The rifle in "Mad Max - Thunderdome"?

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Did anybody see Mad Max - Beyond Thunderdome?

Recently, I was wondering about the identity of an odd-looking rifle featured in the movie. In the scenes involving the kids, one of the older ones carried it as a staff, unaware that it was actually a rifle. Later in the movie, Mel Gibson grabs the rifle, loads a round, and fires it, scaring the crap out of everyone. Remember that part?

It's appearance is long and slender, and I believe it is a single shot. For a while, I thought no such gun existed, but I remember seeing it listed in a Guns and Ammo buyer's guide edition several years ago. Any details or info on this weapon would be greatly appreciated.

Just curious...
 
No, I don't think it was an M-1 carbine. It's been years since I've seen it and I was about 16 at the time, but I'm almost sure it wasn't.

The stock was unusually slender, almost tubular-shaped. and the barrel was longer than normal. It wasn't an antique or replica muzzle loader either. The one I saw in the G&A buyer's guide fired modern metallic cartridges, and the rifle itself had an exotic, modern look to it. I'm not even sure if it was the same type of rifle that was in the movie, but they were very similar.

I guess I'll have to rent it sometime...this is driving me nuts!
 
I had it stuck in my mind it was an enfield... someone is going to watch that part and lets us know in a little while here...just wait :)
 
Iwent to my buddy's house and reviewed the movie. It's a barreled action M1 carbine, with a bunch of junk wrapped around it. "Max" racks the slide back and pushes the latch pin to lock it back, then loads a round.

As a matter of interest:
Why, in all these post apocoliptic movies: Mad Max, Water World, exc. are the rifles wrapped in all kind of rags and junk?
 
I just got back from the video store with the movie. Judging from the posts here, it's probably an M1 carbine... Full report later.

Then what's the damn rifle I saw in the G&A buyer's guide, circa 1986? I described it above... I don't think it's manufactured anymore.
 
It's been awhile, but

the word "SMLE" came to mind instantly. I remember it being a long musket-stock rifle, not an M1 carbine, but it has been a while and I could be wrong. I'll have to rent it now.
 
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It is an M1 Carbine.
 
Ahhh.. should have known better than to mess with you George, just did some major changing around on my computer and still don't have everything back to the way it was. But don't get cocky your still wrong about lots and lots of stuff :)
 
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Benjamin

In the case of some of those, that you posted I'm pretty sure it's to aid camouflage. In others it's to attach 2 Magazine's together. Not sure about the wraps on the stocks... perhaps to provide better cheek weld? In general though for Hollywood purposes your statement is entirely correct.

-Morgan
 
Sorry, I edited part of the explanation out when I posted the first pic.

Yes, I know the SVD's are wrapped for camo. The AK-74 beside the guy working on the boots - that gives a better cheek weld. Also - the strap is a torniquite. (sp?)

However, there is one situation where you NEED to wrap the stock on an AK. If you have a folder and are in a cold climate, you almost have to put something on it. Otherwise, your face can (will, does) stick to it. This is unpleasant, and your friends won't let you forget it.
 
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