Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Thirty Nine Steps (1978)
The Thirty Nine Steps is the 1978 adaptation of John Buchan's novel of the same name directed by Don Sharp starring Robert Powell , John Mills and David Warner . Most fans of the novel believe this film the most faithful of the four feature adaptations to the source material, but it still strays considerably. The film spawned a 1988 television spinoff, Hannay , with Robert Powell reprising his title role, which ran for two series.
The following weapons were used in the film The Thirty Nine Steps :
Handguns
Colt Model 1908
Scudder (John Mills ) carries a Colt Model 1908 , which Hannay (Robert Powell ) secretly unloads.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Scudder points his Colt at Hannay.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hannay takes Scudder's Colt as he's sleeping.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hannay unloads Scudder's Colt. Note that these are clearly dummy .380 rounds, since many of them are missing primers.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Scudder immediately notices something is amiss when he picks up his pistol. Unlike what some movies and TV shows would suggest, most people would notice if their pistols were empty.
Webley Bulldog
Marshall (Donald Pickering ) carries a Webley Bulldog throughout the film. Inspector Lomas (Eric Porter ) carries one at the end of the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Marshall enters Hannay's flat with revolver drawn.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Marshall keeps Hannay at bay with a revolver in the face.
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Webley revolver
Bayliss (Ronald Pickup ) is armed with a small Webley revolver for the entire film. There's not enough detail to pin down exactly which model, however.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bayliss draws his Webley before entering Hannay's flat.
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Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
Donald (Derek Anders ), a gamekeeper, is seen with a Double Barreled Shotgun . Hannay encounters a party lead by David Hamilton (Miles Anderson ) fowling armed with double barreled shotguns as well.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hannay meets up with David Hamilton and his fiance Alex (Karen Dotrice).
Rifles/Carbines
Double Rifle
Hannay answers the door while cleaning a double rifle. It is later revealed that he did quite a bit of hunting while living in South Africa.
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Mannlicher-Schonauer rifle
Marshall uses a Mannlicher-Schonauer rifle for much of the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Marshall adjusts the scope on his rifle. Note the "butter knife" bolt handle.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Marshall takes aim.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A brief shot of the left side of the receiver.
Mauser 98 Sporter
Bayliss uses a Mauser 98 Sporter for much of the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bayliss chambers a round into his Mauser.
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Martini-Henry Carbine
A constable is armed with a Martini-Henry Carbine while hunting for Hannay on the moors.
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Martini-Enfield Artillery Carbine
Constables in London are ared with Martini-Enfield Artillery Carbines . Hannay takes one to smash a hole in the face of Big Ben.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Constables with their carbines.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hannay prepares to smash a hole in Big Ben.
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Other
Hannay's Gun Rack
Having spent nearly his entire life in Africa, Hannay is a skilled hunter, with a gun collection to back it up.
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