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[[Image:First_blood_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Rambo: First Blood (1982)'']] | [[Image:First_blood_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Rambo: First Blood (1982)'']] | ||
| − | ''First Blood'' is the 1982 action film based on a David Morrell novel and introduced the character of John Rambo to movie screens. | + | ''First Blood'' is the 1982 action film based on a David Morrell novel and introduced the character of John Rambo to movie screens. [[Sylvester Stallone]] stars as Rambo, a former Green Beret and Vietnam veteran who takes on a small town when the sheriff ([[Brian Dennehy]]) pushes him over the edge. Stallone would reprise the Rambo character in three more sequels. In the United States, the film is known just as ''First Blood'', while internationally and on some video releases, it is known as ''Rambo: First Blood''. |
'''The following weapons are seen used in ''First Blood'':''' | '''The following weapons are seen used in ''First Blood'':''' | ||
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==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
| − | The [[M72 LAW]] (Light Anti-tank Weapon) is a 3 foot disposable single shot launcher capable of penetrating multiple layers of armor. A member of the National Guard fires the LAW into the mine Rambo is hiding in, failing to kill him but trapping him inside. | + | The [[M72 LAW]] (Light Anti-tank Weapon) is a 3 foot disposable single shot launcher capable of penetrating multiple layers of armor. A member of the National Guard fires the LAW into the mine Rambo is hiding in, failing to kill him, but trapping him inside. |
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm.]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Rambo1M72LAW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A National Guardsmen readies his M72A2 LAW.]] | [[Image:Rambo1M72LAW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A National Guardsmen readies his M72A2 LAW.]] | ||
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==Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ==Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ||
| − | Seen briefly in the | + | Seen briefly in the gun shop on a rack is a [[Winchester Model 1894|Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine]]. |
[[Image:Win94saddlering.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester '94 Saddle Ring Carbine - .30-30.]] | [[Image:Win94saddlering.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester '94 Saddle Ring Carbine - .30-30.]] | ||
[[Image:Rambo1Win94saddlering.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Winchester '94 Saddle Ring Carbine sits on the rack, circled in red.]] | [[Image:Rambo1Win94saddlering.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Winchester '94 Saddle Ring Carbine sits on the rack, circled in red.]] | ||
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[[Image:FB 408.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:FB 408.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
| − | ==M1911A1 | + | ==M1911A1= |
| − | In an alternate ending, Rambo has Col. Trautman ([[Richard Crenna]]) kill him with his [[M1911A1]] sidearm. Trautman aims the gun away, but Rambo jams it to the gut and kills himself. | + | In an alternate ending, Rambo has Col. Trautman ([[Richard Crenna]]) kill him with his [[M1911A1]] sidearm. Trautman aims the gun away, but Rambo jams it to the gut and kills himself. This scene was viewed as a nightmare sequence in the 2008 sequel ''[[Rambo (2008)|Rambo]]''. |
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Rambo1Colt1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo pulls out Trautman's M1911A1.]] | [[Image:Rambo1Colt1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo pulls out Trautman's M1911A1.]] | ||
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==Rambo's Survival Knife== | ==Rambo's Survival Knife== | ||
| − | Not a gun, but still the star of the Rambo films, Rambo's knife is a survival knife with a screw open hilt butt filled with a suture needle and thread, a compass, and has gnarled teeth to cut barbed wire. It is so sharp it can cut paper like butter. The knife for this movie, and its sequel ''[[Rambo: First Blood Part II]]'' | + | Not a gun, but still the star of the Rambo films, Rambo's knife is a survival knife with a screw open hilt butt filled with a suture needle and thread, a compass, and has gnarled teeth to cut barbed wire. It is so sharp it can cut paper like butter. The knife for this movie, and its sequel ''[[Rambo: First Blood Part II]]'' were designed by famed knife-smith Jimmy Lile. |
[[Image:Rambo1Knife.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Reproduction Rambo knife.]] | [[Image:Rambo1Knife.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Reproduction Rambo knife.]] | ||
[[Image:Rambo1Knife-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galt slices a paper with ease with Rambo's knife.]] | [[Image:Rambo1Knife-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galt slices a paper with ease with Rambo's knife.]] | ||
Revision as of 01:56, 28 August 2011
First Blood is the 1982 action film based on a David Morrell novel and introduced the character of John Rambo to movie screens. Sylvester Stallone stars as Rambo, a former Green Beret and Vietnam veteran who takes on a small town when the sheriff (Brian Dennehy) pushes him over the edge. Stallone would reprise the Rambo character in three more sequels. In the United States, the film is known just as First Blood, while internationally and on some video releases, it is known as Rambo: First Blood.
The following weapons are seen used in First Blood:
M60 machine gun
An M60 machine gun is used by John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) near the end of the film when he removes it from the back of a National Guard truck and uses it to shoot up various stores in town, including the police station.
AR-15/SP1
Several of Teasle's deputies use AR-15/SP1 rifles as noted by their slab-side receivers lacking a forward assist. When fired in the film the guns are semi-automatic, further hinting they are civilian guns. When the guns fire fully automatic, they switch to M16A1s.
M16A1
M16A1 rifles are used by several members of the National Guard as well as by law enforcement while they hunt down John Rambo. These guns replace the AR-15/SP1 when the officers fire fully-automatic. Rambo returns fire on the National Guard with a captured M16A1.
Heckler & Koch HK93
A Heckler & Koch HK93 is used by Sheriff Will Teasle (Brian Dennehy) when he and his deputies hunt for Rambo in the forest. The HK93 noted by its curved box magazine and full stock.
M72 LAW
The M72 LAW (Light Anti-tank Weapon) is a 3 foot disposable single shot launcher capable of penetrating multiple layers of armor. A member of the National Guard fires the LAW into the mine Rambo is hiding in, failing to kill him, but trapping him inside.
Winchester Model 88
While in a police chopper, Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt (Jack Starrett) fires his Winchester Model 88 lever-action rifle at Rambo from a helicopter before falling to his death. Rambo kills two dobermans with the rifle and wounds their owner before it runs out of cartridges.
Smith & Wesson Model 66
Sheriff Will Teasle (Brian Dennehy) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 66 as his service weapon.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
An officer can be seen briefly firing what looks like a Smith & Wesson Model 10 with a tapered barrel at Rambo when he drives the stolen National Guard truck.
Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine
Seen briefly in the gun shop on a rack is a Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine.
Remington 1858
Seen briefly in a glass gun case is a Remington 1858 New Army percussion revolver. Behind it sits a Starr 1858 Army revolver. To the left looks like Teasle's Smith & Wesson Model 66.
Teasle's Gun Cabinet
Teasle keeps several rifles in his cabinet.
=M1911A1
In an alternate ending, Rambo has Col. Trautman (Richard Crenna) kill him with his M1911A1 sidearm. Trautman aims the gun away, but Rambo jams it to the gut and kills himself. This scene was viewed as a nightmare sequence in the 2008 sequel Rambo.
Rambo's Survival Knife
Not a gun, but still the star of the Rambo films, Rambo's knife is a survival knife with a screw open hilt butt filled with a suture needle and thread, a compass, and has gnarled teeth to cut barbed wire. It is so sharp it can cut paper like butter. The knife for this movie, and its sequel Rambo: First Blood Part II were designed by famed knife-smith Jimmy Lile.
