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'''''The Pride of Company Three''''' (''Der Stolz der dritten Kompanie'') is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Fred Sauer. The musketeer Gustav Diestelbeck has a problem with his superior, the ''Feldwebel'' Krause: Both soldiers are in love with Emma Wacker, but she prefers Diestelbeck and is therefore harassed by Krause. To prevent a meeting of the sergeant with Emma, the soldier triggers a false alarm. But when there is a real alarm shortly thereafter, they are enthusiastic about the speed of mobilization and Diestelbeck experiences unexpected honors.
'''''The Pride of Company Three''''' (''Der Stolz der dritten Kompanie'') is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Fred Sauer. The musketeer Gustav Diestelbeck has a problem with his superior, the ''Feldwebel'' Krause: Both soldiers are in love with Emma Wacker, but she prefers Diestelbeck and is therefore harassed by Krause. To prevent a meeting of the sergeant with Emma, the soldier triggers a false alarm. But when there is a real alarm shortly thereafter, they are enthusiastic about the speed of mobilization and Diestelbeck experiences unexpected honors.
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==Mauser Gewehr 1871/84==
==Mauser Gewehr 1871==
The German recruits including Gustav Diestelbeck ([[Heinz Rühmann]]) are armed with [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#Gewehr_1871|Gewehr 1871]]. During the last scene, three soldiers' rifles are fitted with ''Seitengewehr 71/84'' bayonets.
The German recruits including Gustav Diestelbeck ([[Heinz Rühmann]]) are armed with [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#Gewehr_1871|Gewehr 1871]]. During the last scene, three soldiers' rifles are fitted with ''Seitengewehr 71/84'' bayonets.
[[Image:Mauser71.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1871 - 11x60mmR.]]
[[Image:Mauser71.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1871 - 11x60mmR.]]
[[File:thirdcompany-g71-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Krause directs three soldiers armed with the Gewehrs. Gustav seen on the right with the rifle.]]
[[File:thirdcompany-g71-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Krause directs three soldiers armed with the Gewehrs. Gustav seen on the right with the rifle.]]
[[File:thirdcompany-g71-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The ''Feldwebel'' shows him the proper handling while running.]]
[[File:thirdcompany-g71-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The ''Feldwebel'' ([[Fritz Kampers]]) shows him the proper handling while running.]]
[[File:thirdcompany-g71-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Various Mauser rifles.]]
[[File:thirdcompany-g71-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Various Mauser rifles.]]
[[File:thirdcompany-g71-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldiers with their bayonet fitted Mausers.]]
[[File:thirdcompany-g71-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldiers with their bayonet fitted Mausers.]]

Revision as of 17:12, 7 September 2019


The Pride of Company Three
Der Stolz der 3. Kompanie
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Movie Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing Germany
(Weimar Republic)
Directed by Fred Sauer
Release Date January 4, 1932
Language German
Main Cast
Character Actor
Gustav Diestelbeck Heinz Rühmann
Feldwebel Krause Fritz Kampers
Prince Willibald Adolf Wohlbrück
Martini Ferdinand von Alten


The Pride of Company Three (Der Stolz der dritten Kompanie) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Fred Sauer. The musketeer Gustav Diestelbeck has a problem with his superior, the Feldwebel Krause: Both soldiers are in love with Emma Wacker, but she prefers Diestelbeck and is therefore harassed by Krause. To prevent a meeting of the sergeant with Emma, the soldier triggers a false alarm. But when there is a real alarm shortly thereafter, they are enthusiastic about the speed of mobilization and Diestelbeck experiences unexpected honors.


The following weapons were used in the film The Pride of Company Three:


Mauser Gewehr 1871

The German recruits including Gustav Diestelbeck (Heinz Rühmann) are armed with Gewehr 1871. During the last scene, three soldiers' rifles are fitted with Seitengewehr 71/84 bayonets.

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Mauser Gewehr 1871 - 11x60mmR.
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Krause directs three soldiers armed with the Gewehrs. Gustav seen on the right with the rifle.
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The Feldwebel (Fritz Kampers) shows him the proper handling while running.
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Various Mauser rifles.
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The soldiers with their bayonet fitted Mausers.
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Closer view of a Mauser rifle. The receiver matches the earlier G71 variant rather than the M84.