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|picture = Der Scout Poster.jpg | |picture = Der Scout Poster.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Original Theatrical Poster'' | |caption = ''Original Theatrical Poster'' | ||
− | |country = [[Image:GDR.jpg|25px]] East Germany<BR>[[Image:MON.jpg|25px]] Mongolia | + | |country = [[Image:GDR.jpg|25px]] East Germany<BR>[[Image:MON(1945–1992).jpg|25px]] Mongolia |
|director = Konrad Petzold<BR>Dshamjangijn Buntar | |director = Konrad Petzold<BR>Dshamjangijn Buntar | ||
|date= 1983 | |date= 1983 | ||
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− | '''''The Scout''''' (''Der Scout''; full German title ''Der Scout - Tausend Mustangs und ein Hauptling'') is a 1983 East German-Mongolian Western ("Red Western") movie directed by Konrad Petzold and Dshamjangijn Buntar and starring [[Gojko Mitic]] as White Feather, the chief of Nez Perces tribe in 1877. White Feather takes a mission to return horses of his tribe, taken away by US cavalry. In order to complete his mission he volunteered to be a scout in Col. Howard's unit | + | '''''The Scout''''' (''Der Scout''; full German title ''Der Scout - Tausend Mustangs und ein Hauptling'') is a 1983 East German-Mongolian Western ("Red Western") movie directed by Konrad Petzold and Dshamjangijn Buntar and starring [[Gojko Mitic]] as White Feather, the chief of Nez Perces tribe in 1877. White Feather takes a mission to return horses of his tribe, taken away by US cavalry. In order to complete his mission he volunteered to be a scout in Col. Howard's unit. |
{{Film Title|The Scout (Der Scout)}} | {{Film Title|The Scout (Der Scout)}} | ||
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= Revolvers = | = Revolvers = | ||
== Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model == | == Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model == | ||
− | [[Single Action Army|Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model]] revolvers are used by US cavalry officers, notably Maj. Brannigan ([[Milan Beli]]) and Col. Howard ([[Manfred Zetzsche]]). | + | [[Single Action Army|Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model]] revolvers are used by US cavalry officers, notably Maj. Brannigan ([[Milan Beli]]) and Col. Howard ([[Manfred Zetzsche]]). |
+ | |||
+ | ''Note:'' see additional images on [[Talk:Scout (Der Scout), The#Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model|talk page]]. | ||
[[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - .45 Long Colt]] | ||
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of Cavalry Model revolver.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA- | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sleeping Brannigan has his revolver at hand.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA- | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-4A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brannigan draws the revolver.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-5.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Howard (in center) draws his revolver. It appears to be the revolver with brass frame, often seen in other DEFA Western movies.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-6.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-7.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A cavalryman fires at attacking Cayuse warriors. Note that the revolver lacks firing pin.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-8.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA- | + | [[File:Der Scout-ColtSAA-8A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A cavalryman fires his revolver. This SAA completly lacks the extractor.]] |
== Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 == | == Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 == | ||
− | Sgt. Anderson ([[Klaus Manchen]]) carries a [[Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873]] revolver. | + | Sgt. Anderson ([[Klaus Manchen]]) carries a [[Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873]] revolver. In several scenes Pvt. Hicks ([[Jürgen Heinrich]]) carries a holstered revolver that also appears to be a Chamelot-Delvigne. |
[[File:Chamelot-Delvigne-Model-1873.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Chamelot-Delvigne Mle. 1873 (factory bare finish) - 11x17.8mmR]] | [[File:Chamelot-Delvigne-Model-1873.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Chamelot-Delvigne Mle. 1873 (factory bare finish) - 11x17.8mmR]] | ||
− | [[File:Der Scout-CD73- | + | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-2A.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-CD73- | + | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Anderson interrogates White Feather.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Anderson carries his revolver in holster.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Anderson aims.]] |
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Revolver-2A.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hicks carries a revolver in holster. The grip matches Chamelot-Delvigne.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Anderson fires and shoots a pistol off the hand of Cayuse girl.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-4B.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Wounded Anderson holds his revolver during the last battle with Cayuses.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-CD73-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Anderson holds a Chamelot-Delvigne on a promotional image.]] | ||
== Reichsrevolver M1879 == | == Reichsrevolver M1879 == | ||
Lt. Brooks ([[Giso Weißbach]]) and Pvts. McGoun ([[Roland Seidler]]) and Hunter ([[Uwe Jellinek]]) carry [[Reichsrevolver M1879]] revolvers. | Lt. Brooks ([[Giso Weißbach]]) and Pvts. McGoun ([[Roland Seidler]]) and Hunter ([[Uwe Jellinek]]) carry [[Reichsrevolver M1879]] revolvers. | ||
+ | |||
[[File:Reichsrevolver m1879 Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Reichsrevolver M1879 - 10.6x25R]] | [[File:Reichsrevolver m1879 Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Reichsrevolver M1879 - 10.6x25R]] | ||
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McGoun shoots his revolver to ignite gunpowder and set fire to the grass.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hunter holds the revolver.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hunter aims at White Feather.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of Hunter's revolver.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hunter convoys White Feather.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brooks' revolver is seen in night scene.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-8.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the final battle with Cayuses McGoun aims at White Feather and Cayuse girl...]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-9.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...but he received a well-aimed arrow in the chest.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-10.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brooks fires his revolver during the last battle. In previous moment he was seen with a single shot pistol (see below).]] |
+ | |||
+ | == Unidentified revolver == | ||
+ | In one scene Pvt. Hicks briefly holds a revolver that looks different from other handguns in the movie. It isn't seen clear enough for identification. | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
= Pistols = | = Pistols = | ||
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A girl of Cayuse tribe (Battsetseg Natsagdorj) steals a [[Percussion Cap Pistol|double barreled percussion cap pistol]] from the vagon of cattleman Parker (Helmut Schreiber). | A girl of Cayuse tribe (Battsetseg Natsagdorj) steals a [[Percussion Cap Pistol|double barreled percussion cap pistol]] from the vagon of cattleman Parker (Helmut Schreiber). | ||
[[Image:Howdah.png|thumb|none|300px|Alexander Henry Howdah - .577 pistol. White the sceen gun seems not large enough for real [[Howdah Pistol]], it has very similar outlook.]] | [[Image:Howdah.png|thumb|none|300px|Alexander Henry Howdah - .577 pistol. White the sceen gun seems not large enough for real [[Howdah Pistol]], it has very similar outlook.]] | ||
− | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cayuse girl steals the pistol from Parker's belongings. The pistol has langyard ring on the grip.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slightly blurry (due to fast motion) view of the pistol allows to see the ramrod under the barrels.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cayuse girl aims her gun at White Feather.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-5.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the pistol. The details of the lock allows to guess that the pistol was converted from flintlock to percussion cap.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-6.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-7.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-DoublePistol-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cayuse girl aims at Col. Howard.]] |
== Sigle Shot Breech Loaging Pistol == | == Sigle Shot Breech Loaging Pistol == | ||
− | + | Lt. Brooks ([[Giso Weißbach]]) carries a large handgun that appears to be a kind of single shot, breech loading pistol of mid-19th century. This gun switches with [[Reichsrevolver M1879]] due to continuity errors. | |
[[File:Belgian Francotte Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|An example of single shot, breech loading pistol of roughly appropriate era: 1880s Belgian manufactured Auguste Francotte ''Pistolet de Tir de Salon'' pistol - 9mm Flobert rimfire.]] | [[File:Belgian Francotte Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|An example of single shot, breech loading pistol of roughly appropriate era: 1880s Belgian manufactured Auguste Francotte ''Pistolet de Tir de Salon'' pistol - 9mm Flobert rimfire.]] | ||
− | [[File:Der Scout-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Reichsrevolver79-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brooks carries a pistol in holster (at the left).]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Pistol-0A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Brooks' pistol in holster.]] |
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brooks draws his gun. In next moment it switches to a [[Reichsrevolver M1879]].]] | ||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
− | Out of time [[Winchester Model 1892 | + | Out of time [[Winchester Model 1892]] carbine, standing for earlier Winchester models, is used by Pvt. Charles Randall ([[Hartmut Beer]]). After Randall's death Pvt. McGoun ([[Roland Seidler]]) takes his rifle, and it falls in hands of White Feather ([[Gojko Mitic]]) in the final battle. The carbine has a sling swivel under the tube magazine and lacks the saddle ring. |
''Note:'' see additional images on [[Talk:Scout (Der Scout), The#Winchester Model 1892|talk page]]. | ''Note:'' see additional images on [[Talk:Scout (Der Scout), The#Winchester Model 1892|talk page]]. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | ||
− | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Randall fires at noticed hiding Nes Perce.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-6A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-6.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Randall holds his Winchester.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-8.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the receiver.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-9.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the barrel.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-6.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A scene of mock execution of White Feather who is suspected in treachery. McGoun (at the right) holds a Winchester M1892.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-13A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-12.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of Winchester in McGoun's hands.]] |
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|White Feather with the Winchester during the battle.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Winchester92-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He holds the rifle after the battle.]] | ||
== Remington Rolling Block == | == Remington Rolling Block == | ||
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''Note:'' see additional images on [[Talk:Scout (Der Scout), The#Remington Rolling Block|talk page]]. | ''Note:'' see additional images on [[Talk:Scout (Der Scout), The#Remington Rolling Block|talk page]]. | ||
[[Image:Remingtonrollingblock.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Rolling Block Militarized - .45 caliber]] | [[Image:Remingtonrollingblock.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Rolling Block Militarized - .45 caliber]] | ||
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Nez Perces warrior at the left holds a full-length Remington Rolling Block.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Nez Perces warrior aims at Col. Howard.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hicks holds a Rolling Block rifle during the attack of Cayuses.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hicks and Hunter (reloading at the background) with Rolling Block rifles and Randall with [[Winchester Model 1892]].]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-6.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A scene of mock execution of White Feather who is suspected in treachery. Hicks and Hunter hold Rolling Block rifles while McGoun has a Winchester M1892.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-7.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the scene.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-9.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hicks and Hunter arrest White Feather who is again under suspiction.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A cavalryman fires his rifle during the battle with Cayuses.]] |
== Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle == | == Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle == | ||
− | Some Nez Perces warriors are armed with single shot [[Martini | + | Some Nez Perces warriors and US cavalrymen are armed with single shot [[Martini Schuetzen Rifle|Martini ''Schuetzen'' rifles]], popular German target and hunting guns. Parker's daughter Caroline (Erdmute Schmidt-Christian) also holds a Martini rifle. |
− | [[File:Martini | + | [[File:Martini Stahl Schuetzen Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Martini-Stahl system ''Schuetzen'' Rifle - 8.15x46mm R]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Nez Perce raises a Martini-Stahl rifle (in center).]] |
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-4A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Martini rifle is seen at the left.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-Add1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McGown's Martini rifle is seen at the background.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-RemingtonRB-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McGoun (at the right) holds a Martini ''Schuetzen'' rifle in the scene when White Feather takes the oath.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-9A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Caroline holds a Martini rifle.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Caroline (at the left) holds a Martini rifle.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of same rifle.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Kessler ''Schuetzen'' Rifle == | ||
+ | Kessler ''Schuetzen'' rifles are also seen. Kessler system was an improved version of Martini. | ||
+ | [[File:Kessler Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German Kessler ''Schuetzen'' rifle]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-6A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Kessler rifle is seen in hands of a Nez Perces warrior at the right.]] | ||
== Aydt Rifle == | == Aydt Rifle == | ||
− | Aydt system ''Schuetzen'' rifles are also seen. | + | [[Aydt Rifle|Aydt system ''Schuetzen'' rifles]] are also seen. |
[[Image:Aydt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German Aydt Schuetzen rifle - 8.15x46R mm]] | [[Image:Aydt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German Aydt Schuetzen rifle - 8.15x46R mm]] | ||
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-2A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Aydt rifle is seen in hands of a Nez Perces warrior at the right.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Aydt rifle is seen in hands of a Nez Perces warrior at the left.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of same rifle.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-6.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Nez Perce in blue shirt holds an Aydt rifle.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of same gun.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout- | + | |
+ | == Mauser ''Schebenbüchse'' Rifle == | ||
+ | Cattleman Soames Parker ([[Helmut Schreiber]]) has a rifle that appears to be a Mauser ''Scheibenbüchse'', bolt-action target rifle based on [[Mauser Gewehr 1871]] system. | ||
+ | [[File:Mauser Schebenbuchse.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser ''Schebenbüchse'' target rifle - 9.3x57R]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bolt handle is seen.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Parker raises his rifle. Bolt handle is seen.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Parker holds his rifle. The curly trigger guard isn't a lever, as it is on Martini and Aydt ''Schuetzen'' rifles; the piece on the stock that resembles safety button is a base for a diopter visor.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Der Scout-Schebenbuchse-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soames Parker holds the ''Schebenbüchse'' rifle on a promotional image.]] | ||
== Various rifles == | == Various rifles == | ||
Rifles of unclear models are seen in hands of Nez Perces warriors and US cavalrymen. They are possibly also ''Schuetzen'' rifles, but they are seen only partially or too unclear to make a strict guess. | Rifles of unclear models are seen in hands of Nez Perces warriors and US cavalrymen. They are possibly also ''Schuetzen'' rifles, but they are seen only partially or too unclear to make a strict guess. | ||
− | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-1A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two rifle barrels are seen at the left.]] | |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-1A.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-Add2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cavalrymen with ''Schuetzen'' rifles of unclear model.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A cavalryman holds a rifle. The breech isn't seen so it's impossible to identify the system.]] |
− | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrel of cavalryman's rifle.]] | |
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− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-15.jpg|thumb|none| | + | == Unidentified rifle == |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-16.jpg|thumb|none| | + | In one scene White Feather holds a rifle that has ''Schuetzen'' style stock with semi-pistol grip and Henry-style lever. It's possibly a [[Marlin-Ballard]] system. |
− | + | [[File:Marlin-Ballard No 9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|For comparison: Marlin-Ballard No. 9 - .32-40]] | |
− | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|White Feather holds a rifle.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle- | + | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle-23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|White Feather gives the rifle to Hicks.]] |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle- | + | |
− | [[File:Der Scout-Rifle- | + | {{DEFA Studio Westerns}} |
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+ | {{DEFAULTSORT:Scout (Der Scout), The}} | ||
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The Scout (Der Scout; full German title Der Scout - Tausend Mustangs und ein Hauptling) is a 1983 East German-Mongolian Western ("Red Western") movie directed by Konrad Petzold and Dshamjangijn Buntar and starring Gojko Mitic as White Feather, the chief of Nez Perces tribe in 1877. White Feather takes a mission to return horses of his tribe, taken away by US cavalry. In order to complete his mission he volunteered to be a scout in Col. Howard's unit.
The following weapons were used in the film The Scout (Der Scout):
Revolvers
Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model
Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model revolvers are used by US cavalry officers, notably Maj. Brannigan (Milan Beli) and Col. Howard (Manfred Zetzsche).
Note: see additional images on talk page.
Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873
Sgt. Anderson (Klaus Manchen) carries a Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 revolver. In several scenes Pvt. Hicks (Jürgen Heinrich) carries a holstered revolver that also appears to be a Chamelot-Delvigne.
Reichsrevolver M1879
Lt. Brooks (Giso Weißbach) and Pvts. McGoun (Roland Seidler) and Hunter (Uwe Jellinek) carry Reichsrevolver M1879 revolvers.
Unidentified revolver
In one scene Pvt. Hicks briefly holds a revolver that looks different from other handguns in the movie. It isn't seen clear enough for identification.
Pistols
Double Barreled Percussion Cap Pistol
A girl of Cayuse tribe (Battsetseg Natsagdorj) steals a double barreled percussion cap pistol from the vagon of cattleman Parker (Helmut Schreiber).
Sigle Shot Breech Loaging Pistol
Lt. Brooks (Giso Weißbach) carries a large handgun that appears to be a kind of single shot, breech loading pistol of mid-19th century. This gun switches with Reichsrevolver M1879 due to continuity errors.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892
Out of time Winchester Model 1892 carbine, standing for earlier Winchester models, is used by Pvt. Charles Randall (Hartmut Beer). After Randall's death Pvt. McGoun (Roland Seidler) takes his rifle, and it falls in hands of White Feather (Gojko Mitic) in the final battle. The carbine has a sling swivel under the tube magazine and lacks the saddle ring.
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Remington Rolling Block
Remington Rolling Block rifles are used by Nez Perces warriors and US cavalrymen, notably Pvts. Hicks (Jurgen Heinrich) and Hunter (Uwe Jellinek).
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Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle
Some Nez Perces warriors and US cavalrymen are armed with single shot Martini Schuetzen rifles, popular German target and hunting guns. Parker's daughter Caroline (Erdmute Schmidt-Christian) also holds a Martini rifle.
Kessler Schuetzen Rifle
Kessler Schuetzen rifles are also seen. Kessler system was an improved version of Martini.
Aydt Rifle
Aydt system Schuetzen rifles are also seen.
Mauser Schebenbüchse Rifle
Cattleman Soames Parker (Helmut Schreiber) has a rifle that appears to be a Mauser Scheibenbüchse, bolt-action target rifle based on Mauser Gewehr 1871 system.
Various rifles
Rifles of unclear models are seen in hands of Nez Perces warriors and US cavalrymen. They are possibly also Schuetzen rifles, but they are seen only partially or too unclear to make a strict guess.
Unidentified rifle
In one scene White Feather holds a rifle that has Schuetzen style stock with semi-pistol grip and Henry-style lever. It's possibly a Marlin-Ballard system.