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Let Him Have It
Let Him Have It is a 1991 dramatization of the life and death of Derek Bentley, directed by Peter Medak (The Krays, Species II) starring Christopher Eccleston as Derek Bentley. In 1953, 19-year old Derek Bentley was convicted of, and ultimately executed for the murder of Police Constable Sidney Miles. His accomplice, Christopher Craig, was the only one with the gun, and of course the one who actually killed PC Miles. The title refers to something Bentley shouted at Craig on that fateful night. This line had been interpreted by the prosecution as Bentley encouraging Craig to shoot, while the defense claimed it was in fact a plea by Bentley for Craig to surrender, to literally, let the police officer have his gun. Craig, being only 16 at the time, was only sentenced to serve a prison term "at Her Majesty's pleasure," and ultimately only served ten years, despite being the one who actually killed PC Miles. Bentley, despite being mentally handicapped and being in police custody at the time, was convicted of murder, with the mandatory sentence of death by hanging.
Although at the time of the film's release in 1991, Derek Bentley had not yet been pardoned, he was finally given a full pardon in 1998. His family, including his sister Iris, however, did not live to see it.
The following weapons are used in the film Let Him Have It:
Colt New Service .455 Revolver
A Colt New Service is used by Christopher Craig (Paul Reynolds) through the movie, as in real life. Craig shortened the barrel, and was often forced to use ammunition of different sizes. Early in the film he claims it uses "Tommy Gun rounds", implying that it is chambered in .45 ACP, but when he opens the chamber later, it appears that it is chambered in .455 Eley.
Colt Detective Special
Craig offers a first gen Colt Detective Special to a classmate for his Luger P08. He claims to have three of them.
Luger P08
A classmate (Tony Sands) trades Craig a Luger P08 for a Colt Detective Special in their classroom. Craig is disappointed to learn that the Luger doesn't come with ammo, but his classmate says he could force ".38s" into the chamber. (Presumably, he meant .38/200 or .38 S&W, as .38 Special would be too long.) Craig is successfully able to do so and fires a round into the ceiling. Craig's brother Niven (Mark McGann) gets a hold of one while struggling with the police.
Wolseley Flare Pistol
Seen amongst various pistols in the classroom. It gets handed it to the schoolteacher (Murray Melvin) claiming he "hasn't seen a Wolseley for a long time".
Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector
A Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector is used by Detective Sergeant Frederick Fairfax (Tom Bell) when confronting Christopher Craig on the warehouse rooftop.
Enfield No.2
When Craig starts shooting and the police call for reinforcements, police constables are seen being issued Enfield No.2 revolvers.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
A Smith & Wesson Model 10 is seen amongst various pistols in the classroom.
Webley Mk I
A Webley Mk I is seen amongst various pistols in the classroom.
FN Model 1900 Automatic Pistol
A FN Model 1900 is seen amongst various pistols in the classroom.
Webley Mk 1 .22 cal Air Pistol
Seen amongst various pistols in the classroom.
