Videos tagged with Film Prop Weapons

This video features Jonathan Ferguson, the Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, discussing the portrayal of firearms in science fiction. He will highlight iconic fictional weapons from the Royal Armouries collection, such as the M41A Pulse Rifle from 'Aliens' and blasters from 'Star Wars'. The live discussion will include a Q&A session with the audience. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, offers behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, and expert insights.

This video from the Royal Armouries, presented by Jonathan Ferguson, details the firearms featured in the movie Dunkirk, comparing them to their real-world counterparts. It highlights the standard British SMLE rifle with its 10-round capacity, the German Kar98k carbine with a 5-round capacity, the early Bren light machine gun known for its 30-round magazine and quick-change barrel, and the Browning .303 aircraft machine guns used by Spitfires. Ferguson, a Curator of Firearms, provides expert insights into the historical accuracy and mechanical features of these iconic WWII weapons.