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Like many films of the era, the [[Star Model B]] stands in for the [[M1911]]. Almost all the characters use one at one point or another. Melvin Purvis ([[Dale Robertson]]) is seen using a nickel-plated model, like in ''[[Dillinger]]''. | Like many films of the era, the [[Star Model B]] stands in for the [[M1911]]. Almost all the characters use one at one point or another. Melvin Purvis ([[Dale Robertson]]) is seen using a nickel-plated model, like in ''[[Dillinger]]''. | ||
[[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Thomas "Buckwheat" Longaker ([Elliott Street]]) playfully aims a Star Model B at his brother Jim.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Kate" Katherine Ryan-Kelly ([[Margaret Blye]]) sticks her Star Model B in the face of Thatcher Covington ([[Dick Sargent]]).]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Thatcher Covington and Sam Crowley ([[Steve Kanaly]]) open fire on the elder Longaker while Melvin Purvis ([[Dale Robertson]]) takes cover. Notice that Crowley's pistol has jammed. Unlike many films which would ignore such a thing, Crowley actually take a moment to clear the jam a second later.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kate fires on FBI agents on a roof.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Purvis with Crowley's pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Buckwheat surrenders his pistol. This shot shows the lack of a grip safety.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
Charles "Charlie" Parlmetter ([[Matt Clark]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | Charles "Charlie" Parlmetter ([[Matt Clark]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | ||
[[Image:S%26W_Model_M%26P.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S%26W_Model_M%26P.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_SW10_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_SW10_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charlie with his S&W 10 after "Gene" Eugene T. Farber ([[David Canary]]) is shot.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_SW10_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_SW10_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a [[Colt Official Police]]. | One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a [[Colt Official Police]]. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_OP_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_OP_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The cop to the rear with the Official Police.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 20== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 20== | ||
One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]]. | One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]]. | ||
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]] | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_SW20_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_SW20_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The cop in the forefront with the S&W 20.]] | ||
==Colt Single Action Army== | ==Colt Single Action Army== | ||
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Numerous characters use [[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s throughout the film. | Numerous characters use [[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_DBS_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_DBS_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Buckwheat with his shotgun over his shoulder.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_DBS_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_DBS_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The elder Longaker ([[Bob Pinson]]) opens fire with his shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_DBS_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_DBS_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Buckwheat reloads his shotgun.]] | ||
==Winchester Model 1897== | ==Winchester Model 1897== | ||
Numerous characters from both sides use [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns throughout the film. | Numerous characters from both sides use [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_W1897_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_W1897_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Tony" Anthony Redecci ([[John Karlen]]) herds the kitchen staff with his shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_W1897_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_W1897_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tony with his shotgun on Thatcher Covington.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_W1897_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_W1897_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An FBI agent cycling his shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_W1897_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_W1897_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tony returning fire.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_W1897_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_W1897_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kate holds a shotgun on Tony.]] | ||
==Remington Model 870== | ==Remington Model 870== | ||
Numerous characters from both sides use [[Remington Model 870]] shotguns throughout the film. | Numerous characters from both sides use [[Remington Model 870]] shotguns throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Remington870Fieldgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Field Gun with raised barrel ribbing and 28" barrel - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870Fieldgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Field Gun with raised barrel ribbing and 28" barrel - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_870_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_870_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of Buckwheat's friends fires upon the FBI.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_870_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_870_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A shot of the pump and tube nut as he goes down.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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Numerous characters from both sides use [[M1928 Thompson]] submachine guns throughout the film. It's the "Machine Gun" in "Machine Gun Kelly" ([[Harris Yulin]]). | Numerous characters from both sides use [[M1928 Thompson]] submachine guns throughout the film. It's the "Machine Gun" in "Machine Gun Kelly" ([[Harris Yulin]]). | ||
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_Thompson_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_Thompson_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Machine Gun Kelly ([[Harris Yulin]]) sprays a bank with his Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_Thompson_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_Thompson_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_Thompson_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_Thompson_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kate with a Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_Thompson_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_Thompson_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Thatcher Covington casually handling a Thompson in Purvis' office.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_Thompson_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_Thompson_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Purvis chambers a round into his Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_Thompson_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_Thompson_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kelly with a Thompson that has a 30-round box magazine instead of the drum magazine.]] | ||
=Rifles/Carbines= | =Rifles/Carbines= | ||
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FBI agents and local law enforcement officers are armed with [[Winchester Model 1892]] carbines. | FBI agents and local law enforcement officers are armed with [[Winchester Model 1892]] carbines. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_W1892_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_W1892_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The boy in the front row with a saddle carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_W1892_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_W1892_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The saddle ring is visible in this shot as well.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_W1892_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_W1892_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A deputy fires on Kelly's car.]] | ||
==M1903 Springfield== | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
A local deputy is seen with a [[M1903 Springfield]]. Another one is seen in a gun rack in Melvin Purvis' office. | A local deputy is seen with a [[M1903 Springfield]]. Another one is seen in a gun rack in Melvin Purvis' office. | ||
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_M1903_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:MPGM_M1903_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A deputy with his Springfield.]] | ||
=Miscellanea= | =Miscellanea= | ||
Revision as of 01:23, 17 October 2012
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Melvin Purvis G-MAN
The following weapons were used in the film Melvin Purvis G-MAN:
Handguns
Star Model B
Like many films of the era, the Star Model B stands in for the M1911. Almost all the characters use one at one point or another. Melvin Purvis (Dale Robertson) is seen using a nickel-plated model, like in Dillinger.
) playfully aims a Star Model B at his brother Jim.]]
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Charles "Charlie" Parlmetter (Matt Clark) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Colt Official Police
One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a Colt Official Police.
Smith & Wesson Model 20
One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a Smith & Wesson Model 20.
Colt Single Action Army
"Tony" Anthony Redecci (John Karlen) is briefly seen with a Colt Single Action Army.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
Numerous characters use Double Barreled Shotguns throughout the film.
Winchester Model 1897
Numerous characters from both sides use Winchester Model 1897 shotguns throughout the film.
Remington Model 870
Numerous characters from both sides use Remington Model 870 shotguns throughout the film.
Submachine Guns
M1928 Thompson
Numerous characters from both sides use M1928 Thompson submachine guns throughout the film. It's the "Machine Gun" in "Machine Gun Kelly" (Harris Yulin).
Rifles/Carbines
Winchester Model 1892
FBI agents and local law enforcement officers are armed with Winchester Model 1892 carbines.
M1903 Springfield
A local deputy is seen with a M1903 Springfield. Another one is seen in a gun rack in Melvin Purvis' office.
Miscellanea
Gun Rack
Melvin Purvis has a gun rack in the office, which has two Thompsons, and yet still has a subordinate carry a disassembled Thompson in a briefcase for him.
