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| − | + | [[Image:200px-Turkeyshootposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Escape 2000'' (1982)]] | |
| − | + | ''Note: This film was originally released as '''Turkey Shoot'''. '''Escape 2000''' is the US release title. It was also retitled '''Blood Camp Thatcher''' in the UK.'' | |
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| − | + | '''The following guns were used in the 1982 Australian film ''Escape 2000'':''' | |
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| − | ==Colt M1911A1 | + | =Handguns= |
| − | [[Image: | + | == Colt M1911A1 == |
| + | The other officer arresting Paul carries an [[M1911A1]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot 1911 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another officer looking for Paul armed with an M1911A1.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Colt Trooper == |
| − | [[Image: | + | Paul ([[Steve Railsback]]) is briefly uses a nickel [[Colt Trooper]] to fire at guards at the end. He wasn't seen taking the revolver in the film, so it is assumed he took it from the Jeep that he and Chris stole. |
| + | [[Image:Colt357Trooper.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Trooper with 6" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot revolver 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul firing the revolver. On first glance, it looks like the ejector rod is exposed, but upon closer inspection, it is enclosed, further proving that it is a Trooper.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Smith & Wesson Model 27 == |
| − | [[Image: | + | Ritter ([[Roger Ward]]) uses a long-barreled [[Smith & Wesson Model 27]] when chasing Paul ([[Steve Railsback]]) and Chris ([[Olivia Hussey]]). |
| + | [[Image:S&WModel27Long.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 27 with Patridge Sights - .357 Magnum.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot smith & wesson 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ritter holds his revolver while looking for Paul and Chris in the swamps.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot smith & wesson 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ritter aims at Paul while Chris cuts his hands off. Note the obviously fake hands.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot smith & wesson 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ritter's severed hand holding the Smith & Wesson (finger still twitching!)]] | ||
| − | == | + | =Submachine Guns= |
| − | [[Image: | + | == MP40 == |
| + | The [[MP40]] is used by a few prison guards. It is also used by Tito ([[Michael Petrovitch]]) and some prisoners at the end. | ||
| + | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot mp40 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''OPEN SEASON!''" Tito fires at Paul and Chris.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot mp40 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard is shot while holding his MP40.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot mp40 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP40 seen slung on Paul's shoulder.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot mp40 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chris fires at the computer monitors.]] | ||
| − | == | + | =Rifles= |
| − | [[Image: | + | == Colt CAR-15 Commando == |
| + | One of the police officers arresting Paul Anders ([[Steve Railsback]]) carries a [[Colt CAR-15 Commando]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:FakeXM177.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Late 1970s model AR15 Sporter 1 Carbine - converted into an XM177 Lookalike for the film The Dogs of War - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer looking for Paul.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == MCG Replica M16 == |
| − | [[Image: | + | A [[M16#MGC_M16|Model Gun Corp replica of the M16]] is the main rifle of the prison camp guards. |
| + | [[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MGC M16]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ritter ([[Roger Ward]]) fires his M16 at the ground at the start of the hunt. Ward is not actually firing, there are just bullet impacts and sound effects.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some guards holding M16s, while others hold MP40s during Ritter's "ball game".]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard forcing prisoners back with his M16. Note the three pronged flash hider.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Colt M16A1 == |
| + | When there is scene of the MCG rifle firing, it changes to an actual [[M16A1]] with a thirty round magazine. They are mainly used in the final gunfight between the prisoners and the guards. | ||
| + | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two guards firing M16s while another throws a grenade.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prisoners firing M16s.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prisoners fire at the guards.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the rifle firing.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == L1A1 == |
| + | One of the hunters ([[Gus Mercurio]]) carries an Australian [[L1A1]] self-loading rifle with a scope, extended magazine, and sawn-off barrel configuration. After the hunter is killed by Griff ([[Bill Young]]), he takes the rifle and uses it to fire at Thatcher ([[Michael Craig]]) and Jennifer ([[Carmen Duncan]]). | ||
| + | [[Image:AussieFAL.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Australian L1A1 with rounded vent hole handguards]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot l1a1 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A hunter searching for Griff with his rifle.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot l1a1 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Griff shows Rita ([[Lynda Stoner]]) his L1A1.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot l1a1 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Griff aiming at Thatcher.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot l1a1 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Griff firing at Thatcher.]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Movie]] | + | == Winchester Model 70 == |
| + | Charles Thatcher (Michael Craig) uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] as his weapon of choice throughout the hunt. | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot winchester 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thatcher loads his rifle before the hunt.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot winchester 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thatcher aims at Paul.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot winchester 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thatcher fires at Griff.]] | ||
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| + | =Machine Guns= | ||
| + | ==.30 AN/M2== | ||
| + | A [[.30 AN/M2]] machine gun is mounted on the Tito's Jeep that Paul ([[Steve Railsback]]) and Chris ([[Olivia Hussey]]) steal. | ||
| + | [[Image:ANM230flexible.jpg|thumb|none|400px|.30 AN/M2 .30-06 Flexible Gun]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot anm2 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tito fires at Chris.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot anm2 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chris fires at the guards.]] | ||
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| + | == M60 == | ||
| + | An [[M60]] machine gun is seen mounted on the prison truck at the beginning and used by a prisoner at the end. | ||
| + | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 machine gun with bipod extended - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m60 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M60 on the prison truck.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m60 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A prisoner firing an M60.]] | ||
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| + | == MG42 == | ||
| + | Twin [[MG42]] gun turrets are seen throughout the film. One is used by Paul ([[Steve Railsback]]) to kill Thatcher ([[Michael Craig]]) at the end. | ||
| + | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92mm Mauser]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot mg42 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The twin MG42s fire at Paul and Chris.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot mg42 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul blows off Thatcher's head.]] | ||
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| + | =Launchers= | ||
| + | == M72 LAW == | ||
| + | An [[M72 LAW]] rocket launcher is used by Paul ([[Steve Railsback]]) and another prisoner at the end. | ||
| + | [[Image:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72 LAW - 66mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m72 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul fires at a guard tower.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Turkey shoot m16 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A prisoner aims his M72.]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Australian Produced/Filmed]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Brian Trenchard-Smith]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:21, 10 March 2024
Note: This film was originally released as Turkey Shoot. Escape 2000 is the US release title. It was also retitled Blood Camp Thatcher in the UK.
The following guns were used in the 1982 Australian film Escape 2000:
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The other officer arresting Paul carries an M1911A1.
Colt Trooper
Paul (Steve Railsback) is briefly uses a nickel Colt Trooper to fire at guards at the end. He wasn't seen taking the revolver in the film, so it is assumed he took it from the Jeep that he and Chris stole.
Smith & Wesson Model 27
Ritter (Roger Ward) uses a long-barreled Smith & Wesson Model 27 when chasing Paul (Steve Railsback) and Chris (Olivia Hussey).
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is used by a few prison guards. It is also used by Tito (Michael Petrovitch) and some prisoners at the end.
Rifles
Colt CAR-15 Commando
One of the police officers arresting Paul Anders (Steve Railsback) carries a Colt CAR-15 Commando.
MCG Replica M16
A Model Gun Corp replica of the M16 is the main rifle of the prison camp guards.
Ritter (Roger Ward) fires his M16 at the ground at the start of the hunt. Ward is not actually firing, there are just bullet impacts and sound effects.
Colt M16A1
When there is scene of the MCG rifle firing, it changes to an actual M16A1 with a thirty round magazine. They are mainly used in the final gunfight between the prisoners and the guards.
L1A1
One of the hunters (Gus Mercurio) carries an Australian L1A1 self-loading rifle with a scope, extended magazine, and sawn-off barrel configuration. After the hunter is killed by Griff (Bill Young), he takes the rifle and uses it to fire at Thatcher (Michael Craig) and Jennifer (Carmen Duncan).
Griff shows Rita (Lynda Stoner) his L1A1.
Winchester Model 70
Charles Thatcher (Michael Craig) uses a Winchester Model 70 as his weapon of choice throughout the hunt.
Machine Guns
.30 AN/M2
A .30 AN/M2 machine gun is mounted on the Tito's Jeep that Paul (Steve Railsback) and Chris (Olivia Hussey) steal.
M60
An M60 machine gun is seen mounted on the prison truck at the beginning and used by a prisoner at the end.
MG42
Twin MG42 gun turrets are seen throughout the film. One is used by Paul (Steve Railsback) to kill Thatcher (Michael Craig) at the end.
Launchers
M72 LAW
An M72 LAW rocket launcher is used by Paul (Steve Railsback) and another prisoner at the end.
