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== Single Action Army == | == Single Action Army == | ||
True to his real life counterpart, Gen. George S. Patton ([[George C. Scott]]) in the film carries an ivory-gripped [[Single Action Army]] in his holster with his initials "GSP" engraved on the grip. When a reporter asks him about his "pearl-handled revolvers", Patton quickly retorts | True to his real life counterpart, Gen. George S. Patton ([[George C. Scott]]) in the film carries an ivory-gripped [[Single Action Army]] in his holster with his initials "GSP" engraved on the grip. When a reporter asks him about his "pearl-handled revolvers", Patton quickly retorts "They're ivory. Only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol." | ||
-Fact: George C. Scott's Patton (and his real life counterpart) only carries one ivory handle Colt 1873 Single Action Army. The second pistol he carried was an ivory handle Smith and Wesson | -Fact: George C. Scott's Patton (and his real life counterpart) only carries one ivory handle Colt 1873 Single Action Army. The second pistol he carried was an ivory handle Smith and Wesson .357 magnum, later given the designation Model 27. The Single Action Army was engraved and had an Eagle carved into the left grip panel. Both the Model 27 and Single Action Army also had Patton's monogram on the right grip panel. The SAA can be seen in this link: [http://www.pattonhq.com/pistols/coltright.gif] | ||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 5 1/2" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 5 1/2" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. .45 Long Colt]] | ||
[[Image:Patton 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Patton walks through the HQ, the SAA in visible in his right holster while the S&W .357 Mag is holstered on the left.]] | [[Image:Patton 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Patton walks through the HQ, the SAA in visible in his right holster while the S&W .357 Mag is holstered on the left.]] | ||
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[[Image:Patton-saa6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton talks to his staff with his SAA holstered.]] | [[Image:Patton-saa6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patton talks to his staff with his SAA holstered.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum== | == Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Revolver == | ||
Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson | Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson Model 27 in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he wore matching Colt SAA that he had until giving one away as a gift. He then wore that Smith & Wesson in place of the one given away. He also wore Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:S&WRev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 27 w/ 3.5" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Model 27 seen during his famous opening speech.]] | [[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Model 27 seen during his famous opening speech.]] | ||
The Smith & Wesson Patton carried wasn't yet called the Model 27. They were known as Registered Magnums, the first of the 357s and special order. I'm not sure about the one in the movie, but notice the hammer difference in the movie picture. Patton I believe called his Registered Magnum his "killing gun." | |||
[[Image:Patton 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Patton walks through the HQ, the SAA in visible in his right holster while the S&W .357 Mag is holstered on the left.]] | [[Image:Patton 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Patton walks through the HQ, the SAA in visible in his right holster while the S&W .357 Mag is holstered on the left.]] | ||
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[[Image:Patton-baz1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An American soldier uses the bazooka on a German position.]] | [[Image:Patton-baz1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An American soldier uses the bazooka on a German position.]] | ||
==Panzerfaust== | == Panzerfaust == | ||
During the winter offensive, a German soldier is briefly seen carrying the [[Panzerfaust]]. | During the winter offensive, a German soldier is briefly seen carrying the [[Panzerfaust]]. | ||
[[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German Panzerfaust]] | [[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German Panzerfaust]] |
Revision as of 15:13, 16 September 2011
The following weapons were used in the film Patton:
Single Action Army
True to his real life counterpart, Gen. George S. Patton (George C. Scott) in the film carries an ivory-gripped Single Action Army in his holster with his initials "GSP" engraved on the grip. When a reporter asks him about his "pearl-handled revolvers", Patton quickly retorts "They're ivory. Only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol."
-Fact: George C. Scott's Patton (and his real life counterpart) only carries one ivory handle Colt 1873 Single Action Army. The second pistol he carried was an ivory handle Smith and Wesson .357 magnum, later given the designation Model 27. The Single Action Army was engraved and had an Eagle carved into the left grip panel. Both the Model 27 and Single Action Army also had Patton's monogram on the right grip panel. The SAA can be seen in this link: [1]
Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Revolver
Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson Model 27 in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he wore matching Colt SAA that he had until giving one away as a gift. He then wore that Smith & Wesson in place of the one given away. He also wore Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a Remington Model 51 pistol.
The Smith & Wesson Patton carried wasn't yet called the Model 27. They were known as Registered Magnums, the first of the 357s and special order. I'm not sure about the one in the movie, but notice the hammer difference in the movie picture. Patton I believe called his Registered Magnum his "killing gun."
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is primarily carried by the staff officers of both Gen. Patton and Gen. Bradley, but is also seen in the hands of US soldiers.
MAT-49
Some of the Morrocan troops that line up for Patton carry MAT-49 submachine guns. These are anachronistic for the scene, which takes place in 1943, as they weren't developed until a few years later.
MAS-36
The Morrocan troops that march for Patton carry MAS-36 rifles.
Browning M2 Aircraft
Patton himself holds onto the barrel of a Browning M2 Aircraft while riding atop a half-track on his way to his new headquarters in North Africa.
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless
Patton also carries a Colt Model 1903 Hammerless as a personal sidearm (kept either in his waistband or a shoulder holster), most notably using it to shoot at a German plane that fires at his headquarters in North Africa. Major General Walter Bedell Smith (Ed Binns) also carries a Colt Model '03 in a shoulder holster.
MP40
Many German soldiers carry MP40 submachine guns.
M1903 Springfield
Some of the American soldiers carry M1903 Springfield rifles into battle.
Karabiner 98k
Many of the Germans carry Karabiner 98k rifles.
M1 Carbine
Gen. Omar Bradley (Karl Malden) and many American soldiers carry the M1 Carbine.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I
The British troops carry Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifles.
M1 Garand
Many of the American soldiers carry M1 Garand rifles.
Colt M1911
American soldiers and officers, including Gen. Omar Bradley, carry the Colt M1911 on their holsters, sometimes shoulder holsters.
Browning M2HB
Tanks and Half-tracks of Patton's Third Army roll through France and Germany with mounted Browning M2HB machine guns.
M20 "Super Bazooka"
What appears to be an M20 Bazooka is used by Patton's troops (Like the American tanks in the film, the M20 would not be correct for the time period).
Panzerfaust
During the winter offensive, a German soldier is briefly seen carrying the Panzerfaust.
Flamethrower
A German soldier uses a Flamethower to take out an American half-track during the Battle of the Bulge.