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== Star Model B ==
== Star Model B ==


This gun is supposed to be a [[M1911 pistol series|Colt 1911]], however, it is actually a [[Star Model B]]. (note the external extractor, and the absence of a grip safety)
This pistol is supposed to be a [[M1911 pistol series|Colt 1911]], however, it is actually a [[Star Model B]]. Note the external extractor, and the absence of a grip safety. The Star Model B fills in as the Colt 1911A1 throughout the movie.
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|400px| Star Model B ]]
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|400px| Star Model B ]]


[[Image:Yangtse6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Richard Crenna]] as Capt. Collins contemplating suicide]]
[[Image:Yangtse6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Richard Crenna]] as Capt. Collins contemplating suicide]]

Revision as of 18:34, 18 July 2009


The following firearms can be viewed in The Sand Pebbles (1966):

The Sand Pebbles (1966)

Browning Automatic Rifle

Used by different characters throughout the movie but most memorably by Jake Holman (Steve McQueen) and Capt. Collins (Richard Crenna).

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Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
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Steve McQueen with B.A.R.
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Lewis Machinegun

Used on the U.S. Navy gunboat U.S. San Pablo. The Lewis gun was used by the U.S. Navy and United States Marines during the years between the two world wars. The American version was chambered for 30-06 however and not British .303.

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Lewis gun

Model 1903 Springfield Rifle

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Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06
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Steve McQueen adjusting the sights on a M1903
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Note Model 1903 in the background

Star Model B

This pistol is supposed to be a Colt 1911, however, it is actually a Star Model B. Note the external extractor, and the absence of a grip safety. The Star Model B fills in as the Colt 1911A1 throughout the movie.

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Star Model B
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Richard Crenna as Capt. Collins contemplating suicide