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== Star Model B == | == Star Model B == | ||
A [[Star Model B]] is the pistol carried by the US naval officers in the film in lieu of the more accurate [[Colt M1911]]. Note the external extractor, and the absence of a grip safety. The officers seen with the pistol include LT Collins ([[Richard Crenna]]) and Chief Petty Officer Franks ([[Barney Phillips]]). | |||
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|300px| Star Model B ]] | |||
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sand1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chief Petty Officer Franks ([[Barney Phillips]]) with a cutlass and a [[Star Model B]] during the repel boarders drill. Note that Jake Holman ([[Steve McQueen]]) is readying a hose. The hose shoots super heated steam from the ship's boiler. An interesting and effective device at close range.]] | ||
[[Image:Sand13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chief Petty Officer Franks ([[Barney Phillips]]) with his [[Star Model B]] during the battle on the Yangtze River. Jake Holman ([[Steve McQueen]]) is behind him with his [[Browning Automatic Rifle]].]] | |||
[[Image:Sand1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sand15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LT Collins ([[Richard Crenna]]) in action during the battle on the Yangtze River with his [[Star Model B]].]] | ||
[[Image:Sand13.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sand17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Collins opens fire with the pistol as the crew battles rebels.]] | ||
[[Image:Sand15.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sand20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LT Collins ([[Richard Crenna]]) with his [[Star Model B]] during the rescue of the American missionaries.]] | ||
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== Springfield Model 1903 Rifle == | == Springfield Model 1903 Rifle == | ||
Revision as of 07:56, 5 May 2012
The following firearms can be viewed in The Sand Pebbles (1966):
Star Model B
A Star Model B is the pistol carried by the US naval officers in the film in lieu of the more accurate Colt M1911. Note the external extractor, and the absence of a grip safety. The officers seen with the pistol include LT Collins (Richard Crenna) and Chief Petty Officer Franks (Barney Phillips).
Springfield Model 1903 Rifle
Holman (Steve McQueen)and many other U.S. Navy sailors are seen using the M1903 Springfield Mk. 1 rifle.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is used by different characters throughout the movie but most memorably by Jake Holman (Steve McQueen) during the battle with the Chinese revolutionaries on the Yangtze River and LT Collins (Richard Crenna) during the rescue of the American missionaries. The A2-style flash hider is anachronistic.
Lewis Gun
The Lewis Gun is used on the U.S. Navy gunboat USS 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.
3"/23 caliber gun
The deck gun on the San Pablo is a 3"/23 caliber gun.
Black Powder Deck Gun
The Chinese revolutionaries also have a deck gun on one of the junks and it is used against the San Pablo during the battle on the Yangtze River. It appears to be an old blackpowder smoothbore cannon. Possibly an old 12 pounder Napoleon.
