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Posted: 7/4/2006 7:30:53 AM EDT
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In the movie HEAT - Kilmer and DeNiro use Colt Commando's in the bank heist. What is the model number? 11.5 inch bbl, A1 field sight upper with brass deflector and round forward assist. 4 position fiberlite stock, no bayonet lug. full auto, no 3-rd burst I have looked at the HEAT movie thread, but no info on the Colt Commando. |
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Thank you so much for the reply Colt_SBR. I was looking at the chart at biggerhammer.net and was confused by the conflicting data. The chart on the top of the web site says bayonet lug = yes, shows a picture of a flat-top with removable carrying handle and says HBAR for barrel profile and shows no bayonoet lug. The lower chart says M16A1 rear sight, no mention of barrel profile. And I assume the carbines in the movie HEAT are in fact model 733's? thanks again! |
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If you look down in the RETRO forum you'll see that Capt Richardson has an excellent thread on the History of Colt Military Carbines. You'll be able to find the model you are looking for and other pertainant information. Here it is: Historical Colt Carbine Thread |
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cptrfwright your welcome. Sorry about the big photos but I wanted you to see the front site base well. I got the upper from my brother and he says, he has the Colt paperwork certifying the authenticity of the upper as a true Commando. It has either 4 or M4 on the front of the carry handle and M4 ramps. It's buried in the back of my safe and it's a real pain to get to. ________________________________  |
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Forest - thanks. I have seen his excellent work and I will check it out again. I don't post very often here, but I have spent hours reading and learning - I am a big shorty fan. -AND- I just came across another variation of the M16A2 "Commando" model 733 in my copy of "The Black Rifle" vol 1. Page 354 shows one with tear drop Forward Assist and straight slip ring instead of tapered. |
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