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{{Infobox Movie
 
{{Infobox Movie
|name = The Mechanic
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|name = ''The Mechanic''
 
|picture =Mechanic1972poster.jpg
 
|picture =Mechanic1972poster.jpg
 
|caption = Theatrical Poster
 
|caption = Theatrical Poster
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=Handguns=
 
=Handguns=
 
==Walther PPK==
 
==Walther PPK==
Arthur Bishop ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen pulling a [[Walther PP Pistol Series|Walther PPK]] during the assassination job at the mansion.
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Arthur Bishop ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen pulling a [[Walther PPK]] during the assassination job at the mansion.
[[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Walther PPK in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]]
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[[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Walther PPK in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
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==Colt Python==
 
==Colt Python==
 
Steve ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) is armed with a [[Colt Python]] during the mansion job.
 
Steve ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) is armed with a [[Colt Python]] during the mansion job.
[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Python .357 magnum.]]
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[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Python - .357 Magnum]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve strolls through the mansion trying to find the target.]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve strolls through the mansion trying to find the target.]]
  
 
==Colt "Pre-Woodsman"==
 
==Colt "Pre-Woodsman"==
 
Bishop is seen using a suppressed [[Colt "Pre-Woodsman"]] when confronting Big Harry ([[Keenan Wynn]]).
 
Bishop is seen using a suppressed [[Colt "Pre-Woodsman"]] when confronting Big Harry ([[Keenan Wynn]]).
[[File:Colt Pre Woodsman pencil barrel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt "Pre-Woodsman" with pencil barrel - .22 LR]]
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[[File:Colt Pre Woodsman pencil barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt "Pre-Woodsman" with pencil barrel - .22 LR]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve aims close to Big Harry...]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve aims close to Big Harry...]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|... and fires, subsequently causing Big Harry to panic.]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|... and fires, subsequently causing Big Harry to panic.]]
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
 
One of the guards at the mansion pulls a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver when answering the door.
 
One of the guards at the mansion pulls a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver when answering the door.
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]]
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[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Chicken Lickin' is lickin' chicken."'']]
 
[[Image:Mech72 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Chicken Lickin' is lickin' chicken."'']]
  
 
==Luger P08==
 
==Luger P08==
 
One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a [[Luger P08]].
 
One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a [[Luger P08]].
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm.]]
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[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 29.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The last assailant takes potshots at the fleeing Steve and Bishop.]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 29.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The last assailant takes potshots at the fleeing Steve and Bishop.]]
  
 
==Unique BCF-66==
 
==Unique BCF-66==
 
After his shotgun runs out, Steve ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) pulls a [[Unique Bcf-66|Unique BCF-66]] during the mountain road shootout. Arthur Bishop ([[Charles Bronson]]) also uses one as a backup.
 
After his shotgun runs out, Steve ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) pulls a [[Unique Bcf-66|Unique BCF-66]] during the mountain road shootout. Arthur Bishop ([[Charles Bronson]]) also uses one as a backup.
[[Image:Unique Bcf-66.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Unique BCF-66 - .380 ACP]]
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[[Image:Unique Bcf-66.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Unique BCF-66 - .380 ACP]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 25.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve fires and hits an assailant on the mountaintop before he runs dry.]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 25.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve fires and hits an assailant on the mountaintop before he runs dry.]]
  
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==Winchester Model 1200==
 
==Winchester Model 1200==
 
Bishop and Steve use sawed-off [[Winchester Model 1200]] shotguns for their boat assassination job. They later use them during the mountaintop shootout.
 
Bishop and Steve use sawed-off [[Winchester Model 1200]] shotguns for their boat assassination job. They later use them during the mountaintop shootout.
[[Image:Winchester1200Police.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester 1200 Riot-Gun]]
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[[File:1200shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1200 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bishop peeks out of cover to shoot and assailant...]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bishop peeks out of cover to shoot and assailant...]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|... while Steve decides to run-and-gun. And no, Steve is not crying here.]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|... while Steve decides to run-and-gun. And no, Steve is not crying here.]]
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=Submachine Guns=
 
=Submachine Guns=
 
==M3 Grease Gun==
 
==M3 Grease Gun==
[[M3 Grease Gun]]s are seen held by the backup who goes to check on the yacht..
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[[M3 Grease Gun]]s are seen held by the backup who goes to check on the yacht.
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]]
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[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 30.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Both the man in the left foreground and the midground are armed with Grease Guns.]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 30.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Both the man in the left foreground and the midground are armed with Grease Guns.]]
  
 
==Beretta M12==
 
==Beretta M12==
 
One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a [[Beretta M12]].
 
One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a [[Beretta M12]].
[[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta M12 - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Beretta M12 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The assailant falls dead after being hit by Bishop.]]
 
[[Image:Mech72 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The assailant falls dead after being hit by Bishop.]]
  

Revision as of 03:01, 7 October 2021



The Mechanic
Mechanic1972poster.jpg
Theatrical Poster
Country Flag of the United States.jpg USA
Directed by Michael Winner
Release Date 1972
Language English
Studio Robert Chartoff-Irwin Winkler/Carlino Production
Distributor United Artists
Main Cast
Character Actor
Arthur Bishop Charles Bronson
Steve McKenna Jan-Michael Vincent
Big Harry Keenan Wynn
The Girl Jill Ireland



The Mechanic is a 1972 thriller starring Charles Bronson as Arthur Bishop, a professional assassin who takes under his wing Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent), the young son of one of the heads of the organization he works for. A feature film remake starring Jason Statham was released in 2011.


The following weapons were used in the film The Mechanic:


Handguns

Walther PPK

Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) is seen pulling a Walther PPK during the assassination job at the mansion.

Walther PPK in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP)
Mech72 13.jpg
Mech72 11.jpg

Walther PPK/S

Bishop also is seen pulling a Walther PPK/S during the same job.

Walther PPK/S stainless - .380 ACP.
Arthur confronts a guard.

Colt Python

Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent) is armed with a Colt Python during the mansion job.

Colt Python - .357 Magnum
Steve strolls through the mansion trying to find the target.

Colt "Pre-Woodsman"

Bishop is seen using a suppressed Colt "Pre-Woodsman" when confronting Big Harry (Keenan Wynn).

Colt "Pre-Woodsman" with pencil barrel - .22 LR
Steve aims close to Big Harry...
... and fires, subsequently causing Big Harry to panic.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

One of the guards at the mansion pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver when answering the door.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special
"Chicken Lickin' is lickin' chicken."

Luger P08

One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a Luger P08.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm
The last assailant takes potshots at the fleeing Steve and Bishop.

Unique BCF-66

After his shotgun runs out, Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent) pulls a Unique BCF-66 during the mountain road shootout. Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) also uses one as a backup.

Unique BCF-66 - .380 ACP
Steve fires and hits an assailant on the mountaintop before he runs dry.

Shotguns

Browning Auto-5

Both Bishop and Steve are seen using Browning Auto-5 shotguns when skeet-shooting.

Browning Auto 5 (pre WW2) - 12 gauge
Steve shows off his skill at the range while Bishop trains him.

Winchester Model 1200

Bishop and Steve use sawed-off Winchester Model 1200 shotguns for their boat assassination job. They later use them during the mountaintop shootout.

Winchester 1200 Riot Gun - 12 gauge
Bishop peeks out of cover to shoot and assailant...
... while Steve decides to run-and-gun. And no, Steve is not crying here.

Submachine Guns

M3 Grease Gun

M3 Grease Guns are seen held by the backup who goes to check on the yacht.

M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP
Both the man in the left foreground and the midground are armed with Grease Guns.

Beretta M12

One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a Beretta M12.

Beretta M12 - 9x19mm
The assailant falls dead after being hit by Bishop.

Other

Air Rifle

In the opening assassination job, Bishop uses a scoped air rifle to shoot the explosive hidden in a book on the victim's book shelf.

Mech72 01.jpg

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