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== Hotchkiss M1914 == | == Hotchkiss M1914 == | ||
− | A [[ | + | A [[Hotchkiss M1914]] is captured by El Chuncho's band and used against Federal troops. This machine gun is most likely the Spanish version in 7x57mm caliber which is historically plausible because the same model was used during the Mexican Revolution. In one scene, El Chuncho correctly states that this machine gun uses Mauser cartridges. |
The process of loading and firing this machine gun is depicted very accurately, making this appearance among the best depictions of the Hotchkiss in cinema. | The process of loading and firing this machine gun is depicted very accurately, making this appearance among the best depictions of the Hotchkiss in cinema. | ||
[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod.]] | [[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod.]] |
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A Bullet for the General (original title El Chuncho, quién sabe? or simply Quién sabe?, Spanish for Who Knows?) is a 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western directed by Damiano Damiani. The story takes place during the Mexican revolution (1910-17).
The following weapons were used in the film A Bullet for the General:
Revolvers
Single Action Army
The Single Action Army is used by several characters, including El Chuncho (Gian Maria Volonté), most of his men, and Mexican Army Lt. Ferreira (Aldo Sambrell).
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
The personal weapon of Bill Tate (Lou Castel), known as "Niño" ("The Kid") by his Mexican comrades-in-arms, is a Smith & Wesson Military & Police that he carries in a shoulder holster. Military and Police revolvers are also seen in the hands of several Mexican officers. The movie was filmed in Spain so these revolvers are likely Spanish copies of the Military & Police (like the "Ruby Extra" by Gabilondo, "Alfa" by Armero Especialistas Reunidas, and various models by Orbea Hermanos).
Rifles
Spanish Mauser M1893
Most Federal troops and guerrillas are armed with Spanish Mauser M1893 rifles.
Spanish Mauser M1895 Carbine
Bill Tate uses the M1895 Carbine.
Winchester Model 1873
Several of El Chuncho's men are armed with Winchester Model 1873s.
Garate El Tigre
Many of El Chuncho's men are armed with Garate El Tigre rifles. These Spanish copies of the Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine are often seen in Spaghetti Westerns.
Machine guns
Hotchkiss M1914
A Hotchkiss M1914 is captured by El Chuncho's band and used against Federal troops. This machine gun is most likely the Spanish version in 7x57mm caliber which is historically plausible because the same model was used during the Mexican Revolution. In one scene, El Chuncho correctly states that this machine gun uses Mauser cartridges. The process of loading and firing this machine gun is depicted very accurately, making this appearance among the best depictions of the Hotchkiss in cinema.
Other weapons
Unidentified Grenade
During the attack on Fort El Santo (Klaus Kinski), uses "Pineapple"-style grenades. It is hard to identify which kind specifically.