2/2/2024 0 Comments System shock 2 m41a mod![]() ![]() Prior to sale, it was resprayed a more recognisable colour. The sequel called for two more pulse rifles to equip the Weyland-Yutani operatives who appear at the end of the movie. Our M-41A pulse rifle was was rebuilt and sprayed black when it re-appeared in Alien 3 (1992). On the few examples with a working ‘grenade launcher’, a cut-down Remington 870 shotgun was concealed inside the other parts though our example doesn’t have this.Īfter Aliens, all but one of the pulse rifles were disassembled. This was no doubt a relief to the actors who had to carry it. This is a heavy gun and so a number of lightweight solid ‘stunt’ guns were also made. The wonderfully dramatic ammunition counter was only fitted to a few guns. ![]() A custom housing made by a car body manufacturer was fitted over the top along with a few custom parts. Added to the Thompson were parts of two shotguns, a heat-shield and pump grip from a SPAS-12. The sleek MP5 sub-machine gun he originally wanted didn’t have an impressive enough muzzle flash. The job of realising this futuristic but realistic-looking military rifle was given to British armourer Simon Atherton.Ĭameron chose a World War Two Thompson sub-machine gun as the basis for the rifle. 45 calibre M1 Thompson sub-machine gun with parts from a SPAS-12 shotgun.ĭirector James Cameron personally designed the M-41A and much of the military equipment in ‘Aliens’. In reality, of course, that weapon doesn’t exist yet, and this prop ‘rifle’ disguises a. ![]() ![]() So Corporal Hicks tells Ellen Ripley in Aliens (1986). 10 millimeter, with over and under 30 millimeter…pump-action grenade launcher”. “I’d like to introduce you to a close personal friend of mine. M-41A ‘Aliens’ pulse rifle A movie icon is born ![]()
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