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Doughboys appear to use a [[Springfield Model 1903]] with fixed bayonets throughout the film. | Doughboys appear to use a [[Springfield Model 1903]] with fixed bayonets throughout the film. | ||
[[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903 Springfield]] | [[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903 Springfield]] | ||
[[Image:hsf1sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Doughboys ordered on suicide mission]] | [[Image:hsf1sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Doughboys hold their Springfield rifles with bayonets fixed as they are ordered on a suicide mission.]] | ||
[[Image:hsf3sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Roger Winston (Gordon Westcott) and Thomas 'Tom' Holmes (Richard Barthelmess) discuss the mission, while Holmes carries his M1909 Springfield with bayonet.]] | [[Image:hsf3sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Roger Winston (Gordon Westcott) and Thomas 'Tom' Holmes (Richard Barthelmess) discuss the mission, while Holmes carries his M1909 Springfield with bayonet.]] | ||
[[Image:hsf11sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:hsf11sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The US soldier with the Springfield.]] | ||
[[Image:hsf9sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A doughboy armed with the Springfield dies an heroic death.]] | [[Image:hsf9sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A doughboy armed with the Springfield dies an heroic death.]] | ||
[[Image:hsf12sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Holmes with the Springfield as he captures a German officer.]] | [[Image:hsf12sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Holmes with the Springfield as he captures a German officer.]] |
Revision as of 21:27, 14 February 2013
Heroes for Sale is a 1933 pre-Hayes Code Depression-era drama directed by William A. Wellman (Battleground). The film focuses on a World War I veteran who struggles to make a living following the war. The cast included Richard Barthelmess, Aline MacMahon, Loretta Young, Gordon Westcottand, and Max Brinker.
The following weapons were used in the film Heroes for Sale:
M1903 Springfield
Doughboys appear to use a Springfield Model 1903 with fixed bayonets throughout the film.
Maxim MG08
German machine gunners use a Maxim MG08 to repulse the American attack.
F1 Hand Grenade
Tom Holmes pulls the pin of an F1 hand grenade.
M1911
U.S. doughboys are seen carrying the M1911 pistol during the World War I battles.
Winchester Model 1897
Riot police are armed with Winchester Model 1897 shotguns.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
During the riots, a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is seen.
L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun
Riot police are also seen using the L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun.
Colt New Service
A railroad dick is armed with a Colt New Service revolver when he menaces Holmes .