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'''The following firearms can be seen in ''[[Police Python 357]]'' (1976):'''
'''The following firearms can be seen in ''[[Police Python 357]]'' (1976):'''


[[Image:Polyce python cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Police Python 357'' (1976)]]
[[Image:Polyce python cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Police Python 357'' (1976)]]


''[[Police Python 357]]'' is a French film starring [[Yves Montand]] as Inspector Marc Ferrot. It is named after the eponymous revolver.   
''[[Police Python 357]]'' is a French film starring [[Yves Montand]] as Inspector Marc Ferrot. It is named after the eponymous revolver.   
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The Python is displayed prominently throughout the film. We can see it from the main titles:
The Python is displayed prominently throughout the film. We can see it from the main titles:
[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:Ppyt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
Ferrot ([[Yves Montand]]) trains at the range, using several different positions.  
Ferrot ([[Yves Montand]]) trains at the range, using several different positions.  
[[Image:Ppyt31.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt31.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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[[Image:Ppyt10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
Ferrot ([[Yves Montand]]) uses the revolver in the final shootout, during the armored car robbery.
Ferrot ([[ Yves Montand ]]) uses the revolver in the final shootout, during the armored car robbery.
[[Image:Ppyt28.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt28.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt29.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt29.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
Note that, in this pic, the cylinder holes are not completely round. Maybe a blank gun was used in this scene.
Note that, in this pic, the cylinder holes are not completely round. Maybe a blank gun was used in this scene.
[[Image:Ppyt30.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt30.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


==SACM Model 1935A==
==SACM Model 1935A==
[[Mathieu Carrière]], as Inspector Ménard, uses a [[French M1935 Pistols|SACM Model 1935A]] pistol, although it is never seen well, and it is difficult to obtain a good vidcap.
[[Mathieu Carrière]], as Inspector Ménard, uses a [[French M1935 Pistols|SACM Model 1935A]] pistol, although it is never seen well, and it is difficult to obtain a good vidcap.
 
[[Image:SACMModel1935A.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SACM Model 1935A - 7.65 x 22mm Longue]]
[[Image:SACMModel1935A.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SACM Model 1935A - 7.65 x 22mm Longue]]
[[Image:Ppyt21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


==MAB Model D ==
==MAB Model D ==
It is hard to be sure, but I think that the police officer standing behind the car carries a [[MAB Model D]] pistol.
It is hard to be sure, but I think that the police officer standing behind the car carries a [[MAB Model D]] pistol.
[[Image:MABDB.jpg|thumb|300px|none| [[MAB Model D]] pistol (32 acp)]]
[[Image:MABDB.jpg|thumb|300px|none|[[MAB Model D]] pistol (32 acp)]]
[[Image:Ppyt20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


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[[Image:Ppyt13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
=Submachine gun=
=Submachine gun=


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Both the police officers and the robbers use the [[MAT-49]] SMG in the final shootout.
Both the police officers and the robbers use the [[MAT-49]] SMG in the final shootout.
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Ppyt20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt26.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt26.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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==M1 carbine==
==M1 carbine==
Another of the robbers in the final shootout uses a [[M1 Carbine]]
Another of the robbers in the final shootout uses a [[M1 Carbine]].
[[Image:AutoOrdM1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Modern Manufactured version of the [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance. Chambered in .30 Carbine]]
[[Image:AutoOrdM1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Modern Manufactured version of the [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance. Chambered in .30 Carbine]]
[[Image:Ppyt24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


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Ferrot keeps a rifle, a shotgun and several handguns in a gun rack. The long guns are never seen well, and I cannot identify the handgun in the middle. Possibly it is a [[CZ 27]].
Ferrot keeps a rifle, a shotgun and several handguns in a gun rack. The long guns are never seen well, and I cannot identify the handgun in the middle. Possibly it is a [[CZ 27]].
[[Image:CzechCZ27Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Czech CZ27 Pistol - 7.65mm]]
[[Image:CzechCZ27Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Czech CZ27 Pistol - 7.65mm]]
[[Image:Ppyt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


==Interesting Details==
==Interesting Details==
At the beginning of the movie, we see that Ferrots handloads his own ammo at his reloading bench.
At the beginning of the movie, we see that Ferrot handloads his own ammo at his reloading bench.
[[Image:Ppyt7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
He even casts his bullets.
He even casts his bullets.
[[Image:Ppyt4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Ppyt4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]

Revision as of 11:16, 17 April 2012

The following firearms can be seen in Police Python 357 (1976):

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Police Python 357 (1976)

Police Python 357 is a French film starring Yves Montand as Inspector Marc Ferrot. It is named after the eponymous revolver.


Handguns

Colt Python

The Python is displayed prominently throughout the film. We can see it from the main titles:

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Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum
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Ferrot (Yves Montand) trains at the range, using several different positions.

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Ferrot (Yves Montand) uses the revolver in the final shootout, during the armored car robbery.

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Note that, in this pic, the cylinder holes are not completely round. Maybe a blank gun was used in this scene.

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SACM Model 1935A

Mathieu Carrière, as Inspector Ménard, uses a SACM Model 1935A pistol, although it is never seen well, and it is difficult to obtain a good vidcap.

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SACM Model 1935A - 7.65 x 22mm Longue
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MAB Model D

It is hard to be sure, but I think that the police officer standing behind the car carries a MAB Model D pistol.

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MAB Model D pistol (32 acp)
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Walther PPK

François Périer, as Commissaire Ganay, uses a Walther PPK.

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Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)
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Submachine gun

MAT-49

Both the police officers and the robbers use the MAT-49 SMG in the final shootout.

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MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm
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Carbine

M1 carbine

Another of the robbers in the final shootout uses a M1 Carbine.

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The Modern Manufactured version of the M1 Carbine, with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance. Chambered in .30 Carbine
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Miscellaneous

M1911 pistol

At the beginning of the movie, we can see several long guns and handguns in a gun rack, in Ferrot’s house. The handgun at the left looks like a M1911. Note that the gun has a lanyard loop.

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M1911 - .455 Webley, a licensed handgun to the British Armed Forces during and after World War 1, later issued to members of the R.A.F. and Royal Navy
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Smith & Wesson Model 10

Another gun in the gun rack looks like a Smith & Wesson Model 10

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special
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Unidentified Firearms

Ferrot keeps a rifle, a shotgun and several handguns in a gun rack. The long guns are never seen well, and I cannot identify the handgun in the middle. Possibly it is a CZ 27.

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Czech CZ27 Pistol - 7.65mm
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Interesting Details

At the beginning of the movie, we see that Ferrot handloads his own ammo at his reloading bench.

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He even casts his bullets.

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