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[[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A M2 Browning mounted on a tripod.]] | [[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A M2 Browning mounted on a tripod.]] | ||
[[Image:Troy 50 cal.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Sam Troy ([[Christopher George]]) fires a [[Browning M2HB#Browning M2HB|Browning M2HB]] from the jeep in the first episode "The Chase of Fire Raid".]] | [[Image:Troy 50 cal.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Sam Troy ([[Christopher George]]) fires a [[Browning M2HB#Browning M2HB|Browning M2HB]] from the jeep in the first episode "The Chase of Fire Raid".]] | ||
==MG34== | |||
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate [[MG34]] is seen in some episodes on German vehicles. | |||
[[Image:mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MG34 7.92x57mm Mauser with 75-round ammo drum]] | |||
== MG42 == | |||
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate [[MG42]] is seen in some episodes on German vehicles. | |||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MG42 Light Machine Gun 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
== Browning M1919A4 == | |||
The [[Browning M1919A4]] is seen mounted on German half-tracks. | |||
[[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | |||
== Maxim MG08 == | |||
The [[Maxim#Maxim MG08|Maxim MG08]] is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol. | |||
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|right|250px|Maxim MG08 7.92x57mm Mauser on sled mount]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[Image:Capt_dietrich.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Dietrich holds a [[MP40]].]] | [[Image:Capt_dietrich.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Dietrich holds a [[MP40]].]] | ||
[[Image:Patisan and mp40.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan Geuilla Holds a [[MP40]].]] | [[Image:Patisan and mp40.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan Geuilla Holds a [[MP40]].]] | ||
== Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun == | |||
The [[Steyr-Solothurn S1-100#Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun|Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun]] is used by German soldiers in early episodes, most notebly Capt.Dietrich [[(Eric Braeden)]] to fight Arabs in an episode. | |||
[[Image:SteyrMP34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun - 9mm.]] | |||
[[Image:CAPTAIN_DETRICK2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Dietrich [[(Eric Braeden)]] fights of Arabs with a [[Steyr-Solothurn S1-100#Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun|Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun]]]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== | == Karabiner 98k == | ||
The [[Karabiner 98k]] is used by members of the Rat Patrol as well as German forces, Arabs, and partisans. A Karabiner fitted with a scope is seen used by a German sniper in an episode. | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is used by members of the Rat Patrol as well as German forces, Arabs, and partisans. A Karabiner fitted with a scope is seen used by a German sniper in an episode. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
== [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] | == Mauser Gewehr 1898 == | ||
The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] is seen used by Partisan, Arabs, and the Gun Runner's men in various episodes. | |||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|500px|thumb|none]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|500px|thumb|none]] | ||
== [[M1 Garand]] | ==M1 Garand == | ||
While not commonly seen in the series, the [[M1 Garand]] is seen used by American troops, notably Pvt. Tully Pettigrew [[(Justin Tarr)]] in the first episode. | |||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
== [[Luger P08]] | =Handguns= | ||
== Luger P08 == | |||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|none|thumb| | The [[Luger P08]] is used by German troops in 1st season. Most notably used by German Capt. Detrich ([[Hans Gudegast]], who would be later known as [[Eric Braeden]]). | ||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|none|thumb|300px]] | |||
== [[Walther P38]] == | == [[Walther P38]] == | ||
The [[Walther P38]] is also carried by German forces in the series. | |||
[[Image:P38.jpg|none|thumb| | [[Image:P38.jpg|none|thumb|300px]] | ||
[[Image:German p38.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:German p38.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
== Colt M1911A1 == | == Colt M1911A1 == | ||
The [[Colt M1911A1]] is the standard sidearm used by members of the Rat Patrol, notably by Sgt. Sam Troy ([[Christopher George]]). | The [[Colt M1911A1]] is the standard sidearm used by members of the Rat Patrol, notably by Sgt. Sam Troy ([[Christopher George]]). | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|300px|thumb|none]] | ||
[[Image:Troy 45.jpg|thumb|none|450px|While disguised as a German medic, Sgt. Troy holds the [[M1911A1]] in Season 1's "The Life Against Death Raid".]] | [[Image:Troy 45.jpg|thumb|none|450px|While disguised as a German medic, Sgt. Troy holds the [[M1911A1]] in Season 1's "The Life Against Death Raid".]] | ||
== [[Beretta M1934]] | == Beretta M1934 == | ||
A [[Beretta M1934]] is seen being handed over by a surrendering Italian Officer. | |||
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model '''1934''', - .380 ACP]] | [[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model '''1934''', - .380 ACP]] | ||
== [[Mk 2 hand grenade | == [[Webley Mk IV]]?[[Webley Mk VI]]?[[Enfield No.2]]? == | ||
The standard British Sidearm in the Series is some type of Welbey/Enfield revolver. Most notably carried by Sgt. Moffit ([[(Gary Ramond)]]). | |||
[[Image:Enfield No2.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] | |||
[[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] | |||
[[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|250px]] | |||
[[Image:MOFFITT'S_REVOLVER.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Here you can see Moffit's (Gary Ramond) revolver.]] | |||
[[Image:Moffit.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] | |||
* This is a Webley WG revolver, identifiable by its bird's-head grip and rear-set trigger guard. | |||
=Other= | |||
== Mk 2 hand grenade == | |||
The [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] is the standard grenade carried by the Rat Patrol. | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] | ||
[[Image:TULLY & MK.II GRENADE.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TULLY & MK.II GRENADE.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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== [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | == Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
The [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] is used by German forces as well as members of the Rat Patrol. | |||
[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[Image:W grenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Arab with a M24 Stielhandgranate]] | [[Image:W grenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Arab with a M24 Stielhandgranate]] | ||
[[Image:Dud grenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lucky for this dog the grenade is a dud.]] | [[Image:Dud grenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lucky for this dog the grenade is a dud.]] | ||
==[[Winchester Model 70]]== | ==[[Winchester Model 70]]== | ||
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[[Image:R LITHGOW SMLE 1941.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. III .303.]] | [[Image:R LITHGOW SMLE 1941.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. III .303.]] | ||
== | == Unknown Pocket Pistol == | ||
Used by a French Resistance member. | Used by a French Resistance member. | ||
== | |||
Seen used by the Rat Patrol, it is a bomb that can be detonated very | == Winter's Bomb== | ||
Seen used by the Rat Patrol, it is a bomb that can be detonated very easily. | |||
[[Image ''winter's bomb''.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image ''winter's bomb''.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
== Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle == | == Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle == | ||
A Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle is a peculiar weapon seen mounted in the gunner's position on half tracks in early episodes. | |||
[[Image:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Boys Anti-Tank Rifle 3rd Variant - 13.9x99mmB (Kynoch & RG .55in Caliber).]] | [[Image:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Boys Anti-Tank Rifle 3rd Variant - 13.9x99mmB (Kynoch & RG .55in Caliber).]] | ||
= Trivia = | |||
Most of the German armor and other vehicles seen in the series are actual mocked-up American vehicles such as M3 Half-Tracks, Patton Tanks, M7 Priest,and M35 2-1/2 ''Deuce and a Half'' cargo trucks painted desert sand colors with German Iron Cross and on half-tracks Swastikas, making them look more German. | |||
=== Fake German Tanks === | === Fake German Tanks === | ||
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The Rat Patrol was a military action series that aired on ABC from 1966-1968. The series mostly revolved around a four man team of Allied troops (three Americans and one British) who travel in two armed jeeps to harass the German army in the deserts of North Africa during World War II.
The following weapons were used in the series The Rat Patrol:
Heavy Weapons
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 Aircraft is the main armament of the Rat Patrol. It can be seen mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps in most episodes. The Browning M2 also is seen mounted on German half-tracks as well as other German armor.
Browning M2HB
In some episodes, the Browning M2HB model is the weapon mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps. One is seen used on a tripod in an episode. The ones mounted on German armor usually were fitted with custom muzzle breaks.
MG34
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate MG34 is seen in some episodes on German vehicles.
MG42
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate MG42 is seen in some episodes on German vehicles.
Browning M1919A4
The Browning M1919A4 is seen mounted on German half-tracks.
Maxim MG08
The Maxim MG08 is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol.
Submachine Guns
Star Model Z45
The Star Model Z45 is used by the Rat Patrol in early episodes filmed in Spain. These SMG's were fitted with wooden stocks and furniture. Some Germans also use the folding-stock version in early episodes.
M1928A1 Thompson
In later episodes, the M1928A1 Thompson is used by the Rat Patrol as well as US and Allied troops. In one episode, the a French Resistance officer in most of the 1st and all of the 2nd season.
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is seen used by a Partisan in a later episode.
MP40
German forces are armed with the MP40 as well.
Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun
The Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun is used by German soldiers in early episodes, most notebly Capt.Dietrich (Eric Braeden) to fight Arabs in an episode.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is used by members of the Rat Patrol as well as German forces, Arabs, and partisans. A Karabiner fitted with a scope is seen used by a German sniper in an episode.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is seen used by Partisan, Arabs, and the Gun Runner's men in various episodes.
M1 Garand
While not commonly seen in the series, the M1 Garand is seen used by American troops, notably Pvt. Tully Pettigrew (Justin Tarr) in the first episode.
Handguns
Luger P08
The Luger P08 is used by German troops in 1st season. Most notably used by German Capt. Detrich (Hans Gudegast, who would be later known as Eric Braeden).
Walther P38
The Walther P38 is also carried by German forces in the series.
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is the standard sidearm used by members of the Rat Patrol, notably by Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George).
Beretta M1934
A Beretta M1934 is seen being handed over by a surrendering Italian Officer.
Webley Mk IV?Webley Mk VI?Enfield No.2?
The standard British Sidearm in the Series is some type of Welbey/Enfield revolver. Most notably carried by Sgt. Moffit ((Gary Ramond)).
- This is a Webley WG revolver, identifiable by its bird's-head grip and rear-set trigger guard.
Other
Mk 2 hand grenade
The Mk 2 hand grenade is the standard grenade carried by the Rat Patrol.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
The Model 24 Stielhandgranate is used by German forces as well as members of the Rat Patrol.
Winchester Model 70
Used by an Allied sniper in the final episode.
M9 Bazooka
Used in the final episode.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
Rarely used by British soldiers in the series.
Unknown Pocket Pistol
Used by a French Resistance member.
Winter's Bomb
Seen used by the Rat Patrol, it is a bomb that can be detonated very easily. thumb|none|500px
Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle
A Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle is a peculiar weapon seen mounted in the gunner's position on half tracks in early episodes.
Trivia
Most of the German armor and other vehicles seen in the series are actual mocked-up American vehicles such as M3 Half-Tracks, Patton Tanks, M7 Priest,and M35 2-1/2 Deuce and a Half cargo trucks painted desert sand colors with German Iron Cross and on half-tracks Swastikas, making them look more German.
