Barb Wire

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Barb Wire (1996)

The following weapons were used in the film Barb Wire:

Handguns

Desert Eagle .357

Two-tone .357 Desert Eagle pistols are the weapons of choice for Barbara "Barb Wire" Kopetski (Pamela Anderson). The pistols are also seen used by thugs and killers in the film as well. These two-tone .357 Desert Eagles were custom built for Barb Wire by Ellis Mercantile. The receiver is polished stainless steel and the slide and barrel are blued. Only two were built for Pamela Anderson to use on the show. - Phoenixent

Magnum Research Desert Eagle MK I in two-tone finish - .357 Magnum.

Two-tone .357 Desert Eagle pistol is the weapon of choice for Barbara "Barb Wire" Kopetski (Pamela Anderson).

Barb Wire fights with her Desert Eagle.

A thug reloads his Desert Eagle while gunning for Barb Wire - .357 DE. He is killed and his pistol is picked up and used in addition to her original Desert Eagle in the fight.

The iconic shot of Barb Wire (Pamela Anderson) firing around an overturned oaken table with her two .357 Desert Eagles - .357 DE.

Barb holds the two-toned .357 DE Desert Eagle at the head of Krebs (Loren Rubin) - .357 DE. This pistol changes to an all black model in the very next shot.

Glock 19

A 2nd Gen Glock 19 is hidden in Kreb's Night drawer. Barb is seen using a Glock 19 during a shootout.

Glock 19 2nd Generation

A 2nd Gen Glock 19 is hidden in Kreb's Night drawer - 9mm

Barb with the Glock. (A continuity error as she was seen picking up the custom SIG).

SIG-Sauer P228 (Custom)

Also among the weapons used by Barb Wire is a custom two-tone SIG-Sauer P228 with Wilcox UITC laser sight that had previously been used in the 1995 film Virtuosity.. This gun was converted by Ellis Props & Graphics (who supplied the weapons for both Virtuosity and this film).

A two-tone SIG-Sauer P228 (9x19mm) with Wilcox Industries UITC laser, as used in the 1995 film Virtuosity. The weapon pictured here is the actual screen-used gun from the movie. (This photo comes from Long Mountain Outfitters [1].)

Barb Wire reaches for the two-tone Custom SIG-Sauer P228 with fabricated grips - 9mm

While in her bubble bath, Barb reaches for the custom SIG.

Barb holds her custom SIG. The pistol originally was customized for the film Virtuosity.

Alexander Willis (Xander Berkeley) fires the custom SIG behind Axel (Temuera Morrison) who is using an Uzi SMG - 9mm

Beretta 92SB

Colonel Pryzer (Steve Railsback) uses a Beretta 92SB in the film.

Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).

Colonel Pryzer (Steve Railsback) ducks after experiencing a 'stove pipe' jam with his Beretta 92SB - 9mm. Either the blank 'stuck in the vertical position' is the filthiest blank ever (blanks are very "sooty") or it's one of those black plastic star crimped blanks. Sure looks like someone's black leather gloved 'thumb' sticking out of the pistol, doesn't it?

Browning Hi-Power

Several two-tone Browning Hi-Powers are seen in Barb's gun cabinet. The two-tone Hi-Power is also used by Alexander Willis (Xander Berkeley) - 9mm.

Alexander Willis (Xander Berkeley) fires his Hi-Power behind Axel (Temuera Morrison) who is using an Uzi SMG - 9mm

M1911A1

A thug runs to the window with an M1911A1, but when he fires it, suddenly it has a suppressor - .45 acp

Rifles

M16A1

M16A1 rifles are used by Congressional soldiers and gang members.

M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm

Rifle on the left.

M16A1 with A2 Handguards

M16A1 rifles fitted with A2 handguards are used by the Congressional soldiers and SHPD officers.

M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm. Putting the distinctive A2 handguards on the older rifle was a method used by Movie/TV armorers to simulate A2 rifles when M16A1s were the only ones available. The same thing has been done vice-versa, Using M16A2's with A1 handguards for Vietnam War B Movies.

Rifle on the left.

MGC M16 Replica Rifles

In scenes when the rifle is not fired, MGC M16 rifles with A2 style handguards and A1 Birdcages attached are carried by Congressional soldiers. They also have 30 round magazines rather 'sloppily' crammed into the magazine well (the MGC guns have a proprietary magazine and the mag well doesn't take STANAG magazines without modification).

The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television.

Congressional soldiers carry MGC M16 replica rifles with A2 style handguards and A1 Birdcages. They also have 30 round magazines rather 'sloppily' crammed into the magazine well (the MGC guns have a proprietary magazine and the mag well doesn't take STANAG magazines without modification).

Rifle in the middle is the replica.

AK-47

During a meeting, several members of both Big Fatso's and Spike's gang are seen with AK variants.

Poly Technologies AK-47 - 7.62x39mm. This is the commercial clone of the original Type III AK-47 and is the most used in American films and shows when showing the milled receiver AK-47

AK rifles behind Spike (Jennifer Banko).

AK rifle on the left. This may be a replica.

Submachine Guns

Uzi Submachine gun

Full size Uzi's are seen in the hands of Barb Wire and Axel Hood (Temuera Morrison) as well as gang members and Congressionals.

Uzi - 9mm

The Uzi held by Axel Hood (Temuera Morrison).

Uzi on the right.

Heckler & Koch SP89

• Used in full auto mode (conversion) by a thug in the motel

Heckler & Koch SP89 (mocked up as MP5K)

When Barb is forced to give up her weapons during a confrontation at the junkyard, one of the weapons seen is a nickel plated Heckler & Koch SP89 made to look like an MP5K by adding the MP5K foregrip. It can be noted as an SP89 instead of an MP5K due to the lack of a paddle magazine release behind the magazine and lack of a push-pin lower receiver. This appears to be the same converted custom SP89 seen in the 1994 film Speed.

Heckler & Koch SP89 converted to full auto fire and made to look like an MP5K. Note lack of paddle magazine release and push-pin lower receiver.

When Barb is surrounded by the police and is forced to disarm herself, she drops the Nickel plated 'fake' MP5K (actually a converted SP89) - 9mm on the pile of guns and bandoleers.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

During a confrontation with Big Fatso's gang, Barb is seen with an authentic Heckler & Koch MP5A3 that is fitted with a slimline handguard.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm

Barb takes out an authentic Heckler & Koch MP5A3 that is fitted with a slimline handguard.

Barb (Pamela Anderson) with the MP5A3.

H&K 94 C&C

• The same Chopped & Converted HK94s seen in films like Die Hard, Air Force One and others can be seen wielded by thugs in Barb's nightclub.

Bodyguard at the left holds a Converted HK94 (metal 0-1 trigger pack and no lugs on the barrel) outfitted with a Surefire Light - 9mm

Shotguns

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

The Mossberg 500 Cruiser is seen used by thugs and members of Big Fatso's gang. Some of these shotguns appear to be prop replicas.

Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 gauge

A patron gives up his Mossberg before entering the club.

The thug on the left fires his Mossberg 500 "Cruiser" - 12 gauge. The others use an Uzi and and an M16A1 with a heavy barrel and A2 handguards.

A member of Big Fatso's gang holds the Mossberg. Note the filled-in barrel.

Closeup of the shotgun. This appears to be a prop replica.

Mossberg 500 Bullpup (Modified)

Congressional Directorate soldiers as well as officers of the Steel Harbor Police Department carry what appears to be the bullpup variant of the Mossberg 500. This variant also is seen in Barb Wire's weapons cabinet.

Mossberg 500 Bullpup

An officer in the center holds the Bullpup Mossberg.

Mossberg in the center.

SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper

The SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper is used by Congressional Directorate soldiers.

SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper with short barrel and top folding stock - 12 Gauge

Shotgun on the right.

Armories and Weapons Cache

Night Club Check room

• The hat check room of Barb's nightclub has a plethora of weapons. The denizens of Steel Harbor seem to favor several guns over all others. They usually carry M16s, Uzis, Desert Eagles or Mossberg 500 Shotguns.

Barb Wire Disarmed

• When Barb is surrounded by the police, she is told to 'drop her weapons'. She ends up creating this impossible pile of weapons and bandoleers at her feet.

So that's where she was keeping them.

^Winchester approves of this pic. lolThe Winchester

Barb Wire's office Armory

A pair of custom two-tone .357 Desert Eagles built for Barb Wire. A pair SIG-Sauer 228 used in the film Virtuosity. The satin nickel MP5K (SP89 sear gun) used in the film Speed. A Glock 17, Beretta 92F, Browning Hi Power, Mossberg 500, Mossberg 500 Bullpup, Ruger Mini-14 Bullpup, MP5A3 (HK94 sear gun), and a MGC Replica AK47 - Phoenixent