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== Gewehr 1888 == | == Gewehr 1888 == | ||
Many legionnaires are armed with [[Gewehr 1888]] rifles. These rifles weren't used by Spanish troops in reality but the French moviemakers had a access to large stocks of German firearms, captured by French army in 1918. | Many legionnaires are armed with [[Gewehr 1888]] rifles. These rifles weren't used by Spanish troops in reality but the French moviemakers had a access to large stocks of German firearms, captured by French army in 1918. | ||
[[File:G88.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gewehr 1888 | [[File:G88.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gewehr 1888 - 7.92x57mm (8x57mm I Patrone 88)]] | ||
[[File:La Bandera-G88-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gewehr 88 rifles in rack.]] | [[File:La Bandera-G88-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gewehr 88 rifles in rack.]] | ||
[[File:La Bandera-G88-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gewehr 88 is seen at the left.]] | [[File:La Bandera-G88-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gewehr 88 is seen at the left.]] | ||
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== Mauser Gewehr 1898 == | == Mauser Gewehr 1898 == | ||
Another Mauser rifle, used by legionnaires, is a [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]]. Like with Gewerh 88, these German rifles are French booty of Great War. | Another Mauser rifle, used by legionnaires, is a [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]]. Like with Gewerh 88, these German rifles are French booty of Great War. | ||
[[ | [[File:MauserGewehr1898EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:La Bandera-G98-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A legionnaire in the middle holds a Gewehr 98.]] | [[File:La Bandera-G98-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A legionnaire in the middle holds a Gewehr 98.]] | ||
[[File:La Bandera-G98-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''Lange-Visier'' sight can be seen.]] | [[File:La Bandera-G98-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''Lange-Visier'' sight can be seen.]] | ||
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[[File:La Bandera-G98-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mulot (at the left) cleans his Gewehr 98.]] | [[File:La Bandera-G98-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mulot (at the left) cleans his Gewehr 98.]] | ||
== 1893 | == Mauser Model 1893 == | ||
[[1893 Spanish Mauser]] rifles are also seen in hands of legionnaires. | [[1893 Spanish Mauser]] rifles are also seen in hands of legionnaires. | ||
[[ | [[File:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Modelo 1893 - 7x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:La Bandera-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A legionnaire at the left holds a rifle that resembles a 1893 Spanish Mauser.]] | [[File:La Bandera-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A legionnaire at the left holds a rifle that resembles a 1893 Spanish Mauser.]] | ||
[[File:La Bandera-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:La Bandera-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:La Bandera-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Legionnaires with M1893 rifles stand in formation.]] | [[File:La Bandera-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Legionnaires with M1893 rifles stand in formation.]] | ||
== 1916 | == Mauser Model 1916 == | ||
An [[1916 Spanish Mauser]] is | An [[1916 Spanish Mauser]] is held by Fernando Lucas in the final scene. | ||
[[ | [[File:1916-Spanish Mauser-.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser Modelo 1916 - 7x57mm Mauser - 7x57mm Mauser. Note bent bolt handle and tangent leaf sight.]] | ||
[[File:La Bandera-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:La Bandera-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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La Bandera (the Spanish for "the banner" but also means a battalion in Spanish Foreign Legion) is a 1935 French drama film directed by Julien Duvivier and starring Jean Gabin as Pierre Gilieth, a French criminal who joins the Spanish Foreign Legion.
The following weapons were used in the film La Bandera:
Handguns
Gabilondo Ruby Pistol
Capt. Weller's (Pierre Renoir) service sidearm is a Gabilondo Ruby pistol, a member of wide Ruby family, carried in Mle 1916 holster. In one scene he gives it to Pierre Gilieth (Jean Gabin).
Rifles
Gewehr 1888
Many legionnaires are armed with Gewehr 1888 rifles. These rifles weren't used by Spanish troops in reality but the French moviemakers had a access to large stocks of German firearms, captured by French army in 1918.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Another Mauser rifle, used by legionnaires, is a Mauser Gewehr 1898. Like with Gewerh 88, these German rifles are French booty of Great War.
Mauser Model 1893
1893 Spanish Mauser rifles are also seen in hands of legionnaires.
Mauser Model 1916
An 1916 Spanish Mauser is held by Fernando Lucas in the final scene.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG08/15
The garrison of the outpost in Moroccan desert is equipped with a Maxim MG08/15 light machine gun. Like with Mauser 88 and 98 rifles, this German machine gun appears to be a French booty of Great War.
Hotchkiss M1914
Hotchkiss M1914 machine guns are seen in several scenes, including the attack of Spanish troops in the final scene. Unlike many other firearms in the film, Hotchkiss M1914 machine guns in 7x57mm caliber were really used by Spanish Army.
Hotchkiss M1909
Several Hotchkiss M1909 are carried by legionnaires. Unlike Hotchkiss M1914s, M1909s are not seen in action.
