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[[Image:CastleK.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Castle Keep'' (1969)]] | [[Image:CastleK.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Castle Keep'' (1969)]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] is the battle rifle carried by US troops in the film including Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]) and Sgt. Rossi ([[Peter Falk]]). | The [[M1 Garand]] is the battle rifle carried by US troops in the film including Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]) and Sgt. Rossi ([[Peter Falk]]). Major Abraham Falconer ([[Burt Lancaster]]) is seen going on a hunt armed with the M1 Garand. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 57.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]) carries an M1 Garand and several grenades.]] | |||
[[File:CastleK 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Abraham Falconer ([[Burt Lancaster]]) takes aim with his Garand.]] | |||
[[File:CastleK 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M1 Garand]] is carried by Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]).]] | [[File:CastleK 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M1 Garand]] is carried by Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]).]] | ||
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==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ||
German troops are also armed with the [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]]. | German troops are also armed with the [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]]. | ||
[[File:Mauser g98.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[File:Mauser g98.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A distorted view of Germans armed with the rifle during the final siege.]] | |||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The [[M1911A1]] is used primarily by Major Abraham Falconer ([[Burt Lancaster]]). | The [[M1911A1]] is used primarily by Major Abraham Falconer ([[Burt Lancaster]]). | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:CastleK 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Abraham Falconer ([[Burt Lancaster]]) hands off his pistol to the Count of Maldorais ([[Jean-Pierre Aumont]]).]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Abraham Falconer ([[Burt Lancaster]]) pulls his pistol during a confrontation with Lieutenant Billy Byron Bix ([[Bruce Dern]]).]] | |||
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Lieutenant Amberjack ([[Tony Bill]]) uses a similar M1911-type pistol that resembles the [[Springfield Armory M1911]]. Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]) also uses the pistol. | Lieutenant Amberjack ([[Tony Bill]]) uses a similar M1911-type pistol that resembles the [[Springfield Armory M1911]]. Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]) also uses the pistol. | ||
[[Image:SpringfieldArmoryM1911.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Springfield Armory M1911-A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:SpringfieldArmoryM1911.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Springfield Armory M1911-A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:CastleK 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Amberjack ([[Tony Bill]]) uses a similar M1911-type pistol that resembles the [[Springfield Armory M1911]].]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]) also uses the pistol.]] | |||
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
A German soldier pulls out a [[Walther P38]] during a confrontation with Sgt. Rossi ([[Peter Falk]]). | A German soldier pulls out a [[Walther P38]] during a confrontation with Sgt. Rossi ([[Peter Falk]]). | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:CastleK 39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier pulls out a [[Walther P38]] during a confrontation with Sgt. Rossi ([[Peter Falk]]). ]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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[[File:CastleK 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M2 is seen on the side of the jeep.]] | [[File:CastleK 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M2 is seen on the side of the jeep.]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M2 fitted inside an M63 AA mount is operated by Captain Lionel Beckman ([[Patrick Wisdom O'Neal|Patrick O'Neal]]) when confronting an enemy plane. ]] | [[File:CastleK 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M2 fitted inside an M63 AA mount is operated by Captain Lionel Beckman ([[Patrick Wisdom O'Neal|Patrick O'Neal]]) when confronting an enemy plane. ]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sideview of the M63 mount as Major Abraham Falconer ([[Burt Lancaster]]) fires the machine gun.]] | |||
[[File:CastleK 48.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Benjamin uses the weapon.]] | |||
[[File:CastleK 54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Abraham Falconer ([[Burt Lancaster]]) fires the weapon during the final siege.]] | |||
==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
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[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BAR on the right is used by Corporal Clearboy ([[Scott Wilson]]).]] | [[File:CastleK 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BAR on the right is used by Corporal Clearboy ([[Scott Wilson]]).]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BAR is fired by Corporal Clearboy ([[Scott Wilson]]).]] | |||
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
German soldiers are also armed with the [[MG42]]. A captured MG42 is used by Sgt. Rossi ([[Peter Falk]]). | German soldiers are also armed with the [[MG42]]. A captured MG42 is used by Sgt. Rossi ([[Peter Falk]]). | ||
[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42]] | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A captured MG42 is used by Sgt. Rossi ([[Peter Falk]]).]] | |||
[[File:CastleK 56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier fires his MG42 during the final siege.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== | ==M1921 Thompson== | ||
The [[ | The [[M1921 Thompson]] is seen briefly in the hands of several US soldiers. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An American soldier on the near right has the Thompson slung.]] | |||
==MP40 SMG== | ==MP40 SMG== | ||
German troops are armed with the [[MP40]] throughout the film. | German troops are armed with the [[MP40]] throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MP40 SMG - 9mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MP40 SMG - 9mm]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers armed with the MP40 walk alongside German armor. The tanks are Soviet T-34-85s painted with German markings.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun == | |||
The Count of Maldorais ([[Jean-Pierre Aumont]]) carries [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] while hunting. | |||
[[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none|450px|1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | |||
[[File:CastleK 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Count of Maldorais ([[Jean-Pierre Aumont]]) carries [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] while hunting.]] | |||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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The [[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 Hand Grenade]] is also carried by several of the men in the outfit, notably Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]). | The [[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 Hand Grenade]] is also carried by several of the men in the outfit, notably Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]). | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 Hand Grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 Hand Grenade.]] | ||
[[File:CastleK 57.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several [[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 Hand Grenade]]s are carried by Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin ([[Al Freeman Jr.]]).]] | |||
== M20B1 "Super Bazooka" == | |||
The anachronistic [[M20B1 "Super Bazooka"]] is seen used by Elk ([[James Patterson]]). | |||
[[Image:M20B1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20B1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5inch]] | |||
[[File:CastleK 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The anachronistic [[M20B1 "Super Bazooka"]] is seen used by Elk ([[James Patterson]]).]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Sydney Pollack]] | [[Category:Sydney Pollack]] |
Latest revision as of 23:09, 19 September 2021
The following weapons were used in the film Castle Keep:
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the battle rifle carried by US troops in the film including Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin (Al Freeman Jr.) and Sgt. Rossi (Peter Falk). Major Abraham Falconer (Burt Lancaster) is seen going on a hunt armed with the M1 Garand.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen primarily in the hands of Lieutenant Amberjack (Tony Bill).
Mauser Gewehr 1898
German troops are also armed with the Mauser Gewehr 1898.
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is used primarily by Major Abraham Falconer (Burt Lancaster).
Springfield Armory M1911
Lieutenant Amberjack (Tony Bill) uses a similar M1911-type pistol that resembles the Springfield Armory M1911. Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin (Al Freeman Jr.) also uses the pistol.
Walther P38
A German soldier pulls out a Walther P38 during a confrontation with Sgt. Rossi (Peter Falk).
Machine Guns
Browning M2 Aircraft
A Browning M2 Aircraft machine gun is the main weapon used to defend the castle. The machine gun is fitted inside an M63 anti-aircraft mount and is used by Major Abraham Falconer (Burt Lancaster) and Captain Lionel Beckman (Patrick O'Neal).
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine gun is first seen on a US jeep, then mounted on a M2 tripod and primarily used by Sgt. DeVaca (Michael Conrad).
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is the weapon mainly used by Corporal Clearboy (Scott Wilson). The BAR also is used by Lieutenant Amberjack (Tony Bill).
MG42
German soldiers are also armed with the MG42. A captured MG42 is used by Sgt. Rossi (Peter Falk).
Submachine Guns
M1921 Thompson
The M1921 Thompson is seen briefly in the hands of several US soldiers.
MP40 SMG
German troops are armed with the MP40 throughout the film.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
The Count of Maldorais (Jean-Pierre Aumont) carries 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun while hunting.
Other
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
The Mk 2 Hand Grenade is also carried by several of the men in the outfit, notably Private Allistair Piersall Benjamin (Al Freeman Jr.).
M20B1 "Super Bazooka"
The anachronistic M20B1 "Super Bazooka" is seen used by Elk (James Patterson).