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'''''Companeros''''' (original title ''Vamos a matar, compañeros'') is a 1970 Italian- | '''''Companeros''''' (original title ''Vamos a matar, compañeros'') is a 1970 Italian-German-Spanish spaghetti western directed by [[Sergio Corbucci]] and starring [[Franco Nero]] and [[Tomas Milian]]. The story takes place during the Mexican Revolution. Swedish arms dealer Yodlaf Peterson ([[Franco Nero]]) sells weapons to guerilla leader Gen. Mongo ([[José Bódalo]]), but the money that Mongo needs for the deal are locked in an indestructible bank safe. The only man who knows the combination is Prof. Xantos ([[Fernando Rey]]) who is held in prison in the American town of Yuma. Peterson volunteers to rescue Xantos and bring him to Mongo who orders one of his men, El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]), to escort Petersen. The events are even more complicated after the involvement of a group of Xantos' loyal followers ("Xantists"), lead by Lola ([[Iris Berben]]). Meanwhile, Petersen's old companion John ([[Jack Palance]]), turned bitter enemy, searches for him. | ||
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= | = Revolvers = | ||
== Single Action Army == | == Single Action Army == | ||
[[Single Action Army]] revolvers are used by numerous characters. Both "Artillery" and "Cavalry" models can be seen. The revolvers appear to be Italian-manufactured replicas, as in most Spaghetti Westerns. | [[Single Action Army]] revolvers are used by numerous characters. Both "Artillery" and "Cavalry" models can be seen. The revolvers appear to be Italian-manufactured replicas, as in most Spaghetti Westerns. | ||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-SAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]) holds an Artillery revolver.]] | [[File:Companeros-SAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]) holds an Artillery revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-SAA-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several guerrillas hold SAA revolvers. The one on the foreground appears to be nickel plated | [[File:Companeros-SAA-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several guerrillas hold SAA revolvers. The one on the foreground appears to be nickel plated.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-SAA-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of Artillery SAA during the climactic battle.]] | [[File:Companeros-SAA-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of Artillery SAA during the climactic battle.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-SAA-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco with a revolver and a bloodstained machete.]] | [[File:Companeros-SAA-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco with a revolver and a bloodstained machete.]] | ||
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[[File:Companeros-SAA-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson dual-wields SAA revolvers in the climactic battle.]] | [[File:Companeros-SAA-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson dual-wields SAA revolvers in the climactic battle.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-SAA-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Xantist holds a revolver.]] | [[File:Companeros-SAA-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Xantist holds a revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-SAA-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the final scene Peterson discharges his revolver, leaving only a single cartridge. It's worth noting that the cartridge looks significantly longer and thinner | [[File:Companeros-SAA-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the final scene, Peterson discharges his revolver, leaving only a single cartridge. It's worth noting that the cartridge looks significantly longer and thinner than an original .45 Long Colt.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Military & Police == | == Smith & Wesson Military & Police == | ||
Various characters, including El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]), General Mongo ([[José Bódalo]]) and Lola ([[Iris Berben]]), carry [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]] revolvers. They appear to be a clone of Spanish origin rather than original Smith & Wessons. | Various characters, including El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]), General Mongo ([[José Bódalo]]), and Lola ([[Iris Berben]]), carry [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]] revolvers. They appear to be a clone of Spanish origin rather than original Smith & Wessons. | ||
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-SWMP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco's revolver in holster.]] | [[File:Companeros-SWMP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco's revolver in holster.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action == | == Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action == | ||
During the encounter | During the encounter on the train, one of Xantists is armed with a revolver that looks mostly like a [[Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action]] or one of its numerous Spanish copies. The revolver has an unusual feature, a side-mounted ejector rod that is uncommon for top-break revolvers. This ejector rod may be purely a mockup, added to make the revolver look more "Western-style". In the final scene, El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]) also carries a similar revolver. | ||
[[Image:Spain-S&W.455.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Spanish (Eibar) copy of S&W .44 Double Action]] | [[Image:Spain-S&W.455.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Spanish (Eibar) copy of the S&W .44 Double Action]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Revolver2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Xantist aims his revolver at El Vasco.]] | [[File:Companeros-Revolver2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Xantist aims his revolver at El Vasco.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Revolver2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[File:Companeros-Revolver2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Revolver2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco draws his revolver in the final scene.]] | [[File:Companeros-Revolver2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco draws his revolver in the final scene.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Revolver2-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Companeros-Revolver2-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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== Colt New Pocket == | == Colt New Pocket == | ||
A compact nickel plated revolver is carried by Yodlaf Peterson ([[Franco Nero]]) in several scenes. It looks similar to Colt New Pocket except for more vertical front end of the frame; such simplification may be a sign of a Spanish produced version of Colt revolver. | A compact nickel plated revolver is carried by Yodlaf Peterson ([[Franco Nero]]) in several scenes. It looks similar to a Colt New Pocket except for a more vertical front end of the frame; such simplification may be a sign of a Spanish produced version of a Colt revolver. | ||
[[File:Colt New Pocket.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Pocket - .32 Colt. | [[File:Colt New Pocket.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Pocket - .32 Colt. The screen gun has a slightly different shape of the frame.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Revolver1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson opens his revolver and rotates the cylinder.]] | [[File:Companeros-Revolver1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson opens his revolver and rotates the cylinder.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Revolver1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He readies the revolver.]] | [[File:Companeros-Revolver1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He readies the revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Revolver1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view from | [[File:Companeros-Revolver1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view from the other side.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Revolver1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson draws the revolver when Lola and her friends enter the room.]] | [[File:Companeros-Revolver1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson draws the revolver when Lola and her friends enter the room.]] | ||
== | = Pistols = | ||
== Campo Giro == | == Campo Giro == | ||
A [[Campo Giro]] pistol is another of Yodlaf Peterson's ([[Franco Nero]]) handguns. During the encounter | A [[Campo Giro]] pistol is another of Yodlaf Peterson's ([[Franco Nero]]) handguns. During the encounter on the train, it is taken from Peterson by a young Xantist. | ||
[[File:Campo Giro Model 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Campo Giro Model 1913 - 9x23mm Largo]] | [[File:Campo Giro Model 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Campo Giro Model 1913 - 9x23mm Largo]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Campo Giro in holster.]] | [[File:Companeros-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Campo Giro in its holster.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson with a Campo Giro and El Vasko with a revolver in a Mexican (really Mexican!) standoff.]] | [[File:Companeros-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson with a Campo Giro and El Vasko with a revolver in a Mexican (really Mexican!) standoff.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man next to Lola holds an SAA revolver and Petersen's pistol.]] | [[File:Companeros-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man next to Lola holds an SAA revolver and Petersen's pistol.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the pistol.]] | [[File:Companeros-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the pistol.]] | ||
== Double Barreled Pistol == | |||
During the scene on the train, Lola ([[Iris Berben]]) wields a pair of double barreled pistols. They appear to be large caliber breechloading (may be [[Pinfire Pistol|pinfire]], rimfire or centerfire) hunting pistols, some distant cousin of the [[Howdah Pistol]]. | |||
[[File:Companeros-DoublePistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lola opens the box with two pistols...]] | |||
[[File:Companeros-DoublePistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and draws the guns. Note the lever under the barrel that allows to identify these pistols as breechloading.]] | |||
[[File:Companeros-DoublePistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the pistols.]] | |||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== 1893 Spanish Mauser == | == 1893 Spanish Mauser == | ||
Mexican government soldiers and some guerrillas are armed with [[1893 Spanish Mauser]] rifles. In the scene in Yuma US Army soldiers also are armed with M1893 rifles, standing for proper [[M1903 Springfield]]s. | Mexican government soldiers and some guerrillas are armed with [[1893 Spanish Mauser]] rifles. In the scene in Yuma, US Army soldiers also are armed with M1893 rifles, standing in for proper [[M1903 Springfield]]s. | ||
[[Image:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1893 Spanish Mauser - 7x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1893 Spanish Mauser - 7x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds his rifle in the opening scene.]] | [[File:Companeros-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds his rifle in the opening scene.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A firing squad. Straight bolt handle can be seen at the left.]] | [[File:Companeros-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A firing squad. Straight bolt handle can be seen at the left.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla fighter holds a Mauser, | [[File:Companeros-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla fighter holds a Mauser, taken from a slain soldier.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An American soldier in Fort Yuma holds his rifle.]] | [[File:Companeros-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An American soldier in Fort Yuma holds his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Mauser-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another soldier carries a rifle on sling.]] | [[File:Companeros-Mauser-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another soldier carries a rifle on a sling.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Mauser-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers march with their rifles on shoulders.]] | [[File:Companeros-Mauser-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers march with their rifles on their shoulders.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Mauser-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[File:Companeros-Mauser-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the rifle in the hands of a Xantist.]] | ||
== Garate El Tigre == | == Garate El Tigre == | ||
Most guerrillas carry lever-action rifles that appear to be [[Garate El Tigre]], Spanish copy of [[Winchester Model 1892]]. | Most guerrillas carry lever-action rifles that appear to be [[Garate El Tigre]] rifles, a Spanish copy of the [[Winchester Model 1892]]. | ||
[[Image:garate_el_tigre.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Garate El Tigre - .44-40 WCF]] | [[Image:garate_el_tigre.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Garate El Tigre - .44-40 WCF]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Winchester-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson comes across two drunk guerrillas.]] | [[File:Companeros-Winchester-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson comes across two drunk guerrillas.]] | ||
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[[File:Companeros-Winchester-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John's henchmen with rifles.]] | [[File:Companeros-Winchester-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John's henchmen with rifles.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Winchester-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]) holds a rifle in the night scene.]] | [[File:Companeros-Winchester-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]) holds a rifle in the night scene.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Winchester-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rifle is | [[File:Companeros-Winchester-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rifle is hung on a pole.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Winchester-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yodlaf Peterson ([[Franco Nero]]) aims, using binoculars as a sniper scope.]] | [[File:Companeros-Winchester-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yodlaf Peterson ([[Franco Nero]]) aims, using binoculars as a sniper scope.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Winchester-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson reloads his rifle during the climactic battle.]] | [[File:Companeros-Winchester-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson reloads his rifle during the climactic battle.]] | ||
== Remington Rolling Block == | == Remington Rolling Block == | ||
In one scene a Xantist carries a long gun that appears to be a [[Remington Rolling Block]]. | In one scene, a Xantist carries a long gun that appears to be a [[Remington Rolling Block]] carbine. | ||
[[ | [[File:Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine - .50-45]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man at the left holds what appears to be a Remington Rolling Block.]] | [[File:Companeros-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man at the left holds what appears to be a Remington Rolling Block.]] | ||
= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
== Winchester Model | == Winchester Model 1200 / Model 120 == | ||
John ([[Jack Palance]]) carries a [[Winchester Model | John ([[Jack Palance]]) carries a [[Winchester Model 1200]] or a [[Winchester Model 120]] pump action shotgun. This gun only began being produced in 1964, but it may stand in for the similar looking (and more period-appropriate) [[Winchester Model 1912]]. Another decent version is a rare Model 1912 Featherweight which apparently was the basis for the subsequent M1200. | ||
[[ | [[File:Winchester 120.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 120 - 20 gauge]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pump-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John rests with a shotgun | [[File:Companeros-Pump-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John rests with a shotgun in hand.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pump-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John holds his shotgun in the ambush | [[File:Companeros-Pump-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John holds his shotgun in the ambush from the belfry.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pump-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FPS view.]] | [[File:Companeros-Pump-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FPS view.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pump-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John fires his shotgun.]] | [[File:Companeros-Pump-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John fires his shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Pump-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[File:Companeros-Pump-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the same scene.]] | ||
== Single Barreled Shotgun == | == Single Barreled Shotgun == | ||
[[Single Barreled Shotgun|Top-break single barreled shotguns]] are seen in hands of Mongo's guerrillas and Xantists. In the final scene Xantos ([[Fernando Rey]]) himself holds a shotgun. | [[Single Barreled Shotgun|Top-break single barreled shotguns]] are seen in the hands of Mongo's guerrillas and Xantists. In the final scene, Xantos ([[Fernando Rey]]) himself holds a shotgun. | ||
[[File:Companeros-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Xantist in straw hat holds a shotgun.]] | [[File:Companeros-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Xantist in a straw hat holds a shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mongo's man fires a shotgun at the background.]] | [[File:Companeros-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mongo's man fires a shotgun at the background.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Shotgun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Xantos with a shotgun.]] | [[File:Companeros-Shotgun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Xantos with a shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Shotgun-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[File:Companeros-Shotgun-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-Shotgun-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]) opens Xantos' shotgun.]] | [[File:Companeros-Shotgun-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Vasco ([[Tomas Milian]]) opens Xantos' shotgun.]] | ||
= Machine Guns = | = Machine Guns = | ||
== Maxim 1895 == | == Maxim 1895 == | ||
Several [[Maxim 1895]] machine guns are seen in Peterson's boxcar | Several [[Maxim 1895]] machine guns are seen in Peterson's boxcar. During the shootout on the road block, a Maxim on a tripod is seen; when Peterson takes it, it switches to a multi-barreled mitrailleuse (see below). | ||
[[Image:Maxim1895.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim 1895 on tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Maxim1895.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim 1895 on tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Maxims and several tripod mountings are seen inside the boxcar.]] | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Maxims and several tripod mountings are seen inside the boxcar.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tripods are better seen here.]] | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tripods are better seen here.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Maxim is seen at the background in the scene on the road block.]] | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Maxim is seen at the background in the scene on the road block.]] | ||
== Maxim 1895 Mockup == | == Maxim 1895 Mockup == | ||
General Mongo's men attempt to break the safe using a Maxim that appears to be a mockup as it is operated in a very strange way. Later on in the climatic battle, Peterson takes the gun and uses it against Mongo's men as hand-held gun. There is a possibility that this prop is made around a submachine gun, like the [[Star Z45]], widely available in Spain. | |||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later in this scene a mitrailleuse switches back to Maxim. Here Peterson tries to fix a malfunction.]] | [[File:STAR Z45.jpg|thumb|none|400px|For reference: Star Z-45 with folding stock - 9x23mm Largo]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guerrillas fire a Maxim in an attempt to open the safe.]] | |||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later in this scene, a mitrailleuse switches back to a Maxim. Here, Peterson tries to fix a malfunction.]] | |||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson in action in the climactic battle.]] | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson in action in the climactic battle.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene. | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene. Note that protrusion at the bottom of the gun, just before the water jacket, that looks a lot like a 9mm submachine gun magazine. The side-mounted handle that Peterson holds may be in reality a lever linked to the trigger of the gun inside the Maxim shell.]] | ||
== Bergmann MG 15nA == | == Bergmann MG 15nA == | ||
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[[File:Bergmannmg15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MG 15nA - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Bergmannmg15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MG 15nA - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Bergmann MG 15 is seen at the right.]] | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Bergmann MG 15 is seen at the right.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of MG 15.]] | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the MG 15.]] | ||
== Fake Mitrailleuse Machine Gun == | == Fake Mitrailleuse Machine Gun == | ||
An iconic Spaghetti Western gun, a multi- | An iconic Spaghetti Western gun, a multi-barreled, belt-fed mitrailleuse-style machine gun, appears in the scene at the road block. Yodlaf Peterson ([[Franco Nero]]) dismounts it from a tripod (in a previous moment, the gun is a Maxim machine gun) and mows down Mexican government soldiers. This movie prop looks very similar to the one seen in ''[[A_Fistful_of_Dollars#Fake_Mitrailleuse_Machine_Gun|A Fistful of Dollars]]'' and different from the one held by Nero in ''[[Django#Fictional_Machine_Gun|Django]]''. | ||
[[File:Mitrailleuse.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mitrailleuse machine gun. The machine gun in the film appears to be a mockup.]] | [[File:Mitrailleuse.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mitrailleuse machine gun. The machine gun in the film appears to be a mockup.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson grapples the gun.]] | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson grapples with the gun.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the barrel. The number and position of holes look the same as in ''A Fistful of Dollars''.]] | ||
[[File:Companeros-MachineGun-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson fires at pursuing soldiers.]] | [[File:Companeros-MachineGun-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peterson fires at pursuing soldiers.]] | ||
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Companeros (original title Vamos a matar, compañeros) is a 1970 Italian-German-Spanish spaghetti western directed by Sergio Corbucci and starring Franco Nero and Tomas Milian. The story takes place during the Mexican Revolution. Swedish arms dealer Yodlaf Peterson (Franco Nero) sells weapons to guerilla leader Gen. Mongo (José Bódalo), but the money that Mongo needs for the deal are locked in an indestructible bank safe. The only man who knows the combination is Prof. Xantos (Fernando Rey) who is held in prison in the American town of Yuma. Peterson volunteers to rescue Xantos and bring him to Mongo who orders one of his men, El Vasco (Tomas Milian), to escort Petersen. The events are even more complicated after the involvement of a group of Xantos' loyal followers ("Xantists"), lead by Lola (Iris Berben). Meanwhile, Petersen's old companion John (Jack Palance), turned bitter enemy, searches for him.
The following weapons were used in the film Companeros:
Revolvers
Single Action Army
Single Action Army revolvers are used by numerous characters. Both "Artillery" and "Cavalry" models can be seen. The revolvers appear to be Italian-manufactured replicas, as in most Spaghetti Westerns.
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
Various characters, including El Vasco (Tomas Milian), General Mongo (José Bódalo), and Lola (Iris Berben), carry Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolvers. They appear to be a clone of Spanish origin rather than original Smith & Wessons.
Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action
During the encounter on the train, one of Xantists is armed with a revolver that looks mostly like a Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action or one of its numerous Spanish copies. The revolver has an unusual feature, a side-mounted ejector rod that is uncommon for top-break revolvers. This ejector rod may be purely a mockup, added to make the revolver look more "Western-style". In the final scene, El Vasco (Tomas Milian) also carries a similar revolver.
Colt New Pocket
A compact nickel plated revolver is carried by Yodlaf Peterson (Franco Nero) in several scenes. It looks similar to a Colt New Pocket except for a more vertical front end of the frame; such simplification may be a sign of a Spanish produced version of a Colt revolver.
Pistols
Campo Giro
A Campo Giro pistol is another of Yodlaf Peterson's (Franco Nero) handguns. During the encounter on the train, it is taken from Peterson by a young Xantist.
Double Barreled Pistol
During the scene on the train, Lola (Iris Berben) wields a pair of double barreled pistols. They appear to be large caliber breechloading (may be pinfire, rimfire or centerfire) hunting pistols, some distant cousin of the Howdah Pistol.
Rifles
1893 Spanish Mauser
Mexican government soldiers and some guerrillas are armed with 1893 Spanish Mauser rifles. In the scene in Yuma, US Army soldiers also are armed with M1893 rifles, standing in for proper M1903 Springfields.
Garate El Tigre
Most guerrillas carry lever-action rifles that appear to be Garate El Tigre rifles, a Spanish copy of the Winchester Model 1892.
Remington Rolling Block
In one scene, a Xantist carries a long gun that appears to be a Remington Rolling Block carbine.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1200 / Model 120
John (Jack Palance) carries a Winchester Model 1200 or a Winchester Model 120 pump action shotgun. This gun only began being produced in 1964, but it may stand in for the similar looking (and more period-appropriate) Winchester Model 1912. Another decent version is a rare Model 1912 Featherweight which apparently was the basis for the subsequent M1200.
Single Barreled Shotgun
Top-break single barreled shotguns are seen in the hands of Mongo's guerrillas and Xantists. In the final scene, Xantos (Fernando Rey) himself holds a shotgun.
Machine Guns
Maxim 1895
Several Maxim 1895 machine guns are seen in Peterson's boxcar. During the shootout on the road block, a Maxim on a tripod is seen; when Peterson takes it, it switches to a multi-barreled mitrailleuse (see below).
Maxim 1895 Mockup
General Mongo's men attempt to break the safe using a Maxim that appears to be a mockup as it is operated in a very strange way. Later on in the climatic battle, Peterson takes the gun and uses it against Mongo's men as hand-held gun. There is a possibility that this prop is made around a submachine gun, like the Star Z45, widely available in Spain.
Bergmann MG 15nA
A Bergmann MG 15nA machine gun is also seen in Peterson's boxcar.
Fake Mitrailleuse Machine Gun
An iconic Spaghetti Western gun, a multi-barreled, belt-fed mitrailleuse-style machine gun, appears in the scene at the road block. Yodlaf Peterson (Franco Nero) dismounts it from a tripod (in a previous moment, the gun is a Maxim machine gun) and mows down Mexican government soldiers. This movie prop looks very similar to the one seen in A Fistful of Dollars and different from the one held by Nero in Django.
