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==Apes Rifle (modified M1 Carbine)== | ==Apes Rifle (modified M1 Carbine)== | ||
As in the original [[Planet of the Apes]], the main rifle used in the film is a visually modified [[M1 Carbine]]. This time, the wood casing was not painted black and for some scenes a bayonet was attached. Both Taylor ([[Charlton Heston]]) and Brent ([[James Franciscus]]) are seen using the rifle. For the background extras, wooden replicas were used. | As in the original [[Planet of the Apes]], the main rifle used in the film is a visually modified [[M1 Carbine]]. This time, the wood casing was not painted black and for some scenes a bayonet was attached. Both Taylor ([[Charlton Heston]]) and Brent ([[James Franciscus]]) are seen using the rifle. For the background extras, wooden replicas were used. | ||
+ | [[File:POTARifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Prop version of the Apes rifle (from YourProps.com)]] | ||
[[Image:AutoOrdM1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Modern Manufactured version of the [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance (affiliated with Kahr Arms and Thomson Arms). Chambered in .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:AutoOrdM1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Modern Manufactured version of the [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance (affiliated with Kahr Arms and Thomson Arms). Chambered in .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:POTA2 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ape soldiers armed with their modified M1 Carbine Ape rifles.]] | [[Image:POTA2 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ape soldiers armed with their modified M1 Carbine Ape rifles.]] |
Revision as of 22:26, 20 June 2014
The following weapons were used in the film Beneath the Planet of the Apes:
Apes Rifle (modified M1 Carbine)
As in the original Planet of the Apes, the main rifle used in the film is a visually modified M1 Carbine. This time, the wood casing was not painted black and for some scenes a bayonet was attached. Both Taylor (Charlton Heston) and Brent (James Franciscus) are seen using the rifle. For the background extras, wooden replicas were used.
![](/images/thumb/a/ae/AutoOrdM1Carbine.jpg/450px-AutoOrdM1Carbine.jpg)
The Modern Manufactured version of the M1 Carbine, with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance (affiliated with Kahr Arms and Thomson Arms). Chambered in .30 Carbine
![](/images/thumb/2/27/POTA2_22.jpg/600px-POTA2_22.jpg)
Taylor (Charlton Heston) holds the rifle.
![](/images/thumb/0/0e/POTA2_28.jpg/600px-POTA2_28.jpg)
Brent (James Franciscus) fires the rifle.
![](/images/thumb/5/59/POTA2_30.jpg/600px-POTA2_30.jpg)
Brent (James Franciscus) fires the rifle.
Apes Submachine Gun (modified Madsen M50)
In this film, the Apes, to include General Ursus (James Gregory), also use a submachine gun, which appears to be a visually modified Madsen M50 .
![](/images/thumb/2/2c/POTA2_24.jpg/600px-POTA2_24.jpg)
General Ursus (James Gregory) leads his soldiers.
![](/images/thumb/0/09/POTA2_27.jpg/600px-POTA2_27.jpg)
General Ursus (James Gregory) opens up with his submachine gun.
Apes Handgun (revolver)
The Apes also use a handgun which appears to be a visually modified S&W revolver.