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==Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle== | ==Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle== | ||
| − | A Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle was used by a German sniper and by Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout. | + | A [[Mauser Kar98k]] sniper rifle was used by a German sniper and by Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout. |
[[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k Sniper - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k Sniper - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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An [[MG34]] is seen in a German guard tower. | An [[MG34]] is seen in a German guard tower. | ||
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Example of a [[MG34]] used in film - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Example of a [[MG34]] used in film - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ETA 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[Image:ETA 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German guard mans the MG34.]] |
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
| − | + | One of the German guard tower has an [[MG42]] machine gun mounted. | |
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ETA-0MG.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[Image:ETA-0MG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG42 is seen in the tower.]] |
| − | [[Image:ETA-1MG.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[Image:ETA-1MG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the MG42.]] |
=Hand grenades= | =Hand grenades= | ||
== Mills Bomb == | == Mills Bomb == | ||
| − | Nat Judson ([[Richard Roundtree]]) | + | Nat Judson ([[Richard Roundtree]]) gets a pair of [[Mills Bomb]]s from Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]). |
[[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|150px|No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | [[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|150px|No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ETA-1MB.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | + | [[Image:ETA-1MB.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Nat holds a Mills bomb.]] |
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Escape to Athena is a 1979 British WWII action comedy starring Elliott Gould, Richard Roundtree, Sonny Bono, Claudia Cardinale, and Stephanie Powers as a group consisting of resistance fighters and POW's who fight to escape a German-occupied Greek island while plotting to recover hidden treasure. The film is notable for featuring three actors who had appeared in James Bond films: David Niven as archaeologist Professor Blake, Roger Moore as Major Otto Hecht, and Telly Savalas as Zeno, the monk turned resistance fighter. The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos, who would later go on to direct such films as Rambo: First Blood Part II and Tombstone.
The following weapons were used in the film Escape to Athena:
Handguns
Walther P38
A Walther P38 fitted with a suppressor is also carried by Zeno (Telly Savalas). Sergeant Mann (Michael Sheard) also uses one. Judson (Richard Roundtree) holds it on him after using a magic trick to take it from him.
Mauser C96
Charlie (Elliott Gould) receive from Zeno a Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" with holster. Later he fitted it also with a silencer.
Enfield No. 2 Mk I*
Eleana (Claudia Cardinale) captured the German officers with a Enfield No. 2 Mk I* revolver in her hand.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk II
The Sten Mk II is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters, notably Zeno (Telly Savalas) and Eleana (Claudia Cardinale).
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters, notably Bruno Rotelli (Sonny Bono).
Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44
A Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle is seen used in the film by Zeno (Telly Savalas) and some resistance fighters.
Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI
The Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI rifle is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Karabiner 98k
The Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle
A Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle was used by a German sniper and by Zeno (Telly Savalas) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout.
Machine Guns
MG34
An MG34 is seen in a German guard tower.
MG42
One of the German guard tower has an MG42 machine gun mounted.
Hand grenades
Mills Bomb
Nat Judson (Richard Roundtree) gets a pair of Mills Bombs from Zeno (Telly Savalas).
