The sniper psg19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen and other SDU snipers taking cover.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg110.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen with his PSG1.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper psg1sg12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper psg111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen firing his PSG1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper psg110.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper psg111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
=== Tokyo Marui PSG-1 (AEG) === | === Tokyo Marui PSG-1 (AEG) === | ||
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[[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch PSG-1 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch PSG-1 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper tmpsg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper tmpsg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen running while cradling his PSG1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper | [[Image:The sniper tmpsg13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SDU sniper carrying PSG1 when shot by Ching.]] | ||
== Remington 700 (AICS) == | == Remington 700 (AICS) == | ||
A [[Remington 700]] rifle is used by Shane ([[Bowie Lam]]), one of | A [[Remington 700]] rifle is used by Shane ([[Bowie Lam]]), one of Fang's fellow SDU snipers. The rifle uses an AICS stock, giving it the appearance of an Accuracy International rifle such as the AWP. | ||
[[Image:AWP.gif|thumb|none|500px|AWP. Note the round bolt handle, and the lack of a shroud around where the bolt handle meets the stock]] | [[Image:AWP.gif|thumb|none|500px|AWP. Note the round bolt handle, and the lack of a shroud around where the bolt handle meets the stock]] | ||
[[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Remington Model 700#Remington 700PSS/700P|Remington 700PSS]] - .300 Win Magnum with Harris bipod]] | [[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Remington Model 700#Remington 700PSS/700P|Remington 700PSS]] - .300 Win Magnum with Harris bipod]] | ||
[[Image:Stage 2 AICS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Black Stage 2 AICS (Accuracy International Chassis System) - with folding stock and adjustable cheek piece.]] | [[Image:Stage 2 AICS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Black Stage 2 AICS (Accuracy International Chassis System) - with folding stock and adjustable cheek piece.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m7001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m7001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shane using Remington 700 while camouflaged.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg1m700.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper psg1m700.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang speaks to Chen, the AICS in front of him.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m7002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m7002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang aims the AICS.]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch G3SG/1== | ==Heckler & Koch G3SG/1== | ||
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[[Image:H&KSG1.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:H&KSG1.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper g3sg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper g3sg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aims the G3SG/1's scope.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper g3sg12.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper g3sg12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SDU sniper aims the G3SG/1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper g3sg14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the metal clamp/clip on the left side of the forearm. This is a feature that is omitted on factory SG/1 rifles. ]] | [[Image:The sniper g3sg14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the metal clamp/clip on the left side of the forearm. This is a feature that is omitted on factory SG/1 rifles. ]] | ||
==M16 rifle series== | ==M16 rifle series== | ||
===M16A1== | ===M16A1== | ||
Several M16A1 rifles (with A2 handguards) are used by SDU sniper during training sessions. | |||
[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m16a11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SDU sniper aims the M16A1 with a ACOG scope.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper m16a11.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | |||
===M16A2=== | ===M16A2=== | ||
[[M16A2]] rifles are seen during the sniper training sequences. | [[M16A2]] rifles are seen during the sniper training sequences. | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper ar15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SDU snipers fire their M16A2s in training session.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper ar15.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | |||
===AR15=== | ===AR15=== | ||
AR15 rifles, built up to resemble the SR-25 but distinguished by their 5.56 magazines and forward assists, are used by | AR15 rifles, built up to resemble the SR-25 but distinguished by their 5.56 magazines and forward assists, are used by Fang and Chen, notably during a scene where Chen attempts to replicate Ching's shots and during the finale. | ||
[[Image:The sniper | [[Image:The sniper sr152.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang aims the SR-25.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper sr153.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen with the SR-25 during an investigation to see if Ching's shots played a role in the PTU convoy attack.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper sr153.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper sr154.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Chen firing the SR-25.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper sr154.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper sr156.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SDU sniper with SR-25.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper | [[Image:The sniper sr157.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang peers through the SR-25's scope.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper sr158.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang takes aim at Ching.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper sr157.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper sr159.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SDU sniper is shot in the arm by Ching.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper sr1511.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear shot of the AR15 being mocked up to resemble the SR-25.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper sr158.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper sr159.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | |||
[[Image:The sniper sr1511.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
== Norinco Type 85 == | == 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. | |||
[[Image:SVD_Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px| Type85 -7.62x54mm R]] | [[Image:SVD_Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px| Type85 -7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t851.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper t851.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching cocks the Type 85.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t852.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper t852.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching checks the Type 85's scope.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t853.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper t853.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Type 85 magazines (similar to the SVD) are seen on the table by the left.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t854.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper t854.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching takes aim at the PTU officers, his sniping perch concealed to avoid being detected.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t855.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper t855.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Ching's sniping perch.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t856.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper t856.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching with the Type 85.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t857.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:The sniper t857.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the Type 85 while hidden beneath the highway.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t859.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peering through the Type 85's scope.]] | |||
[[Image:The sniper t859.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper t8510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching fires at this ex-SDU comrades, hidden from inside a cannibalized auto frame.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t8510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper t8511.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Type 85 as seen on the ground with a sling.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper t8511.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
== Barrett M82A1 == | == Barrett M82A1 == | ||
In the finale, Ching uses a [[Barrett M82]] alongside his Type 85, engaging in a lengthy duel with | In the finale, Ching uses a [[Barrett M82]] alongside his Type 85, engaging in a lengthy duel with Fang, Chen and the rest of the SDU sniper team. | ||
[[Image:Barrett M82A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG]] | [[Image:Barrett M82A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Thesniper82a1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Thesniper82a1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M82A1 used in the movie, courtesy of Props Limited.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m821.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m821.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M82A1's muzzle.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m822.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m822.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching setting up the M82A1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m823.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m823.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching aiming the M82A1 at a police van, hidden beneath the highway.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m824.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m824.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Muzzle flash of the M82A1 after being fired.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m825.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m825.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching aims the M82A1.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m826.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m826.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carrying the M82A1 in Ching's arms.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m827.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m827.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the M82A1's at his ex-SDU teammates.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m828.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m828.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the M82A1 at the SDU team.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m829.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m829.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of dissipating muzzle flash.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m8210.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m8210.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching holding on the M82A1's pistol grip after being shot by Chen.]] | ||
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Revision as of 06:54, 15 March 2010
The following weapons were used in the film The Sniper:
Hand Guns
The following lists the handguns used by the Hong Kong Police, Hong Kong SDU, and the Triads.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Chen Xinwei (Edison Chen) and his inexperienced rookie partner both use Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers in the introduction. Fang Keming (Richie Ren) and officers of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) also use Model 10s during a scene where triad members attack a prisoner convoy.
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 OJ when OJ had trouble trying to deal with several machete wielding triads.
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.
Walther P99
A Walther P99 is carried by Er Ge (Big Head)(Kai Chi Liu) during the elevator scene, later drops it when shot in the arm by OJ. Hartman also manages to obtain one during the elevator scene.
Glock 17
A Glock 17 is briefly seen in the hands of Ching (Huang Xiaoming) during the elevator scene.
Steyr GB
The Steyr GB is carried by several triads.
M1911
A M1911-style pistol is carried by several triads.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5
Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns are used by the HKPD 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.
Steyr TMP
A Steyr TMP, distinguished by its folding stock, is used by one of the triads who ambushes the prisoner convoy.
Assault Rifles
Micro Galil
A Micro Galil is used by Er Ge (Kai Chi Liu) during the rescue scene.
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.
Sniper Rifles
Heckler & Koch PSG1
The Heckler & Koch PSG-1 sniper rifle is prominently used by OJ 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.
Tokyo Marui PSG-1 (AEG)
For non-firing scenes, characters use an airsoft PSG-1, made by Tokyo Marui.
Remington 700 (AICS)
A Remington 700 rifle is used by Shane (Bowie Lam), one of Fang's fellow SDU snipers. The rifle uses an AICS stock, giving it the appearance of an Accuracy International rifle such as the AWP.
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.
M16 rifle series
=M16A1
Several M16A1 rifles (with A2 handguards) are used by SDU sniper during training sessions.
M16A2
M16A2 rifles are seen during the sniper training sequences.
AR15
AR15 rifles, built up to resemble the SR-25 but distinguished by their 5.56 magazines and forward assists, are used by Fang and Chen, notably during a scene where Chen attempts to replicate Ching's shots and during the finale.
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.
Barrett M82A1
In the finale, Ching uses a Barrett M82 alongside his Type 85, engaging in a lengthy duel with Fang, Chen and the rest of the SDU sniper team.
