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==Vickers Machine Gun== | ==Vickers Machine Gun== | ||
In a continuity error, the Browning M1917 used by the Mexican soldiers aboard the train during the ambush by Raza's men turns into a [[Vickers Machine Gun]] as Raza ([[Jack Palance]]) tramples over the machine gun crew with his horse, knocking the Vickers off the flatcar. | In a continuity error, the Browning M1917 used by the Mexican soldiers aboard the train during the ambush by Raza's men turns into a [[Vickers Machine Gun]] as Raza ([[Jack Palance]]) tramples over the machine gun crew with his horse, knocking the Vickers off the flatcar. | ||
[[File:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Vickers Machine | [[File:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Vickers Machine Gun - .303]] | ||
[[File:Professionals Vickers 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Raza takes out the machine gun crew on the train by trampling on the Vickers gun with his horse.]] | [[File:Professionals Vickers 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Raza takes out the machine gun crew on the train by trampling on the Vickers gun with his horse.]] | ||
[[File:Professionals Vickers 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the remaining machine gun crew members tries to reach for the (jammed) Vickers Gun on the ground before it gets dragged away by one of Raza's men via a lasso.]] | [[File:Professionals Vickers 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the remaining machine gun crew members tries to reach for the (jammed) Vickers Gun on the ground before it gets dragged away by one of Raza's men via a lasso.]] | ||
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[[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A disguised Rico Fardan takes the Lewis gun from one of Raza's men after killing him. Note the left side cocking handle, a feature mainly seen on US Model 1917 Lewis Guns.]] | [[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A disguised Rico Fardan takes the Lewis gun from one of Raza's men after killing him. Note the left side cocking handle, a feature mainly seen on US Model 1917 Lewis Guns.]] | ||
[[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lewis Gun leaning against a retaining wall during the standoff at end of the railroad line.]] | [[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lewis Gun leaning against a retaining wall during the standoff at end of the railroad line.]] | ||
[[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rico takes up the Lewis Gun during the standoff at the end of the railroad line.]] | [[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rico takes up the 28 lb Lewis Gun during the standoff at the end of the railroad line.]] | ||
[[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rico keeps Raza's men at bay with the Lewis Gun while he, Bill Dolworth (Using Maria Grant as a human shield), and Jake Sharp (Armed with a Colt Single Action Army and longbow) walk slowly towards the train.]] | [[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rico keeps Raza's men at bay with the Lewis Gun while he, Bill Dolworth (Using Maria Grant as a human shield), and Jake Sharp (Armed with a Colt Single Action Army and longbow) walk slowly towards the train.]] | ||
[[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rico opens fire with the Lewis Gun at the adobe hut at the depot, hitting a bundle of dynamite, which had previously been rigged before ambushing Raza's hideout.]] | [[File:Professionals Lewis Gun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rico opens fire with the Lewis Gun at the adobe hut at the depot, hitting a bundle of dynamite, which had previously been rigged before ambushing Raza's hideout.]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:37, 29 July 2023
The Professionals is a 1966 Western directed by Richard Brooks (In Cold Blood & Bite The Bullet) and stars Lee Marvin as the leader of a group of specialists who are hired to rescue the kidnapped wife (Claudia Cardinale) of a wealthy Texas millionaire during the time of the Mexican Revolution. The cast included Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, and Jack Palance.
The following weapons were used in the film The Professionals:
Handguns
Colt M1911
Rico (Lee Marvin) carries two handguns in the movie, the first one is a Colt M1911, which he carries in a military-style holster (he also carries a double magazine pouch.)
Colt Official Police
In addition to the M1911, Rico (Lee Marvin) also carries an early Colt Official Police revolver.
- This Official Police is an anachronism, as production did not begin until 1927, and the Mexican Revolution is generally considered to have ended in 1920. However, the very similar Army Special was in production at the time, and could have been carried at the time the picture is set.
Colt New Service
Hans Ehrengard (Robert Ryan), Jesus Raza (Jack Palance), and his "lieutenant" Chiquita (Marie Gomez) use Colt New Service revolvers throughout the film.
Colt Single Action Army
A Colt Single Action Army is the main sidearm used by Jake Sharp (Woody Strode) and Bill Dolworth (Burt Lancaster)
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1897
The Winchester Model 1897 shotgun is the main gun used by Henry "Rico" Fardan (Lee Marvin) throughout the movie. Later in the film Bill Dolworth (Burt Lancaster) takes it and uses it to great effect against Raza and his men.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892
The Winchester Model 1892 rifle is the most common rifle used by the "Professionals" in the film, being utilized by Hans Ehrengard (Robert Ryan), Jake Sharp (Woody Strode), and Bill Dolworth (Burt Lancaster), the latter using one to good effect against Raza and his men near the end of the film.
M1903 Springfield
The most common bolt action rifle in the film is the Springfield M1903, used mostly by Raza's men. Earlier on, the "Professionals" acquire some M1903s from some bandits. Bill Dolworth (Burt Lancaster) takes a Springfield M1903 as he holds off Raza's remaining forces as the group make for the US-Mexican border.
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Carbine
The Mexican Army Soldiers aboard the train are mostly equipped with the Springfield 1873 "Trapdoor" Carbine, a stark contrast as the Mexican Army's main rifle during the Mexican Revolution were Spanish Mausers.
M1 Garand
A (Highly Anacronistic) M1 Garand is seen in one of the saddle scabbards on one of Raza's men's horses.
Machine Guns
Browning M1917
The Browning M1917 machine gun is first seen being demonstrated by Rico to the US Army at the beginning of the film. It's later seen used by the Mexican army when Raza's men ambush the train.
Vickers Machine Gun
In a continuity error, the Browning M1917 used by the Mexican soldiers aboard the train during the ambush by Raza's men turns into a Vickers Machine Gun as Raza (Jack Palance) tramples over the machine gun crew with his horse, knocking the Vickers off the flatcar.
Lewis Gun
Another machine gun used by the Mexican army on the train is a Lewis Gun, which is captured by Raza's men once they take the train. Henry "Rico" Fardan (Lee Marvin) Later commandeers it during the ambush at Raza's hideout. He later uses it to great effect against Raza's men when the "Professionals" escape with Maria Grant (Claudia Cardinale) aboard the train previously taken by Raza and his men. Interestingly, this a US-issued Model 1917 Lewis gun, identified with it's cocking handle placed on the left side of the receiver, and chambered in .30-06 for use by the US Marines during World War I.
