Spies Like Us

The following weapons were used in the 1985 film Spies Like Us.

Promotional Poster for Spies Like Us (1985)

M16A1

The United States soldiers seen during Emmett Fitz-Hume (Chevy Chase) and Austin Millbarge's (Dan Aykroyd) training are carrying M16A1's, most notably in the raised hands of soldiers running in circles in the background. Also, M16's are one of the many rifles used by the Mujahideen.

M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.

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Emmett and Austin carrying M16's.

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American soldiers firing M16's as part of Emmett and Austin's training.

M1 Carbine

Several of the Mujahideen are seen wielding M1 Carbines.

World War Two Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock

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The two Afghanis on the left are holding M1 Carbines.

AK-47/Type 56

AK-47's can be seen in the hands of the Soviet soldiers escorting the SS-50 rocket at the beginning of the film. Oddly enough, they are seen using Chinese Type56's at the end of the film. Also, some of the Mujahideen are carrying AK-47's/Type-56's. (As the film is based around 1985, the Soviets should be using AK-74's, but since at this point in time the AK-74 was not found largely outside of the Soviet Union, the older guns are the only other choice.)

AK-47 - 7.62x39mm

Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm

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A Soviet Soldier holding an AK-47.

"Do you know where the nearest airport is?"

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)

Several of the Mujahideen can be seen using Lee-Enfield's, and later the rifle is seen in the hands of the Turkish soldiers at the guard post.

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.

Sten

A small number of the Mujahideen are seen with Sten submachine guns.

Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm

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The Afghani second from the right is holding a Sten.

Sterling SMG

Some of the Mujahideen, (most notably the unlucky one who is swept off the Ambulance by a tree branch), are using Sterling submachine guns.

Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm

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The two Mujahideen warriors on the extreme left and extreme right are holding Sterlings.

MAC-10

The "GLG-20's" Jerry Hadley (Charles McKeown) and Karen Boyer (Donna Dixon) use MAC-10's when Soviet troops discover the spies while infiltrating the Soviet Union. Austin later uses one in his corageous attempt to rescue Emmett from the Soviet border guards.

Ingram MAC 10 submachine gun - .45 ACP.

Tokarev TT-33

The Soviet KGB Agents are seen using Tokarev TT-33 pistols after Emmett and Austin discover their contacts' true loyalties while in Pakistan. The agents are also seen using the pistols later at the highway patrol office. They should, however, be using Makarovs.

Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev.

M1911

During Emmett and Austin's training, Colonel Rhombus (Bernie Casey) fires a nickel plated M1911 with ivory grips at their feet to pursuade them to jump into the mud pit.

Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.

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Colonel Rhombus (Bernie Casey) wielding an M1911. Maybe the magazine securing mechanism is broken so he has to hold it in with his pinky finger.

RPG-7

Some of the Mujahideen are seen carrying RPG-7s.

RPG-7 70mm

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The Mujahideen warrior third from the left is holding an RPG-7.

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A few RPG's in the hands of the Mujahideen.

Uknown M16 Variant

The guards at the abandoned outdoor theater are using an M16 variant. Most likely a carbine variant.

Unidentified Rifle

I am not familiar with pre-WWI firearms, so if someone could identify the rifles in the below picture, it would be greatly appreciated.

Pakistanis aiming their rifles at Emmett and Austin.