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== Carcano Moldello 91 == | == Carcano Moldello 91 == | ||
Some italian troops are seen to use [[Carcano Rifle Series#Carcano M91 Rifle|Carcano Modello 91]] rifles. The 91 was the main rifle of the Italian infantry since 1891 (when he replaced the [[Vetterli Rifle|Vetterli]]) until the Second World War. Excluding the troops that specifically required a shorter rifle, the 91 long rifle equipped the majority of the Italian army during both world wars. It should be noted that | Some italian troops are seen to use [[Carcano Rifle Series#Carcano M91 Rifle|Carcano Modello 91]] rifles. The 91 was the main rifle of the Italian infantry since 1891 (when he replaced the [[Vetterli Rifle|Vetterli]]) until the Second World War. Excluding the troops that specifically required a shorter rifle, the 91 long rifle equipped the majority of the Italian army during both world wars. It should be noted that soldiers carrying Carcano Mod. 91 "long rifle" are correctly equipped with belt, pouches and bayonet scabbard, instead of the bandolier (seen on members of the ''Acqui Division''), issued only to the troops who use Carcano cavalry carabines with integrated bayonets. | ||
[[Image:Carcano91.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Carcano M91 Long Rifle - 6.5mm]] | [[Image:Carcano91.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Carcano M91 Long Rifle - 6.5mm]] | ||
[[Image:CarcLCor1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two soldiers shoot the Carcano long rifle.]] | [[Image:CarcLCor1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two soldiers shoot the Carcano long rifle.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:48, 31 May 2014
The following weapons appear in the 2001 film Captain Corelli's Mandolin:
Beretta M1934
The Italian officers, including Captain Antonio Corelli (Nicolas Cage), are armed with Beretta Modello 34. Dr. Iannis (John Hurt) give a Mod. 34 to Pelagia (Penelope Cruz) for her personal defense.
Luger P08
Captain Gunther Weber (David Morrissey) carries a Luger P08 as his sidearm.
Moschetto Carcano Mod. 91/38 Cavalleria
Italian soldiers of the 33ª Divisione fanteria "Acqui" (33rd Mountain Infantry Division Acqui) and Carabinieri units (military police) are correctly armed with Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine and artillery/cavalry bandoleers. Like most of the weapons in the movie, patisans are armed with this rifle. Captain Antonio Corelli (Nicolas Cage) is seen with a Carcano rifle when german troops attack the italian division.
Carcano Moldello 91
Some italian troops are seen to use Carcano Modello 91 rifles. The 91 was the main rifle of the Italian infantry since 1891 (when he replaced the Vetterli) until the Second World War. Excluding the troops that specifically required a shorter rifle, the 91 long rifle equipped the majority of the Italian army during both world wars. It should be noted that soldiers carrying Carcano Mod. 91 "long rifle" are correctly equipped with belt, pouches and bayonet scabbard, instead of the bandolier (seen on members of the Acqui Division), issued only to the troops who use Carcano cavalry carabines with integrated bayonets.
Karabiner 98k
Wehrmacht and partisans are mainly armed with K98k rifles.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
A partisan is armed with Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*.
Birmingham Small Arms Lee-Speed Sporter
Before choosing a MAB, Mandras (Christian Bale) weapon was a Lee-Speed Sporter.
MAB Model 38A
Italian infantry, Carabinieri and partisans, including Captain Corelli (Nicolas Cage) and Mandras (Christian Bale), use Moschetto Automatico Beretta 38 SMGs. This is not entirely correct, because the weapon was mainly reserved for special forces or police units (like Carabinieri or Royal Guardia di Finanza in the case of Cephalonia) and only small part to infantry divisions. However, before the Royal Italian Army were moved to Eastern Front and Balkan Campaign, the Beretta Factory offering the purchase of MAB 38 to officers and soldiers who wanted to buy it privately. The cost of the gun was about two month's salary of a soldier.
MP38
The soldier who threatened the Captain Corelli is armed with a MP38.
MP40
Many of the wehrmacht soldiers are armed with MP40.
Breda Modello 37
Italians use Breda Modello 37 heavy machineguns. This is historically correct, but Model 37s would have to be accompanied by a considerable number of Model 30s.
MG42
German soldiers use MG42s during the hostilities.
