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==Mosin Nagant M1891== | ==Mosin Nagant M1891== | ||
Some of the Rebels are seen with | Some of the Rebels are seen with U.S. manufactured [[Mosin Nagant M1891]]s. Many of them are civil sporterized versions which are modified for this movie. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:1891-Mosin-Nagant.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Imperial Russian Mosin Nagant M1891 - 7.62x54mm R.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-RiflePromo.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A promotional picture of [[Marlene Dietrich]] and [[Émile Chautard]] showing one of these rifles on the right. The rifle in the foreground is a Kar98AZ.]] | |||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The silhouette of the Mosin Nagant is seen in the center.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The silhouette of the Mosin Nagant is seen in the center.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Rebel carries his rifle on his back while watching Shanghai Lily through a window. Note the different muzzle and the typical Mosin grasping groove.]] | |||
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[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Crowd of Rebels greeting their comrades getting out of the train.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the carried rifles seen lower half in the center. Note the rear part including the bolt-handle and ''Konovalov'' sight. The modified muzzle is also visible.]] | |||
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Shanghai Express is a 1932 American adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg. Filmed in Hollywood's pre-Code era, it became one of the biggest film successes for lead actress Marlene Dietrich. The plot is based on a short story by Harry Hervey published in 1931 with some influences from the 1880 Boule de Suif by Guy de Maupassant. China in the twenties: In the midst of the civil war, the notorious prostitute "Shanghai Lily" meets again in the first class of the Shanghai Express the military doctor Captain Donald Harvey, who left her years ago out of jealousy. During their journey together, Lily's cool facade melts and the two become close again. But when the train is stopped by rebels and "Doc Harvey" is captured, China Lily has to make a momentous decision.
The following weapons were used in the film Shanghai Express:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 10
What appears to be Smith & Wesson Model 10 variant is holstered by a Rebel officer that is taken by Shanghai Lily / Madeline (Marlene Dietrich).
Colt M1911
Mr. Albright (Claude King) owns an M1911 pistol which he gives to Captain Donald Harvey (Clive Brook).
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Chinese Government soldiers are armed with German Gewehr 1898s.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbines are used by many Rebel troops.
Mosin Nagant M1891
Some of the Rebels are seen with U.S. manufactured Mosin Nagant M1891s. Many of them are civil sporterized versions which are modified for this movie.
Other
Maxim MG08
Both the Chinese Government and Rebel troops use Maxim MG08 machine guns.
