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Monsieur Gangster
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Monsieur Gangster (original title Les tontons flingueurs) is a 1963 French crime movie directed by Georges Lautner. Fernand Naudin (Lino Ventura), a former criminal turned an honest businessman, suddenly becomes a boss of a large crime empire after the former boss Louis the Mexican, Fernand's old buddy, dies. Now Fernand has not only to deal with other pretenders but also to become a second father for Louis' daughter Patricia.
The following weapons were used in the film Monsieur Gangster:
Revolvers
Colt Official Police
A Colt Official Police revolver with a sound suppressor is used by Maitre Folace (Francis Blanche) during Theo's attack at Fernand Naudin's estate.
Pocket Revolver
A pocket revolver is carried by Fernand Naudin (Lino Ventura) in one scene.
Pistols
Luger P08 Artillery model
A Luger P08 Artillery model is used by Theo (Horst Frank) in several scenes. During the attack on Fernand's estate Theo's Luger is fitted with a sound suppressor. In the final shootout Theo uses his pistol with attached holster-stock.
Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"
A Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" is a favoured handgun of Pascal (Venantino Venantini). In several scenes he uses his pistol with sound suppresser.
Mauser HSc
Another pistol used by Pascal (Venantino Venantini) is a pocket Mauser HSc. Mauser HSc is also seen in hands of Theo (Horst Frank) and Vincent (Georges Nojaroff).
M1911-style pistols
M1911A1-style pistols are used by various characters in several scenes. Some or all of them can be Star Model Bs or Star Model Ps.
FN Model 1910
In one scene Paul Volfoni (Jean Lefebvre) carries a FN Model 1910 until he is disarmed.
Undentifed pistols
One of the pistols used by Jean (Robert Dalban) during the attack on Fernand's estate is a hammerless compact pistol that resemble Spanish "Eibar pistols".
Another Jean's pistol in the same scene is also used suppressed.
Vincent (Georges Nojaroff) uses a suppressed pistol in the same scene.
Submachine Guns
PPSh-41
During the first attempt to kill Fernand a PPSh-41 with drum magazine is used - a weapon, truly uncommon for French criminals!
Bergmann MP35/I
Theo (Horst Frank) used a Bergmann MP35/I when he makes an attempt to kill Volfoni brothers. During the final shootout Bastien (Mac Ronay) is armed with an MP35.
MP40
In the final scene Theo (Horst Frank) carries an MP40.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
A Double Barreled Shotgun with sawn-off barrels and intact stock is used by Freddy (Henri Cogan) in the final shootout. He manages to fire it four times in a row without reloading.
Machine Guns
MG42
An MG42 is used by Theo (Horst Frank) and "Tomato" (Charles Régnier) during the ambush at Fernand's car.
Other Weapons
Several flintlock firearms are seen in Fernand's house as a part of interior decoration.
