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(Clint Eastwood carries 2 different bolt-actions. A Mauser Model 98 Sporter (Square rear bridge, distinct bolt handle and safety) and a Mannlicher Schoenauer (Note the location of the bolt handle).) |
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''White Hunter Black Heart'' is a 1990 drama starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as a legendary film director who in the 1930's travels to Africa to shoot his latest movie as well as go on the ultimate hunt. | ''White Hunter Black Heart'' is a 1990 drama starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as a legendary film director who in the 1930's travels to Africa to shoot his latest movie as well as go on the ultimate hunt. His character is based on director John Huston and the experiences he had while filming ''The African Queen''. | ||
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==Holland & Holland Double Rifle== | ==Holland & Holland Double Rifle== | ||
The main rifle that director John Wilson | The main rifle that director John Wilson ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses on his African hunt is a [[Holland & Holland Double Rifle]]. It is prominently featured in his hunt of a wild elephant. | ||
[[Image:Dominion.jpg|thumb|300px|none|H&H sidelock ejector in 500/465 Nitro. Mfd. 1909]] | [[Image:Dominion.jpg|thumb|300px|none|H&H sidelock ejector in 500/465 Nitro. Mfd. 1909]] | ||
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== | ==Mauser Model 98== | ||
One of the rifles that John ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses on his African hunt is a | One of the rifles that John ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses on his African hunt is a [[Mauser Rifle Series|Mauser 98 Sporter]]. His screenwriting friend Pete Verrill ([[Jeff Fahey]]) is also seen carrying it on one of the hunts. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Mau_0571-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser Model 98 Sporter]] | ||
[[Image:WHBH 003.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:WHBH 003.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:WHBH 015.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:WHBH 015.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
==Mannlicher Schoenauer== | |||
Another rifle carried by John is the [[Mannlicher-Schoenauer_1903_carbine|Mannlicher Schoenauer]]. This is the rifle that he is seen purchasing from the store, earlier in the movie. The example model below carries the same double-set trigger and features the characteristic Mannlicher stock. | |||
[[Image:MSCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser Model 98 Sporter]] | |||
[[Image:WHBH 016.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:WHBH 016.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
==Enfield 1853== | ==Enfield 1853== | ||
A [[British 1853 Enfield]] is seen on the wall of the African hunter John Wilson visits. | A [[British 1853 Enfield]] is seen on the wall of the African hunter John Wilson visits. | ||
[[Image:Enfield1853.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British 1853 Enfield]] | [[Image:Enfield1853.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British 1853 Enfield]] | ||
Revision as of 02:34, 3 September 2010
White Hunter Black Heart is a 1990 drama starring Clint Eastwood as a legendary film director who in the 1930's travels to Africa to shoot his latest movie as well as go on the ultimate hunt. His character is based on director John Huston and the experiences he had while filming The African Queen.
The following weapons can be seen in the film White Hunter Black Heart:
Holland & Holland Double Rifle
The main rifle that director John Wilson (Clint Eastwood) uses on his African hunt is a Holland & Holland Double Rifle. It is prominently featured in his hunt of a wild elephant.
Mauser Model 98
One of the rifles that John (Clint Eastwood) uses on his African hunt is a Mauser 98 Sporter. His screenwriting friend Pete Verrill (Jeff Fahey) is also seen carrying it on one of the hunts.
Mannlicher Schoenauer
Another rifle carried by John is the Mannlicher Schoenauer. This is the rifle that he is seen purchasing from the store, earlier in the movie. The example model below carries the same double-set trigger and features the characteristic Mannlicher stock.
Enfield 1853
A British 1853 Enfield is seen on the wall of the African hunter John Wilson visits.
