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== Star Model B == | == Star Model B == | ||
| − | This | + | This pistol is supposed to be a [[M1911 pistol series|Colt 1911]], however, it is actually a [[Star Model B]]. Note the external extractor, and the absence of a grip safety. The Star Model B fills in as the Colt 1911A1 throughout the movie. |
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|400px| Star Model B ]] | [[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|400px| Star Model B ]] | ||
[[Image:Yangtse6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Richard Crenna]] as Capt. Collins contemplating suicide]] | [[Image:Yangtse6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Richard Crenna]] as Capt. Collins contemplating suicide]] | ||
Revision as of 18:34, 18 July 2009
The following firearms can be viewed in The Sand Pebbles (1966):
Browning Automatic Rifle
Used by different characters throughout the movie but most memorably by Jake Holman (Steve McQueen) and Capt. Collins (Richard Crenna).
File:Sandrifle.jpg
Steve McQueen with B.A.R.
Lewis Machinegun
Used on the U.S. Navy gunboat U.S. San Pablo. The Lewis gun was used by the U.S. Navy and United States Marines during the years between the two world wars. The American version was chambered for 30-06 however and not British .303.
Model 1903 Springfield Rifle
File:Sandrifle.jpg
Note Model 1903 in the background
Star Model B
This pistol is supposed to be a Colt 1911, however, it is actually a Star Model B. Note the external extractor, and the absence of a grip safety. The Star Model B fills in as the Colt 1911A1 throughout the movie.
File:Yangtse6.jpg
Richard Crenna as Capt. Collins contemplating suicide