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A [[Colt Detective Special]] is carried by Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) in several scenes. In the final scene Sherman's Colt DS is used by Inspector Van Gelder ([[Patrick Allen]]).
 
A [[Colt Detective Special]] is carried by Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) in several scenes. In the final scene Sherman's Colt DS is used by Inspector Van Gelder ([[Patrick Allen]]).
 
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Round Butt - .38 Special]]
 
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Round Butt - .38 Special]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sherman aims his revolver at The Assassin (Peter Hutchins).]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman aims his revolver at the assassin (Peter Hutchins).]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view at the same scene.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-3a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman holds the revolver in the left hand, punching the assassin with the right hand.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view at the revolver.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He holds the assassin at gunpoint.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sherman draws his revolver.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the revolver.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Van Gelder holds Sherman's revolver.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman draws his revolver.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of Sherman's holstered revolver is seen.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman holds the revolver when he finds the drug depot.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Van Gelder holds Sherman's revolver. ''Note:'' on the restored widescreen version this screenshot is cut below and the revolver isn't seen, so the screenshot from the old version is kept here.]]
 
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-ColtDS-A.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) holds a Colt Detective Special on a promotional image.]]
 
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-ColtDS-A.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) holds a Colt Detective Special on a promotional image.]]
  
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When Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) overtakes The Assassin (Peter Hutchins), he is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] revolver. Next moment Sherman's revolver switches to [[Colt Detective Special]].
 
When Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) overtakes The Assassin (Peter Hutchins), he is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] revolver. Next moment Sherman's revolver switches to [[Colt Detective Special]].
 
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]]
 
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view at Sherman's revolver.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at Sherman's revolver.]]
  
 
= Pistols =
 
= Pistols =
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== Smith & Wesson 39 ==
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In the opening scene the assassin (Peter Hutchins) uses a suppressed pistol that turns out to be a [[Smith & Wesson 39]].
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[[Image:Smith-&-Wesson-39-2Side.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-1a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin readies his pistol.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-1b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The thick wooden grips and the slide mounted safety can be seen.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Assassin fires.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The slide mounted safety is seen.]]
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== Femaru 37M ==
 
== Femaru 37M ==
Several Meegeren's henchmen carry [[Femaru 37M]] pistols in various scenes. During the brawl on the barge Sherman's opponent is armed with a suppressed 37M. Sherman manages to disarm him and use the pistol himself. Later he disarms another henchman. The suppressed pistol used by The Assassin (Peter Hutchins) in the opening scene is supposed to be the same 37M.
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Two of Meegeren's henchmen carry [[Femaru 37M]] pistols in different scenes. Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) seizes the pistol in both cases.
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During the brawl on the barge Sherman's opponent is armed with a suppressed 37M. Sherman manages to disarm him and use the pistol himself. Later he disarms another henchman.  
 
[[Image:FEG 37M 1538.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Femaru 37M - 9 x 17mm Browning Short]]
 
[[Image:FEG 37M 1538.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Femaru 37M - 9 x 17mm Browning Short]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Assassin cocks his pistol in the opening scene.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-3a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the brawl on the barge the henchman (Joe Dunne) holds a suppressed pistol.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Assassin fires.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-3b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sherman disarms his opponent.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman disarms his opponent.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view at the pistol.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view at the pistol on the ground.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view a the grip. A typical spur can be seen.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-5b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view a the grip. A typical spur can be seen.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sherman fires at Meegeren's henchman.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''Note:'' on the restored widescreen version this screenshot is cut below so the pistol is seen better on the old version.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sherman holds the pistol taken from another henchman.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman fires at the henchman.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sherman fires during the boat chase.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman holds the pistol taken from another henchman in the scene in the museum.]]
  
 
== Browning Hi-Power ==
 
== Browning Hi-Power ==
In the end of the boat chase Sherman's ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) [[Femaru 37M]] switches to a [[Browning Hi-Power]].
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During the boat chase Sherman's ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) [[Femaru 37M]] switches to a [[Browning Hi-Power]] due to a continuity error.  
 
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Paul Sherman holds a Browining Hi-Power.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman checks the magazine.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He fires.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sherman drops his pistol.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-1b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman holds a Browining Hi-Power.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-2b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The slide is seen cycling.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman holds the Hi-Power.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-HP-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman drops his pistol overboard.]]
  
 
== Pocket Pistol ==
 
== Pocket Pistol ==
In the scene in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport The Assassin (Peter Hutchins) uses a nickel plated pocket pistol with pearl grips. It isn't seen clear enough to be identified.
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In the scene in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport the assassin (Peter Hutchins) uses a nickel plated pocket pistol with pearl grips. It is seen only in distance. The general shape is similar to [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket]] or [[FN Model 1905]] or one of the guns based on the FN model.
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-PocketPistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Assassin draws his pistol from the fake bandage.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-PocketPistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin draws his pistol from the fake bandage.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-PocketPistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol can be seen below the mirror.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-PocketPistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol can be seen below the mirror.]]
  
 
== Luger P08 ==
 
== Luger P08 ==
In the final scene Trudi ([[Penny Casdagli]]) appeares with a [[Luger P08]]. Next moment her pistol switches to [[Walther P38]]. Then P38, used by Paul Sherman, switches back to P08.
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In the climactic scene Trudi ([[Penny Casdagli]]) holds a [[Luger P08]]. Next moment her pistol switches to [[Walther P38]] due to a continuity error. Later this P38 switches back to P08 in hands of Paul Sherman. It is possible that two different props are used in this cases, and one of them may be a replica (see the [[Talk:Puppet_on_a_Chain|discussion]]).
 
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view at Trudi's Luger.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at Trudi's Luger.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) fires the P08.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul Sherman's ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) P38 switches to P08 when he encountes Van Gelder.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-3a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wounded Sherman with a P08.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip is seen.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman aims the P08. Note the difference of the upper part of slide, the bore and the section between barrel and trigger guard between this pistol and Trudi's one.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P08-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman fires in air.]]
  
 
== Walther P38 ==
 
== Walther P38 ==
In the final scene Trudi's ([[Penny Casdagli]]) [[Luger P08]] switches to [[Walther P38]]. Her pistol is then used by Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) until it switches again to P08.
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In the final scene Trudi's ([[Penny Casdagli]]) [[Luger P08]] switches to [[Walther P38]] due to a continuity error. Her pistol is then used by Paul Sherman ([[Sven-Bertil Taube]]) until it switches again to P08.
 
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Trudi aims her P38.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trudi aims her P38.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sherman with P38.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P38-1a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Trudi's P38.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P38-2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman takes Trudi's pistol.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P38-2b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman with P38.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-P38-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherman climbs the stairs with the P38 in hands. In the next moment his pistol switches to a P08.]]
  
== Beretta M1934 or M1935 ==
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== Beretta M1934 ==
In the final scene both Police Colonel De Graaf ([[Alexander Knox]]) and Police Inspector Van Gelder ([[Patrick Allen]]) are armed with [[Beretta M1934]] or [[Beretta M1934|M1935]] pistols.
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In the final scene Police Colonel De Graaf ([[Alexander Knox]]) and Police Inspector Van Gelder ([[Patrick Allen]]) are armed with [[Beretta M1934]] pistols.
 
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP]]
 
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Beretta34-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Beretta in the desk drawer.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Beretta34-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|De Graaf's Beretta in desk drawer.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Beretta34-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|De Graaf takes his pistol.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Beretta34-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Van Gelder holds Paul Sherman at gunpoint.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Beretta34-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Van Gelder holds Paul Sherman at gunpoint.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Beretta34-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Van Gelder holds his pistol.]]
  
 
= Shotguns =
 
= Shotguns =
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During the boat chase Meegeren ([[Vladek Sheybal]]) is armed with an [[Over and Under Shotgun]].
 
During the boat chase Meegeren ([[Vladek Sheybal]]) is armed with an [[Over and Under Shotgun]].
 
[[Image:Beretta Side Lock Model S3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta S3 O/U - 12 Gauge.]]
 
[[Image:Beretta Side Lock Model S3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta S3 O/U - 12 Gauge.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Meegeren draws the shotgun.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun on Meegeren's boat.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Meegeren aims at Sherman's boat.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Meegeren aims at Sherman's boat.]]
[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Meegeren in ambush with his shotgun.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Meegeren with the shotgun.]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-3b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Meegeren in ambush with his shotgun.]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:51, 16 October 2021


Puppet on a Chain
Puppet on a Chain Poster.jpg
Theatrical Release Poster
Country UKD.jpg UK
Directed by Geoffrey Reeve
Release Date 1971
Studio Big City Productions
Main Cast
Character Actor
Paul Sherman Sven-Bertil Taube
Maggie Barbara Parkins
De Graaf Alexander Knox
Van Gelder Patrick Allen
Meegeren Vladek Sheybal
Morgenstern Mark Malicz
Trudi Penny Casdagli
Astrid Lemay Ania Marson


Puppet on a Chain is a 1971 crime thriller directed by Geoffrey Reeve and based on the novel by Alistair MacLean. The special agent Paul Sherman (Sven-Bertil Taube) is sent from USA to Holland in order to track down the drug shipping from Amsterdam.


The following weapons were used in the film Puppet on a Chain:


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Revolvers

Colt Detective Special

A Colt Detective Special is carried by Paul Sherman (Sven-Bertil Taube) in several scenes. In the final scene Sherman's Colt DS is used by Inspector Van Gelder (Patrick Allen).

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Round Butt - .38 Special
Sherman aims his revolver at the assassin (Peter Hutchins).
Sherman holds the revolver in the left hand, punching the assassin with the right hand.
He holds the assassin at gunpoint.
A close view at the revolver.
Sherman draws his revolver.
The grip of Sherman's holstered revolver is seen.
Sherman holds the revolver when he finds the drug depot.
Van Gelder holds Sherman's revolver. Note: on the restored widescreen version this screenshot is cut below and the revolver isn't seen, so the screenshot from the old version is kept here.
Paul Sherman (Sven-Bertil Taube) holds a Colt Detective Special on a promotional image.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

When Paul Sherman (Sven-Bertil Taube) overtakes The Assassin (Peter Hutchins), he is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolver. Next moment Sherman's revolver switches to Colt Detective Special.

Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special
A close view at Sherman's revolver.

Pistols

Smith & Wesson 39

In the opening scene the assassin (Peter Hutchins) uses a suppressed pistol that turns out to be a Smith & Wesson 39.

Smith & Wesson 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm
Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-1a.jpg
The assassin readies his pistol.
The thick wooden grips and the slide mounted safety can be seen.
The Assassin fires.
The slide mounted safety is seen.

Femaru 37M

Two of Meegeren's henchmen carry Femaru 37M pistols in different scenes. Paul Sherman (Sven-Bertil Taube) seizes the pistol in both cases. During the brawl on the barge Sherman's opponent is armed with a suppressed 37M. Sherman manages to disarm him and use the pistol himself. Later he disarms another henchman.

Femaru 37M - 9 x 17mm Browning Short
During the brawl on the barge the henchman (Joe Dunne) holds a suppressed pistol.
Puppet on a Chain-Pistol-3b.jpg
Sherman disarms his opponent.
Another view at the pistol on the ground.
A close view a the grip. A typical spur can be seen.
Note: on the restored widescreen version this screenshot is cut below so the pistol is seen better on the old version.
Sherman fires at the henchman.
Sherman holds the pistol taken from another henchman in the scene in the museum.

Browning Hi-Power

During the boat chase Sherman's (Sven-Bertil Taube) Femaru 37M switches to a Browning Hi-Power due to a continuity error.

Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm
Sherman checks the magazine.
Puppet on a Chain-HP-1.jpg
Sherman holds a Browining Hi-Power.
He fires.
The slide is seen cycling.
Puppet on a Chain-HP-11.jpg
Sherman holds the Hi-Power.
Sherman drops his pistol overboard.

Pocket Pistol

In the scene in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport the assassin (Peter Hutchins) uses a nickel plated pocket pistol with pearl grips. It is seen only in distance. The general shape is similar to Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket or FN Model 1905 or one of the guns based on the FN model.

The assassin draws his pistol from the fake bandage.
The pistol can be seen below the mirror.

Luger P08

In the climactic scene Trudi (Penny Casdagli) holds a Luger P08. Next moment her pistol switches to Walther P38 due to a continuity error. Later this P38 switches back to P08 in hands of Paul Sherman. It is possible that two different props are used in this cases, and one of them may be a replica (see the discussion).

Luger P08 - 9x19mm
A close view at Trudi's Luger.
Paul Sherman's (Sven-Bertil Taube) P38 switches to P08 when he encountes Van Gelder.
Wounded Sherman with a P08.
The grip is seen.
Puppet on a Chain-P08-5.jpg
Sherman aims the P08. Note the difference of the upper part of slide, the bore and the section between barrel and trigger guard between this pistol and Trudi's one.
Another view of the same scene.
Sherman fires in air.

Walther P38

In the final scene Trudi's (Penny Casdagli) Luger P08 switches to Walther P38 due to a continuity error. Her pistol is then used by Paul Sherman (Sven-Bertil Taube) until it switches again to P08.

Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm
Trudi aims her P38.
Another view of Trudi's P38.
Sherman takes Trudi's pistol.
Puppet on a Chain-P38-2b.jpg
Sherman with P38.
Sherman climbs the stairs with the P38 in hands. In the next moment his pistol switches to a P08.

Beretta M1934

In the final scene Police Colonel De Graaf (Alexander Knox) and Police Inspector Van Gelder (Patrick Allen) are armed with Beretta M1934 pistols.

Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP
De Graaf's Beretta in desk drawer.
Van Gelder holds Paul Sherman at gunpoint.
Van Gelder holds his pistol.

Shotguns

Double Barreled Over and Under Shotgun

During the boat chase Meegeren (Vladek Sheybal) is armed with an Over and Under Shotgun.

Beretta S3 O/U - 12 Gauge.
The shotgun on Meegeren's boat.
Meegeren aims at Sherman's boat.
Meegeren with the shotgun.
Puppet on a Chain-Shotgun-3.jpg
Meegeren in ambush with his shotgun.

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