When one thinks of the M1 Garand, the first thing that comes to mind is the Invasion of Normandy, or better known as D-Day. When the Americans stormed the beaches, the basic foot soldier was carrying the M1 Garand, a semi-automatic .30 caliber rifle. This rifle was the most used rifle on the American side…
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Prop Guns
Prop guns for film, theatre and reenactment: how to choose one that survives a shoot, why weight matters more than finish on stage, and what to check before taking a replica onto a set or into a venue. Several articles cover specific films and the guns that appeared in them.
The practical advice here is drawn from the catalog rather than from a film armourer's manual, so treat it as a starting point. The rule that never changes is the simplest one: transport a prop in a case, and tell the organiser what you are bringing before you arrive.
The all-purpose black prop gun – Denix M1911 w/ black grips
What’s a good go-to prop gun for any non-firing situation?.. Denix M1911. All-black, Henry Ford would love it. The Denix 22-1227 comes in 3 varieties: nickel, wood grips, and this bad boy, the all black. See them all at Replica Armory
Denix replicas as a cap guns
Some of the Denix replica Civil War/Old West percussion “ball & cap” guns can fire round caps. In this vid, I’m using a 22-1055G Colt Dragoon M1849 Denix Replica Gun, and a 22-1114 Double Barrel M1881 Denix Pistol – “Street Howitzer”. Some of the Colonial-style percussion replicas can also fire round caps. The…
Denix Makarov non-firing replica Soviet Russian Cold War gun
This little Soviet replica is just fun to hold and makes a great display piece. It has very basic functionality with a working slide and removable (non-functional) magazine. It would be a great addition to a Cold War collection, or a sidearm to go along with an AK-47 replica. The Makarov was…
Denix non-firing replica-1928 Thompson sub machine gun – military style
Very cool replica! The first thing that struck me about this gun was how heavy it was. It is nearly 8.5 pounds. I have never seen a real Tommy gun in person, but apparently, one of the drawbacks of the real guns were their weight. It has a very solid action, and good loud engagement…
Denix Webley Indiana Jones replica revolver
Indiana Jones fan? Indy used a similar gun in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Here is a breakdown of the Denix Webley MK IV Style non-firing revolver- the classic British revolver spanning from the late 1800s to the 1960s. First off, this replica only operates as double-action. Also, it does have a functioning top-break action,…
Field strip of the Denix non-firing replica AK-47
I forgot to include this in my other showings of the Denix non-firing AK-47… For what it’s worth, its a very straightforward breakdown, so if this is what interests you, here it is!
1911 non-firing replica with US grips
Here is just a short video showing the “US grips” version of the Japanese non-firing replica of the 1911. It is the same as the 01-300, except with US grips. The part number for this one is 01-300-US. To see a more detailed look at the 01-300, see this replica gun video I made several…
Denix Colt Python non-firing replica revolver – classic cop gun
From gangsters to cops… everything from Starsky & Hutch to The Boondock Saints, to Resident Evil, this gun has made its mark on numerous TV shows, films, and games. The Colt Python has developed a reputation over the years for accuracy, fit and smooth trigger pull. The Denix replica fills the bill for “cop gun…
Did Hitler commit suicide with a Walther PPK?
On this day in 1945, Adolph Hitler and Eva Braun commited suicide in his Führerbunker in Berlin, after being married for only one day. Some theories say they used cyanide capsules, and others say that Hitler killed himself with a Walther PPK. Perhaps it was a combination of the two methods. This is what makes…