The Day of the Triffids (1981)

2022-05-26T14:36:13Z

Nick Cooper: /* Triffid Gun */

The Day of the Triffids (1981)

2022-05-26T14:34:13Z

Nick Cooper: /* Daimler Armored Car Mark I */

2021-03-05T14:07:39Z

Nick Cooper: Grouped as pistols, rifles, shotguns, and machine guns.

Zardoz

2021-03-05T14:05:36Z

Nick Cooper: /* Colt M16 automatic rifle */ More clear in this picture.

2015-10-17T12:27:04Z

Nick Cooper: /* Wolseley Flare Pistol */

[[Image:LetHimHaveIt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Let Him Have It (1991)'']]

'''''Let Him Have It''''' is a 1991 biographical film directed by Peter Medak (''[[Krays, The|The Krays]]'') that focuses on the life and death of Derek Bentley ([[Christopher Eccleston]]), who in 1953, was convicted of, and ultimately executed at the age of 19 for the murder of Police Constable Sidney Miles. His accomplice, Christopher Craig, was the only one with the gun that night. The title refers to something Bentley shouted at Craig on that fateful night. This line had been interpreted by the prosecution as Bentley encouraging Craig to shoot, while the defense claimed it was in fact a plea by Bentley for Craig to surrender, to literally, let the police officer have his gun.
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==Colt New Service .455 Revolver==
A [[Colt New Service]] is used by Christopher Craig ([[Paul Reynolds]]) through the movie, as in real life. Craig shortened the barrel, and was often forced to use ammunition of different sizes. Early in the film he claims it uses "Tommy Gun rounds", implying that it is chambered in .45 ACP, but when he opens the chamber later, it appears that it is chambered in .455 Eley.
[[Image:Colt_New_Service.jpg|thumb|none|300px|New Service chambered in .455 Eley.]]
[[Image:LHHI_CNS_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig shows Derek ([[Christopher Eccleston]]) his Colt New Service when they first meet.]]
[[Image:LHHI_CNS_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig flips it over. Here you can see the shortened barrel and the large bore.]]
[[Image:LHHI_CNS_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig lays his Colt New Service on his night stand.]]
[[Image:LHHI_CNS_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig reloads his revolver.]]
[[Image:LHHI_CNS_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As stated, he has a variety of ammunition, some of which will never fit into his Colt New Service. The defense would argue that given the mismatched ammo that Craig used in his gun, combined with the sawn-off barrel, it would be impossible for Craig to actually hit anything he was actually aiming for, and thus the death of PC Miles should have been considered manslaughter.]]
[[Image:CrisCraig.455ColtNewServiceRooftopShooting.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig aiming at the advancing Fairfax.]]
[[Image:LHHI_CNS_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig's Colt New Service on the evidence table during the trial.]]

==Colt Detective Special==
Craig offers a first gen [[Colt Detective Special]] to a classmate for his [[Luger P08]]. He claims to have three of them.
[[Image:Colt_Detective_Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]]
[[Image:LHHI_DS_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig shows his DS to his classmates.]]
[[Image:LHHI_DS_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:LHHI_DS_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

==Luger P08==
A classmate ([[Tony Sands]]) trades Craig a [[Luger P08]] for a [[Colt Detective Special]] in their classroom. Craig is disappointed to learn that the Luger doesn't come with ammo, but his classmate says he could force ".38s" into the chamber. (Presumably, he meant .38/200 or .38 S&W, as .38 Special would be too long.) Craig is successfully able to do so and fires a round into the ceiling. Craig's brother Niven ([[Mark McGann]]) gets a hold of one while struggling with the police.
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm. This is blank adapted movie gun.]]
[[Image:LHHI_P08_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig checks the bore.]]
[[Image:LHHI_P08_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig is surprised by the lack of ammo when he opens the chamber. Mind you, this is AFTER he looks down the bore.]]
[[Image:LHHI_P08_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Niven struggles with the police with a Luger in hand.]]

==Wolseley Flare Pistol==
Seen amongst various pistols in the classroom. It gets handed in to the schoolteacher ([[Murray Melvin]])who knowledgably observes: "a Wolseley... it's a long time since I've seen one of these!"
[[Image:LHHI_Wolseley_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The school teacher with the Wolseley.]]
[[Image:LHHI_Wolseley_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

==Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector==
A [[Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series|Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] is used by Detective Sergeant Frederick Fairfax ([[Tom Bell]]) when confronting Christopher Craig on the warehouse rooftop.
[[Image:S&W.455Eley.jpg|thumb|none|300px|British-issued Mk.II Hand Ejector]]
[[Image:LHHI_SW_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Sergeant Fairfax now armed after fetching a Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]]
[[Image:LHHI_SW_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Sergeant Fairfax uses his left hand, despite having been shot in the left shoulder.]]
[[Image:LHHI_SW_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Sergeant Frederick Fairfax would be issued the UK's highest civil decoration, the George Cross, for his actions that night.]]

==Enfield No.2==
When Craig starts shooting and the police call for reinforcements, police constables are seen being issued [[Enfield No.2]] revolvers.
[[Image:Enfield_No2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Enfield No.2 Mk.1* - .38 S&W]]
[[Image:LHHI_Webley_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A police constable with the Enfield. Interestingly, the police are only issued the revolvers themselves, without extra ammo or even a belt or holster.]]

==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is seen amongst various pistols in the classroom.
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[Image:LetHimHaveItPistols.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

==Webley Mk I==
A [[Webley Mk I]] is seen amongst various pistols in the classroom.
[[Image:Webley mk1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk I - .455 Webley]]
[[Image:LetHimHaveItPistols.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Webley Mk.I at 6 o'clock - identifiable by its knuckled frame.]]

==FN Model 1900 Automatic Pistol==
A [[FN Model 1900]] is seen amongst various pistols in the classroom.
[[Image:FNM1900.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1900, .32 ACP]]
[[Image:LetHimHaveItPistols.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

==Webley Mk 1 .22 cal Air Pistol==
Seen amongst various pistols in the classroom.
[[File:WebleyMk1AirPistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk 1 .22 cal Air pistol]]
[[Image:LetHimHaveItPistols.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

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