Master of the World

Self-proclaimed "master of the world" Robur (Vincent Price) has invented a giant heavier-than-air airship called the Albatross, and uses it to kidnap a stoic police inspector (Charles Bronson) and a balloonist and arms manufacturer and his party.

The following weapons were used in the film Master of the World:

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Master of the World (1961)

Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

Turner (Wally Campo) uses a Trapdoor Springfield Rifle cut down to be held as a pistol throughout the film.

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Original Springfield Model 1888 "Trapdoor Springfield" - .45-70

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The first view of Turner's Trapdoor Springfield as he comes through the cabin door. Note how he holds it braced against his forearm.

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"Come with me." Turner keeps his Trapdoor Springfield held on the prisoners.

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Turner with the Trapdoor Springfield as he reports to Robur (Vincent Price) via the Albatross' speaking tube.

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Turner shoots at the escaping John Strock (Charles Bronson).