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	{{Infobox Movie		{{Infobox Movie
	\|name = They Gave Him a Gun		\|name = ''They Gave Him a Gun''
	\|picture =TheyGaveHimAGunCover.jpg		\|picture =TheyGaveHimAGunCover.jpg
	\|caption = ''Movie Poster''		\|caption = ''Movie Poster''
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	\|director = [[W. S. Van Dyke]]		\|director = [[W. S. Van Dyke]]
	\|date= March 17, 1937		\|date= March 17, 1937
	\|language =English<br /> French <br /> German		\|language =English<br>French<br>German
	\|studio=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)		\|studio=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
	\|distributor=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)		\|distributor=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
	\|character1=Fred P. Willis		\|character1=Fred P. Willis
			\|actor1=[[Spencer Tracy]]
	\|character2=James 'Jimmy' Davis		\|character2=James 'Jimmy' Davis
			\|actor2=[[Franchot Tone]]
	\|character3=Rose Duffy		\|character3=Rose Duffy
			\|actor3=Gladys George
	\|character4=Sgt. Meadowlark		\|character4=Sgt. Meadowlark
			\|actor4=[[Edgar Dearing]]
	\|character5=Lieutenant		\|character5=Lieutenant
	~~\|actor1=[[Spencer Tracy]]~~
	~~\|actor2=[[Franchot Tone]]~~
	~~\|actor3=Gladys George~~
	~~\|actor4=[[Edgar Dearing]]~~
	\|actor5=[[Francis X. Bushman Jr.]]		\|actor5=[[Francis X. Bushman Jr.]]
	}}		}}

	'''''They Gave Him a Gun''''' is a 1937 movie directed by [[W. S. Van Dyke]]. Jimmy, a shy guy, and Fred work at the circus who both have a crush on Rose Duffy. During World War I, Jimmy overcomes his fear and joins the army. After the war, he becomes a criminal. He marries Rose, but when she discovers that Jimmy is an outlaw, she makes sure he is arrested by the police. Rose can no longer make ends meet and take a job with Fred at the circus. Jimmy believes they are having an affair and he escapes from prison to kill Fred.		'''''They Gave Him a Gun''''' is a 1937 movie directed by [[W. S. Van Dyke]]. Jimmy, a shy guy, and Fred work at the circus who both have a crush on Rose Duffy. During World War I, Jimmy overcomes his fear and joins the army. After the war, he becomes a criminal. He marries Rose, but when she discovers that Jimmy is an outlaw, she makes sure he is arrested by the police. Rose can no longer make ends meet and take a job with Fred at the circus. Jimmy believes they are having an affair and escapes from prison to kill Fred.

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	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The empty fired Springfield of Fred while on the shooting range.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The empty fired Springfield of Fred while on the shooting range.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|"''You think we're going over soon, Fred?''"]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|"''You think we're going over soon, Fred?''"]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|'''Fred''':"''Not a chance. Don't start thinking about... Say, what was you thinking anyway?''"<br />		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|'''Fred''': "''Not a chance. Don't start thinking about... Say, what was you thinking anyway?''"<br>
	'''James''':"''I don't know. Just a... It ain't much fun only shooting ... targets.''"]]		'''James''':"''I don't know. Just a... It ain't much fun only shooting ... targets.''"]]

	==Enfield M1917==		==Enfield M1917==
	As the American Expedition Force (AEF) is in France, the [[M1917 Enfield]] is the most rifle used by U.S. soldiers including Fred and James.		As the American Expedition Force (AEF) is in France, the [[M1917 Enfield]] is the most rifle used by U.S. soldiers including Fred and James.
	[File:M1917enfield.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Enfield M1917 - .30-06 Springfield]]		[[File:M1917enfield.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Enfield M1917 - .30-06 Springfield]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An Enfield in mid-air thrown away by a gunned down Doughboy. This scene could have served as a source of inspiration for the 2001 movie ''[[Enemy at the Gates]]'' where a Soviet soldier also dropped his [[Mosin-Nagant Rifle]] this way.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An Enfield in mid-air thrown away by a gunned down Doughboy. This scene could have served as a source of inspiration for the 2001 movie ''[[Enemy at the Gates]]'' where a Soviet soldier also dropped his [[Mosin-Nagant Rifle]] this way.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James taking cover behind a stone wall fires his rifle.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James taking cover behind a stone wall fires his rifle.]]
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	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr in the bell tower.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr in the bell tower.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|"''Yes, boys! The fun's over!''"<br />He kills every single Maxim-gunner; even that one with hands up desperately yelling "''KAMERAD''". Although, he shouted exactly the same to the dead German.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|"''Yes, boys! The fun's over!''"<br>He kills every single Maxim-gunner; even that one with hands up desperately yelling "''KAMERAD''". Although, he shouted exactly the same to the dead German.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehrProm.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A promotional image shows Fred surrounded by German soldiers aiming their rifles at him.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehrProm.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A promotional image shows Fred surrounded by German soldiers aiming their rifles at him.]]

	==Winchester Model 1892==		==Winchester Model 1892==
	What appears to be [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles are used by the Prison guards and some police officers at the end.		What appears to be [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles are used by the Prison guards and some police officers at the end.
	[[File:Winchester1892.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester 1892 -.32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20]]		[[File:Winchester1892.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester 1892 - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A view of the muzzle.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A view of the muzzle.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A row of Winchesters in the guard's armory.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A row of Winchesters in the guard's armory.]]

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	==Colt M1911==		==Colt M1911==
	Sgt. Meadowlark ([[Edgar Dearing]]) can briefly be seen with a [[Colt M1911]] pistol during his ~~serve~~ during WWI. James 'Jimmy' Davis ([[Franchot Tone]]) make also use of an M1911 during the climax.		Sgt. Meadowlark ([[Edgar Dearing]]) can briefly be seen with a [[Colt M1911]] pistol during his serves during WWI. James 'Jimmy' Davis ([[Franchot Tone]]) make also use of an M1911 during the climax.
	[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP.]]		[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Pinned down by German machine-gun fire, Sgt. Meadowlark holds his Colt.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Pinned down by German machine-gun fire, Sgt. Meadowlark holds his Colt.]]

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	[[Image: WinchesterM1897.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]		[[Image: WinchesterM1897.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The police officer with his shotgun follows Meadowlark.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The police officer with his shotgun follows Meadowlark.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|He shoots at James.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun2-.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|He shoots at James.]]

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{{Infobox Movie
|name = They Gave Him a Gun
|picture =TheyGaveHimAGunCover.jpg
|caption = ''Movie Poster''
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States 

|director = [[W. S. Van Dyke]]
|date= March 17, 1937
|language =English French German
|studio=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
|distributor=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
|character1=Fred P. Willis
|character2=James 'Jimmy' Davis
|character3=Rose Duffy
|character4=Sgt. Meadowlark
|character5=Lieutenant
|actor1=[[Spencer Tracy]]
|actor2=[[Franchot Tone]]
|actor3=Gladys George
|actor4=[[Edgar Dearing]]
|actor5=[[Francis X. Bushman Jr.]]
}}

'''''They Gave Him a Gun''''' is a 1937 movie directed by [[W. S. Van Dyke]]. Jimmy, a shy guy, and Fred work at the circus who both have a crush on Rose Duffy. During World War I, Jimmy overcomes his fear and joins the army. After the war, he becomes a criminal. He marries Rose, but when she discovers that Jimmy is an outlaw, she makes sure he is arrested by the police. Rose can no longer make ends meet and take a job with Fred at the circus. Jimmy believes they are having an affair and he escapes from prison to kill Fred.

{{Film Title}}

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=Handguns=

==Colt M1911==
Sgt. Meadowlark ([[Edgar Dearing]]) can briefly be seen with a [[Colt M1911]] pistol during his serve during WWI. James 'Jimmy' Davis ([[Franchot Tone]]) make also use of an M1911 during the climax.
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pinned down by German machine-gun fire, Sgt. Meadowlark holds his Colt.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jimmy, freshly broken out of jail, fires at a searchlight tracking him.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The silhouette of the pistol seen in the foreground, as Rose begs him not to kill Fred..]]

==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]-style revolver is seen with Police officer Meadowlark at the end.
[[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Meadowlark makes his way to James' hiding place.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Police.jpg|thumb|none|500px|His revolver is seen on the left.]]

=Submachine Guns=

==M1921 Thompson==
One of the Prison guards is seen firing an [[M1921 Thompson]]. Later on, some Policemen are also armed with Thompson submachine guns.
[[Image:M1921Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Thompson1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The prison guards opens fire at the fleeing prisoners.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Thompson2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer holds James at gunpoint.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Police.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The same officer with his Thompson.]]

=Shotguns=

==Winchester Model 1897==
A police officer uses a [[Winchester Model 1897]].
[[Image: WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The police officer with his shotgun follows Meadowlark.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He shoots at James.]]

=Rifles=

==Springfield M1903==
The [[M1903 Springfield]] is seen during the basic training of Fred P. Willis ([[Spencer Tracy]]), James, and other U.S. doughboys.
[[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fred, James along with other recruits marching with Springfields.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Meadowlark tells James how to use the M1905 properly.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The empty fired Springfield of Fred while on the shooting range.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"''You think we're going over soon, Fred?''"]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'''Fred''':"''Not a chance. Don't start thinking about... Say, what was you thinking anyway?''" 
'''James''':"''I don't know. Just a... It ain't much fun only shooting ... targets.''"]]

==Enfield M1917==
As the American Expedition Force (AEF) is in France, the [[M1917 Enfield]] is the most rifle used by U.S. soldiers including Fred and James.
[[Image:M1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Enfield in mid-air thrown away by a gunned down Doughboy. This scene could have served as a source of inspiration for the 2001 movie ''[[Enemy at the Gates]]'' where a Soviet soldier also dropped his [[Mosin-Nagant Rifle]] this way.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|James fires his rifle behind a stone wall.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fred and James ready themselves to attack the German position.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fred with his Enfield while looking up at the bell tower.]]

==Mauser Gewehr 1898==
German infantrymen carry [[Gewehr 1898]] rifles. James is seen with a captured Gewehr 98 while in the damaged church tower.
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"''Yes, boys! The fun's over!''" He kills every single Maxim-gunner; even that one who desperately yells "''KAMERAD''". Although, he shouted exactly the same to the dead German.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehrProm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A promotional image shows Fred surrounded by German soldiers aiming their rifles at him.]]

==Winchester Model 1892==
What appears to be [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles are used by the Prison guards and some police officers at the end.
[[Image:Winchester1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 -.32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view of the muzzle.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A row of Winchesters in the guard's armory.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closer view of the lever-action.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Police.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The police officer on the right is also armed with a Winchester.]]

=Machine Guns=

==Maxim MG 08==
A [[Maxim MG08]] is used by German soldiers.
[[File:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rear view of the firing Maxim machine gun.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunner unjams his gun.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another gunner tries to shoot at James.]]

=Other=

==10.5 cm leFH 16==
A German 10.5 cm leFH 16 is seen during the opening titles operated by American soldiers. More of these howitzers are seen in the U.S. Army base.
[[File:leFH 16.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Krupp 10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 16.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun-crew prepares the howitzer.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun gets turned what offers of the view of the one-stepped barrel.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Front view.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two leFH in the American camp.]]

==Canon de 75 mm mle. 1897==
A more correctly French Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897 is briefly seen used by American troops.
[[File:Canon-75-mm-MLE-1897-No-15932.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Canon 75mm Mle 1897.]]
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-canonde75.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]

==Stielhandgranate Mockup==
A short scene of one German soldier throwing a Stielhandgranate Mockup is seen that is taken from the 1925 movie ''[[The Big Parade]]''.
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Stickgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier takes cover after throwing a stick grenade. A bunch of grenades is seen behind him. The scene is played faster than in the previous film.]]

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	\|director = [[W. S. Van Dyke]]		\|director = [[W. S. Van Dyke]]
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	==Colt M1911==		==Colt M1911==
	Sgt. Meadowlark ([[Edgar Dearing]]) can briefly be seen with a [[Colt M1911]] pistol during his ~~serves~~ during WWI. James 'Jimmy' Davis ([[Franchot Tone]]) make also use of an M1911 during the climax.		Sgt. Meadowlark ([[Edgar Dearing]]) can briefly be seen with a [[Colt M1911]] pistol during his service during WWI. James 'Jimmy' Davis ([[Franchot Tone]]) make also use of an M1911 during the climax.
	[[~~Image~~:COLTM1911 1913.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP.]]		[[File:COLTM1911 1913.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Pinned down by German machine-gun fire, Sgt. Meadowlark holds his Colt.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Pinned down by German machine-gun fire, Sgt. Meadowlark holds his Colt.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Jimmy, freshly broken out of jail, fires at a searchlight tracking him.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Colt2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Jimmy, freshly broken out of jail, fires at a searchlight tracking him.]]
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	==Smith & Wesson Model 10==		==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
	A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]-style revolver is seen with Police ~~officer~~ Meadowlark at the end.		A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]-style revolver is seen with Police Officer Meadowlark at the end.
	[[~~Image~~:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special]]		[[File:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Revolver1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Meadowlark makes his way to James' hiding place.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Revolver1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Meadowlark makes his way to James' hiding place.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Police.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|His revolver is seen on the left.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Police.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|His revolver is seen on the left.]]
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	==M1921 Thompson==		==M1921 Thompson==
	One of the Prison guards is seen firing an [[M1921 Thompson]]. Later on, some Policemen are also armed with Thompson submachine guns.		One of the Prison guards is seen firing an [[M1921 Thompson]]. Later on, some Policemen are also armed with Thompson submachine guns.
	[[~~Image~~:M1921Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]]		[[File:M1921Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Thompson1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The prison guards opens fire at the fleeing prisoners.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Thompson1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The prison guards opens fire at the fleeing prisoners.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Thompson2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A police officer holds James at gunpoint.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Thompson2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A police officer holds James at gunpoint.]]
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	==Winchester Model 1897==		==Winchester Model 1897==
	A police officer uses a [[Winchester Model 1897]].		A police officer uses a [[Winchester Model 1897]].
	[[~~Image~~: WinchesterM1897.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]		[[File: WinchesterM1897.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The police officer with his shotgun follows Meadowlark.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The police officer with his shotgun follows Meadowlark.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun2-.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|He opens fire at James.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun2-.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|He opens fire at James.]]
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	==Springfield M1903==		==Springfield M1903==
	The [[M1903 Springfield]] is seen during the basic training of Fred P. Willis ([[Spencer Tracy]]), James, and other U.S. doughboys.		The [[M1903 Springfield]] is seen during the basic training of Fred P. Willis ([[Spencer Tracy]]), James, and other U.S. doughboys.
	[[~~Image~~: M1903Mark1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06.]]		[[File: M1903Mark1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Fred, James along with other recruits marching with Springfields.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Fred, James along with other recruits marching with Springfields.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sgt. Meadowlark tells James how to use the M1905 properly.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sgt. Meadowlark tells James how to use the M1905 properly.]]
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	==Enfield M1917==		==Enfield M1917==
	As the American Expedition Force (AEF) is in France, the [[M1917 Enfield]] is the most rifle used by U.S. soldiers including Fred and James.		As the American Expedition Force (AEF) is in France, the [[M1917 Enfield]] is the most rifle used by U.S. soldiers including Fred and James.
	[~~[Image~~:M1917enfield.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1917 ~~Enfield~~ - .30-06 Springfield]]		[File:M1917enfield.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Enfield M1917 - .30-06 Springfield]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An Enfield in mid-air thrown away by a gunned down Doughboy. This scene could have served as a source of inspiration for the 2001 movie ''[[Enemy at the Gates]]'' where a Soviet soldier also dropped his [[Mosin-Nagant Rifle]] this way.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An Enfield in mid-air thrown away by a gunned down Doughboy. This scene could have served as a source of inspiration for the 2001 movie ''[[Enemy at the Gates]]'' where a Soviet soldier also dropped his [[Mosin-Nagant Rifle]] this way.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James taking cover behind a stone wall fires his rifle.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James taking cover behind a stone wall fires his rifle.]]
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	==Mauser Gewehr 1898==		==Mauser Gewehr 1898==
	German infantrymen carry [[Gewehr 1898]] rifles. James is seen with a captured Gewehr 98 while in the damaged church tower.		German infantrymen carry [[Gewehr 1898]] rifles. James is seen with a captured Gewehr 98 while in the damaged church tower.
	[[~~Image~~:~~Mauser g98~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MauserGewehr1898EarlyModel.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr in the bell tower.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr in the bell tower.]]
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	==Winchester Model 1892==		==Winchester Model 1892==
	What appears to be [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles are used by the Prison guards and some police officers at the end.		What appears to be [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles are used by the Prison guards and some police officers at the end.
	[[~~Image~~:Winchester1892.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester 1892 -.32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20]]		[[File:Winchester1892.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester 1892 -.32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A view of the muzzle.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A view of the muzzle.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A row of Winchesters in the guard's armory.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Winchester2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A row of Winchesters in the guard's armory.]]
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	==Maxim MG 08==		==Maxim MG 08==
	A [[Maxim MG08]] is used by German soldiers.		A [[Maxim MG08]] is used by German soldiers.
	[[File:MaximMG08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Maxim ~~MG08 on 'sledge' mount~~ - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MaximMG08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Maxim MG 08 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Rear view of the firing Maxim machine gun suppressing American troops.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Rear view of the firing Maxim machine gun suppressing American troops.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gunner unjams his gun.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gunner unjams his gun.]]
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	=Other=		=Other=

	==10.5 cm ~~leFH~~ 16==		==10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 16==
	A German 10.5 cm leFH 16 is seen during the opening titles operated by American soldiers. More of these howitzers are seen in the U.S. Army base.		A German 10.5 cm leFH 16 is seen during the opening titles operated by American soldiers. More of these howitzers are seen in the U.S. Army base.
	[[File:leFH 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|~~Krupp 10.5 cm leichte~~ Feldhaubitze 16.]]		[[File:leFH 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Leichte Feldhaubitze 16 - 105x155mm R]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gun-crew prepares the howitzer.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gun-crew prepares the howitzer.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gun gets turned what offers of the view of the one-stepped barrel.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gun gets turned what offers of the view of the one-stepped barrel.]]
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	==Canon de 75 mm mle. 1897==		==Canon de 75 mm mle. 1897==
	A more ~~correctly~~ French Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897 is briefly seen used by American troops.		A more correct French Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897 is briefly seen used by American troops.
	[[File:Canon-75-mm-MLE-1897-No-15932.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Canon ~~75mm Mle~~ 1897.]]		[[File:Canon-75-mm-MLE-1897-No-15932.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Canon 75 mm modèle 1897 - 75x350 mm R]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-canonde75.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-canonde75.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]

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	[[Image: WinchesterM1897.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]		[[Image: WinchesterM1897.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The police officer with his shotgun follows Meadowlark.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The police officer with his shotgun follows Meadowlark.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun2-.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|He ~~shoots~~ at James.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Shotgun2-.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|He opens fire at James.]]

	=Rifles=		=Rifles=
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	[[Image:M1917enfield.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1917 Enfield - .30-06 Springfield]]		[[Image:M1917enfield.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1917 Enfield - .30-06 Springfield]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An Enfield in mid-air thrown away by a gunned down Doughboy. This scene could have served as a source of inspiration for the 2001 movie ''[[Enemy at the Gates]]'' where a Soviet soldier also dropped his [[Mosin-Nagant Rifle]] this way.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An Enfield in mid-air thrown away by a gunned down Doughboy. This scene could have served as a source of inspiration for the 2001 movie ''[[Enemy at the Gates]]'' where a Soviet soldier also dropped his [[Mosin-Nagant Rifle]] this way.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James ~~fires his rifle~~ behind a stone wall.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James taking cover behind a stone wall fires his rifle.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Fred and James ready themselves to attack the German position.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Fred and James ready themselves to attack the German position.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Fred with his Enfield while looking up at the bell tower.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Enfield4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Fred with his Enfield while looking up at the bell tower.]]
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	[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr in the bell tower.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|"''Yes, boys! The fun's over!''"<br />He kills every single Maxim-gunner; even that one ~~who~~ desperately ~~yells~~ "''KAMERAD''". Although, he shouted exactly the same to the dead German.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|"''Yes, boys! The fun's over!''"<br />He kills every single Maxim-gunner; even that one with hands up desperately yelling "''KAMERAD''". Although, he shouted exactly the same to the dead German.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehrProm.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A promotional image shows Fred surrounded by German soldiers aiming their rifles at him.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehrProm.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A promotional image shows Fred surrounded by German soldiers aiming their rifles at him.]]

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	A [[Maxim MG08]] is used by German soldiers.		A [[Maxim MG08]] is used by German soldiers.
	[[File:MaximMG08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MaximMG08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Rear view of the firing Maxim machine gun.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Rear view of the firing Maxim machine gun suppressing American troops.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gunner unjams his gun.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gunner unjams his gun.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another gunner tries to shoot at James.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Maxim3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another gunner tries to shoot at James.]]
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	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gun-crew prepares the howitzer.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gun-crew prepares the howitzer.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gun gets turned what offers of the view of the one-stepped barrel.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The gun gets turned what offers of the view of the one-stepped barrel.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Front view.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Front view before firing right in the camera.]]
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Two ~~leFH~~ in the American camp.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Two ''leichte Feldhaubitzen'' in the American Training camp.]]

	==Canon de 75 mm mle. 1897==		==Canon de 75 mm mle. 1897==
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	==Stielhandgranate Mockup==		==Stielhandgranate Mockup==
	A short scene of one German soldier throwing a Stielhandgranate Mockup is seen that is taken from the 1925 movie ''[[The Big Parade]]''.		A short scene of one German soldier throwing a Stielhandgranate Mockup is seen that is taken from the 1925 movie ''[[The Big Parade]]''.
	[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Stickgrenade.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The soldier takes cover after throwing a stick grenade. A bunch of grenades is seen behind him. The scene is played faster than in the previous film.]]		[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Stickgrenade.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The soldier takes cover after throwing a stick grenade. A bunch of more grenades is seen behind him. The scene is played faster than in the previous film.]]

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