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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 | [[Image:Great_dictator_colt_new_service.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Cross Storm Trooper firing after being pushed to the ground.]] | ||
==Luger P08== | |||
At least one Tomanian officer uses a [[Luger P08]] pistol. | |||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:GreatDictator-Luger.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The officer on the left leads the charges.]] | |||
==Krag-Jørgensen Rifle== | ==Krag-Jørgensen Rifle== | ||
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[[Image:Great_dictator_lewis_gun_jewish_barber.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Jewish Barber fights for his life 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.]] | ||
==Stick Grenade== | |||
Tomanian soldiers including the Jewish Barber use stick hand grenades that somewhat resemble to [[Model 13 Kugelhandgranate|Model 13/15 Kugelhandgranate]]s. | |||
[[File:Kugel13popp.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 13/15 Kugelhandgranate with Poppenberg System.]]# | |||
[[Image:GreatDictator-grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Pardon me, sir, but to work this, how do..."''.<br /> ''"Pull the pin, count to 10 and throw it!"'']] | |||
[[Image:GreatDictator-grenade2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Barber counts to ten with the grenade.]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 08:13, 30 September 2019
The Great Dictator was Charlie Chaplin's 1940 biting satire and declaration against the rise of fascism as well as being the first true talking picture made by the noted silent film star. Chaplin wrote, produced and directed the film, as well as taking on multiple roles, including the title character.
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.
Luger P08
At least one Tomanian officer uses a Luger P08 pistol.
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.
Stick Grenade
Tomanian soldiers including the Jewish Barber use stick hand grenades that somewhat resemble to Model 13/15 Kugelhandgranates.
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"Pull the pin, count to 10 and throw it!"
