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Originally Posted by MoviePropMaster2008
The Coldstream Guards are an ACTIVE duty regiment in the Royal Army, so they would in reality have the latest issued firearm. In the movie Patriot Games, we see Coldstream Guards carrying L85A1 Bullpup rifles with the bayonets attached which is correct. I've only seen SMLEs with historical honor guard units, usually some sort of official celebratory thing. At least they should have an L1A1 SLR if they don't like having a Bullpup L85A1.
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I could lay money it that the Propmaster owned a Garand and just put it in to the commercial instead of using the correct weapon. Just think of the money he saved the producers.