The Olsen Gang

The Olsen Gang Olsen-banden Error creating thumbnail: File missing Movie Poster Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing Denmark Directed by Erik Balling Release Date October 11, 1968 Language Danish Studio Nordisk Film Distributor Nordisk Film Main Cast Character Actor Egon Olsen Ove Sprogøe Benny Frandsen Morten Grunwald Kjeld Jensen Poul Bundgaard Inspector Mortensen Peter Steen Børge Jensen Jes Holtsø

The Olsen Gang is a 1968 Danish crime comedy. Gang leader Egon, after being arrested during a failed burglary in a tobacco store, returns from one of his numerous prison stays. In the gang's usual meeting place, the innkeeper Hansen's pub and the adjoining brothel of the prostitute Connie, Egon, Benny, and Kjeld discuss their new plan: On the occasion of a Bavarian culture week, a precious exhibit, the so-called Kaiseraufsatz, from the possession of the Hohenzollerns is shown in the Copenhagen Art Industry Museum; the gang wants to steal this exhibit.

The following weapons were used in the film The Olsen Gang:

Revolvers

Colt Single Action Army

The Sheriff (Ole Monty) and his deputies are armed with Colt Single Action Army revolvers.

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Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, custom engraved with ivory - .32-20 Winchester

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The sheriff tries to swing his revolver around.

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The deputies with their drawn Colts outside a hut.

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The sheriff fires a warning shot into the air. His shoulder insignia identifies him as a Politiassistent (Police Constable with 7 years service).

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Like a western-style pursuit on the horse, he fires the SAA by moving the hammer.

Submachine Guns

Erma EMP 35

Several Erma EMPs are seen in the sheriff's gun rack.

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Erma EMP (Erma EMP 35) - 9x19mm

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"Slogan: Shoot first, ask later!"
A close view of two EMPs behind the sheriff.

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The Police chief's (Poul Reichhardt) special unit with their EMPs.

Sten Mk. II

At least one Danish police officer is seen carrying a Sten Mk II.

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Sten Mark II (Canadian) - 9x19mm

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The policeman to the right stands with his Sten gun.

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Two different views show the barrel and the Canadian stock.

Rifles

Lever Action Rifle

The gun rack includes unknown lever action rifles.

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