The Sicilian: Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
The Sicilian: Difference between revisions
[[Image:Sicilian-Sten-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at Terranova's Sten. ]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Sten-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at Terranova's Sten. ]]
== Fake Villar-Perosa M1915 SMG (based on Beretta Model 38A) ==
== Fake Villar Perosa M1915 SMG (based on Beretta Model 38A) ==
One of Giuliano's men is seen with a fake twin barreled Villar-Perosa M1915 SMG . It was made up by Long Mountain Outfitters from two inverted [[Beretta Model 38A]] (itself a descendant of the original Villar-Perosa) fitted with [[Bren]] front grip and a trigger group from an [[MG42]].
One of Giuliano's men is seen with a fake twin barreled [[Villar Perosa M1915]] SMG. It was made up by Long Mountain Outfitters from two inverted [[Beretta Model 38A]] (itself a descendant of the original Villar Perosa) fitted with [[Bren]] front grip and a trigger group from an [[MG42]].
[[Image:Fake Villar Perosa from The Sicilian.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Fake "Villar Perosa" SMG. Photo from [http://www.longmountain.com/just-for-fun/movie-guns/TheSicilian/ Long Mountain Outfitters] web site.]]
[[Image:Fake Villar Perosa from The Sicilian.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Fake "Villar Perosa" SMG. Photo from [http://www.longmountain.com/just-for-fun/movie-guns/TheSicilian/ Long Mountain Outfitters] web site.]]
[[Image:VP15a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Villar-Perosa Mod 15 for reference - 9 mm Glisenti (it should be noted that straight magazines also existed for this SMG, as depicted in the movie).]]
[[Image:VP15a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Villar Perosa Mod 15 for reference - 9 mm Glisenti (it should be noted that straight magazines also existed for this SMG, as depicted in the movie).]]
[[Image:Villar-perosa 1915 4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Villar-Perosa M1915, fitted with wooden stock for off-hand use (what filmmakers probably wanted to depict) - 9 mm Glisenti]]
[[Image:Villar-perosa 1915 4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Villar Perosa M1915, fitted with wooden stock for off-hand use (what filmmakers probably wanted to depict) - 9 mm Glisenti]]
[[Image:Sicilian-TwinSMG-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two muzzles and two magazines are seen.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-TwinSMG-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two muzzles and two magazines are seen.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-TwinSMG-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the weapon.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-TwinSMG-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the weapon.]]
The Sicilian is the 1987 feature film adaptation of the eponymous novel by Mario Puzo, the author of The Godfather (Puzo included references to Michael Corleone and Clemenza in his novel, but these were omitted in the film due to rights issues). Directed by Michael Cimino, the film chronicles the life and death of "Sicilian Robin Hood" Salvatore Giuliano (Christopher Lambert), infamous outlaw and separatist of late 1940s. This is a second movie about Giuliano; the previous one was filmed in Italy in 1961.
The following weapons were used in the film The Sicilian:
During the attack on the train the Italian Army lieutenant (Danilo Mattei) is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver with long barrel. Terranova (Derrick Branche) carries Model 10 during the Portella della Ginestra massacre.
Pistols
M1911A1
A nickel plated M1911A1 pistol is Aspanu Pisciotta's (John Turturro) weapon of choice.
Beretta M1934
Beretta M1934 pistol is seen in hands of various characters including the unnamed boy (Justin Clark) who became one of the first members of Giuliano gang.
M3 "Grease Gun" SMGs are used by Italian soldiers, Carabinieri, Mafia and Giuliano's outlaws.
MP40
MP40 SMGs are also used by Italian soldiers, Carabinieri, Mafia and Giuliano's outlaws.
Sten Mk II
Sten Mk II SMGs are also used by Giuliano's outlaws.
Fake Villar Perosa M1915 SMG (based on Beretta Model 38A)
One of Giuliano's men is seen with a fake twin barreled Villar Perosa M1915 SMG. It was made up by Long Mountain Outfitters from two inverted Beretta Model 38A (itself a descendant of the original Villar Perosa) fitted with Bren front grip and a trigger group from an MG42.
Shotguns
Double barreled shotgun
Double barreled shotguns are widely used by various characters including outlaws, civilians and even monks.