Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Rat Patrol (1966-1968)
The Rat Patrol was a World War II action series that aired on ABC from 1966 to 1968. The series mostly revolved around a four man team of Allied troops (three Americans and one British) who traveled in two armed jeeps while harassing the German army in the deserts of North Africa during the conflict. The first season of the series was filmed in Spain and utilized the resources of the Spanish Army (much of which would later be seen in the film Patton ). The second season was filmed in California.
The following weapons were used in the television series The Rat Patrol :
Heavy Weapons
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 Aircraft is the main armament of the Rat Patrol. It can be seen mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps in most episodes. The Browning M2 also is seen mounted on German half-tracks as well as other German armor.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Browning M2 seen in the Jeep as the Rat Patrol have captured General von Helmreich (Wolfgang Preiss ).
Browning M2HB
In some episodes, the Browning M2HB model is the weapon mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps. One is seen used on a tripod in an episode. The ones mounted on German armor usually were fitted with custom muzzle brakes.
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MG34
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate MG34 is seen in some episodes on German vehicles.
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MG42
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate MG42 is seen in some episodes on German vehicles.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A MG-42 can be seen mounted on the M7 Priest mocked up to resemble a German tank destroyer.
Browning M1919A4
The Browning M1919A4 is mainly seen mounted on German half-tracks.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Browning M1919A4 is seen mounted on a German half-track.
Maxim MG08
The Maxim MG08 is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Maxim MG08 is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol.
Submachine Guns
Star Model Z45
The Star Model Z45 is used by the Rat Patrol in early episodes filmed in Spain. These SMG's were fitted with wooden stocks and furniture. Some Germans also use the folding-stock version in early episodes.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George ) holds Z-45 fitted with a wooden stock.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Troy holds the Z-45 in Season 1's "The Wildest Raid of All".
M1928A1 Thompson
In later episodes, the M1928A1 Thompson is used by the Rat Patrol as well as US and Allied troops as well as a French Resistance officer.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Troy holds the M1928A1 Thompson.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Mark T. Hitchcock (Lawrence Casey ) fires the Thompson.
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M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is seen used by a young French Resistance fighter in a later episode.
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MP40
German forces as well as the Rat Patrol are seen using the MP40 .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Dietrich fires the MP40.
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SIG M1920
The SIG M1920 is used by German soldiers in early episodes, most notably Capt. Dietrich (Eric Braeden ) in Season 1's "The Moment of Truce Raid".
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Captain Dietrich (Eric Braeden ) holds a SIG M1920 in Season 1's "The Moment of Truce Raid". Note the round bolt handle, indicative of the SIG model.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is used by members of the Rat Patrol as well as German forces, Arabs, and Resistance fighters. A Karabiner fitted with a scope is seen used by a German sniper in an episode.
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1893 Spanish Mauser
The 1893 Spanish Mauser is seen used by Partisan, Arabs, and the Gun Runner's men in various episodes.
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M1 Garand
While not commonly seen in the series, the M1 Garand is seen used by American troops, notably Pvt. Tully Pettigrew (Justin Tarr ) in the first episode "The Circle of Fire Raid".
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Karabiner 98AZ
Some Mauser 98AZ carbines are used.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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Handguns
Luger P08
The Luger P08 is used by German troops in 1st season. Most notably used by German Capt. Detrich (Hans Gudegast , who would be later known as Eric Braeden ).
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Walther P38
The Walther P38 is also carried by German forces in the series as is seen in hands of nearly all of the main characters including Capt. Deitrich and Sgt. Troy.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Deitrich (Hans Gudegast ) holds the Walther P38.
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Lt. Dorf (Michael Vandever ) with a Walther P38 in episode The Double or Nothing Raid .
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is the standard sidearm used by members of the Rat Patrol, notably by Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George ).
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing While disguised as a German medic, Sgt. Troy holds the M1911A1 in Season 1's "The Life Against Death Raid".
Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol
A Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol is seen being handed over by a surrendering Italian Officer and is used by Sgt. Moffit in an episode.
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Webley Mk VI
Sgt. Jack Moffitt (Gary Raymond ) carries a Webley Mk VI revolver as his sidearm.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Jack Moffitt (Gary Raymond ) carries a Webley Mk VI revolver as his sidearm.
Other
Mk 2 hand grenade
The Mk 2 hand grenade is the standard grenade carried by the Rat Patrol.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Mk. 2 hand grenade turned into a time bomb.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
The Model 24 Stielhandgranate is used by German forces as well as members of the Rat Patrol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Sheik threatens to blow up a German weapons cache with a M24 Stielhandgranate in Season 1's "The Fire and Brimstone Raid".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Troy prepares to throw the grenade into the German tank.
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Winchester Model 70
An Allied sniper uses a Winchester Model 70 as his weapon of choice in the final episode "The Kill at Koorlea Raid".
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M9 Bazooka
Pvt. Tully uses a M9 Bazooka in the final episode "The Kill at Koorlea Raid".
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Tully fires the M9 Bazooka into a German halftrack.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
Rarely used by British soldiers in the series.
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Unknown Pocket Pistol
Used by a French Resistance member.
Winter's Bomb
Seen used by the Rat Patrol, it is a bomb that can be detonated very easily.
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Boys Anti-Tank rifle
A Boys anti-tank rifle is seen mounted in the gunner's position on half tracks in early episodes.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle can be strangely seen mounted on a German Halftrack.
Trivia
Most of the German armor and other vehicles seen in the series are actual mocked-up American vehicles such as M3 Half-Tracks, Patton Tanks, M7 Priest,and M35 2-1/2 Deuce and a Half cargo trucks painted desert sand colors with German Iron Cross and on half-tracks Swastikas, making them look more German.
Fake German Tanks
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Fake Marder Tank Destroyer
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A M7 Priest painted to look like a German Vehicle (possibly a German Marder tank destroyer