Treasure of the Aztecs (Der Schatz der Azteken)Treasure of the Aztecs (Der Schatz der Azteken) - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video GamesTreasure of the Aztecs (Der Schatz der Azteken)
Treasure of the Aztecs (original German title Der Schatz der Azteken) is a 1965 Eurowestern directed by Robert Siodmak and based on the novel by Karl May. It is the first film of the dilogy, followed by Pyramid of the Sun God (also 1965). The story is set in 1864 during the French-Mexican war. A German adventurer Dr. Karl Sternau (Lex Barker) appears in Mexico and is involved in the affair of ancient Aztec treasure.
The following weapons were used in the film Treasure of the Aztecs (Der Schatz der Azteken):
Heavily anachronistic Enfield No.2 Mk I revolver with custom pearl or ivory grips is Capt. Verdoja's (Rik Battaglia) personal sidearm. In one scene it is hold by Dr. Sternau (Lex Barker).
Equally anarchonistic Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolvers are used by several characters, including Dr. Sternau (Lex Barker) and Count Alfonso di Rodriganda (Gérard Barray).
Mexican Army Lt. Potoca (Gustavo Rojo) is armed with a Colt-style revolver with target sights, possibly Colt Official Police Target, also anachronistic for mid-19th century.
Most Mexican soldiers, armed peasants and bandits carry percussion cap short muskets. These guns resemble 1862 Richmond Carbine but have differently placed barrel bands and the brass patch box on the buttstock, similar to the one seen on Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle. This gun may be carbine version of the Remington 1863 Zouave.
Some long-barreled percussion cap muskets are also seen, mostly used by French soldiers. They probably stand for French Minie rifled muskets but it's impossible to identify the exact model of screen guns (though they are doubtless modern replicas).
