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== Unidentified snub nose revolver ==
== Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose ==
In the final scene Manni ([[Jürgen Tarrach]]), one of the criminals, is armed with a snub nose revolver.
In the final scene Manni ([[Jürgen Tarrach]]), one of the criminals, is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose]] revolver.
[[Image:S&W Model 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (left side) - .357 Magnum.]]
[[File:Der Eisbar-Pistol-24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manni aims his revolver.]]
[[File:Der Eisbar-Pistol-24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manni aims his revolver.]]
[[File:Der Eisbar-Pistol-28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manni holds his revolver at the background.]]
[[File:Der Eisbar-Pistol-28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manni holds his revolver at the background.]]

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The Polar Bear (Der Eisbär)
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German Theatrical Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing Germany
Directed by Til Schweiger
Release Date 1998
Language German
Studio Mr. Brown Entertainment
ena Film GmbH
Main Cast
Character Actor
Leo aka "Polar Bear" Til Schweiger
Nico Karina Krawczyk
Fabian Benno Fürmann
Reza Florian Lukas
Thomas Vladimir Weigl
Manni Jürgen Tarrach
Norbert Thierry van Werveke
Boris Robert Viktor Minich
The elder detective Ralph Herforth
The younger detective Ralf Richter


The Polar Bear (Der Eisbär) is a 1998 German action thriller directed by Til Schweiger who also appears as the main character, a hitman Leo aka "Polar Bear".


The following weapons were used in the film The Polar Bear (Der Eisbär):


Revolvers

Umarex Smith Wesson Chiefs Special

Fabian (Benno Fürmann) and Reza (Florian Lukas) find a snub nose revolver in the glovebox of Nico's car and use it to rob a cafe. The revolver appears to be an Umarex Smith Wesson Chiefs Special, blank firing replica of Smith & Wesson Model 36.

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Umarex replica of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 with nickel finish - 9mm P.A.K. blanks
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Reza finds a revolver in the glovebox.
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Reza examines the revolver.
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Reza holds the revolver during the robbery.
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Fabian holds the revolver during the robbery.
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A close view at the revolver.

Colt Detective Special 3rd Generation

A 3rd Gen. Colt Detective Special is seen on the table of Leo's agent (Manfred Lehmann).

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Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special
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Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose

In the final scene Manni (Jürgen Tarrach), one of the criminals, is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose revolver.

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (left side) - .357 Magnum.
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Manni aims his revolver.
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Manni holds his revolver at the background.

Unidentified Smith & Wesson revolver

A Smith & Wesson revolver is partially seen during the opening credits.

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"Smith & Wesson" inscription on the barrel.
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Opened cylinder.
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Pistols

Smith & Wesson 4006

Leo's (Til Schweiger) weapon of choice a pair of Smith & Wesson pistol (most likely Smith & Wesson 4006).

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Smith & Wesson 4006 - .40 S&W
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One of Leo's pistols in the opening scene.
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Leo draws his pistols in the final scene.
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Leo aims his pistols.
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Another view at Leo's pistols.
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A close view.
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Leo opens fire.
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Leo's discharged pistols on the ground.

Walther PPK

A Walther PPK (or maybe a Kimar Lady K blank firing pistol) is carried by Nico (Karina Krawczyk).

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Walther PPK - 7.65 mm Browning aka .32 ACP
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Kimar Lady K - 8mm PAK
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Nico threatens a man who tries to seduce her.
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Nico aims her pistol at Fabian and Reza.
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Nico aims her pistol at a police detecive.
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Nico with a PPK in a standout with the elder detective (Ralph Herforth) with a SIG-Sauer P226.

SIG-Sauer P225

Two plainclothes detectives (Ralph Herforth and Ralf Richter) carry SIG-Sauer P225 pistols (standing for P6s, the service handguns of German police).

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SIG-Sauer P225 - 9x19mm
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Nico with a Walther PPK in a standout with the elder detective (Ralph Herforth) with a SIG-Sauer P225.
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Both detectives (at the left) with P225s in a standout with two criminals.
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One of the detectives aims his pistol.
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The elder detective aims his pistol.

M1911-style pistol

In the final scene one of the criminals (supposedly Thomas (Vladimir Weigl)) is armed with a nickel plated M1911-style pistol.

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Thomas in the foreground aims his pistol.
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Tomas (at the right) with his pistol and Manni (Jürgen Tarrach) (at the left) with a snub nose revolver.

Beretta 92-style pistol

In the final scene one of the criminals (supposedly Norbert (Thierry van Werveke)) is armed with a Beretta 92-style pistol. It has a round trigger guard so it can be an original Beretta 92 or a Beretta 92S though the pistol isn't seen clear enough to say for sure.

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Beretta Model 92S - 9x19mm
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Norbert aims his pistol.
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Another view at Norbert's pistol.
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One more view at Norbert's pistol.

Glock 17

In the final scene one of the criminals (supposedly Boris (Robert Viktor Minich)) is armed with a Glock 17 pistol.

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1st Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm.
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Boris aims his pistol.
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Another view at the same scene.

Beretta 92-style pistol

A Beretta 92-style pistol is partially seen during the opening credits.

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"Made in Italy" inscription is seen on the slide.
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A chambered cartridge.

Peter Stahl 1911

A German-manufactured version of M1911 is partially seen during the opening credits.

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The slide is pulled back. Note the lightened trigger.
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Peter Stahl logo can be seen on slide.