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Wuzh: /* Smith & Wesson M1917 */ Misidentification is not notable info.

2019-02-20T06:30:35Z

Smith & Wesson M1917: Misidentification is not notable info.

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	Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) carries as his primary sidearm in ''Raiders'' a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver of the "Hand Ejector, Second Model" type. Two similarly-modified prop weapons with barrels cut down to about four inches were employed by the production company—the first being a [[M1917 Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M1917]] provided by Stembridge Gun Rentals, in California. This was used for studio work in the U.S., and is the gun Indy turns over to arch rival Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) after barely escaping a booby-trapped Peruvian temple with the golden idol. The same prop shows up again in a scene when Jones is packing his suitcase, where several identifying marks can be clearly seen in closeup, including the unique sight blade, and corner chunk missing from the grip.		Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) carries as his primary sidearm in ''Raiders'' a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver of the "Hand Ejector, Second Model" type. Two similarly-modified prop weapons with barrels cut down to about four inches were employed by the production company—the first being a [[M1917 Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M1917]] provided by Stembridge Gun Rentals, in California. This was used for studio work in the U.S., and is the gun Indy turns over to arch rival Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) after barely escaping a booby-trapped Peruvian temple with the golden idol. The same prop shows up again in a scene when Jones is packing his suitcase, where several identifying marks can be clearly seen in closeup, including the unique sight blade, and corner chunk missing from the grip.

	The actual production-used "Stembridge" .45 ACP Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver, shown directly below, is now in private hands. It was thought that this particular gun was also seen in the car chase at the beginning of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' but it is now believed that a [[Colt Official Police]] was used instead.		The actual production-used "Stembridge" .45 ACP Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver, shown directly below, is now in private hands.

	[[Image:S&W-Model-1917.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Unmodified Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with smooth grips) — .45 ACP]]		[[Image:S&W-Model-1917.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Unmodified Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with smooth grips) — .45 ACP]]

Wuzh: /* Handguns */ Restructuring so each section focus on one particular gun; the first section was talking about two different guns.

2019-02-20T06:29:13Z

Handguns: Restructuring so each section focus on one particular gun; the first section was talking about two different guns.

Wuzh: /* Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector */

2019-02-20T06:08:54Z

Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector

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	==Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector==		==Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector==
	The second Smith & Wesson revolver used onscreen is a British-issue [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector\|Mk II Hand Ejector Model]], again with shortened barrel, as loaned out by the Bapty company. This gun was used in the Ravenwood bar shootout (filmed at Elstree Studios, England), and Cairo, Egypt street scenes (filmed in Tunisia), where it was fired several times. Jones uses it famously to clear his path when confronted by a giant, menacing Arabian swordsman ([[Terry Richards]]). He then shoots several thugs, including the driver of a truck full of explosives that careens out of control, rolls over and explodes.		The second Smith & Wesson revolver used onscreen is a British-issue [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector\|Mk II Hand Ejector Model]], again with shortened barrel, as loaned out by the Bapty company. This gun was used in the Ravenwood bar shootout (filmed at Elstree Studios, England), and Cairo, Egypt street scenes (filmed in Tunisia), where it was fired several times. Jones uses it famously to clear his path when confronted by a giant, menacing Arabian swordsman ([[Terry Richards]]). He then shoots several thugs, including the driver of a truck full of explosives that careens out of control, rolls over and explodes.
	~~[[Image:S&W.455Eley.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector - .455 Eley Caliber]]~~

	~~'''~~Below is the actual modified 'Bapty' [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] used in the Cairo street scenes, and for all shooting action. It is also now in private collection.~~'''~~		Below is the actual modified 'Bapty' [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] used in the Cairo street scenes, and for all shooting action. It is also now in private collection.
			[[Image:S&W.455Eley.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector - .455 Eley Caliber]]
	[[Image:ROTLA Bapty.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Actual screen-used Mk II Hand Ejector revolver, as shown from "The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films" by J.W. Rinzler, p. 78. Note the ramped front sight on this revolver, not dissimilar from the ramped front sights found on more contemporary S&W revolvers.]]		[[Image:ROTLA Bapty.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Actual screen-used Mk II Hand Ejector revolver, as shown from "The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films" by J.W. Rinzler, p. 78. Note the ramped front sight on this revolver, not dissimilar from the ramped front sights found on more contemporary S&W revolvers.]]
	[[Image:RaidersGunCap3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The Bapty in Indy's suitcase. (Note the grip medallion.)]]		[[Image:RaidersGunCap3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The Bapty in Indy's suitcase. (Note the grip medallion.)]]

Wuzh: /* Smith & Wesson M1917 */

2019-02-20T06:08:26Z

Smith & Wesson M1917

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	==Smith & Wesson M1917==		==Smith & Wesson M1917==
	Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) carries as his primary sidearm in ''Raiders'' a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver of the "Hand Ejector, Second Model" type. Two similarly-modified prop weapons with barrels cut down to about four inches were employed by the production company—the first being a [[M1917 Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M1917]] provided by Stembridge Gun Rentals, in California. This was used for studio work in the U.S., and is the gun Indy turns over to arch rival Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) after barely escaping a booby-trapped Peruvian temple with the golden idol. The same prop shows up again in a scene when Jones is packing his suitcase, where several identifying marks can be clearly seen in closeup, including the unique sight blade, and corner chunk missing from the grip.		Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) carries as his primary sidearm in ''Raiders'' a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver of the "Hand Ejector, Second Model" type. Two similarly-modified prop weapons with barrels cut down to about four inches were employed by the production company—the first being a [[M1917 Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M1917]] provided by Stembridge Gun Rentals, in California. This was used for studio work in the U.S., and is the gun Indy turns over to arch rival Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) after barely escaping a booby-trapped Peruvian temple with the golden idol. The same prop shows up again in a scene when Jones is packing his suitcase, where several identifying marks can be clearly seen in closeup, including the unique sight blade, and corner chunk missing from the grip.
	~~[[Image:S&W-Model-1917.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Unmodified Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with smooth grips) — .45 ACP]]~~

	According to research done by members of the www.indygear.com web site, a different revolver was utilized onscreen later in the film; the secondary hero weapon was obtained from Bapty and Co. (U.K.) for U.K. production and Middle East location filming (this blank-firing gun is a British variant [[Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] chambered in .455 Webley). These two revolvers are differentiated by the front sights: the M1917 sight is rounded (with bluing removed from the barrel underneath), and the one on the "Bapty" Mk II ramps up at an angle. The M1917 also ''lacks'' round S&W medallions on its checkered grips, with simple smooth round tops.		According to research done by members of the www.indygear.com web site, a different revolver was utilized onscreen later in the film; the secondary hero weapon was obtained from Bapty and Co. (U.K.) for U.K. production and Middle East location filming (this blank-firing gun is a British variant [[Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] chambered in .455 Webley). These two revolvers are differentiated by the front sights: the M1917 sight is rounded (with bluing removed from the barrel underneath), and the one on the "Bapty" Mk II ramps up at an angle. The M1917 also ''lacks'' round S&W medallions on its checkered grips, with simple smooth round tops.

	The actual production-used "Stembridge" .45 ACP Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver, shown directly below, is now in private hands. It was thought that this particular gun was also seen in the car chase at the beginning of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' but it is now believed that a [[Colt Official Police]] was used instead.		The actual production-used "Stembridge" .45 ACP Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver, shown directly below, is now in private hands. It was thought that this particular gun was also seen in the car chase at the beginning of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' but it is now believed that a [[Colt Official Police]] was used instead.

			[[Image:S&W-Model-1917.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Unmodified Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with smooth grips) — .45 ACP]]
	[[Image:RaidersPistol1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]		[[Image:RaidersPistol1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]
	[[Image:RaidersPistol2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]		[[Image:RaidersPistol2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]

Wuzh at 06:04, 20 February 2019

2019-02-20T06:04:50Z

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	[[Image:ROTLA.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'' (1981)]]		[[Image:ROTLA.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'' (1981)]]

	'''''Raiders of the Lost Ark''''' is the now classic 1981 adventure film directed by [[Steven Spielberg]] and produced by George Lucas. Set in the year 1936, the film stars [[Harrison Ford]] as Indiana Jones, an intrepid archaeologist who is asked by the US government to locate the biblical Ark of the Covenant before it is found by Hitler and the German Army. The film, which was also released on video under the title ''[[Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'', would spawn a [[Indiana Jones\|feature film franchise]], several videogames, as well as a television series.		'''''Raiders of the Lost Ark''''' is the now classic 1981 adventure film directed by [[Steven Spielberg]] and produced by George Lucas. Set in the year 1936, the film stars [[Harrison Ford]] as Indiana Jones, an intrepid archaeologist who is asked by the US government to locate the biblical Ark of the Covenant before it is found by Hitler and the German Army. The film, which was also released on video under the title '''''Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark''''', would spawn a [[Indiana Jones\|feature film franchise]], several videogames, as well as a television series.

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

Wuzh: /* Dual MG 81Z Machine Gun */

2019-02-18T21:26:30Z

Dual MG 81Z Machine Gun

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	==Dual MG 81Z Machine Gun==		==Dual MG 81Z Machine Gun==
	A dual or "Zwilling" mount [[MG81#MG_81Z\|MG 81Z]] machine gun (incongruously fitted with an [[MG15 machine gun\| MG 15]] saddle drum) is seen mounted at the rear turret of the 'Flying Wing' plane, and while trapped inside, Marion ([[Karen Allen]]) commandeers the weapon and guns down a squad of Nazi soldiers sent after Indy.		A dual or "Zwilling" mount [[MG81#MG_81Z\|MG 81Z]] machine gun (incongruously fitted with an [[MG15 machine gun\| MG 15]] saddle drum) is seen mounted at the rear turret of the 'Flying Wing' plane, and while trapped inside, Marion ([[Karen Allen]]) commandeers the weapon and guns down a squad of Nazi soldiers sent after Indy.

	This weapon is an MG 81 Zwilling (twin mount) with a Doppeltrommel 15 saddle drum "attached." The Doppeltrommel saddle drum was used exclusively with the MG 15 machine gun and would not function on the MG 81 as shown, due to a completely different belt feed system. The one on this weapon appears to have been cosmetically widened by propmakers to accommodate its seating on the dual MG 81. This MG 81 also has non-typical flash hiders fitted, along with MG 15 "style" targeting sights making it vaguely resemble a twin mounting of the longer barreled MG 15's (a configuration that never existed.)		This weapon is an MG 81 Zwilling (twin mount) with a Doppeltrommel 15 saddle drum "attached." The Doppeltrommel saddle drum was used exclusively with the MG 15 machine gun and would not function on the MG 81 as shown, due to a completely different belt feed system. The one on this weapon appears to have been cosmetically widened by propmakers to accommodate its seating on the dual MG 81. This MG 81 also has non-typical flash hiders fitted, along with MG 15 "style" targeting sights making it vaguely resemble a twin mounting of the longer barreled MG 15's (a configuration that never existed.)
	Of note is that the Doppeltrommel only held a maximum of 75 rounds, which, at the MG 15's 1000+ rounds a minute (the MG 81 was even higher at 1500+) fired through dual barrels, it is highly likely Marion would have run out of ammunition within approximately two seconds. The gun in the film actually fires acetylene blasts at a much lower rate of fire.		Of note is that the Doppeltrommel only held a maximum of 75 rounds, which, at the MG 15's 1000+ rounds a minute (the MG 81 was even higher at 1500+) fired through dual barrels, it is highly likely Marion would have run out of ammunition within approximately two seconds. The gun in the film actually fires acetylene blasts at a much lower rate of fire.
	[[Image:MG15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|MG 15 with Doppeltrommel saddle drum - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]]		[[Image:MG15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|MG 15 with Doppeltrommel saddle drum - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]]
	[[Image:Mg81 z.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|MG 81Z - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]]		[[Image:Mg81 z.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|MG 81Z - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]]
	[[Image:winggun.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Flying Wing twin mount MG 81 machine gun with modified MG 15 saddle drum]]		[[Image:winggun.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Flying Wing twin mount MG 81 machine gun with modified MG 15 saddle drum.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 411.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Marion ([[Karen Allen]]) prepares to fire the dual machine guns.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 411.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Marion ([[Karen Allen]]) prepares to fire the dual machine guns.]]

Ben41 at 17:33, 14 February 2019

2019-02-14T17:33:09Z

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	[[Image:ROTLA.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'' (1981)]]		[[Image:ROTLA.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'' (1981)]]

	'''''Raiders of the Lost Ark''''' is the now classic 1981 adventure film directed by [[Steven Spielberg]] and produced by George Lucas. Set in the year 1936, the film stars [[Harrison Ford]] as Indiana Jones, an intrepid archaeologist who is asked by the US government to locate the biblical Ark of the Covenant before it is found by Hitler and the German Army. The film would spawn a [[Indiana Jones\|feature film franchise]] ~~which included three more feature films~~, several videogames, as well as a television series.		'''''Raiders of the Lost Ark''''' is the now classic 1981 adventure film directed by [[Steven Spielberg]] and produced by George Lucas. Set in the year 1936, the film stars [[Harrison Ford]] as Indiana Jones, an intrepid archaeologist who is asked by the US government to locate the biblical Ark of the Covenant before it is found by Hitler and the German Army. The film, which was also released on video under the title ''[[Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'', would spawn a [[Indiana Jones\|feature film franchise]], several videogames, as well as a television series.

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

Nanomat: /* RPG-2 (mocked up as a German anti-tank rocket launcher) */

2018-11-26T01:44:32Z

RPG-2 (mocked up as a German anti-tank rocket launcher)

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	==RPG-2 (mocked up as a German anti-tank rocket launcher)==		==RPG-2 (mocked up as a German anti-tank rocket launcher)==
	Near the climax of the film, Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) points a shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon at the ark while it is being transported by Belloq and the Germans. The weapon was custom made for the production by the movie's armorer, Simon Atherton, who has stated that the weapon is actually a Chinese Type 56 copy of the Soviet [[RPG-2]] made to look like a WWII-era German anti-tank weapon. The launcher also appears to be outfitted with a shoulder grip similar to an [[M9 Bazooka]]'s. The Germans had no such rocket launching weapons in 1936 (when the movie takes place); both the [[Panzerschreck]] and [[Panzerfaust]] would be developed later, during the war. As such, this launcher can be looked at as a handy plot contrivance.		Near the climax of the film, Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) points a shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon at the ark while it is being transported by Belloq and the Germans. The weapon was custom made for the production by the movie's armorer, Simon Atherton, who has stated that the weapon is actually a Chinese Type 56 copy of the Soviet [[RPG-2]] made to look like a WWII-era German anti-tank weapon. The launcher also appears to be outfitted with a shoulder grip similar to an [[M9 Bazooka]]'s. The Germans had no such rocket launching weapons in 1936 (when the movie takes place); both the [[Panzerschreck]] and [[Panzerfaust]] would be developed later, during the war. As such, this launcher can be looked at as a handy plot contrivance.

			Intentionally or not the mock launcher resembles the conceptual Panzerfaust 250 which was designed with a reloadable tube, a pistol grip and a venturi tube in the rear end for decreased recoil. The weird metal rod behind the rear sight resembles the Panzerfaust 30.
	[[Image:Rpg-2.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|RPG-2]]		[[Image:Rpg-2.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|RPG-2]]
	[[Image:Panzerfaust1.jpg\|thumb\|601px\|none\|''"HELLO!!!"'' Indiana Jones with the "German" RPG-2.]]		[[Image:Panzerfaust1.jpg\|thumb\|601px\|none\|''"HELLO!!!"'' Indiana Jones with the "German" RPG-2.]]

Ben41: /* MP40 */

2018-08-30T20:13:48Z

MP40

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	The [[MP40]] submachine gun is seen used by German soldiers as well as Nepalese and Arab henchmen. The MP40 is anachronistic since the film is set in 1936 and neither the MP40 nor its more expensive predecessor, the [[MP38]], existed at the time. In reality, the Germans should be using [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]]s or [[Bergmann MP35/I]]s instead. Surprisingly, the Arab thug that fires on Indy during the street chase holds the weapon in the preferred way, while the well trained German soldiers hold the weapon by the magazine, which is the way most often seen in films, but in reality would often lead to misfeeds.		The [[MP40]] submachine gun is seen used by German soldiers as well as Nepalese and Arab henchmen. The MP40 is anachronistic since the film is set in 1936 and neither the MP40 nor its more expensive predecessor, the [[MP38]], existed at the time. In reality, the Germans should be using [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]]s or [[Bergmann MP35/I]]s instead. Surprisingly, the Arab thug that fires on Indy during the street chase holds the weapon in the preferred way, while the well trained German soldiers hold the weapon by the magazine, which is the way most often seen in films, but in reality would often lead to misfeeds.
	[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 310.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Nepalese thug~~, played~~ by stuntman [[Malcolm Weaver]] in full makeup and prosthetics, opens fire with the MP40 during the bar shootout.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 310.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Nepalese thug (portrayed by stuntman Malcolm Weaver in full makeup and prosthetics) opens fire with the MP40 during the bar shootout.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 317.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the MP40 as Toht's henchman ([[Matthew Scurfield]], credited as "Second Nazi") charges the weapon.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 317.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the MP40 as Toht's henchman (Matthew Scurfield, credited as "Second Nazi",) charges the weapon.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 334.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Arab gunner fires the MP40 at Indy.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 334.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Arab gunner fires the MP40 at Indy.]]
	[[File:186.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The Arab fires the MP40, holding the weapon better than the well-trained Germans.]]		[[File:186.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The Arab fires the MP40, holding the weapon better than the well-trained Germans.]]

Crouchbk: /* MP40 */

2018-04-26T19:49:00Z

MP40

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	[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 310.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Nepalese thug, played by stuntman [[Malcolm Weaver]] in full makeup and prosthetics, opens fire with the MP40 during the bar shootout.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 310.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Nepalese thug, played by stuntman [[Malcolm Weaver]] in full makeup and prosthetics, opens fire with the MP40 during the bar shootout.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 317.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the MP40 as Toht's henchman charges the weapon.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 317.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the MP40 as Toht's henchman ([[Matthew Scurfield]], credited as "Second Nazi") charges the weapon.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 334.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Arab gunner fires the MP40 at Indy.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 334.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Arab gunner fires the MP40 at Indy.]]
	[[File:186.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The Arab fires the MP40, holding the weapon better than the well-trained Germans.]]		[[File:186.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The Arab fires the MP40, holding the weapon better than the well-trained Germans.]]

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	==Smith & Wesson M1917==		==Smith & Wesson M1917==
	Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) carries as his primary sidearm in ''Raiders'' a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver of the "Hand Ejector, Second Model" type. Two similarly-modified prop weapons with barrels cut down to about four inches were employed by the production company—the first being a [[M1917 Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M1917]] provided by Stembridge Gun Rentals, in California. This was used for studio work in the U.S., and is the gun Indy turns over to arch rival Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) after barely escaping a booby-trapped Peruvian temple with the golden idol. The same prop shows up again in a scene when Jones is packing his suitcase, where several identifying marks can be clearly seen in closeup, including the unique sight blade, and corner chunk missing from the grip.		Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) carries as his primary sidearm in ''Raiders'' a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver of the "Hand Ejector, Second Model" type. Two similarly-modified prop weapons with barrels cut down to about four inches were employed by the production company—the first being a [[M1917 Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M1917]] provided by Stembridge Gun Rentals, in California. This was used for studio work in the U.S., and is the gun Indy turns over to arch rival Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) after barely escaping a booby-trapped Peruvian temple with the golden idol. The same prop shows up again in a scene when Jones is packing his suitcase, where several identifying marks can be clearly seen in closeup, including the unique sight blade, and corner chunk missing from the grip.
	~~[[Image:S&W-Model-1917.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Unmodified Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with smooth grips) — .45 ACP]]~~

	According to research done by members of the www.indygear.com web site, a different revolver was utilized onscreen later in the film; the secondary hero weapon was obtained from Bapty and Co. (U.K.) for U.K. production and Middle East location filming (this blank-firing gun is a British variant [[Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] chambered in .455 Webley). These two revolvers are differentiated by the front sights: the M1917 sight is rounded (with bluing removed from the barrel underneath), and the one on the "Bapty" Mk II ramps up at an angle. The M1917 also ''lacks'' round S&W medallions on its checkered grips, with simple smooth round tops.		According to research done by members of the www.indygear.com web site, a different revolver was utilized onscreen later in the film; the secondary hero weapon was obtained from Bapty and Co. (U.K.) for U.K. production and Middle East location filming (this blank-firing gun is a British variant [[Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] chambered in .455 Webley). These two revolvers are differentiated by the front sights: the M1917 sight is rounded (with bluing removed from the barrel underneath), and the one on the "Bapty" Mk II ramps up at an angle. The M1917 also ''lacks'' round S&W medallions on its checkered grips, with simple smooth round tops.

	The actual production-used "Stembridge" .45 ACP Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver, shown directly below, is now in private hands. It was thought that this particular gun was also seen in the car chase at the beginning of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' but it is now believed that a [[Colt Official Police]] was used instead.		The actual production-used "Stembridge" .45 ACP Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver, shown directly below, is now in private hands. It was thought that this particular gun was also seen in the car chase at the beginning of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' but it is now believed that a [[Colt Official Police]] was used instead.

			[[Image:S&W-Model-1917.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Unmodified Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with smooth grips) — .45 ACP]]
	[[Image:RaidersPistol1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]		[[Image:RaidersPistol1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]
	[[Image:RaidersPistol2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]		[[Image:RaidersPistol2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]

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	The [[MP40]] submachine gun is seen used by German soldiers as well as Nepalese and Arab henchmen. The MP40 is anachronistic since the film is set in 1936 and neither the MP40 nor its more expensive predecessor, the [[MP38]], existed at the time. In reality, the Germans should be using [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]]s or [[Bergmann MP35/I]]s instead. Surprisingly, the Arab thug that fires on Indy during the street chase holds the weapon in the preferred way, while the well trained German soldiers hold the weapon by the magazine, which is the way most often seen in films, but in reality would often lead to misfeeds.		The [[MP40]] submachine gun is seen used by German soldiers as well as Nepalese and Arab henchmen. The MP40 is anachronistic since the film is set in 1936 and neither the MP40 nor its more expensive predecessor, the [[MP38]], existed at the time. In reality, the Germans should be using [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]]s or [[Bergmann MP35/I]]s instead. Surprisingly, the Arab thug that fires on Indy during the street chase holds the weapon in the preferred way, while the well trained German soldiers hold the weapon by the magazine, which is the way most often seen in films, but in reality would often lead to misfeeds.
	[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 310.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Nepalese thug~~, played~~ by stuntman [[Malcolm Weaver]] in full makeup and prosthetics, opens fire with the MP40 during the bar shootout.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 310.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Nepalese thug (portrayed by stuntman Malcolm Weaver in full makeup and prosthetics) opens fire with the MP40 during the bar shootout.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 317.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the MP40 as Toht's henchman ([[Matthew Scurfield]], credited as "Second Nazi") charges the weapon.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 317.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the MP40 as Toht's henchman (Matthew Scurfield, credited as "Second Nazi",) charges the weapon.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 334.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Arab gunner fires the MP40 at Indy.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 334.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Arab gunner fires the MP40 at Indy.]]
	[[File:186.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The Arab fires the MP40, holding the weapon better than the well-trained Germans.]]		[[File:186.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The Arab fires the MP40, holding the weapon better than the well-trained Germans.]]

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	[[Image:ROTLA 310.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Nepalese thug, played by stuntman [[Malcolm Weaver]] in full makeup and prosthetics, opens fire with the MP40 during the bar shootout.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 310.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Nepalese thug, played by stuntman [[Malcolm Weaver]] in full makeup and prosthetics, opens fire with the MP40 during the bar shootout.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 317.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the MP40 as Toht's henchman charges the weapon.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 317.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the MP40 as Toht's henchman ([[Matthew Scurfield]], credited as "Second Nazi") charges the weapon.]]
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	==Smith & Wesson M1917==		==Smith & Wesson M1917==
	Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) carries as his primary sidearm in ''Raiders'' a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver of the "Hand Ejector, Second Model" type. Two similarly-modified prop weapons with barrels cut down to about four inches were employed by the production company—the first being a [[M1917 Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M1917]] provided by Stembridge Gun Rentals, in California. This was used for studio work in the U.S., and is the gun Indy turns over to arch rival Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) after barely escaping a booby-trapped Peruvian temple with the golden idol. The same prop shows up again in a scene when Jones is packing his suitcase, where several identifying marks can be clearly seen in closeup, including the unique sight blade, and corner chunk missing from the grip.		Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) carries as his primary sidearm in ''Raiders'' a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver of the "Hand Ejector, Second Model" type. Two similarly-modified prop weapons with barrels cut down to about four inches were employed by the production company—the first being a [[M1917 Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M1917]] provided by Stembridge Gun Rentals, in California. This was used for studio work in the U.S., and is the gun Indy turns over to arch rival Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) after barely escaping a booby-trapped Peruvian temple with the golden idol. The same prop shows up again in a scene when Jones is packing his suitcase, where several identifying marks can be clearly seen in closeup, including the unique sight blade, and corner chunk missing from the grip.

	According to research done by members of the www.indygear.com web site, a different revolver was utilized onscreen later in the film; the secondary hero weapon was obtained from Bapty and Co. (U.K.) for U.K. production and Middle East location filming (this blank-firing gun is a British variant [[Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] chambered in .455 Webley). These two revolvers are differentiated by the front sights: the M1917 sight is rounded (with bluing removed from the barrel underneath), and the one on the "Bapty" Mk II ramps up at an angle. The M1917 also ''lacks'' round S&W medallions on its checkered grips, with simple smooth round tops.

	The actual production-used "Stembridge" .45 ACP Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver, shown directly below, is now in private hands. It was thought that this particular gun was also seen in the car chase at the beginning of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' but it is now believed that a [[Colt Official Police]] was used instead.		The actual production-used "Stembridge" .45 ACP Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver, shown directly below, is now in private hands. It was thought that this particular gun was also seen in the car chase at the beginning of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' but it is now believed that a [[Colt Official Police]] was used instead.
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	[[Image:RaidersPistol2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]		[[Image:RaidersPistol2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]
	[[Image:RaidersPistol3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]		[[Image:RaidersPistol3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]
	[[Image:RaidersGunCap1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~601px~~\|Indy surrenders his [[M1917 Revolver]] to Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) while in Peru.]]		[[Image:RaidersGunCap1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Indy surrenders his [[M1917 Revolver]] to Belloq ([[Paul Freeman]]) while in Peru.]]
	[[Image:RaidersGunCap2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~601px~~\|''"Besides, you know what a cautious fellow I am.."'' While in his residence, Indy pulls out another (in reality the same) M1917 while packing for his trip to find the Ark. This insert shot was filmed after the main scene, which is why the gun that lands in the suitcase is a different model.]]		[[Image:RaidersGunCap2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''"Besides, you know what a cautious fellow I am.."'' While in his residence, Indy pulls out another (in reality the same) M1917 while packing for his trip to find the Ark. This insert shot was filmed after the main scene, which is why the gun that lands in the suitcase is a different model.]]

	==Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector==		==Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector==
	The second Smith & Wesson revolver used onscreen is a British-issue [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector\|Mk II Hand Ejector Model]], again with shortened barrel, as loaned ~~out~~ by the Bapty ~~company~~. This gun was used in the Ravenwood bar shootout (filmed at Elstree Studios, England), and Cairo, Egypt street scenes (filmed in Tunisia), where it was fired several times. Jones uses it famously to clear his path when confronted by a giant, menacing Arabian swordsman ([[Terry Richards]]). He then shoots several thugs, including the driver of a truck full of explosives that careens out of control, rolls over and explodes.		The second Smith & Wesson revolver used onscreen is a blank-firing British-issue [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector\|Mk II Hand Ejector Model]] chambered in .455 Webley, again with shortened barrel. According to research done by members of the www.indygear.com web site, this was loaned from Bapty and Co. (U.K.) for U.K. production and Middle East location filming. These two revolvers are differentiated by the front sights: the M1917 sight is rounded (with bluing removed from the barrel underneath), and the one on the "Bapty" Mk II ramps up at an angle. The M1917 also ''lacks'' round S&W medallions on its checkered grips, with simple smooth round tops.

			This gun was used in the Ravenwood bar shootout (filmed at Elstree Studios, England), and Cairo, Egypt street scenes (filmed in Tunisia), where it was fired several times. Jones uses it famously to clear his path when confronted by a giant, menacing Arabian swordsman ([[Terry Richards]]). He then shoots several thugs, including the driver of a truck full of explosives that careens out of control, rolls over and explodes.

	Below is the actual modified 'Bapty' [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] used in the Cairo street scenes, and for all shooting action. It is also now in private collection.		Below is the actual modified 'Bapty' [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] used in the Cairo street scenes, and for all shooting action. It is also now in private collection.
	[[Image:S&W.455Eley.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector - .455 Eley Caliber]]		[[Image:S&W.455Eley.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector - .455 Eley Caliber]]
	[[Image:ROTLA Bapty.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Actual screen-used Mk II Hand Ejector revolver, as shown from "The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films" by J.W. Rinzler, p. 78. Note the ramped front sight on this revolver, not dissimilar from the ramped front sights found on more contemporary S&W revolvers.]]		[[Image:ROTLA Bapty.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Actual screen-used Mk II Hand Ejector revolver, as shown from "The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films" by J.W. Rinzler, p. 78. Note the ramped front sight on this revolver, not dissimilar from the ramped front sights found on more contemporary S&W revolvers.]]
	[[Image:RaidersGunCap3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~601px~~\|The Bapty in Indy's suitcase. (Note the grip medallion.)]]		[[Image:RaidersGunCap3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Bapty in Indy's suitcase. (Note the grip medallion.)]]
	[[Image:IndyG2.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Indy fires his [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] at the swordsman ([[Terry Richards]]). The script originally called for an extensive whip and sword fight but after beginning to shoot the scene, [[Harrison Ford]] (who was exhausted and ill from food poisoning at the time) suggested that he just pull his revolver and shoot the swordsman instead.]]		[[Image:IndyG2.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Indy fires his [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] at the swordsman ([[Terry Richards]]). The script originally called for an extensive whip and sword fight but after beginning to shoot the scene, [[Harrison Ford]] (who was exhausted and ill from food poisoning at the time) suggested that he just pull his revolver and shoot the swordsman instead.]]
	[[Image:RotLA-bapty.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Indy takes cover with his Mk II Hand Ejector at the ready.]]		[[Image:RotLA-bapty.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Indy takes cover with his Mk II Hand Ejector at the ready.]]
	[[Image:IndyG1.jpg\|thumb\|~~603px~~\|none\|Indy fires his Mk II Hand Ejector at the thugs in the truck.]]		[[Image:IndyG1.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Indy fires his Mk II Hand Ejector at the thugs in the truck.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 415.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Indy with his revolver as he tries to free Marion ([[Karen Allen]]).]]		[[Image:ROTLA 415.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Indy with his revolver as he tries to free Marion ([[Karen Allen]]).]]

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	As seen in the Raven Bar shootout, Jones's secondary handgun is a [[Browning Hi-Power]]. It was one of Browning's last designs and was on the drawing board in 1925. The P35, made by [[FN\|Fabrique Nationale]] in Belgium, was a fairly common gun in the hands of the Nazis but not until WWII broke out. It is unlikely but not impossible that Jones would carry this gun in 1936, just one year after manufacturing began (it would be twenty years before the Hi-Power would be comercially available for sale in the United States). Indy was originally envisioned as carrying a [[M1911 pistol series\|Colt 1911]]. At the time, 9mm blanks were the most reliable, so the filmmakers used a Hi-Power instead. Jones loses this particular gun in the fire at the Raven Bar in Nepal.		As seen in the Raven Bar shootout, Jones's secondary handgun is a [[Browning Hi-Power]]. It was one of Browning's last designs and was on the drawing board in 1925. The P35, made by [[FN\|Fabrique Nationale]] in Belgium, was a fairly common gun in the hands of the Nazis but not until WWII broke out. It is unlikely but not impossible that Jones would carry this gun in 1936, just one year after manufacturing began (it would be twenty years before the Hi-Power would be comercially available for sale in the United States). Indy was originally envisioned as carrying a [[M1911 pistol series\|Colt 1911]]. At the time, 9mm blanks were the most reliable, so the filmmakers used a Hi-Power instead. Jones loses this particular gun in the fire at the Raven Bar in Nepal.
	[[Image:ROTLA FN HP.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|Browning Hi-Power as carried by [[Harrison Ford]] in the film. From "The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films" by J.W. Rinzler, p. 78]]		[[Image:ROTLA FN HP.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|Browning Hi-Power as carried by [[Harrison Ford]] in the film. From "The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films" by J.W. Rinzler, p. 78]]
	[[Image:IndyHP.jpg\|thumb\|~~601px~~\|none\|Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) aims his FN Hi-Power in the Raven Bar shootout.]]		[[Image:IndyHP.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Indiana Jones ([[Harrison Ford]]) aims his FN Hi-Power in the Raven Bar shootout.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 313.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Sideview of Indy's Hi-Power.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 313.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|Sideview of Indy's Hi-Power.]]
	[[Image:ROTLA 320.jpg\|thumb\|~~601px~~\|none\|The Big Nepalese Thug (Pat Roach) uses Indy's Hi-Power to shoot the German henchman threatening to shoot both of them.]]		[[Image:ROTLA 320.jpg\|thumb\|600px\|none\|The Big Nepalese Thug (Pat Roach) uses Indy's Hi-Power to shoot the German henchman threatening to shoot both of them.]]

	==Inglis Hi-Power==		==Inglis Hi-Power==