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[[Image:VonRyans cover.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Von Ryan's Express'' (1965)]] | |||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Von Ryan's Express'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Von Ryan's Express'':''' | ||
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=Pistols= | |||
==Beretta Model 38== | |||
Some of the German soldiers appear to be armed with [[Beretta Model 38|Beretta Model 38/42]] submachine guns. These weapons are also used by the POW's. | |||
[[Image:Beretta Model 38-42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Beretta Model 38/42 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:VonRyan 116.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A POW opens fire at a German plane with the Beretta Model 38.]] | |||
[[File:VonRyan 129.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A fallen German soldier on the left with the Beretta Model 38.]] | |||
==Luger P08== | |||
Numerous German officers including Colonel Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) carry the [[Luger P08]]. The pistol is seen in the hands of Col. Joseph L. Ryan ([[Frank Sinatra]]) and Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]) as well. | |||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 9x19mm. This is blank adapted movie gun.]] | |||
[[File:VonRyan 110.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ryan (in the center) holds the Luger.]] | |||
[[File:VonRyan 112.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]) holds the Luger in his right hand.]] | |||
[[Image:VRE 313.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Colonel Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) and his aide ([[Jacques Stany]]) are armed with Lugers.]] | |||
[[File:VonRyan 135.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) holds his Luger as he turns to grab an MP40 from one of his men. His aide ([[Jacques Stany]]) also holds his Luger.]] | |||
[[Image: | == Beretta M1934 == | ||
Battaglia ([[Adolfo Celi]]) and Captain Oriani ([[Sergio Fantoni]]) are shown with very smallish holstered sidearms which (judging from the curved tip at the end of the magazine) appear to be the Beretta Model 1934. | |||
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:von_ryan2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Oriani introduces Ryan ([[Frank Sinatra]]) to Major Battaglia ([[Adolfo Celi]]). Both Italians have holstered sidearms.]] | |||
[[Image:von_ryan3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the two officers' holsters as Battaglia and Oriani look out the window.]] | |||
[[Image:VonRyan 111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While disguised as a German officer, Captain Costanzo ([[Edward Mulhare]]) also carries the pistol in his holster (Note the curved tip).]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
The [[MP40]] is used by both German and Italian forces as well as by various POW's when they are disguised as German guards including Col. Joseph L. Ryan ([[Frank Sinatra]]), Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]), and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]). | The [[MP40]] is used by both German and Italian forces as well as by various POW's when they are disguised as German guards including Col. Joseph L. Ryan ([[Frank Sinatra]]), Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]), and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]). | ||
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[[File:VonRyan 137.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) fires the MP40.]] | [[File:VonRyan 137.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) fires the MP40.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12== | ==Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12== | ||
The [[Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12]] is seen in machine gun nests at various German checkpoints. | The [[Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12]] is seen in machine gun nests at various German checkpoints. | ||
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[[Image:VonRyan 140.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, the machine gun is visible.]] | [[Image:VonRyan 140.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, the machine gun is visible.]] | ||
=Rifles= | |||
==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ||
Both German and Italian troops are armed with [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles. | Both German and Italian troops are armed with [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles. | ||
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[[Image:VRE 303.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Italian guards with Gewehr 98s and MP40s.]] | [[Image:VRE 303.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Italian guards with Gewehr 98s and MP40s.]] | ||
=Other= | |||
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
Col. Ryan, Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]), and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]) use the [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] taken off fallen German soldiers. | Col. Ryan, Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]), and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]) use the [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] taken off fallen German soldiers. | ||
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[[Image:VRE 120.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Both Col. Ryan and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]) hold the [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s.]] | [[Image:VRE 120.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Both Col. Ryan and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]) hold the [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Thriller]] | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
Revision as of 00:04, 29 June 2017
The following weapons were used in the film Von Ryan's Express:
Pistols
Beretta Model 38
Some of the German soldiers appear to be armed with Beretta Model 38/42 submachine guns. These weapons are also used by the POW's.
Luger P08
Numerous German officers including Colonel Gortz (John van Dreelen) carry the Luger P08. The pistol is seen in the hands of Col. Joseph L. Ryan (Frank Sinatra) and Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard) as well.
Beretta M1934
Battaglia (Adolfo Celi) and Captain Oriani (Sergio Fantoni) are shown with very smallish holstered sidearms which (judging from the curved tip at the end of the magazine) appear to be the Beretta Model 1934.
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is used by both German and Italian forces as well as by various POW's when they are disguised as German guards including Col. Joseph L. Ryan (Frank Sinatra), Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard), and Sgt. Bostick (Brad Dexter).
Machine Guns
Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12
The Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12 is seen in machine gun nests at various German checkpoints.
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Both German and Italian troops are armed with Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
Other
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Col. Ryan, Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard), and Sgt. Bostick (Brad Dexter) use the Model 24 Stielhandgranate taken off fallen German soldiers.
