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[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Breakout-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard fires his SMG at Colton's helicopter.]] | [[File:Breakout-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard fires his SMG at Colton's helicopter.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson 76 == | |||
In one scene a Mexican policeman holds a [[Smith & Wesson 76]] submachine gun. The weapon is seen very briefly and unclear in the movie but can be seen much better on a promotional image. | |||
[[Image:S&W_M76.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson M76 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:Breakout-1975-SW76-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Smith & Wesson 76 submachine gun is seen in hands of a Mexican policeman on a promotional image.]] | |||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
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Breakout is a 1975 action film directed by Tom Gries. Jay Wagner (Robert Duvall) is framed in murder and incarcerated in Mexican prison. His wife Ann (Jill Ireland) hires a Texas pilot Nick Colton (Charles Bronson) to rescue Jay from prison.
The following weapons were used in the film Breakout:
Handguns
Colt Python Snub Nose
In the final scene Cable (Paul Mantee) is armed with a snub nose revolver. Due to its target sights and ribbed barrel it is supposed to be a Colt Python though not for sure.
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is used as a murder weapon in the opening scene.
Mauser C96
A Mauser C96 is seen in the office of chief warden Sanchez.
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is seen in the office of chief warden Sanchez.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Several Mexican prison guards are armed with M1928A1 Thompson SMGs.
Smith & Wesson 76
In one scene a Mexican policeman holds a Smith & Wesson 76 submachine gun. The weapon is seen very briefly and unclear in the movie but can be seen much better on a promotional image.
Rifles
M43 Spanish Mauser
In the opening scene two Mexican prison guards are armed with M43 Spanish Mauser rifles (this scene was filmed is Spain).
Karabiner 98k "Kriegsmodell"
Most Mexican prison guards are armed with Karabiner 98k "Kriegsmodell" rifles. The scenes in the prison were filmed in France where German war-time rifles were in abundance.
Various Long Guns
Three rifles and/or shotguns are seen in the office of chief warden Sanchez.
