Godzilla vs. Megaguirus

Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000)

Godzilla vs. Megaguirus is the 24st entry in the Toho produced Godzilla film series and second in Millenium era. This time Godizlla's main opponent is a colossus dragonfly-like monster Megaguirus.

As usual in Japanese films, on-screen firearms are special movie props that bear much resemblance with real ones.

The following weapons were used in the film Godzilla vs. Megaguirus:

Glock

All G-Graspers (members of special anti-Godzilla unit) carry pistols in holsters. The general shape of these props resembles Glock pistols, like Glock 17.

1st Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm

Kiriko Tsujimori's (Misato Tanaka) pistol is seen in holster.

Anothwer view of the pistol.

Howa Type 64

Most JSDF personnel are armed with Howa Type 64 rifles.

Howa Type 64 - 7.62x51mm

Soldiers fire at giant dragonflies. Note the pink muzzle flame typical for Japanese flashpaper prop guns.

Another view of the same scene.

A buttstock can be seen.

A close view of the rifle.

Howa Type 89

Howa Type 89 rifles are seen in hands of guards in G-Graspers headquarters.

Howa Type 89 - 5.56x45mm

A guard with Howa Type 89. Note the curved magazine.

Howa 84RR

In the opening scene a unit of JGSDF tries to stop Godzilla, using rocket launchers. These props are supposed to stand for Howa 84RR, Japanese manufactured version of Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle.

Carl Gustav M3 - 84mm

A marking on the ammunition box tells that it's "84mm B-10".

Soldiers aims their launchers at approaching Godzilla...

...and fire!

Side view of the launchers.

Another good view.

Flare Pistol

In several scenes Kiriko Tsujimori (Misato Tanaka) uses a flare pistol, modified to fire a special radio transmitter.

Kiriko Tsujimori loads the flare pistol during the testing of the projectile.

A view of the muzzle.

Kiriko readies to fire the radio transmitter at Godzilla.