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'''''Downton Abbey''''' is a British television series produced for the ITV broadcaster, with the idea and most of the scripts being written by Julian Fellowes (''[[Tomorrow Never Dies]]''). Downton Abbey is about the fate of a noble family and its staff at the beginning of the 20th century, major events and upheavals (such as the sinking of the ''[[Titanic]]'', the introduction of women's suffrage, the outbreak of the First World War and the Spanish flu, the [[Michael Collins|Irish Revolutionary War]]). | '''''Downton Abbey''''' is a British television series produced for the ITV broadcaster, with the idea and most of the scripts being written by Julian Fellowes (''[[Tomorrow Never Dies]]''). Downton Abbey is about the fate of a noble family and its staff at the beginning of the 20th century, major events and upheavals (such as the sinking of the ''[[Titanic]]'', the introduction of women's suffrage, the outbreak of the First World War and the Spanish flu, the [[Michael Collins|Irish Revolutionary War]]). The series premiered in the United Kingdom on ITV in September of 2010, and in the United States on PBS and aired for 52 episodes until 2015. A [[Downton Abbey (2019)|feature film sequel of the same name]] was released in September of 2019. | ||
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==Lee-Enfield No. I Mk III== | ==Lee-Enfield No. I Mk III== | ||
The [[ | The [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III]] rifle is used by British troops during Season 2 including William Mason ([[Thomas Howes]]). Some are equipped with the "cup" rifle grenade launcher. | ||
[[File:SMLE Mark III.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk | [[File:SMLE Mark III.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:GrenadeCup001.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:GrenadeCup001.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Cup type grenade discharger for the Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III.]] | ||
[[File:DA_smle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British soldiers retreating during the Battle of the Somme (S2E01).]] | [[File:DA_smle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British soldiers retreating during the Battle of the Somme (S2E01).]] | ||
[[File:DA_smle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of a SMLE the magazine cutoff is seen (S2E01).]] | [[File:DA_smle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of a SMLE the magazine cutoff is seen (S2E01).]] | ||
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==Lee-Enfield No. I Mk III*== | ==Lee-Enfield No. I Mk III*== | ||
Some British soldiers are also seen with [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles. | Some British soldiers are also seen with [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles. | ||
[[File:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British | [[File:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:DA_smle0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soldier resting near a British trench (S2E04).]] | [[File:DA_smle0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soldier resting near a British trench (S2E04).]] | ||
[[File:DA_smle1*.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded British soldier lies on the battlefield with his SMLE No. I Mk III* (S2E05).]] | [[File:DA_smle1*.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded British soldier lies on the battlefield with his SMLE No. I Mk III* (S2E05).]] | ||
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==Lewis Gun== | ==Lewis Gun== | ||
A [[Lewis Gun]]is briefly seen during the Battle of Amiens. | A [[Lewis Gun]] is briefly seen during the Battle of Amiens. | ||
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | [[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:DA_Lewis1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lewis Gunner charges with his Lmg (S2E05).]] | [[File:DA_Lewis1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lewis Gunner charges with his Lmg (S2E05).]] | ||
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Downton Abbey is a British television series produced for the ITV broadcaster, with the idea and most of the scripts being written by Julian Fellowes (Tomorrow Never Dies). Downton Abbey is about the fate of a noble family and its staff at the beginning of the 20th century, major events and upheavals (such as the sinking of the Titanic, the introduction of women's suffrage, the outbreak of the First World War and the Spanish flu, the Irish Revolutionary War). The series premiered in the United Kingdom on ITV in September of 2010, and in the United States on PBS and aired for 52 episodes until 2015. A feature film sequel of the same name was released in September of 2019.
The following weapons were used in the television series Downton Abbey:
Revolvers
Webley Mk. VI
The Webley Mk. VI revolver is used by British officers including Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens) during the Great War.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No. I Mk III
The Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III rifle is used by British troops during Season 2 including William Mason (Thomas Howes). Some are equipped with the "cup" rifle grenade launcher.
Lee-Enfield No. I Mk III*
Some British soldiers are also seen with Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is used by German solders.
Czech Mauser 98/22
Some German soldiers can be seen with anachronistic VZ-98/22 Czech Mausers standing for correct G98s.
Mauser 98AZ Carbine
The Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine is also used by German soldiers.
Machine Guns
Lewis Gun
A Lewis Gun is briefly seen during the Battle of Amiens.
Maxim MG 08/15
The Maxim 08/15 is used by German soldiers.
