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A Bullet for the General

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This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:A Bullet for the General for current discussions. Content is subject to change.

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A Bullet for the General (1966).

A Bullet for the General (original title El Chucho, quién sabe? or simply Quién sabe? that means "Who knows?") is a 1966 Italian action movie by Damiano Damiani. The story takes place during the Mexican revolution (1910-17).

The following weapons are seen in the movie A Bullet for the General:


Revolvers

Single Action Army

Single Action Army revolver is used by several characters including Mexican Lt. Ferreira (Aldo Sambrell) (in the opening scene).

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Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt.
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Lt. Ferreira (Aldo Sambrell) with his "Artillery" model SAA.
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The grip of the revolver is seen.

Smith & Wesson Military and Police

Bill Tate's (Lou Castel) personal weapon is Smith & Wesson Military and Police revolver. The same revolver is seen in hands of Mexican officer in the scene showing the firing squad.

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Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special.
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Bill Tate (Lou Castel) holds his revolver in the scene in the train.
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A close view on Tate's revolver.
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Tate shows how to shoot a revolver with chained hands.
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A grip of Tate's revolver can be seen.
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A Mexican officer, who is in charge of the firing squad, fires his S&W at the man sentenced to death after the soldiers missed.

Rifles

Spanish Mauser M1893

Most Mexican soldiers and rebels are armed with Spanish Mauser M1893 rifles.

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1893 Spanish Mauser - 7x57mm Mauser.
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Mexican soldiers with Mauser M93 rifles. A close view on the breech.
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Mexican soldiers with Mauser M93 rifles in the train.
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Another close view on the bolt.
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El Chucho (Gian Maria Volonté) aims his rifle at the Mexican army officer. Note that he raised the sight which is common in real life but rarely seen in movies.
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An open bolt of the rifle is seen.

Machine guns

Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Gun

Hotchkiss M1914 was captured by El Chucho's band and used against the governmental troops. This machine gun is most likely the Spanish version in 7x57mm caliber which is historically right because the same model was used during the Mexican Revolution.

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M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod.
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Bill Tate (Lou Castel) fires Hotchkiss M1914. A good view on the 24-round strip.

Trivia

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Origial Italian poster for the movie.