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|character4=Walter Keyser | |character4=Walter Keyser | ||
|actor4=[[Alexander Knox]] | |actor4=[[Alexander Knox]] | ||
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| − | |actor5=[[ | + | |actor5=[[Peter Swanwick]] |
|character6=Alex | |character6=Alex | ||
|actor6=[[Christopher Rhodes]] | |actor6=[[Christopher Rhodes]] | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Victory Model== | ==Smith & Wesson Victory Model== | ||
The officer at the port ([[John Bailey]]) is armed the [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] revolver. | The officer at the port ([[John Bailey]]) is armed the [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] revolver. | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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==Steyr Mannlicher M1895== | ==Steyr Mannlicher M1895== | ||
| − | Dutch soldiers are seen armed with Austro-Hungarian [[Steyr Mannlicher M1895]] long rifles. They should in fact be carrying the Dutch [[ | + | Dutch soldiers are seen armed with Austro-Hungarian [[Steyr Mannlicher M1895]] long rifles. They should in fact be carrying the Dutch [[Hembrug M1895]] rifle. Both rifles share the same designation, magazine design, and manufacturer, but the Steyr M95 is a straight-pull bolt while the Hembrug M95 is a turn-bolt based on the [[Mauser Rifle Series#Gewehr 1888|Gewehr 1888]]. |
[[Image:SteyrM95Long.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr-Mannlicher M1895 - 8x50mmR]] | [[Image:SteyrM95Long.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr-Mannlicher M1895 - 8x50mmR]] | ||
[[Image:Dutch Mannlicher 1895 Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Dutch Mannlicher M1895 Rifle - 6.5x53mmR]] | [[Image:Dutch Mannlicher 1895 Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Dutch Mannlicher M1895 Rifle - 6.5x53mmR]] | ||
[[Image:Ns-M1895-rifle-OA.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Soldier with a rifle in hand search hidden Major Dillon on city streets. Note the location of the bolt handle at the rear of the receiver, rather than projecting horizontally from the loading port.]] | [[Image:Ns-M1895-rifle-OA.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Soldier with a rifle in hand search hidden Major Dillon on city streets. Note the location of the bolt handle at the rear of the receiver, rather than projecting horizontally from the loading port.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Ns-M1895-OA.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Military guard with a rifle on the back do the controls | + | [[Image:Ns-M1895-OA.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Military guard with a rifle on the back do the controls on the street. The rifle visible at right has the distinctive Steyr M95 upper barrel band with the long stacking pin.]] |
== Lee-Metford == | == Lee-Metford == | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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== MP38/40 == | == MP38/40 == | ||
In the firefight before the bank used the several characters the German [[MP38]] or [[MP40]] submachine guns. | In the firefight before the bank used the several characters the German [[MP38]] or [[MP40]] submachine guns. | ||
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[[Image:Ns-Lewis-MG-OA.jpg|thumb|none|550px]] | [[Image:Ns-Lewis-MG-OA.jpg|thumb|none|550px]] | ||
| − | ==Schwarzlose | + | ==Schwarzlose M.08/15== |
| − | Dutch | + | A Dutch [[Schwarzlose_Machine_Gun_Model_07/12#Schwarzlose_M.08|Schwarzlose M.08/15]] is briefly seen mounted on an anti-aircraft tripod. |
| − | [[Image:07-12.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | + | [[Image:07-12.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Schwarzlose M.08/13 - 6.5×53mmR]] |
[[Image:Ns-Schwarzlose-OA.jpg|thumb|none|550px|]] | [[Image:Ns-Schwarzlose-OA.jpg|thumb|none|550px|]] | ||
=Others= | =Others= | ||
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Major Dillon ([[Tony Britton]]) gave Jan Smith ([[Peter Finch]]) a dynamite stick to used for clears the way to their car. | Major Dillon ([[Tony Britton]]) gave Jan Smith ([[Peter Finch]]) a dynamite stick to used for clears the way to their car. | ||
[[File:Tony Britton-FuseB.jpg|thumb|none|550px]] | [[File:Tony Britton-FuseB.jpg|thumb|none|550px]] | ||
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
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==Movie poster from 1959== | ==Movie poster from 1959== | ||
[[File:Operation Amsterdam.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[File:Operation Amsterdam.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
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Operation Amsterdam is a 1959 British war drama based on a true story directed by Michael McCarthy, and featuring Peter Finch, Eva Bartok and Tony Britton.
The following guns were used in the film Operation Amsterdam:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Victory Model
The officer at the port (John Bailey) is armed the Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver.
Unidentified revolver
Major Dillon (Tony Britton) uses a unidentified revolver.
Jan Smit (Peter Finch) was given from a major addition to the bomb also his revolver.
Walther PPK
In the film appears briefly also the Walther PPK pistol, but it not used.
Dutch colonel (John Le Mesurier) gave to Anna a gun.
Luger P08
Some Dutch officers as this lieutenant (Tim Turner) are equipped Luger P08 pistols.
Rifles
Steyr Mannlicher M1895
Dutch soldiers are seen armed with Austro-Hungarian Steyr Mannlicher M1895 long rifles. They should in fact be carrying the Dutch Hembrug M1895 rifle. Both rifles share the same designation, magazine design, and manufacturer, but the Steyr M95 is a straight-pull bolt while the Hembrug M95 is a turn-bolt based on the Gewehr 1888.
Lee-Metford
Dutch Resistance fighters appear to be armed with Lee-Metford rifles.
Submachine Guns
MP38/40
In the firefight before the bank used the several characters the German MP38 or MP40 submachine guns.
Peter (Peter Swanwick).
Alex (Christopher Rhodes).
Machine Guns
Lewis Gun
A military road patrol is equipped with a Lewis Gun.
Schwarzlose M.08/15
A Dutch Schwarzlose M.08/15 is briefly seen mounted on an anti-aircraft tripod.
Others
Major Dillon (Tony Britton) gave Jan Smith (Peter Finch) a dynamite stick to used for clears the way to their car.
