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The Rat Patrol
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The Rat Patrol was a military action series that aired on ABC from 1966-1968. The series mostly revolved around a four man team of Allied troops (three Americans and one British) who travel in two armed jeeps to harass the Nazis in the deserts of North Africa during World War II.
The following weapons were used in the series The Rat Patrol:
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 Aircraft is the main armament of the Rat Patrol. It can be seen mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps in most episodes. The Browning M2 also is seen mounted on German half-tracks as well as other German armor.
Heavy Barrelled Browning M2
The Browning M2 is seen rarely mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps and on German vehichles. One is seen used on a tripod in an episode. The ones used by the Germans comonly have custom muzzle breaks.
Star Model Z45
Used by the Rat Patrol in early episodes filmed in Spain fitted with wooden stocks and furniture. Some Germans also use the folding-stock version in early episodes.
Thompson M1928A1
Used by the Rat Patrol, US and British troops, and in one episode, the a French Resistance officer in most of the 1st and all of the 2nd season.
M1 Garand
Rarely used by American troops and Pvt. Tully Pettigrew (Justin Tarr) in the first episode.
M1 Carbine
Seen used by a Partisan Guerrilla in a later episode.
Karabiner 98k
Used by many Nazis, Arabs and Parisan Guerrilla throught the show.A sniper version is seen used by a German sniper in an episode.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Used by Partisan Geuillas, Arabs, and the Gun Runner's men in various episodes.
MP40
Used by many Nazis in the series.
Luger P08
Standard sidearm for the German troops in 1st season. Most notably used by German Capt. Detrich(Hans Gudegast, aka Eric Braeden).
Walther P38
Used by Nazis in the 2nd season.
Colt M1911A1
Standard sidearm for the American Military.Seen used notably by Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George).
Beretta M1934
Seen handed over by a surrendering Italian Officer.
Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP34 submachine gun
Used by German soldiers in early episodes, most notebly Capt.Dietrich (Eric Braeden) to fight Arabs in an episode.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Standard grenade used by the Rat Patrol.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Standard grenade of the Nazis.
MG34
Seen mounted on german half-tracks in early episodes.
MG42
Rarely seen mounted on German militay vehichles.
Browning M1919A4
Rarely seen mounted on German half-tracks.
Maxim MG08
Briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol.
Webley Mk IV?Webley Mk VI?Enfield No.2?
The standard British Sidearm in the Series is some type of Welbey/Enfield revolver.Most noatably carried by Sgt. Moffit ((Gary Ramond)).
- This is a Webley WG revolver, identifiable by its bird's-head grip and rear-set trigger guard.
Winchester Model 70
Used by an Allied sniper in the final episode.
M9 Bazooka
Used in the final episode.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
Rarely used by British soldiers in the series.
Unknow Pocket Pistol
Used by a French Resistance member.
Winter's Bomb
Seen used by the Rat Patrol, it is a bomb that can be detonated very easaly. thumb|none|500px
Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle
Strangley seen mounted on the Gunner's position on half tracks in early episodes.
Trivia
As usual for cheap, low cost productions most of the German vehichles are actully American mock-ups such as M3 Half-Tracks,Patton Tanks,M7 Priest,and M35 2-1/2 Deuce and a Half cargo trucks painted desert sand colors with German Iron Cross and on half-tracks Swastikas, making them look more German.