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[[caption-width-right:240:Now if only I knew the Swedish word for scope. Or barrel. Or customer helpline.]]

* Karl from ''DieHard'' had this going with his Steyer Aug. He kept it in a duffel then constructed it in the elevator

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* In the JamesBond movie ''YouOnlyLiveTwice'', an attack gyrocopter codenamed "Little Nellie" is brought over to Bond in kit-form.
** Earlier in ''FromRussiaWithLove'', Bond has to open a hollow rifle butt to pull out the barrel and trigger before using it to kill Krilencu. This is an actual weapon, the .22 calibre AR-7 survival rifle.
** Also, a little jetski is assembled in ''TheSpyWhoLovedMe''.
** The Golden Gun (aka the trope-naming ScaramangaSpecial). (The book's version is not, being a gold-plated Colt Peacemaker.)

* Scorpio's rifle from ''DirtyHarry'', which he keeps dissembled in a briefcase until he's about to make a shot.
* In ''StarTrekVI: The Undiscovered Country'', Colonel West assembles a sniper disrupter out of one of these. Note that the hole he cut in the window isn't big enough to look through the scope.
** This scene is played as a direct {{Homage}} to the ending sequence of TheManchurianCandidate (original version)--the possible TropeCodifier.
** PhantomOfTheParadise also homages the ''Manchurian Candidate'' scene.
* In ''{{Highlander}}'', the sword that the Kurgan uses in modern times is assembled from a kit through a Lock and Load / Kata montage. An especially {{egregious}} example since swords are particularly dependent on internal solidity.
** Well, "it's a kind of magic" clearly doesn't only apply to being immortal.
* Parodied in ''The NakedGun 2 1/2'', when Nordberg assembles a ''howitzer'' from a kit. Further, each "intermediate stage" is a weapon in its own right, possibly making it a BifurcatedWeapon. [[RuleOfFunny Not that it matters]].

* Appears in one or two of the ''PoliceAcademy'' movies. What appears to be a sniper rifle eventually becomes something like a machine gun nest or an anti-aircraft turret.

* {{Subverted}} in the Michael Keaton comedy ''JohnnyDangerously''. The machine gun assembled from parts given by various felons on the walk down death row (and one part from the priest, in a hollowed out Bible) doesn't actually work, and when the titular character throws it at a guard for a distraction, it falls apart when the guard reactively catches it.

* {{Bullitt}} has two assassins making good use of a takedown-model Winchester 1897 pump shotgun.
** Many, if not a majority, of Winchester firearms pre-WWII were made in takedown form, breaking in two where the barrel meets the receiver.
*** Also seeing as it's a shotgun fired at point blank, accuracy was not their main concern.
* ''{{Cobra}}'' (1986). As the cult members are shown moving towards the town where he's protecting a witness, Sylvester Stallone assembles his LaserSight-equipped [[RareGuns Jati]] submachine gun, which he carries stripped down in a suitcase.
* Nick uses a take-down ''bow and arrow'' to hunt a goat in ''A Perfect Getaway.''
* ''{{District 9}}'' (2009) During the township shootout, two contractor troops (gunner and a-gunner) are shown finishing assembly of a massive anti-material rifle which then gets used a couple times before being messily dealt with.

* Variation: The sniper rifle that shows up towards the very end of ''LuckyNumberSlevin'' appears to be a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kel-Tec_SU-16 Kel-Tek SU_16]] (see RealLife section below) retrofitted with a scope, but we never see it being assembled.
* Karl from Die Hard had this going with his Steyer Aug. He kept it in a duffel then constructed it in the elevator
* Parodied in ''{{Versus}}'': one of the villains assembles a three-part scabbard from a suitcase, then draws an intact katana from it.
* Averted in The American - the main character is a gunsmith, and we see every bit of precision required to make sure the weapon he's building operates exactly like it should. [[spoiler: Subverted when the gun is actually fired... at him. He figured out that he was building a gun for someone who was after him, so he sabotaged the weapon to make sure the bullet exited in the wrong direction.]]
* {{Leon}} assembles his training rifle for Mathilda's first sniper lesson.

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* Sir Arthur Conan Doyle even wrote one into a SherlockHolmes story. In ''The Adventure Of The Empty House'', the villain totes a high power air rifle which breaks down into, except the barrel, parts that travel in coat pockets. Seems like the idea [[OlderThanRadio isn't all that new]]...
** And the barrel was dissguised as a walking cane.

* The assassin in ''TheDayOfTheJackal'' transports his sniper rifle in pieces, first in a tube in his car and later in a crutch as part of his disguise.
** At least the Jackal [[ShownTheirWork goes to the trouble of "zero-ing" his sights]] when he first gets the gun: a practice unheard of in most Hollywood works.
* In ''TheCulture/ConsiderPhlebas'' (a [[TheCulture Culture novel]]), the Culture agent ends up with a "Memory Form" HandCannon that conveniently folds up and can be hidden in a tooth cavity.

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* In the episode "Stage Fright" of ''{{Dollhouse}}'', the LoonyFan assembles a sniper rifle from parts hidden inside and on his crutches.
** A clear reference to the Jackal (see above.)

* The BuffyTheVampireSlayer episode ''Earshot'' has Jonathan in the school clock tower assembling his rifle, while looking down on the milling students in the school quad. ([[spoiler: He's really planning to shoot himself, not anyone else.]])
* TheManFromUNCLE was one of the earliest users of this trope, and definitely a strong influence on its popularity. It got so bad that the CIA actually paid a visit to the show's producers to a) find out where they got their information and b) find guns that could be assembled that quickly and still be in any way effective. The truth was that they just cut down the gun assembly scenes, making them take about 15 seconds rather than the 5~10 minutes it really took them.
* One of these was created for the final season of ''BlakesSeven'', though in practise it was only shown fully assembled.

* Two seasons of KamenRider have invoked this trope by giving such weapons to officers of ZECT in KamenRiderKabuto and the Blue Sky organisation in KamenRiderKiva. Crosses into ScaramangaSpecial as the weapons all come in a handy compact size.

* In one sketch by TheWhitestKidsUKnow, a CEO is in his office, hiding from a sniper in a competitor's building. He then grabs his briefcase, opens it, and assembles his own sniper rifle. HilarityEnsues.

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* TruthInTelevision. The AR-18 rifle was popular with the [=IRA=] because it could be broken down for concealment purposes without disturbing the zero. Most Hollywood IKEA weapons however tend not to have their sights attached to the weapon, ruling them [[CoolButInefficient impractical for sniping use in real life]].
** Although with most movie examples it is probably the case that the zero would be gone, but actually modern gun mounts and rails mean that sights can be detached and reattached whilst maintaining the zero, rendering this trope much more realistic.
* The M-16/ AR-15 style of rifle breaks in two by pulling a pin and a bolt, with the barrel, upper receiver, iron sights and optics remaining together. Though not as compact as some other examples, a trained operator can rejoin the upper and lower receivers and prep the weapon for firing in under a minute.
** This is taken to the logical conclusion with the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps1Ee3KmFBI&feature=player_embedded [=TAC2=] discreet carry rifle]], that means that a 16" barrelled (longer than a standard M4) AR-15 with sight and a couple of magazines can be carried inside a briefcase, and be assembled and ready to fire in less than 10 seconds.
* Marketed towards the outdoorsman, the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AR-7 AR-7]] survival rifle not only breaks down, but the stock doubles as a case that floats in water.
* The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kel-Tec_SU-16 Kel-Tek SU-16]] is a comparable weapon, but with a hinged stock that enables it to fold up compactly enough to fit in a modest-sized duffel bag. Possibly the only rifle in existence that might get you indicted for carrying a concealed weapon.
* The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RML_2.5_inch_Mountain_Gun RML 2.5" 'screw-gun']] is a real-life example of why these are rarely seen: it's a light howitzer that disassembles into five mule-portable loads -- the name comes from how the barrel unscrews into two parts. Reassembly was such a pain that the gun crews got ''very'' good at moving the guns over all sorts of terrain.
** Most man-portable heavy weapons are like this--not just the "mountain guns" of which the RML 2.5" is an example but also mortars. It's really hard to carry what amounts to a small artillery piece on your back after all.
* Not a gun, but certainly a weapon. A recurve bow generally requires assembly before use. 2 limbs slot into a central riser, then the bow is strung. Peripherals such as a long rod or a sight are then attached to the riser.
* Relatedly so, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_63 the Stoner 63 weapon system]] by Cadillac Gage was a real-life example of this. With a common receiver, a carbine, rifle, light machine gun, or vehicle-mounted machine gun could be assembled using different barrels, ammo feeds and trigger mechanisms.
* [[http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn20-e.htm The Soviet/Russian VSS Vintorez]] suppressed sniper rifle is designed like the classic "assassin's gun in a suitcase". Action, suppressor, scope, stock, and magazine can all be seperated and fitted into a special padded carrying case not unlike a businessman's briefcase. Range is short by sniping standard--perhaps 300-400 meters--due to the high trajectory of the subsonic 9x39mm bullets. Since it is quite effectively suppressed, most sniping is done in relative close ranges without much problem
* Not as dramatic as most examples here, but the traditional Japanese sword construction is this to some extent. Although the blade and tang are one solid piece, the hilt, grip, and tsuba (guard) can all be easily disassembled simply by removing a single retaining pin located in the grip. When carrying of the sword was banned during the Meiji Restoration, the Samurai removed the distinctive, and valuable, furniture (grip, guard, hilt, scabbard) and disguised the sword inside a plain walking stick. The sword could be drawn and used as normal; so they didn't bother reassembling it for dueling, although it was reassembled for display.
* Possibly the best example: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Po64G72gQo The]] [[http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/125-piece_puzzle_in_6_different_met.html Intimidator]]. A 40 pound, 135 piece metal puzzle that assembles into a muzzle-loading .45 caliber pistol, with laser sights, and a cleaning kit included in the initial puzzle.
* An interesting illustration of this idea is the military field gun competition. A field gun is taken apart into its component pieces, carried over a series of obstacles, then reassembled. The well-trained military teams can manage this in 85 seconds - but it takes 21 of them to get the job done.
* The Steyr AUG has a barrel that is remarkably easy to remove. Since it's a bullpup, this makes the main body of the rifle very short compared to traditional rifles. Refer to the scene in DieHard where [[TheDragon Karl]] pulls his out for the first time.

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* The ''Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game'' has a magic sword known as Castlerake. It's typically broken into several parts, as when it's put together, it can breach any fortification in roughly three minutes. ''Nobody'' wants that kind of power in anyone else's reach for too long.

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* One of Agent 47's trademark weapons in the ''{{Hitman}}'' games is a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walther_WA_2000 Walther WA2000]], which he keeps unassembled in a briefcase most of the time.

* Most weapons in MushroomMen are this or BifurcatedWeapon. You collect parts, and some can be weapons in their own right, but almost all of them can be pieced together into more powerful weapons.

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* David in ParallelDementia uses one as his WeaponOfChoice that's a "souvenir" from his time in the army.
* Parson's sword in {{Erfworld}} is given to him in three pieces for him to assemble.

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* A possible MostTriumphantExample: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Po64G72gQo The]] [[http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/125-piece_puzzle_in_6_different_met.html Intimidator]]. A 40 pound, 135 piece metal puzzle that assembles into a muzzle-loading .45 caliber pistol, with laser sights, and a cleaning kit included in the initial puzzle.

* The titular ''HeavyBarrel'' could be seen as this; you'd gather pieces and see them collect at the top of the screen. Once you get the last one ... 'HEAVY BARREL!' {{BFG}} time.

* ''Cobra'' (1986). As the cult members are shown moving towards the town where he's protecting a witness, Sylvester Stallone assembles his LaserSight-equipped [[RareGuns Jati]] submachine gun, which he carries stripped down in a suitcase.

* The titular ''Heavy Barrel'' could be seen as this; you'd gather pieces and see them collect at the top of the screen. Once you get the last one ... 'HEAVY BARREL!' {{BFG}} time.

* ''{{Cobra}}'' (1986). As the cult members are shown moving towards the town where he's protecting a witness, Sylvester Stallone assembles his LaserSight-equipped [[RareGuns Jati]] submachine gun, which he carries stripped down in a suitcase.

* ''District 9'' (2009) During the township shootout, two contractor troops (gunner and a-gunner) are shown finishing assembly of a massive anti-material rifle which then gets used a couple times before being messily dealt with.

* ''Cobra'' (1986). As the cult members are shown moving towards the town where he's protecting a witness, Sylvester Stallone assembles his LaserSight-equipped [[RareGuns Jati]] submachine gun, which he carries stripped down in a suitcase.

* In ''StarTrek VI: The Undiscovered Country'', Colonel West assembles a sniper disrupter out of one of these. Note that the hole he cut in the window isn't big enough to look through the scope.

* The M-16/ AR15 style of rifle breaks in two by pulling a pin and a bolt, with the barrel, upper receiver, iron sights and optics remaining together. Though not as compact as some other examples, a trained operator can rejoin the upper and lower receivers and prep the weapon for firing in under a minute.
** This is taken to the logical conclusion with the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps1Ee3KmFBI&feature=player_embedded TAC2 discreet carry rifle]], that means that a 16" barrelled (longer than a standard M4) AR-15 with sight and a couple of magazines can be carried inside a briefcase, and be assembled and ready to fire in less than 10 seconds.

* Parodied in ''[[PoliceSquad The Naked Gun 2 1/2]]'', when Nordberg assembles a ''howitzer'' from a kit. Further, each "intermediate stage" is a weapon in its own right, possibly making it a BifurcatedWeapon. [[RuleOfFunny Not that it matters]].

** The Golden Gun is this, as well as the trope-naming ScaramangaSpecial. (The book's version is neither, being a gold-plated Colt Peacemaker.)

* In ''{{Batman}}: Arkham Asylum'', obtaining the Batclaw involves a brief cutscene where Batman adds the attachment to his grapnel; later on, there is a more involved cutscene where Batman assembles the Ultra Batclaw upgrade using parts from a supply container.

* In ConsiderPhlebas (a [[TheCulture Culture novel]]), the Culture agent ends up with a "Memory Form" HandCannon that conveniently folds up and can be hidden in a tooth cavity.

* One of the touch screen {{Minigame}}s in ''GrandTheftAuto: Chinatown Wars'' is screwing together a break-down sniper rifle.

* A possible MostTriumphantExample: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Po64G72gQo The Intimidator]]. A 40 pound, 135 piece metal puzzle that assembles into a muzzle-loading .45 caliber pistol.