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'''The following firearms can be seen in ''Brannigan'' (1975):''' | '''The following firearms can be seen in ''Brannigan'' (1975):''' | ||
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[[Image:Br21.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Brannigan takes careful aim as Gorman is bearing down on him in his Jaguer.]] | [[Image:Br21.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Brannigan takes careful aim as Gorman is bearing down on him in his Jaguer.]] | ||
[[Image:Br22.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The "Money Shot".]] | [[Image:Br22.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The "Money Shot".]] | ||
== Mauser M712 == | |||
Rather typical of the time period when '''''Brannigan''''' was filmed a firearm takes on a co-starring role. Actually two in the case of this film. Brannigan's [[Colt Diamondback]] and Gorman's ([[Daniel Pilon]]) [[Mauser C96|Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer]]. The M712 was a selective fire version of the famous [[Mauser C96]]. It took either a twenty round or thirty round detachable box magazine instead of the intregal ten round magazine of the older model Broomhandle and was introduced in the early 1930's at the end of the models production run.It was an attempt to modernize the almost forty year old design. On full auto it had a very high cyclic rate and wasn't very accurate without the rifle stock attached. However it is a very dramatic looking pistol and was very popular with filmakers in the sixties and seventies. It is the perfect pistol for the contract killer in this movie and goes well with the Jaguer that he is driving. | |||
[[Image:MauserM712Schnellfeuer.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer]] | |||
[[Image:Br9.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Gorman's ([[Daniel Pilon]]) second attempt on Brannigan. This time instead of a rigged shotgun he tries to do a drive-by shooting. Note the supressor attached onto the Mauser.]] | |||
[[Image:Br10.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Dramatic closeup of the Mauser Broomhandle.]] | |||
[[Image:Br16.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The climatic shootout between Brannigan ([[John Wayne]]) and Gorman ([[Daniel Pilon]]).This is the third, and last, attempt on Brannigan by Gorman.]] | |||
[[Image:Br17.jpg|thumb|450px|none| A rather unusual shot.]] | |||
[[Image:Br19.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Though it can't be seen in the screencap Gorman ([[Daniel Pilon]]) is firing the Mauser on full auto.]] | |||
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
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[[Image:P38K.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38K - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P38K.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38K - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Br12.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charlie ([[James Booth]]) orders Larkin ([[John Vernon]]) to sit down while Fields ([[Mel Ferrer]]) smirks.Seemingly in league with the kidnappers.]] | [[Image:Br12.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charlie ([[James Booth]]) orders Larkin ([[John Vernon]]) to sit down while Fields ([[Mel Ferrer]]) smirks.Seemingly in league with the kidnappers.]] | ||
== Double Barreled "Coach" Gun == | == Double Barreled "Coach" Gun == | ||
Revision as of 20:07, 30 January 2010
The following firearms can be seen in Brannigan (1975):
Colt Diamondback
Carried and used by Brannigan (John Wayne) throughout the movie. It is a source of tension between Brannigan and Commander Sawnn (Richard Attenborough)since it is against Scotland Yard procedure and English law for Brannigan to carry the Diamondback. Naturally Brannigan continues to carry it and uses it as well.
Mauser M712
Rather typical of the time period when Brannigan was filmed a firearm takes on a co-starring role. Actually two in the case of this film. Brannigan's Colt Diamondback and Gorman's (Daniel Pilon) Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer. The M712 was a selective fire version of the famous Mauser C96. It took either a twenty round or thirty round detachable box magazine instead of the intregal ten round magazine of the older model Broomhandle and was introduced in the early 1930's at the end of the models production run.It was an attempt to modernize the almost forty year old design. On full auto it had a very high cyclic rate and wasn't very accurate without the rifle stock attached. However it is a very dramatic looking pistol and was very popular with filmakers in the sixties and seventies. It is the perfect pistol for the contract killer in this movie and goes well with the Jaguer that he is driving.
Colt Detective Special
Carried by Commander Swann (Richard Attenborough) of Scotland Yard. There is only a brief glimpse of the revolver, but it appears to have the lines of a second generation Colt Detective Special.
M1911
Carried and used by Mr. Fields (Mel Ferrer). Lawyer to the gangster Larkin (John Vernon) who is the criminal that Brannigan (John Wayne) is in London for. It is clearly a Model 1911. In the screencap there is no arched mainspring housing. In 1974 (the year of the movie's production) Colt was still manufacturing the 1911A1 with the arched mainspring housing. Also considering that the movie was filmed in England there is a strong possibility that the 1911 is one of the models chambered for .455 auto.
Luger P08
At the beginning of the movie Brannigan (John Wayne) uses a Luger P08 in a plastic bag to coherce information out of a counterfeiter. He tells the bad guy that the Luger has no serial number and will not have any prints thanks to the plastic. After the low-life talks he grabs the Luger whne Brannigan seemingly has a mental breakdown and puts it down on a table within arm reach of the counterfeiter. It turns out that the Luger was empty all along.
Walther P38K
Carried and used by one of Larkin's (John Vernon) kidnappers Charlie (James Booth). An examination of the barrel shows that it is threaded for a supressor.
Double Barreled "Coach" Gun
Set up by the contract killer Gorman (Daniel Pilon) in Brannigan's apartment. It is wired so when Brannigan (John Wayne) opens the door the shotgun will be activated via a strong and pulley system.Brannigan is suspicious however and mule kicks the door open while standing off to the side.
