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The following weapons were used in the television series The Rat Patrol :
Heavy Weapons 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Browning M2 seen in the Jeep as the Rat Patrol have captured General von Helmreich (Wolfgang Preiss ). Browning M2HB In some episodes, the Browning M2HB model is the weapon mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps. One is seen used on a tripod in an episode. The ones mounted on German armor usually were fitted with custom muzzle brakes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An M2 Browning. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A M2 Browning mounted on a tripod. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George ) fires a Browning M2HB from the jeep in the first episode "The Chase of Fire Raid". MG34 While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate MG34 is seen in some episodes on German vehicles.
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MG42 While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate MG42 is seen in some episodes on German vehicles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing A MG-42 can be seen mounted on the M7 Priest mocked up to resemble a German tank destroyer. Browning M1919A4 The Browning M1919A4 is mainly seen mounted on German half-tracks.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Browning M1919A4 is seen mounted on a German half-track. Maxim MG08 The Maxim MG08 is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Maxim MG08 7.92x57mm Mauser on sled mount Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Maxim MG08 is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol. Submachine Guns Star Model Z45 The Star Model Z45 is used by the Rat Patrol in early episodes filmed in Spain. These SMG's were fitted with wooden stocks and furniture. Some Germans also use the folding-stock version in early episodes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Star Model Z-45s in both fixed and folding stock models. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George ) holds Z-45 fitted with a wooden stock. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Troy holds the Z-45 in Season 1's "The Wildest Raid of All". M1928A1 Thompson In later episodes, the M1928A1 Thompson is used by the Rat Patrol as well as US and Allied troops as well as a French Resistance officer.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Troy holds the M1928A1 Thompson. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Tully Pettigrew (Justin Tarr ) with the Thompson. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Mark T. Hitchcock (Lawrence Casey ) fires the Thompson. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Jack Moffitt (Gary Raymond ) holds the Thompson. M1 Carbine An M1 Carbine is seen used by a young French Resistance fighter in a later episode.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing MP40 German forces as well as the Rat Patrol are seen using the MP40 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Dietrich fires the MP40. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Troy in disguise holds the MP40. SIG M1920 The SIG M1920 is used by German soldiers in early episodes, most notably Capt. Dietrich (Eric Braeden ) in Season 1's "The Moment of Truce Raid".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing SIG M1920 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Captain Dietrich (Eric Braeden ) holds a SIG M1920 in Season 1's "The Moment of Truce Raid". Note the round bolt handle, indicative of the SIG model. Rifles Karabiner 98k The Karabiner 98k is used by members of the Rat Patrol as well as German forces, Arabs, and Resistance fighters. A Karabiner fitted with a scope is seen used by a German sniper in an episode.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing 1893 Spanish Mauser - 7x57mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Garand While not commonly seen in the series, the M1 Garand is seen used by American troops, notably Pvt. Tully Pettigrew (Justin Tarr ) in the first episode "The Circle of Fire Raid".
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Handguns Luger P08 The Luger P08 is used by German troops in 1st season. Most notably used by German Capt. Detrich (Hans Gudegast , who would be later known as Eric Braeden ).
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Walther P38 The Walther P38 is also carried by German forces in the series as is seen in hands of nearly all of the main characters including Capt. Deitrich and Sgt. Troy.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Deitrich (Hans Gudegast ) holds the Walther P38. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mueller (Manfred Lating ) fires a P38 in episode The One That Got Away Raid . Colt M1911A1 The Colt M1911A1 is the standard sidearm used by members of the Rat Patrol, notably by Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing While disguised as a German medic, Sgt. Troy holds the M1911A1 in Season 1's "The Life Against Death Raid". Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol A Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol is seen being handed over by a surrendering Italian Officer and is used by Sgt. Moffit in an episode.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol. - 7.65x17mmSR Error creating thumbnail: File missing Webley Mk VI Sgt. Jack Moffitt (Gary Raymond ) carries a Webley Mk VI revolver as his sidearm.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing .455 Webley Mk. VI. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Jack Moffitt (Gary Raymond ) carries a Webley Mk VI revolver as his sidearm. Other Mk 2 hand grenade The Mk 2 hand grenade is the standard grenade carried by the Rat Patrol.
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Model 24 Stielhandgranate The Model 24 Stielhandgranate is used by German forces as well as members of the Rat Patrol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Sheik threatens to blow up a German weapons cache with a M24 Stielhandgranate in Season 1's "The Fire and Brimstone Raid". Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Troy prepares to throw the grenade into the German tank. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lucky for this dog the grenade is a dud. Winchester Model 70 An Allied sniper uses a Winchester Model 70 as his weapon of choice in the final episode "The Kill at Koorlea Raid".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing M9 Bazooka Pvt. Tully uses a M9 Bazooka in the final episode "The Kill at Koorlea Raid".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Tully fires the M9 Bazooka into a German halftrack. Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Rarely used by British soldiers in the series.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III* - .303 British Error creating thumbnail: File missing Unknown 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 easily.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Boys Anti-Tank rifle A Boys Antitank Rifle is seen mounted in the gunner's position on half tracks in early episodes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Boys Anti-Tank Rifle 3rd Variant - .55 Boys (13.9x99B). Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle can be strangely seen mounted on a German Halftrack. Trivia Most of the German armor and other vehicles seen in the series are actual mocked-up American vehicles 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.
Fake German Tanks Error creating thumbnail: File missing A M4 Sherman Tank painted to look like a German Tank. Fake Marder Tank Destroyer Error creating thumbnail: File missing A M7 Priest painted to look like a German Vehicle (possibly a German Marder tank destroyer 
