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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 used by the Mexican army when Raza's men ambush the train. | 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 used by the Mexican army when Raza's men ambush the train. | ||
[[Image:M1917A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning 1917 Machine Gun - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1917A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning 1917 Machine Gun - .30-06]] | ||
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[[Image:Profesionales7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers fire the Browning M1917 on Raza's men.]] | [[Image:Profesionales7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers fire the Browning M1917 on Raza's men.]] | ||
Revision as of 00:38, 26 February 2010
The Professionals is a 1966 western starring Lee Marvin as the leader of a group of experts who are hired to rescue the kidnapped wife of a wealthy Texas millionaire during the time of the Mexican Revolution.
The following guns were used in the film The Professionals:
Winchester Model 1897
The Winchester Model 1897 pump-action shotgun is the main gun used by Henry "Rico" Fardan (Lee Marvin) throughout the movie.
Colt M1911
Rico 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 also carries an early Colt Official Police .38 double action revolver.
Colt New Service 1917
Hans Ehrengard (Robert Ryan) and Jesus Raza (Jack Palance) carry Colt New Service 1917 double action revolvers.
Colt Single Action Army
A Colt Single Action Army is used by Bill Dolworth (Burt Lancaster).
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 used by the Mexican army when Raza's men ambush the train.
Lewis gun
Another machine gun used by the Mexican army and by Rico is the Lewis gun.
Winchester Model 1892
The Winchester Model 1892 rifle is used by several characters including Hans Ehrengard (Robert Ryan), Bill Dolworth (Burt Lancaster), and Jake Sharp (Woody Strode).
M1903 Springfield
Most of the Raza's men carry the M1903 Springfield rifle.
