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'''''The Island of Dr. Moreau''''' is a 1977 screen adaptation of same name science fiction novel by Herbert George Wells. The film is directed by [[Don Taylor]] and starring [[Burt Lancaster]], [[Michael York]] and [[Nigel Davenport]]. It is the second adaptation of the novel (the first was ''Island of Lost Souls'' (1932), and the third - ''The Island of Dr. Moreau'' (1996)).
'''''The Island of Dr. Moreau''''' is a 1977 screen adaptation of same name science fiction novel by Herbert George Wells. The film is directed by [[Don Taylor]] and starring [[Burt Lancaster]], [[Michael York]] and [[Nigel Davenport]]. It is the second adaptation of the novel (the first being 1932's ''Island of Lost Souls'' (1932) and then the third being 1996's ''The Island of Dr. Moreau'', which starred [[Marlon Brando]] and [[Val Kilmer]]).


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[[File:The Island of Dr. Moreau 1977-Rifle-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the rifle in hands of Braddock in the final scene.]]
[[File:The Island of Dr. Moreau 1977-Rifle-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the rifle in hands of Braddock in the final scene.]]


== Mauser Gewehr 1898 ==
==Mauser Standard Modell==
During the hunt for Bull-Man Dr. Moreau ([[Burt Lancaster]]) carries a Mauser rifle that appears to be a commercial version of [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]].
During the hunt for Bull-Man Dr. Moreau ([[Burt Lancaster]]) carries a [[Mauser Standard Modell]] that is the commercial version of [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]].
[[Image:Mauser Standard Model Commercial 8mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 Commercial Model - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:Mauser Standard Model Commercial 8mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Standard Modell - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:The Island of Dr. Moreau 1977-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Moreau carries the rifle on his back.]]
[[File:The Island of Dr. Moreau 1977-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Moreau carries the rifle on his back.]]
[[File:The Island of Dr. Moreau 1977-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The straight bolt handle can be seen.]]
[[File:The Island of Dr. Moreau 1977-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The straight bolt handle can be seen.]]
[[File:The Island of Dr. Moreau 1977-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Moreau holds the rifle.]]
[[File:The Island of Dr. Moreau 1977-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Moreau holds the rifle.]]
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
Theatrical Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Directed by Don Taylor
Release Date 1977
Studio American International Pictures
Cinema 77
Major Productions
Distributor MGM
Main Cast
Character Actor
Dr. Paul Moreau Burt Lancaster
Andrew Braddock Michael York
Montgomery Nigel Davenport
Maria Barbara Carrera
M'Ling Nick Cravat


The Island of Dr. Moreau is a 1977 screen adaptation of same name science fiction novel by Herbert George Wells. The film is directed by Don Taylor and starring Burt Lancaster, Michael York and Nigel Davenport. It is the second adaptation of the novel (the first being 1932's Island of Lost Souls (1932) and then the third being 1996's The Island of Dr. Moreau, which starred Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer).


The following weapons were used in the film The Island of Dr. Moreau:


Revolvers

Webley "WG" Army Model

Montgomery (Nigel Davenport) owns a Webley "WG" Army Model revolver.

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Webley "WG" Army Model - .455 Webley
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Montgomery cleans his revolver.
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Montgomery loads the revolver with Mk III cartridge with "Manstopper" bullet.
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Montgomery holds the revolver.

Enfield No. 2 Mk.1*

Dr. Moreau (Burt Lancaster) owns a Enfield No. 2 Mk.1* revolver. In one scene Dr. Moreau gives his revolver to Braddock (Michael York).

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Enfield No.2 Mk.1* - .38 S&W
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Dr. Moreau hands the revolver to Braddock. Note the bobbed hammer.
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Braddock holds the revolver.
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Dr. Moreau fires.

Rifles

M1917 Enfield

Montgomery (Nigel Davenport) owns an M1917 Enfield rifle. Braddock (Michael York) takes Montgomery's rifle when he travels in jungles; he also uses the rifle in the final scene. Maria (Barbara Carrera) is briefly seen with this rifle in the final scene.

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M1917 Enfield - .30-06 Springfield
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Braddock takes Montgomery's rifle.
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Braddock enters the cave.
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Montgomery carries his rifle on sling.
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Maria takes the rifle.
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A good view of the rifle in hands of Braddock in the final scene.

Mauser Standard Modell

During the hunt for Bull-Man Dr. Moreau (Burt Lancaster) carries a Mauser Standard Modell that is the commercial version of Mauser Gewehr 1898.

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Mauser Standard Modell - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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Dr. Moreau carries the rifle on his back.
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The straight bolt handle can be seen.
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Dr. Moreau holds the rifle.