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==Lebel 1892 revolver== | ==Lebel 1892 revolver== | ||
A Lebel 1892 revolver is used by a French officer to deliver the '' | A Lebel 1892 revolver is used by a French officer to deliver the ''Coup de grâce'' to Lieutenant Colonel Jean Bastien-Thiry after his execution by firing squad. | ||
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
Revision as of 22:53, 30 November 2009
The following guns were used in the movie The Day of the Jackal:
Lebel 1892 revolver
A Lebel 1892 revolver is used by a French officer to deliver the Coup de grâce to Lieutenant Colonel Jean Bastien-Thiry after his execution by firing squad.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 pistol is used by one of the OAS terrorists that is conducting bank robberies to pay the Jackal's fee.
MP40
One of the OAS terrorists who ambushes President De Gaulle's motorcade in the introduction uses a MP40 submachine gun.
M1 Thompson
Another OAS terrorist uses a M1 Thompson submachine gun during the ambush of President De Gaulle's motorcade.
FM 24/29 light machine gun
A third OAS terrorist uses a FM 24/29 machine gun to shoot at De Gaulle's Citroen DS, riddling the car with bullets but failing to prevent its escape.
MAS-36
MAS-36 rifles are used by the firing squad that executes Lieutenant Colonel Jean Bastien-Thiry.
Sniper Rifle
The Jackal (Edward Fox) uses a custom made sniper rifle created by an Italian gunsmith as part of his plan to assassinate Charles De Gaulle. The rifle is fitted with an integral silencer, telescoping stock, and is disguised within a set of crutches.
MAT 49 submachine gun
Inspector Claude Lebel (Michael Lonsdale) uses a MAT-49 submachine gun during the finale.