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==Mauser C96 Broomhandle== | ==Mauser C96 Broomhandle== | ||
The Broomhandle Mauser can be seen in several scenes used by IRA members | The Broomhandle Mauser can be seen in several scenes used by IRA members - the Mauser was a popular sidearm among IRA members, who referred to it as the "Peter the Painter automatic", after a famous anarchist who allegedly carried one. | ||
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Prewar Commercial Mauser C/96 "Broomhandle" - 7.63 x 25mm Mauser]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Prewar Commercial Mauser C/96 "Broomhandle" - 7.63 x 25mm Mauser]] | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 18 September 2009
The following guns were used in this film:
Lee Enfield SMLE No. 1 Mk. III
The Short Magazine Lee Enfield is the standard rifle of the British troops, Black & Tans, Auxiliaries and later the Free State's National Army. It is also the most commonly used rifle by the IRA.
Mauser Gewehr 98
Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles are used by IRA members throughout the film, most notably by the training officer at the beginning of the film.
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Mauser Kar 98a
Damien (Cillian Murphy) carries a Mauser Kar 98a throughout the film.
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Mauser Kar 98 K
A Mauser Karabiner 98K is seen in several scenes in the film - an anachronism as the 98K was not introduced until 1935, and the film is set in 1920-1922. The armorer likely ran out of First World War Mausers.
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Webley Mk.IV
Damien (Cillian Murphy) carries a .455 caliber Webley Mk.IV revolver throughout the film.
Webley Mk.VI
The most commonly seen revolver in the film, carried by British officers, Black and Tans, Auxiliaries and several IRA members including Teddy.
S&W Mk.II Hand Ejector
Carried by several IRA members, most notably Dan.
Colt Official Police
Carried by some IRA members.
Colt New Service
Carried by some IRA members - it's impossible to tell from the film, but it is most likely a British army-issued revolver in .455 Webley.
Mauser C96 Broomhandle
The Broomhandle Mauser can be seen in several scenes used by IRA members - the Mauser was a popular sidearm among IRA members, who referred to it as the "Peter the Painter automatic", after a famous anarchist who allegedly carried one.
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FN Model 1910
An IRA member can be seen with a Browning 1910 during the pub scene, though it is never fired.
Vickers Gun
Seen mounted on a truck driven by Auxiliaries.
Lewis Gun
Carried by the IRA flying column in their ambush of Auxiliaries.
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