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[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:ETA-EPS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeno's henchman Carlo ([[Paul Stassino]]) aims a Sten at Dottie Del Mar (Stefanie Powers).]] | [[Image:ETA-EPS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeno's henchman Carlo ([[Paul Stassino]]) aims a Sten at Dottie Del Mar (Stefanie Powers).]] | ||
[[Image:ESCAPE-GRS.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:ESCAPE-GRS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeno's man ([[Paul Picerni]]) (right) with his Sten]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eleana ([[Claudia Cardinale]]) opens fire with the Sten]] | [[Image:ETA 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eleana ([[Claudia Cardinale]]) opens fire with the Sten]] | ||
[[Image:ETA-TSS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) holds a Sten fitted with a silencer.]] | [[Image:ETA-TSS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) holds a Sten fitted with a silencer.]] | ||
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==Mauser Karabiner 98k== | ==Mauser Karabiner 98k== | ||
The Mauser [[Karabiner 98k]] rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers | The Mauser [[Karabiner 98k]] rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:ETA-0GK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard has on his back a rifle fitted with a bayonet.]] | [[Image:ETA-0GK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard has on his back a rifle fitted with a bayonet.]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bolt action of the rifle is visible.]] | [[Image:ETA 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bolt action of the rifle is visible.]] | ||
==Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle== | ==Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle== | ||
A sniper version of the Mauser [[Karabiner 98k]] rifle was used by a German sniper and | A sniper version of the Mauser [[Karabiner 98k]] rifle was used by a German sniper, and Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout. Zeno's man ([[Paul Picerni]]) also uses it. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k Sniper - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k Sniper - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeno's | [[Image:ETA 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeno's man ([[Paul Picerni]]) (on the right) aims a sniper rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German sniper takes aim with his weapon.]] | [[Image:ETA 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German sniper takes aim with his weapon.]] | ||
[[Image:ETA-GPM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A sniper rifle is seen in the hands of Zeno's man ([[Paul Picerni]]) (left). ]] | |||
[[Image:ETA 32.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) also uses this rifle.]] | [[Image:ETA 32.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) also uses this rifle.]] | ||
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Escape to Athena is a 1979 British WWII action comedy starring Elliott Gould, Richard Roundtree, Sonny Bono, Claudia Cardinale, and Stephanie Powers as a group consisting of resistance fighters and POW's who fight to escape a German-occupied Greek island while plotting to recover hidden treasure. The film is notable for featuring three actors who had appeared in James Bond films: David Niven as archaeologist Professor Blake, Roger Moore as Major Otto Hecht, and Telly Savalas as Zeno, the monk turned resistance fighter. The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos, who would later go on to direct such films as Rambo: First Blood Part II and Tombstone.
The following weapons were used in the film Escape to Athena:
Handguns
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is carried by German officers and NCOs, include Major Otto Hecht (Roger Moore) and Professor Blake (David Niven) disguised in German uniform. Charlie (Elliott Gould) also uses one.
Walther P38K
What appears to be a Walther P38K "compact" is seen in the hands of Eleana (Claudia Cardinale), Nat (Richard Roundtree) and Zeno (Telly Savalas).
Mauser C96
Charlie (Elliott Gould) is seen with the Mauser C96 fitted with the "Broomhandle" stock with holster. The pistol also is seen with a suppressor.
Enfield No. 2 Mk I*
Eleana (Claudia Cardinale) subdues the German officers with a Enfield No. 2 Mk I* revolver in her hand.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk II (Canadian)
The Sten Mk II is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters, notably Zeno (Telly Savalas) and Eleana (Claudia Cardinale). Also Professor Blake (David Niven) is seen with this submachine gun.
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters, notably Bruno Rotelli (Sonny Bono).
Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44
A Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle is seen used in the film by Zeno (Telly Savalas) and some resistance fighters.
Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI
The Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI rifle is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Karabiner 98k
The Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers.
Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle
A sniper version of the Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle was used by a German sniper, and Zeno (Telly Savalas) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout. Zeno's man (Paul Picerni) also uses it.
Machine Guns
MG34
An MG34 is seen in a German guard tower and also in sidecar of motorcycle.
MG42
One of the German guard tower has an MG42 machine gun mounted.
Hand grenades
Mills Bomb
Nat Judson (Richard Roundtree) gets a pair of Mills Bombs from Zeno (Telly Savalas).
