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[[Image:Patton-dvd.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Patton'' (1970).]] | [[Image:Patton-dvd.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Patton'' (1970).]] | ||
'''''Patton''''' is the 1970 biographical war film that stars [[George C. Scott]] as the legendary US Army general George S. Patton. | '''''Patton''''' is the 1970 biographical war film that stars [[George C. Scott]] as the legendary US Army general George S. Patton. The film was filmed principally in Spain, utilizing the military assets of the Spanish Army. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
== Single Action Army == | ==Single Action Army== | ||
True to his real life counterpart, | True to his real life counterpart, General George S. Patton ([[George C. Scott]]) in the film carries an ivory-gripped [[Single Action Army]] in his holster with his initials "GSP" engraved on the grip. When a reporter asks him about his "pearl-handled revolvers", Patton quickly retorts ''"They're ivory. Only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol."'' | ||
-Fact: George C. Scott's Patton (and his real life counterpart) only carries one ivory handle Colt 1873 Single Action Army. The second pistol he carried was an ivory | -Fact: George C. Scott's Patton (and his real life counterpart) only carries one ivory handle Colt 1873 Single Action Army. The second pistol he carried was an ivory-handled Smith and Wesson .357 'Registered Magnum', later given the designation Model 27. The Single Action Army was engraved and had an Eagle carved into the left grip panel. Both the Registered Magnum and Single Action Army also had Patton's monogram on the right grip panel. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:PattonPistol 02.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Two custom Single Action Army revolvers with engraved ivory grips - .45 Long Colt. The bottom is the 'hero gun' from the film, while the top is the actual SAA carried by Patton. Photograph courtesy of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, KY.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Patton walks through the HQ, the SAA in visible in his right holster while the S&W .357 Mag is holstered on the left.]] | [[Image:Patton 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Patton walks through the HQ, the SAA in visible in his right holster while the S&W .357 Mag is holstered on the left.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton 45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton's SAA is visible in the holster as he greets Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Karl Malden]]).]] | [[Image:Patton 45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton's SAA is visible in the holster as he greets Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Karl Malden]]).]] | ||
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[[File:Patton 1312.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton pulls his revolver to clear some mules that were blocking the armored column.]] | [[File:Patton 1312.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton pulls his revolver to clear some mules that were blocking the armored column.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum | ==Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum== | ||
Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he wore matching Colt SAA that he had until giving one away as a gift. He then wore that Smith & Wesson in place of the one given away. He also wore Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol. | Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he wore matching Colt SAA that he had until giving one away as a gift. He then wore that Smith & Wesson in place of the one given away. He also wore Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol. | ||
[[Image:PattonPistol 03.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:PattonPistol 03.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Two custom Smith & Wesson Registered Magnums with engraved ivory grips - .357 Magnum. The bottom is the 'hero gun' from the film, while the top is the actual S&W Registered Magnum carried by Patton. Photograph courtesy of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, KY.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum seen during his famous opening speech.]] | [[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum seen during his famous opening speech.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Patton walks through the HQ, the SAA in visible in his right holster while the S&W .357 Mag is holstered on the left.]] | [[Image:Patton 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Patton walks through the HQ, the SAA in visible in his right holster while the S&W .357 Mag is holstered on the left.]] | ||
== Colt Model 1903 Hammerless == | ==Colt Model 1903 Hammerless== | ||
Patton also carries a [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903 Hammerless]] as a personal sidearm (kept either in his waistband or a shoulder holster), most notably using it to shoot at a German plane that fires at his headquarters in North Africa. Major General Walter Bedell Smith ([[Edward Binns]]) also carries a Colt Hammerless in a shoulder holster. | Patton also carries a [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903 Hammerless]] as a personal sidearm (kept either in his waistband or a shoulder holster), most notably using it to shoot at a German plane that fires at his headquarters in North Africa. Major General Walter Bedell Smith ([[Edward Binns]]) also carries a Colt Hammerless in a shoulder holster. | ||
[[Image:Colt_Model_1903.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Colt_Model_1903.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-colt03a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton answers the phone with his Colt Hammerless tucked into his waistband.]] | [[Image:Patton-colt03a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton answers the phone with his Colt Hammerless tucked into his waistband.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-colt03b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton fires at a German plane, daring it to shoot him in the nose.]] | [[Image:Patton-colt03b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton fires at a German plane, daring it to shoot him in the nose.]] | ||
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[[Image:Patton-colt03d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major General Walter Bedell Smith ([[Edward Binns]]) stands with his Colt Model 1903 in a shoulder holster.]] | [[Image:Patton-colt03d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major General Walter Bedell Smith ([[Edward Binns]]) stands with his Colt Model 1903 in a shoulder holster.]] | ||
== Colt M1911 == | ==Colt M1911== | ||
American soldiers and officers, including Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Karl Malden]]), carry the [[ | American soldiers and officers, including Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Karl Malden]]), carry the [[M1911]] on their holsters, some of which are shoulder holsters. | ||
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Karl Malden]]) argues with Patton with an M1911 in his holster.]] | [[Image:Patton-1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Karl Malden]]) argues with Patton with an M1911 in his holster.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== M1928A1 Thompson == | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is primarily carried by the staff officers of both Gen. Patton and Gen. Bradley, but is also seen in the hands of US soldiers. | The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is primarily carried by the staff officers of both Gen. Patton and Gen. Bradley, but is also seen in the hands of US soldiers. | ||
[[Image:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP ]] | [[Image:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-thompson1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A captain riding with Gen. Bradley through North Africa fires a Thompson at vultures feeding on dead GI's.]] | [[Image:Patton-thompson1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A captain riding with Gen. Bradley through North Africa fires a Thompson at vultures feeding on dead GI's.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-thompson2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sergeant armed with a Thompson is seen behind Capt. Jensen ([[Morgan Paull]]) when Patton's forces engage Rommel's army.]] | [[Image:Patton-thompson2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sergeant armed with a Thompson is seen behind Capt. Jensen ([[Morgan Paull]]) when Patton's forces engage Rommel's army.]] | ||
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[[Image:Patton-thompson4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Patton's men fires a Thompson M1928A1 during urban warfare with the Germans.]] | [[Image:Patton-thompson4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Patton's men fires a Thompson M1928A1 during urban warfare with the Germans.]] | ||
== MAT-49 == | ==MAT-49== | ||
Some of the Moroccan troops that line up for Patton carry [[MAT-49]] submachine guns. These are anachronistic for the scene, which takes place in 1943, as they weren't developed until a few years later. Likely intended as a stand-in for the period-correct but difficult to acquire [[MAS-38]]. | Some of the Moroccan troops that line up for Patton carry [[MAT-49]] submachine guns. These are anachronistic for the scene, which takes place in 1943, as they weren't developed until a few years later. Likely intended as a stand-in for the period-correct but difficult to acquire [[MAS-38]]. | ||
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|French MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|French MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-mat49a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Moroccans stand in a line with their MAT-49s.]] | [[Image:Patton-mat49a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Moroccans stand in a line with their MAT-49s.]] | ||
== MP40 == | ==MP40== | ||
Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]] submachine guns. | Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]] submachine guns. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-mp40a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers stand at Rommel's HQ with MP40s.]] | [[Image:Patton-mp40a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers stand at Rommel's HQ with MP40s.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-mp40b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German fires an MP40 just before he is killed.]] | [[Image:Patton-mp40b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German fires an MP40 just before he is killed.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== M1903 Springfield == | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
Some of the American soldiers carry [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles into battle. | Some of the American soldiers carry [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles into battle. | ||
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-springfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gen. Bradley drops his Springfield as he falls into a ditch.]] | [[Image:Patton-springfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gen. Bradley drops his Springfield as he falls into a ditch.]] | ||
== Karabiner 98k == | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
Many of the Germans carry [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. | Many of the Germans carry [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-k98a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A dead German with his 98k with a dead American (holding a Garand off-screen) as a wounded soldier explains the desperate hand-to-hand combat to Patton.]] | [[Image:Patton-k98a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A dead German with his 98k with a dead American (holding a Garand off-screen) as a wounded soldier explains the desperate hand-to-hand combat to Patton.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-k98b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Germans preparing for a winter attack run with Karabiner rifles.]] | [[Image:Patton-k98b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Germans preparing for a winter attack run with Karabiner rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-k98c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Germans preparing the avalanche the Third Army's tanks holds a Karabiner 98k.]] | [[Image:Patton-k98c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Germans preparing the avalanche the Third Army's tanks holds a Karabiner 98k.]] | ||
== M1 Carbine == | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Karl Malden]]) and many American soldiers carry the [[M1 Carbine]]. | Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Karl Malden]]) and many American soldiers carry the [[M1 Carbine]]. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War Two Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-m1carb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bradley takes cover with his M1 Carbine.]] | [[Image:Patton-m1carb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bradley takes cover with his M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-m1carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bradley gets a helmet from another soldier as he holds his M1 Carbine.]] | [[Image:Patton-m1carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bradley gets a helmet from another soldier as he holds his M1 Carbine.]] | ||
== Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I == | ==Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I== | ||
The British troops carry [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I]] rifles. | The British troops carry [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-smle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A British troop at Monty's camp stands with his Lee-Enfield.]] | [[Image:Patton-smle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A British troop at Monty's camp stands with his Lee-Enfield.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-smle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British troops march through Messina with Lee-Enfields.]] | [[Image:Patton-smle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British troops march through Messina with Lee-Enfields.]] | ||
== MAS-36 == | ==MAS-36== | ||
The Moroccan troops that march for Patton carry [[MAS-36 rifle | The Moroccan troops that march for Patton carry [[MAS-36 rifle]]s. | ||
[[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb|500px|none|French MAS-36 Rifle - 7.5x54mm]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-mcrifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Moroccans march with MAS-36s.]] | [[Image:Patton-mcrifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Moroccans march with MAS-36s.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-mcrifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|More Moroccans march for Patton carrying their rifles.]] | [[Image:Patton-mcrifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|More Moroccans march for Patton carrying their rifles.]] | ||
== M1 Garand == | ==M1 Garand== | ||
Many of the American soldiers carry [[M1 Garand]] rifles. | Many of the American soldiers carry [[M1 Garand]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-garand1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier sitting on the tank holds his M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:Patton-garand1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier sitting on the tank holds his M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-garand2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Americans take cover with their M1 rifles.]] | [[Image:Patton-garand2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Americans take cover with their M1 rifles.]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== Browning M2 Aircraft == | ==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ||
Patton himself holds onto the barrel of a [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Aircraft|Browning M2 Aircraft]] heavy machine gun while riding atop a half-track on his way to his new headquarters in North Africa. Several tanks are seen fitted with these as well. | Patton himself holds onto the barrel of a [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Aircraft|Browning M2 Aircraft]] heavy machine gun while riding atop a half-track on his way to his new headquarters in North Africa. Several tanks are seen fitted with these as well. | ||
[[File:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG. This variant of the Browning M2 developed for aircraft is used heavily in the film industry due to the ease of blank adapting the aircraft version.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-m19a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton stands atop a half-track with his hand on the barrel of an Browning M2 Aircraft.]] | [[Image:Patton-m19a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton stands atop a half-track with his hand on the barrel of an Browning M2 Aircraft.]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-m19b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton looks around the city as he is driven to headquarters, grasping the barrel of an M2 Aircraft.]] | [[Image:Patton-m19b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton looks around the city as he is driven to headquarters, grasping the barrel of an M2 Aircraft.]] | ||
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[[Image:Patton-m19d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tank commanders fire Browning M2 Aircraft MG's from their M41 Walker Bulldogs (standing in for M4 Shermans) as German bombers strafe the Patton's HQ. This tank was not in service during World War II.]] | [[Image:Patton-m19d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tank commanders fire Browning M2 Aircraft MG's from their M41 Walker Bulldogs (standing in for M4 Shermans) as German bombers strafe the Patton's HQ. This tank was not in service during World War II.]] | ||
== Browning M2HB | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
Tanks and Half-tracks of Patton's Third Army roll through France and Germany with mounted [[ | Tanks and Half-tracks of Patton's Third Army roll through France and Germany with mounted [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-m2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The American tank commander ([[Clint Ritchie]]) prepares to use the M2HB.]] | [[Image:Patton-m2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The American tank commander ([[Clint Ritchie]]) prepares to use the M2HB.]] | ||
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==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen mounted on M2 tripods used by American troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. | Several [[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen mounted on M2 tripods used by American troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. | ||
[[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod- .30-06.]] | ||
[[File:Patton 1324.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4]] machine gun is seen at the bottom mounted on an M2 tripod used by American troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. ]] | [[File:Patton 1324.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4]] machine gun is seen at the bottom mounted on an M2 tripod used by American troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. ]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is briefly seen carried by US troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#FN BAR Type D|FN BAR Type D]]. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is briefly seen carried by US troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#FN BAR Type D|FN BAR Type D]]. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning Automatic Rifle - Caliber .30 AKA .30-06]] | ||
[[File:Patton 1308.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the bottom right, an American solder is seen with a BAR. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#FN BAR Type D|FN BAR Type D]].]] | [[File:Patton 1308.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the bottom right, an American solder is seen with a BAR. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#FN BAR Type D|FN BAR Type D]].]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
== M20 "Super Bazooka" == | ==M20 "Super Bazooka"== | ||
What appears to be an [[M20 Bazooka|M20 "Super Bazooka"]] is used by Patton's troops (Like the American tanks in the film, the M20 would not be correct for the time period). | What appears to be an [[M20 Bazooka|M20 "Super Bazooka"]] is used by Patton's troops (Like the American tanks in the film, the M20 would not be correct for the time period). | ||
[[Image:M20B1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M20B1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M20B1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5"]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-baz1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An American soldier uses the bazooka on a German position.]] | [[Image:Patton-baz1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An American soldier uses the bazooka on a German position.]] | ||
== Panzerfaust == | ==Panzerfaust== | ||
During the winter offensive, a German soldier is briefly seen carrying the [[Panzerfaust]]. | During the winter offensive, a German soldier is briefly seen carrying the [[Panzerfaust]]. | ||
[[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg| | [[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|450px|thumb|none|German Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead]] | ||
[[Image:Patton 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German soldier on the far left is briefly seen carrying the [[Panzerfaust]].]] | [[Image:Patton 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German soldier on the far left is briefly seen carrying the [[Panzerfaust]].]] | ||
== Flamethrower == | ==Flamethrower== | ||
A German soldier uses a Flamethower to take out an American half-track during the Battle of the Bulge. | A German soldier uses a Flamethower to take out an American half-track during the Battle of the Bulge. | ||
[[Image:Patton-flame1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier uses the flamethrower.]] | [[Image:Patton-flame1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier uses the flamethrower.]] | ||
Revision as of 22:22, 23 May 2014
Patton is the 1970 biographical war film that stars George C. Scott as the legendary US Army general George S. Patton. The film was filmed principally in Spain, utilizing the military assets of the Spanish Army.
The following weapons were used in the film Patton:
Handguns
Single Action Army
True to his real life counterpart, General George S. Patton (George C. Scott) in the film carries an ivory-gripped Single Action Army in his holster with his initials "GSP" engraved on the grip. When a reporter asks him about his "pearl-handled revolvers", Patton quickly retorts "They're ivory. Only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol."
-Fact: George C. Scott's Patton (and his real life counterpart) only carries one ivory handle Colt 1873 Single Action Army. The second pistol he carried was an ivory-handled Smith and Wesson .357 'Registered Magnum', later given the designation Model 27. The Single Action Army was engraved and had an Eagle carved into the left grip panel. Both the Registered Magnum and Single Action Army also had Patton's monogram on the right grip panel.
Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum
Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he wore matching Colt SAA that he had until giving one away as a gift. He then wore that Smith & Wesson in place of the one given away. He also wore Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a Remington Model 51 pistol.
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless
Patton also carries a Colt Model 1903 Hammerless as a personal sidearm (kept either in his waistband or a shoulder holster), most notably using it to shoot at a German plane that fires at his headquarters in North Africa. Major General Walter Bedell Smith (Edward Binns) also carries a Colt Hammerless in a shoulder holster.
Colt M1911
American soldiers and officers, including Gen. Omar Bradley (Karl Malden), carry the M1911 on their holsters, some of which are shoulder holsters.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is primarily carried by the staff officers of both Gen. Patton and Gen. Bradley, but is also seen in the hands of US soldiers.
MAT-49
Some of the Moroccan troops that line up for Patton carry MAT-49 submachine guns. These are anachronistic for the scene, which takes place in 1943, as they weren't developed until a few years later. Likely intended as a stand-in for the period-correct but difficult to acquire MAS-38.
MP40
Many German soldiers carry MP40 submachine guns.
Rifles
M1903 Springfield
Some of the American soldiers carry M1903 Springfield rifles into battle.
Karabiner 98k
Many of the Germans carry Karabiner 98k rifles.
M1 Carbine
Gen. Omar Bradley (Karl Malden) and many American soldiers carry the M1 Carbine.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I
The British troops carry Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifles.
MAS-36
The Moroccan troops that march for Patton carry MAS-36 rifles.
M1 Garand
Many of the American soldiers carry M1 Garand rifles.
Beretta BM59
When US Army soldiers are seen arguing at a congested intersection, one of the soldiers appears to carry at first glance an M1 Carbine. Upon closer inspection, the rifle's magazine appears to be too big to be for the carbine. It's been surmised that this rifle is in reality a Beretta BM59, a rifle not introduced until the 1950's.
Machine Guns
Browning M2 Aircraft
Patton himself holds onto the barrel of a Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun while riding atop a half-track on his way to his new headquarters in North Africa. Several tanks are seen fitted with these as well.
Browning M2HB
Tanks and Half-tracks of Patton's Third Army roll through France and Germany with mounted Browning M2HB heavy machine guns.
Browning M1919A4
Several Browning M1919A4 machine guns are seen mounted on M2 tripods used by American troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is briefly seen carried by US troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a FN BAR Type D.
Other
M20 "Super Bazooka"
What appears to be an M20 "Super Bazooka" is used by Patton's troops (Like the American tanks in the film, the M20 would not be correct for the time period).
Panzerfaust
During the winter offensive, a German soldier is briefly seen carrying the Panzerfaust.
Flamethrower
A German soldier uses a Flamethower to take out an American half-track during the Battle of the Bulge.
