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| + | The '''Franchi LF-57''' is an Italian submachine gun designed by [[Franchi]], the first and so far only submachine gun manufactured by the company. Introduced in 1957, it is a simple weapon made almost entirely of stamped steel and operates via simple blowback. Most of the bolt is located above the barrel, with the barrel itself being held in place by only a single nut. The heavy bolt assembly gives the weapon a low, controllable rate of fire of 460 rounds per minute and relatively low felt recoil. A semi-automatic only variant with a longer barrel known as the "police model" was introduced later in its production life. | ||
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| + | In its home country, only the Italian Navy adopted the LF-57 in significant numbers. The SMG had to compete with the likes of the [[IMI Uzi]] and [[Beretta M12]] internationally and did not see much success in sales. Outside of Italy, it was sold to a number of African nations such as Zaire, Angola, and Nigeria. | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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| ''[[Soldier]]'' || [[Kurt Russell]] || Sgt. Todd || With nickel finish, stock removed, and tube sight || 1998 | | ''[[Soldier]]'' || [[Kurt Russell]] || Sgt. Todd || With nickel finish, stock removed, and tube sight || 1998 | ||
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| − | | ''[[ | + | | ''[[The Big Hit]]'' || [[Mark Wahlberg]] || Melvin Smiley || Mounted on [[Colt Model 725]] || 1998 |
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| rowspan=2|''[[Ghosts of Mars]]''|| [[Ice Cube]] || James "Desolation" Williams || With nickel finish and stock removed ||rowspan=2|2001 | | rowspan=2|''[[Ghosts of Mars]]''|| [[Ice Cube]] || James "Desolation" Williams || With nickel finish and stock removed ||rowspan=2|2001 | ||
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| ''[[The Siege of Jadotville]]'' || || Mercenaries || || 2016 | | ''[[The Siege of Jadotville]]'' || || Mercenaries || || 2016 | ||
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| + | |''[[Resident Evil: The Final Chapter]]''||[[Ali Larter]]||Claire Redfield||||2017 | ||
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| ''[[Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino]]'' || Padania Terrorists || || 2008 | | ''[[Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino]]'' || Padania Terrorists || || 2008 | ||
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| + | === Video Games === | ||
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| + | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="275"|'''Title''' | ||
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| + | | ''[[Call of Duty: Vanguard]]'' || Marco 5 || Added with Season 4 update (June 2022) || 2021 | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:58, 1 February 2024
The Franchi LF-57 is an Italian submachine gun designed by Franchi, the first and so far only submachine gun manufactured by the company. Introduced in 1957, it is a simple weapon made almost entirely of stamped steel and operates via simple blowback. Most of the bolt is located above the barrel, with the barrel itself being held in place by only a single nut. The heavy bolt assembly gives the weapon a low, controllable rate of fire of 460 rounds per minute and relatively low felt recoil. A semi-automatic only variant with a longer barrel known as the "police model" was introduced later in its production life.
In its home country, only the Italian Navy adopted the LF-57 in significant numbers. The SMG had to compete with the likes of the IMI Uzi and Beretta M12 internationally and did not see much success in sales. Outside of Italy, it was sold to a number of African nations such as Zaire, Angola, and Nigeria.
The Franchi LF-57 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Specifications
(1956 - 1980)
- Type: Submachine Gun
- Caliber(s): 9x19mm
- Weight: 7 lbs (3.17 kg)
- Length: 16.5 in (41.9 cm) butt folded, 27 in (68.6 cm) butt extended
- Barrel length(s): 8 in (20.3 cm)
- Capacity: 20 or 40
- Fire Modes: Full-Auto Only (Semi-Auto on police model)
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
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| Total Recall | Debbie Lee Carrington | "Thumbelina" | 1990 | |
| Predator 2 | Jamaican Gangster | 1990 | ||
| Soldier | Kurt Russell | Sgt. Todd | With nickel finish, stock removed, and tube sight | 1998 |
| The Big Hit | Mark Wahlberg | Melvin Smiley | Mounted on Colt Model 725 | 1998 |
| Ghosts of Mars | Ice Cube | James "Desolation" Williams | With nickel finish and stock removed | 2001 |
| Natasha Henstridge | Melanie Ballard | With nickel finish and stock removed | ||
| A Man Apart | A cartel assasin | 2003 | ||
| The Siege of Jadotville | Mercenaries | 2016 | ||
| Resident Evil: The Final Chapter | Ali Larter | Claire Redfield | 2017 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino | Padania Terrorists | 2008 |
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Vanguard | Marco 5 | Added with Season 4 update (June 2022) | 2021 |
See Also
- Franchi - A list of all firearms manufactured by Franchi.