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Both German and Italian troops are armed with [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles. | Both German and Italian troops are armed with [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:VRE 303.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VonRyan 104.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard has the rifle slung.]] | ||
[[Image:VRE 303.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Italian guards with Gewehr 98s and MP40s.]] | |||
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 15 September 2013
The following weapons were used in the film Von Ryan's Express:
MP40
The MP40 is used by both German and Italian forces as well as by various POW's when they are disguised as German guards including Col. Joseph L. Ryan (Frank Sinatra), Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard), and Sgt. Bostick (Brad Dexter).
Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12
The Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12 is seen in machine gun nests at various German checkpoints.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Both German and Italian troops are armed with Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Col. Ryan, Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard), and Sgt. Bostick (Brad Dexter) use the Model 24 Stielhandgranate taken off fallen German soldiers.
Luger P08
Numerous German officers including Colonel Gortz (John van Dreelen) carry the Luger P08. The pistol is seen in the hands of Col. Joseph L. Ryan (Frank Sinatra) and Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard) as well.
