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|actor7=[[Per Oscarsson]] | |actor7=[[Per Oscarsson]] | ||
|character8=Miss Vogler | |character8=Miss Vogler | ||
|actor8= | |actor8=Barbara Murray | ||
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==FN Model 1910== | ==FN Model 1910== | ||
Pavel ([[Per Oscarsson]]) carries an [[FN Model 1910/1922|FN Model 1910]], which Eberlin ([[Laurence Harvey]]) handles on screen and in promotional artwork for the film. | Pavel ([[Per Oscarsson]]) carries an [[FN Model 1910/1922|FN Model 1910]], which Eberlin ([[Laurence Harvey]]) handles on screen and in promotional artwork for the film. | ||
[[Image:FN Model 1910 1616.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Model 1910 - .380 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:DandyAspic-FN1910a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pavel draws his FN Model 1910 on Eberlin during a late night visit.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-FN1910a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pavel draws his FN Model 1910 on Eberlin during a late night visit.]] | ||
[[Image:DandyAspic-FN1910b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin looks at both Pavel's FN Model 1910 and his own Smith & Wesson on Pavel's bed.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-FN1910b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin looks at both Pavel's FN Model 1910 and his own Smith & Wesson on Pavel's bed.]] | ||
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==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
British intelligence agent Copperfield ([[Norman Bird]]) draws his [[M1911A1]] before pursuing a Soviet operative in London. | British intelligence agent Copperfield ([[Norman Bird]]) draws his [[M1911A1]] before pursuing a Soviet operative in London. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]] | |||
[[Image:DandyAspic-1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Copperfield handles his M1911A1 while riding with Eberlin.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Copperfield handles his M1911A1 while riding with Eberlin.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 40== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 40== | ||
Eberlin ([[Laurence Harvey]]) keeps a [[Smith & Wesson Model 40]] as his primary sidearm, typically carried in a coat pocket. | Eberlin ([[Laurence Harvey]]) keeps a [[Smith & Wesson Model 40]] as his primary sidearm, typically carried in a coat pocket. | ||
[[Image:S&WM40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 40 "Centennial" with grip safety - 38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:DandyAspic-SWSnub1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin checks the five-round load in his Smith & Wesson.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-SWSnub1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin checks the five-round load in his Smith & Wesson.]] | ||
[[Image:DandyAspic-SWSnub2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin bursts into Pavel's apartment, revolver drawn.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-SWSnub2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin bursts into Pavel's apartment, revolver drawn.]] | ||
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[[Image:DandyAspic-SWSnub5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin keeps his Smith & Wesson handy during a meeting with Russian agents.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-SWSnub5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin keeps his Smith & Wesson handy during a meeting with Russian agents.]] | ||
== | ==FÉG Tokagypt 58== | ||
Several characters use the [[Tokarev TT-33 Pistol#FÉG Tokagypt 58|FÉG Tokagypt 58]] pistol, likely standing in for the Russian Tokarev TT-33. MI6 agent Brogue ([[Calvin Lockhart]]) tests one in the basement gun range, handing it to Eberlin ([[Laurence Harvey]]) who uses it to fire a shot in Gatiss' direction. Several Russian agents, including Henderson ([[John Bird]]), also carry the Tokagypt. | |||
[[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brogue fires his | [[File:TokagyptType58right.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FÉG Tokagypt 58 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brogue hands the | [[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brogue fires his Tokagypt.]] | ||
[[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With little regard to firearm safety, Eberlin takes the | [[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brogue hands the Tokagypt to Eberlin.]] | ||
[[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Nice balance," Eberlin observes after firing the | [[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With little regard to firearm safety, Eberlin takes the Tokagypt from Eberlin.]] | ||
[[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin fires Henderson's | [[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Nice balance," Eberlin observes after firing the Tokagypt.]] | ||
[[Image:DandyAspic-Tokarev5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eberlin fires Henderson's Tokagypt pistol.]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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==SKS== | ==SKS== | ||
Guards at the border between East and West Berlin carry [[SKS rifle|SKS]] rifles. | Guards at the border between East and West Berlin carry [[SKS rifle|SKS]] rifles. | ||
[[File:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SKS - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:DandyAspic-SKS1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A border guard behind Caroline ([[Mia Farrow]]) carries an [[SKS rifle]] slung over his shoulder.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-SKS1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A border guard behind Caroline ([[Mia Farrow]]) carries an [[SKS rifle]] slung over his shoulder.]] | ||
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==Cane gun== | ==Cane gun== | ||
As seen in James Bond films like the ''Climax!'' TV adaptation of ''[[Casino Royale (1954)|Casino Royale]]'' and ''[[The World is Not Enough]]'', a [[cane gun]] is prominently used in the world of espionage, in this case as the preferred weapon of Gatiss ([[Tom Courtenay]]). | As seen in James Bond films like the ''Climax!'' TV adaptation of ''[[Casino Royale (1954)|Casino Royale]]'' and ''[[World Is Not Enough, The|The World is Not Enough]]'', a [[cane gun]] is prominently used in the world of espionage, in this case as the preferred weapon of Gatiss ([[Tom Courtenay]]). | ||
[[Image:Cane_g4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Real .38 cane gun (manufacturer unknown).]] | |||
[[Image:DandyAspic-CaneGun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gatiss gives Brogue a stern warning.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-CaneGun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gatiss gives Brogue a stern warning.]] | ||
[[Image:DandyAspic-CaneGun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gatiss prepares to fire his cane gun.]] | [[Image:DandyAspic-CaneGun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gatiss prepares to fire his cane gun.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] | |||
[[Category:Espionage]] | |||
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A Dandy in Aspic is a 1968 neo-noir Cold War spy thriller based on Derek Marlowe's 1968 novel, filmed on location in London and West Berlin following a British double agent played by Laurence Harvey who is hired to kill a Soviet assassin that turns out to be himself. When director Anthony Mann died during production, Harvey took over directing himself.
The following firearms were used in the film A Dandy in Aspic:
Handguns
FN Model 1910
Pavel (Per Oscarsson) carries an FN Model 1910, which Eberlin (Laurence Harvey) handles on screen and in promotional artwork for the film.
M1911A1
British intelligence agent Copperfield (Norman Bird) draws his M1911A1 before pursuing a Soviet operative in London.
Smith & Wesson Model 40
Eberlin (Laurence Harvey) keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 40 as his primary sidearm, typically carried in a coat pocket.
FÉG Tokagypt 58
Several characters use the FÉG Tokagypt 58 pistol, likely standing in for the Russian Tokarev TT-33. MI6 agent Brogue (Calvin Lockhart) tests one in the basement gun range, handing it to Eberlin (Laurence Harvey) who uses it to fire a shot in Gatiss' direction. Several Russian agents, including Henderson (John Bird), also carry the Tokagypt.
Rifles
SKS
Guards at the border between East and West Berlin carry SKS rifles.
Other
Cane gun
As seen in James Bond films like the Climax! TV adaptation of Casino Royale and The World is Not Enough, a cane gun is prominently used in the world of espionage, in this case as the preferred weapon of Gatiss (Tom Courtenay).
