Project A
Theatrical Release Poster
Main Cast
Character
Actor
Sergeant Dragon Ma Yue Lung
Jackie Chan
Fei
Sammo Hung
Hong Tin-tzu
Yuen Biao
Captain Chi
Kwan Hoi-san
Admiral Shih
Lau Hak-suen
San-po
Dick Wei
Jaws
Mars
Winnie Shih
Isabella Wong
Chou Wing-ling
Wong Wai
Tai Bo
Tai Bo
Project A A Gai3 Waak6 ; also known as Pirate Patrol and Jackie Chan's Project A ) is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy written, directed and starring Jackie Chan as Marine Police Sergeant Dragon Ma Yue Lung. While the film is set at the end of the 19th century, but many details of life, including some firearms, appear to be anachronistic. A sequel Project A Part II
The following weapons were used in the film Project A :
Handguns Smith & Wesson Model 36 What appears to be an anachronistic Smith & Wesson Model 36 is seen in hands of the British Chief of Hong Kong Police Force (uncredited). The revolver looks like gold-plated but it is likely Titanium nitride coating that has deep gold color.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smmith & Wesson Model 36 in gold finish - .38 Special. Error creating thumbnail: File missing British Chief (uncredited) points his revolver at Dragon Ma Yue Lung (Jackie Chan ) whom he thinks to be a spy. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A view from another side. Luger P08 Artillery Long barreled Luger P08 Artillery pistols are widely used by Hong Kong Police Force and Marine Police officers, including Captain Chi (Kwan Hoi-san), Inspector Hong Tin-tzu (Yuen Biao ), and Admiral Shih (Lau Hak-suen). Gangsters and pirates also use Luger Artillery pistols.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger LP08 "Artillery" model with long barrel - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Captain Chi fires into ceiling to stop the fight between Police Force constables and Marine Police sailors. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chou Wing-ling's henchman cocks the pistol in the scene on the clock tower. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A henchman points his Luger at Dragon Ma (Jackie Chan ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hong Tin-tzu holds his Luger in the same scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pirate Chief San-po (Dick Wei ) carries a P08 Artillery in his holster during the boarding of a British ship. Error creating thumbnail: File missing British Admiral (uncredited) points his P08 Artillery at San-po. Luger P08 When the pirates attack a British ship, a sailor is seen firing a standard Luger P08 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger P08 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Luger-wielding sailor is killed by a crossbow arrow. Mauser C96 Mauser C96 pistols are carried by some gangsters. In one scene, Dragon Ma (Jackie Chan ) disarms a gangster and holds a pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pre-war dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" commercial model - 7.63x25mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dragon Ma disarms a gangster. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dragon Ma uses the Mauser to threaten other gangsters. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A gangster holds Fei (Sammo Hung ) at gunpoint. Mauser C96 Flashpaper Replica A Mauser C96 -style pistol is used by a gangster in one scene. It looks too crude and simplified and appears to be a flashpaper replica, used for Jackie Chan's safety as the pistol fires in dangerous proximity to his face.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A gangster pokes his pistol at Dragon Ma's face. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The pistol fires. The pink muzzle flame allows to identify this gun as flashpaper. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close-up of the gun. Rifles Lee-Metford Mk II Lee-Metford Mk II rifles are service weapons of Hong Kong Police Force and Marine Police.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lee-Metford Mk II* - .303 British Error creating thumbnail: File missing Marine Police sailors stand in formation, performing Shoulder Arms command. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Marine Police sailors watch in astonishment and anger as their ships explode. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close-up of several rifles in the same scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing British Army soldiers aim their rifles (according to their uniforms, they must be Australians). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close-up of a rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pirates attack a British ship. Some of them carry rifles while most are armed with various swords, axes, bows and crossbows. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A sailor fires at attacking pirates. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jaws (Mars ) and Hong Tin-tzu (Yuen Biao ) point their captured rifles at pirates. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jaws with a rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jaws and Hong fire at pirates. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hong working the bolt. Lee-Enfield The rifles that appear to be pre-SMLE Lee-Enfields are briefly seen in several scenes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lee-Enfield Mk I CLLE (Charger Loading Lee-Enfield) - .303 British Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lee-Enfield rifles in a gun rack in the barracks of Marine Police. The rifle in the center seems to have a shorter barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A barrel of the rifle is seen. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A same rifle is seen in another scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A pirate points a same looking rifle at British captain during the boarding. Other Weapons Mockup Stick Grenade Stick grenades that appear to be wooden mockups are seen in the training scene. In the final scene, Hong Tin-tzu (Yuen Biao ), Jaws (Mars ) and Fei (Sammo Hung ) use these grenades to eliminate most of San-po's pirates. In reality, stick hand grenades of such outlook appeared only during the First World War.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hong Tin-tzu shows a grenade to trainees. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hong Tin-tzu instructs proper handling of the grenade. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hong Tin-tzu and Jaws carry grenades in the final scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Why do you think I need a hammer? - Fei holds a grenade.Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jaws readies a grenade. 
