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== | ==Sten Mk I, Sten Mk III== | ||
Several of the commandos bring Sten Mk I and Sten Mk III's with them (some fitted with a simplified production stock), and use them often against German soldiers. Andrea Stavros ([[Anthony Quinn]]) uses a Sten gun at the beginnig of the film when a German patrol boat arrives at the Greek fishing boat boat. He kills several Germans with it who climb aboard his boat and also kills several Germans with the same gun in the end gunbattle. Spyros Pappadimos ([[James Darren]]) kills several Germans and then confronts their officer (who also has a Sten gun. How the officer got one is unknown) with the Sten. All scenes where an actor actually fires a Sten gun, a prop gun is actually used that is fitted with a small flame device to represent the guns flash (in slow motion you can see that the actors aren't actually pressing the guns trigger in time with the shots). | Several of the commandos bring Sten Mk I and Sten Mk III's with them (some fitted with a simplified production stock), and use them often against German soldiers. Andrea Stavros ([[Anthony Quinn]]) uses a Sten gun at the beginnig of the film when a German patrol boat arrives at the Greek fishing boat boat. He kills several Germans with it who climb aboard his boat and also kills several Germans with the same gun in the end gunbattle. Spyros Pappadimos ([[James Darren]]) kills several Germans and then confronts their officer (who also has a Sten gun. How the officer got one is unknown) with the Sten. All scenes where an actor actually fires a Sten gun, a prop gun is actually used that is fitted with a small flame device to represent the guns flash (in slow motion you can see that the actors aren't actually pressing the guns trigger in time with the shots). | ||
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[[Image:navarone36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German officer ([[Bob Simmons]]) returns fire with his own prop Sten.]] | [[Image:navarone36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German officer ([[Bob Simmons]]) returns fire with his own prop Sten.]] | ||
== | ==Sten Mk IIS== | ||
Spyro's sister Maria Papadimos carries a SOE supplied Sten Mk IIS with a integral silencer, these weapons were dropped to Resistance units all over Europe during World War II. | Spyro's sister Maria Papadimos carries a SOE supplied Sten Mk IIS with a integral silencer, these weapons were dropped to Resistance units all over Europe during World War II. | ||
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[[Image:StenMKIISilenced.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sten Mk II fitted with a silencer - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:StenMKIISilenced.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sten Mk II fitted with a silencer - 9x19mm]] | ||
== | ==Mosin Nagant== | ||
Andrea carries a Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle, and kills four Germans with it when they climb the hill. After that, he never fires it again but is seen holding it several times. | Andrea carries a Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle, and kills four Germans with it when they climb the hill. After that, he never fires it again but is seen holding it several times. | ||
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[[Image:navarone12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Andrea takes aim with his [[Mosin Nagant]] sniper rifle.]] | [[Image:navarone12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Andrea takes aim with his [[Mosin Nagant]] sniper rifle.]] | ||
== | ==Bren Gun== | ||
On the fishing boat, Pappadimos keeps a Bren gun hidden under a blanket when the German patrol boat arrives. When the Germans discover who they are, Pappadimos whips out the Bren and guns down several soldiers. The Bren is never seen after that. | On the fishing boat, Pappadimos keeps a Bren gun hidden under a blanket when the German patrol boat arrives. When the Germans discover who they are, Pappadimos whips out the Bren and guns down several soldiers. The Bren is never seen after that. | ||
== | ==MP40== | ||
The common weapon of the German Army in the film is the MP40, which is unrealistic in most films. | The common weapon of the German Army in the film is the MP40, which is unrealistic in most films. | ||
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[[Image:navarone24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier holds his [[MP40]] on Andrea.]] | [[Image:navarone24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier holds his [[MP40]] on Andrea.]] | ||
== | ==Karabiner 98k|Mauser Karabiner 98k== | ||
Some Germans use Mauser rifles, but the MP40 is far more common in the film. | Some Germans use [[Karabiner 98k|Mauser Karabiner 98k]] rifles, but the MP40 is far more common in the film. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm.]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm.]] | ||
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[[Image:navarone34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mallory uses the [[Mauser Pocket Pistol|Mauser M1934]] with a silencer to kill some German guards (see below).]] | [[Image:navarone34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mallory uses the [[Mauser Pocket Pistol|Mauser M1934]] with a silencer to kill some German guards (see below).]] | ||
== | ==Luger P08== | ||
When the group is captured, SS Captain Sessler ([[George Mikell]]) uses a Luger to torture Franklin by hitting his injured leg with it. | When the group is captured, SS Captain Sessler ([[George Mikell]]) uses a [[Luger P08]] to torture Franklin by hitting his injured leg with it. | ||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:navarone27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sessler with the [[Luger P08|Luger]] in hand.]] | [[Image:navarone27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sessler with the [[Luger P08|Luger]] in hand.]] | ||
[[Image:navarone28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sessler prepares to strike Franklin's hurt leg with the [[Luger P08|Luger]].]] | [[Image:navarone28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sessler prepares to strike Franklin's hurt leg with the [[Luger P08|Luger]].]] | ||
== | ==Mauser M1934 Pistol== | ||
Pappadimos's sidearm is a Mauser M1934 which he always uses with a silencer attatched. In the end gunbattle, he gives the Beretta to his sister, Maria ([[Irene Pappas]]) so she can be armed in the end gunbattle but it is confiscated by Mallory after Maria shoots Anna. | Pappadimos's sidearm is a [[Mauser Pocket Pistol|Mauser M1934]] which he always uses with a silencer attatched. In the end gunbattle, he gives the Beretta to his sister, Maria ([[Irene Pappas]]) so she can be armed in the end gunbattle but it is confiscated by Mallory after Maria shoots Anna. | ||
[[Image:navarone30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maria uses her brother's suppressed [[Mauser Pocket Pistol|Mauser M1934]] to execute the traitor, Anna.]] | [[Image:navarone30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maria uses her brother's suppressed [[Mauser Pocket Pistol|Mauser M1934]] to execute the traitor, Anna.]] | ||
Revision as of 20:54, 19 May 2010
The following firearms can be seen in The Guns of Navarone: (1961)
Sten Mk I, Sten Mk III
Several of the commandos bring Sten Mk I and Sten Mk III's with them (some fitted with a simplified production stock), and use them often against German soldiers. Andrea Stavros (Anthony Quinn) uses a Sten gun at the beginnig of the film when a German patrol boat arrives at the Greek fishing boat boat. He kills several Germans with it who climb aboard his boat and also kills several Germans with the same gun in the end gunbattle. Spyros Pappadimos (James Darren) kills several Germans and then confronts their officer (who also has a Sten gun. How the officer got one is unknown) with the Sten. All scenes where an actor actually fires a Sten gun, a prop gun is actually used that is fitted with a small flame device to represent the guns flash (in slow motion you can see that the actors aren't actually pressing the guns trigger in time with the shots).
Sten Mk IIS
Spyro's sister Maria Papadimos carries a SOE supplied Sten Mk IIS with a integral silencer, these weapons were dropped to Resistance units all over Europe during World War II.
Mosin Nagant
Andrea carries a Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle, and kills four Germans with it when they climb the hill. After that, he never fires it again but is seen holding it several times.
Bren Gun
On the fishing boat, Pappadimos keeps a Bren gun hidden under a blanket when the German patrol boat arrives. When the Germans discover who they are, Pappadimos whips out the Bren and guns down several soldiers. The Bren is never seen after that.
MP40
The common weapon of the German Army in the film is the MP40, which is unrealistic in most films.
Karabiner 98k|Mauser Karabiner 98k
Some Germans use Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles, but the MP40 is far more common in the film.
1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol
Lt. Colonel Muesel (Walter Gotell) also uses a M1934 Mauser as his sidearm. After overpowering Muesel, Keith Mallory (Gregory Peck) appropriates his Mauser.
Luger P08
When the group is captured, SS Captain Sessler (George Mikell) uses a Luger P08 to torture Franklin by hitting his injured leg with it.
Mauser M1934 Pistol
Pappadimos's sidearm is a Mauser M1934 which he always uses with a silencer attatched. In the end gunbattle, he gives the Beretta to his sister, Maria (Irene Pappas) so she can be armed in the end gunbattle but it is confiscated by Mallory after Maria shoots Anna.
Smith and Wesson M1917
The commandos bring Smith and Wesson M1917s as their sidearms. Roy Franklin (Anthony Quayle) attempts to commit suicide with one but is stopped by Mallory.
Webley Mk IV
In the beginning of the film, when Mallory recruits Andrea, he pulls out a Webley from his shoulder holster but then puts it back when he recognizes Mallory.
