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Melvin Purvis G-MAN

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This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:Melvin Purvis G-MAN for current discussions. Content is subject to change.

Melvin Purvis G-MAN (1974), VHS cover
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The Legend of Machine Gun Kelly (1974), poster of alternate title

Melvin Purvis G-MAN


The following weapons were used in the film Melvin Purvis G-MAN:


Handguns

Star Model B

Like many films of the era, the Star Model B stands in for the M1911. Almost all the characters use one at one point or another. Melvin Purvis (Dale Robertson) is seen using a nickel-plated model, like in Dillinger.

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Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm
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Smith & Wesson Model 10

Charles "Charlie" Parlmetter (Matt Clark) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10.

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Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special
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Colt Official Police

One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a Colt Official Police.

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Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special
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Smith & Wesson Model 20

One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a Smith & Wesson Model 20.

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Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44
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Colt Single Action Army

"Tony" Anthony Redecci (John Karlen) is briefly seen with a Colt Single Action Army.

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Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model.
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Shotguns

Double Barreled Shotgun

Numerous characters use Double Barreled Shotguns throughout the film.

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J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge
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Winchester Model 1897

Numerous characters from both sides use Winchester Model 1897 shotguns throughout the film.

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Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge
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Remington Model 870

Numerous characters from both sides use Remington Model 870 shotguns throughout the film.

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Remington 870 Field Gun with raised barrel ribbing and 28" barrel - 12 Gauge
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Submachine Guns

M1928 Thompson

Numerous characters from both sides use M1928 Thompson submachine guns throughout the film. It's the "Machine Gun" in "Machine Gun Kelly" (Harris Yulin).

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M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP
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Rifles/Carbines

Winchester Model 1892

FBI agents and local law enforcement officers are armed with Winchester Model 1892 carbines.

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Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.
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M1903 Springfield

A local deputy is seen with a M1903 Springfield. Another one is seen in a gun rack in Melvin Purvis' office.

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Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06
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Miscellanea

Gun Rack

Melvin Purvis has a gun rack in the office, which has two Thompsons, and yet still has a subordinate carry a disassembled Thompson in a briefcase for him.

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