Heroes for Sale

”Heroes for Sale” (1933)

Heroes for Sale is a 1933 pre-Hayes Code Depression-era drama directed by William A. Wellman (Battleground). The film focuses on a World War I veteran who struggles to make a living following the war. The cast included Richard Barthelmess, Aline MacMahon, Loretta Young, Gordon Westcottand, and Max Brinker.

The following weapons were used in the film Heroes for Sale:

M1903 Springfield

Doughboys appear to use a Springfield Model 1903 with fixed bayonets throughout the film.

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M1903 Springfield

Doughboys hold their Springfield rifles with bayonets fixed as they are ordered on a suicide mission.

Roger Winston (Gordon Westcott) and Thomas 'Tom' Holmes (Richard Barthelmess) discuss the mission, while Holmes carries his M1909 Springfield with bayonet.

The US soldier with the Springfield.

A doughboy armed with the Springfield dies an heroic death.

Holmes with the Springfield as he captures a German officer.

Maxim MG08

German machine gunners use a Maxim MG08 to repulse the American attack.

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Maxim MG08.

The German pill box.

Germans fire on advancing Doughboys.

F1 Hand Grenade

Tom Holmes pulls the pin of an F1 hand grenade.

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F1 Grenade

Holmes pulls the pin on his F1 Grenade.

M1911

U.S. doughboys are seen carrying the M1911 pistol during the World War I battles.

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M1911

Winston waits in his foxhole with an M1911.

Winchester Model 1897

Riot police are armed with Winchester Model 1897 shotguns.

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Winchester M1897

The officer on the right running board holds the Winchester M1897.

A riot officer holds his Winchester Model 1897 above the heads of rioters.

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

During the riots, a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is seen.

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Charles Parker 1878 Shotgun

Railroad dicks menace the unemployed. The double barreled shotgun is seen in the background.

L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun

Riot police are also seen using the L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun.

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L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun

A riot police officer carries an L-S Federal Gas Riot Gun.

Colt New Service

A railroad dick is armed with a Colt New Service revolver when he menaces Holmes .

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Colt New Service

A railroad dick with the revolver as he menaces Holmes.