River of Death

River of Death is a 1989 screen adaptation of the adventure novel by Alistair MacLean, directed by Steve Carver. An expedition in Amazonian rain forests searches for a legendary "Lost City" but finds something quite different: a secret laboratory of escaped Nazi scientist who works on bio warfare.
Note: while the story takes place in Brazil, the movie was filmed in South Africa, hence the choice of screen guns.
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= Handguns =
== Tranter Revolver ==
Tranter Revolvers, most likely a 1868 cartridge model, are Eddie Hiller's (L.Q. Jones), Tracy's (Norman Anstey) and Col. Ricardo Diaz' (Herbert Lom) personal handguns.
== Varan PMX-90 ==
Varan PMX-90 pistols are used by John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) and Pare (Rufus Swart).
== Luger P08 ==
A Luger P08 is a personal handgun of Dr. Wolfgang Manteuffel (Robert Vaughn). In the final scene his pistol is seen in hands of Heinrich Spaatz (Donald Pleasence).
== Walther P38 ==
Heinrich Spaatz (Donald Pleasence) carries a Walther P38. What appears to be a P38 is seen in holster of Captain Schuster (Crispin De Nuys) in the opening scene.
== Browning Hi-Power ==
A Browning Hi-Power is used by Spaatz' assistant Fanjul (Gordon Mulholland). During the night attack on river pirates base John Hamilton's (Michael Dudikoff) Varan PMX-90 switches to a Hi-Power, and later Hamilton is seen only with this pistol.
== Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol ==
Dalia (Foziah Davidson) carries a Webley & Scott Metropolitan Police Pistol.
== M1911-style pistol ==
A river pirate draws an M1911-style pistol in the night scene.
= Submachine Guns =
== Vigneron M2 ==
Col. Ricardo Diaz (Herbert Lom) carries a Vigneron M2 SMG during the events in the Lost City. His SMG is briefly held by John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff). While used by Wehrmacht soldiers in April 1945, Vigneron SMGs stand for MP40s.
== Heckler & Koch MP5 ==
What appears to be some version of Heckler & Koch MP5 is briefly seen in hands of a river pirate during the night scene.
thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with early "slimline" handguard - 9x19mm
= Shotguns =
== Atis R.G. 700 ==
During the expedition Pare (Rufus Swart) uses a Atis R.G. 700 shotgun with synthetic furniture. It seems to be the same gun that is seen in Red Scorpion, also filmed in South Africa the same year.
= Rifles =
== Sporterized Lee-Enfield ==
When John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) participated in expedition of Doc Blakesley, he carries a sporterized Lee-Enfield rifle. Due to the shape of the stock, it appears to be a converted military SMLE rather than Lee-Speed Sporter.
== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
What appears to be a Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* is seen in hands of river pirates during the night scene.
== Karabiner 98k ==
Karabiner 98k rifles are used by Wehrmacht soldiers in April 1945. During the main events 98k rifles are used by Manteuffel's Aryan Guards. They are also seen in hands of a Diaz' helicopter pilot and a policeman.
== Vz.24 Czech Mauser ==
In the opening scene a German soldier holds a rifle that looks similar to Karabiner 98k but has a groove on the stock and a different rear sight. A Czech Vz.24 seems to be a good guess.
= Assault Rifles =
== FN FAL ==
John Hamilton's (Michael Dudikoff) main gun is an FN FAL. During the encounter with river pirates Hamilton uses his rifle to fire a rifle grenade at pirates ship. Several pirates also carry FALs.
== Heckler & Koch G3 ==
During the expedition Eddie Hiller (L.Q. Jones) and Tracy (Norman Anstey) carry Heckler & Koch G3 rifles. G3s are also used by Aryan Guards and river pirates.
= Machine Guns =
== M1919A4 ==
A Browning M1919A4 machine gun is used by Aryan Guards.
= Other Weapons =
== Mk 2 Hand Grenade ==
During the battle in the Lost City John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) uses Mk 2 hand grenades.
== Unidentified Hand Grenade ==
During the encounter with native tribesmen John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) uses an unidentified cylinder-shaped hand grenade. Its general outlook matches several smoke grenades of British and American origin. The grenade lacks any inscriptions on its body.
== Energa Rifle Grenade ==
During the encounter with river pirates John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) uses his FN FAL to fire an Energa rifle grenade at a pirate's ship.
== Heckler & Koch P2A1 ==
A Heckler & Koch P2A1 flare pistol is seen among the belongings of the expedition. John Hamilton (Michael Dudikoff) uses it during the battle in the Lost City. In the final scene the flare pistol is used by Maria (Cynthia Erland).
300px|thumb|none|Heckler & Koch P2A1 Flare Pistol - 26.5mm
== Unidentified Mortar ==
A mortar of supposedly 81mm caliber is mounted on the river pirates ship. After the adventurers capture the ship, Eddie Hiller (L.Q. Jones) mans the mortar. The size and shape of mortar shells match British Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar but the gun itself looks different.
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