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	[[File:The Square Peg-Howitzer-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Napoleonic era artillery piece is seen in the barracks. Its shape and size allow to guess it to be 6-inch ''Obusier de 6 pouces Gribeauval''.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-Howitzer-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Napoleonic era artillery piece is seen in the barracks. Its shape and size allow to guess it to be 6-inch ''Obusier de 6 pouces Gribeauval''.]]

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	[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]		[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Soldiers march with rifles during the drill.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Soldiers march with rifles during the drill.]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view of marching soldiers.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view of marching soldiers (Roy Godfrey at the foreground center).]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Soldiers prepare for the training in bayonet fighting.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Soldiers prepare for the training in bayonet fighting.]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-5A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Grimsdale and Pitkin among other soldiers.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-5A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Grimsdale and Pitkin among other soldiers.]]

Greg-Z: /* MP40 */ Actor IDed, thanks to movie-dude.com

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	Several German soldiers are armed with [[MP40]] SMGs.		Several German soldiers are armed with [[MP40]] SMGs.
	[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German soldier surprises Grimsdale.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German soldier (Mike Connor) surprises Grimsdale.]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A soldier at the left holds an MP40.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A soldier at the left holds an MP40.]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view of the MP40.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view of the MP40.]]

Kooshmeister: /* Walther P38 */

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Walther P38

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	[[File:The Square Peg-P38-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Le Blanc holds the P38.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-P38-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Le Blanc holds the P38.]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-P38-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Le Blanc "takes the General as hostage".]]		[[File:The Square Peg-P38-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Le Blanc "takes the General as hostage".]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-P38-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Pitkin is uncovered by the German ~~officer~~ at gatepost ([[John G. Heller]]).]]		[[File:The Square Peg-P38-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Pitkin is uncovered by the German NCO at gatepost ([[John G. Heller]]).]]
	[[File:The Square Peg-P38-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The ~~said officer~~ disarms Pitkin.]]		[[File:The Square Peg-P38-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The NCO disarms Pitkin.]]

	== Mauser Pocket Pistol ==		== Mauser Pocket Pistol ==

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{{Infobox Movie
|name = The Square Peg
|picture =The Square Peg Poster.jpg
|caption =''Original Theatrical Poster''
|country = [[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] UK
|director =John Paddy Carstairs
|date=1959
|language =English
|studio=Rank Organisation
|distributor=Rank Film Distributors
|character1=Norman Pitkin / Gen. Otto von Schreiber
|actor1=[[Norman Wisdom]]
|character2=Lesley Cartland
|actor2=[[Honor Blackman]]
|character3=Mr. Grimsdale
|actor3=[[Edward Chapman]]
|character4=Sgt. Loder
|actor4=[[Campbell Singer]]
|character5=Gretchen
|actor5=Hattie Jacques
|character6=Henri Le Blanc
|actor6=[[Brian Worth]]
|character7=Capt. Wharton
|actor7=[[Terence Alexander]]
|character8=Col. Layton
|actor8=John Warwick
}}

'''''The Square Peg''''' is a 1959 British B&W war comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring [[Norman Wisdom]] who appears in two roles: roadmender Norman Pitkin, and a Nazi general Schreiber. During the Second World War, Norman Pitkin together with his boss Mr. Grimsdale are called up for service in the Pioneer Corps. Accidentally they are parachuting into Nazi occupied France, in a town where the headquarters of General Otto von Schreiber is located. It appears that Pitkin is an exact double of the General. He gets a chance to dress in Schreiber's uniform and helps captured Grimsdale, British agent Lesley Cartland and the local Resistance leader Henri Le Blanc to escape from German prison.

{{Film Title|The Square Peg}}

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= Revolvers =
== Webley .38 Mk IV / Enfield No. 2 ==
Several British officers and soldiers on duty in barracks carry [[Webley .38 Mk IV]] or [[Enfield No. 2]] revolvers in holsters. Only small parts of grips and lanyards can be seen.
[[Image:White Enfield No2 Mk I.jpg|none|thumb|300px| Enfield No. 2 Mk.I Original configuration with spurred hammer - .38 S&W]]
[[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk IV - .38 S&W]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A sentry (Robert Desmond) carries a revolver in holster.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A small part of the grip is seen.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An officer (Martin Boddey) carries a revolver in holster.]]

= Pistols =
== Walther P38 ==
A [[Walther P38]] is a personal sidearm of German Gen. Otto von Schreiber ([[Norman Wisdom]]). When Norman Pitkin disguises himself as von Schreiber, he also takes General's P38 and then hands it to local French Resistance leader Henri Le Blanc ([[Brian Worth]]).
[[File:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Schreiber surprises Le Blanc who sneaks in General's apartments.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Schreiber threatens captured Grimsdale.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pitkin in General's uniform holds the P38.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pitkin poses as Gen. Schreiber.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Le Blanc holds the P38.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Le Blanc "takes the General as hostage".]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pitkin is uncovered by the German officer at gatepost ([[John G. Heller]]).]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The said officer disarms Pitkin.]]

== Mauser Pocket Pistol ==
French Resistance fighter Jean-Claude ([[André Maranne]]) draws a [[Mauser Pocket Pistol]] of unclear model when he takes Norman Pitkin for plainclothes General Schreiber.
[[Image:Mauser1934.jpg|thumb|none|300px|For comparison: M1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol - 7.65x17mmSR]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser Pocket-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jean-Claude, a waiter in cafe, draws the pistol.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser Pocket-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He aims at Pitkin, thinking him to be Schreiber.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser Pocket-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the pistol.]]

= Submachine Guns =
== MP40 ==
Several German soldiers are armed with [[MP40]] SMGs.
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier surprises Grimsdale.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier at the left holds an MP40.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the MP40.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier with MP40 greets Pitkin, dressed as Gen. Schreiber.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German officer at gatepost ([[John G. Heller]]) holds an MP40 in center.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-MP40-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He tries to arrest real Schreiber.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-P38-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|At last the officer uncovers Pitkin.]]

== Sten Mk II ==
A guard at the British headquarters carries a [[Sten Mk II]] SMG.
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Sten-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]

= Rifles =
== Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I ==
During the training British soldiers, including Norman Pitkin ([[Norman Wisdom]]) and Mr. Grimsdale ([[Edward Chapman]]), carry [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifles. In several scenes the rifles are fitted with No. 4 spike bayonets.
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]
[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers march with rifles during the drill.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of marching soldiers.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers prepare for the training in bayonet fighting.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-5A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Grimsdale and Pitkin among other soldiers.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-6A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sergeant Loder ([[Campbell Singer]]) shows the proper handling of the rifle with bayonet.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Loder bayonets a dummy.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pitkin finds out that he lost the bayonet.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-SMLE-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A good view of the barrel of the rifle.]]

== Mauser Gewehr 1898 Carbine ==
Most German soldiers are armed with Mauser carbines that have Lange-Visier sights and straigt bolt handles. Probably these rifles are [[Gewehr 98]]s, shortened to carbine length. Similar rifles are seen in some other British war movies, like ''[[Ice Cold in Alex#Mauser Gewehr 1898 Carbine|Ice Cold in Alex]]''. Rifles are mostly fitted with long M1898/05 sword bayonets.
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser. Screen guns keep G98 receivers, bolt handles and sights but have short barrels, similar to [[Karabiner 98k]].]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers with Mauser rifles and an [[MP40]] capture Grimsdale.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier holds a short Mauser rifle during the arrest of suspects in cafe.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers with short Mauser rifles break in Gen. Schreiber's apartments.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A good view of short Mauser rifle. Lange-Visier rear sight and straight bolt handle are seen.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers hold rifles with long bayonets.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A good view of a bayonet at the foreground.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier at the background holds a short Mauser rifle.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers of firing squad take aim.]]

== Karabiner 98k ==
Some [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles are also seen in hands of German soldiers.
[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. Manufactured in Germany, 1937.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A sentry at the gates holds a Karabiner 98k. Turned down bolt handle is seen.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Mauser98-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier at the right holds a Karabiner 98k.]]

= Trivia =
== Holsters ==
[[File:The Square Peg-Holster-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German officer carries a holster for [[Luger P08]]. It seems to be empty.]]
[[File:The Square Peg-Holster-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another officer carries a British holster for .455 Webley revolver.]]

== Artillery ==
[[File:The Square Peg-Howitzer-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Napoleonic era artillery piece is seen in the barracks. Its shape and size allow to guess it to be 6-inch ''Obusier de 6 pouces Gribeauval''.]]

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