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[[Image:the_great_dictator.jpg|thumb|right|302px|''The Great Dictator (1940)'']] | [[Image:the_great_dictator.jpg|thumb|right|302px|''The Great Dictator (1940)'']] | ||
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A Tomanian Storm Trooper uses a [[Colt New Service]] to shoot a young Jewish man in fictional Osterlich. | A Tomanian Storm Trooper uses a [[Colt New Service]] to shoot a young Jewish man in fictional Osterlich. | ||
[[Image:ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt New Service]] | [[Image:ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt New Service]] | ||
[[Image:Great_dictator_colt_new_service.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Cross Storm Trooper fiing after being pushed to the ground.]] | |||
==Karabiner 98k== | |||
Some of Tomania's infantry carry [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. | |||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Mauser Karabiner 98k Rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:Great_dictator_karabiner_98k.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Cross Storm Troopers with slung Karibiner 98k rifles.]] | |||
==Krag-Jørgensen Rifle== | ==Krag-Jørgensen Rifle== | ||
Most of the Tomanian infantry are seen using [[Krag-Jørgensen | Most of the Tomanian infantry are seen using [[Krag-Jørgensen]] long rifles with bayonets affixed and carbines. | ||
[[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen Model 1896 Rifle - .30-40 Krag]] | [[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen Model 1896 Rifle - .30-40 Krag]] | ||
[[Image:Great_dictator_krag_rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Jewish Barber handed a [[Krag-Jørgensen]] with bayonet.]] | |||
[[Image:Great_dictator_krag_carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Prison guards with [[Krag-Jørgensen]] carbines.]] | |||
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Prison guards carry the Karabiner 98a as identified by the distinctive stacking hook just below the upper barrel band. | Prison guards carry the Karabiner 98a as identified by the distinctive stacking hook just below the upper barrel band. | ||
[[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Great_dictator_mauser_98a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stout prison guard holding Mauser 98a. Notice identifying stacking hook.]] | |||
==M1903 Springfield== | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
Some of Tomania's infantry carry [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles. | Some of Tomania's infantry carry [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Great_dictator_m1903_springfield.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Allied troops firing at a departing plane. Standing soldier is using an [[M1903 Springfield]].]] | |||
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The Great Dictator himself goes duck hunting with a [[Winchester Model 1897|Winchester Model 1897 Field shotgun]]. | The Great Dictator himself goes duck hunting with a [[Winchester Model 1897|Winchester Model 1897 Field shotgun]]. | ||
[[File:Winchester97field.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1897 Field shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[File:Winchester97field.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1897 Field shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:Great_dictator_winchester_1897.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Great Dictator Hynkel himself goes duck hunting with a Winchester 1897 Field shotgun. - 12 Gauge]] | |||
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A [[Lewis Gun|Lewis light machine gun]] is used by troops of the fictional country of Tomania in the first World War. | A [[Lewis Gun|Lewis light machine gun]] is used by troops of the fictional country of Tomania in the first World War. | ||
[[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis gun .303]] | [[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis gun .303]] | ||
[[Image:Great_dictator_lewis_gun_front_line.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tomanian infantry on the front line with a Lewis gun.]] | |||
[[Image:Great_dictator_lewis_gun_jewish_barber.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Jewish Barber fights for his life with a Lewis gun.]] | |||
Revision as of 02:40, 5 February 2013
The Great Dictator was a 1940 biting satire and declaration against the rise of fascism that was first true talking picture made by noted silent film star Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin wrote, produced and directed the film, as well as taking on multiple roles, including the title character. The cast included Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, and Billy Gilbert.
The following guns were used in the film The Great Dictator:
Colt New Service
A Tomanian Storm Trooper uses a Colt New Service to shoot a young Jewish man in fictional Osterlich.
Karabiner 98k
Some of Tomania's infantry carry Karabiner 98k rifles.
Krag-Jørgensen Rifle
Most of the Tomanian infantry are seen using Krag-Jørgensen long rifles with bayonets affixed and carbines.
Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine
Prison guards carry the Karabiner 98a as identified by the distinctive stacking hook just below the upper barrel band.
M1903 Springfield
Some of Tomania's infantry carry M1903 Springfield rifles.
Winchester 1897 Field shotgun
The Great Dictator himself goes duck hunting with a Winchester Model 1897 Field shotgun.
Lewis gun
A Lewis light machine gun is used by troops of the fictional country of Tomania in the first World War.
