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An body guard of Dragon Lady pulls a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38#Smith & Wesson Model 38/49|Smith & Wesson Model 38/49]] on Cleopatra Jones. It is impossible to verify if it’s the aluminium Model 38 or the steel Model 49 hence Model 38/49.
An body guard of Dragon Lady pulls a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38#Smith & Wesson Model 38/49|Smith & Wesson Model 38/49]] on Cleopatra Jones. It is impossible to verify if it’s the aluminium Model 38 or the steel Model 49 hence Model 38/49.
[[Image: SWBodyguard.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 38, aluminum-alloy-framed version of Model 49 - .38 Special]]
[[Image: SWBodyguard.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 38, aluminum-alloy-framed version of Model 49 - .38 Special]]
[[Image:CleoJonCasGold-SWModel3849-05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The "camel hump" hammer shroud and cylinder release button give this revolver away as a  Smith & Wesson Model 38/49.]]
[[Image:CleoJonCasGold-SWModel3849-05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The "camel hump" hammer shroud and cylinder release give this revolver away as a  Smith & Wesson Model 38/49.]]


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Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
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Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by Jack Starrett
Release Date 1975
Main Cast
Character Actor
Cleopatra Jones Tamara Dobson
Mi Ling Fong Ni Tien
Dragon Lady Stella Stevens
Mendez Christopher Hunt


Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold is a 1975 blaxploitation movie about Cleopatra Jones (Tamara Dobson), an anti-narcotics agent who travels to Hong Kong to investigate the kidnapping of two fellow agents Matthew and Melvin by druglord Dragon Lady (Stella Stevens).

In her investigation, which takes her from the junks of Hong Kong to the casinos of Macao, she is assisted by Mi Ling Fong (Ni Tien) and members of her Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7. This movie is the sequel to the 1973 blaxploitation movie Cleopatra Jones.


The following weapons were used in the film Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold:


Handguns

Beretta M1934

Cleopatra Jones (Tamara Dobson) carries a Beretta M1934 as her backup gun throughout the movie and uses it in most action sequences.

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Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP
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Cleopatra Jones firing her M1934 at attackers during an ambush in the streets of Hong Kong.
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Cleopatra Jones taking cover, note the distinctive curved bottom of the magazine on her M1934.
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During the raid on the gambling den, Cleopatra Jones holds her M1934 on a thug.
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Cleopatra Jones retrieves the M1934 from her evening dress as she is chased by thugs.

Webley Mk V

Narco crimeboss Dragon Lady (Stella Stevens) uses a Webley Mk V when she and her thugs raid the heroine production facility of a competitor.

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Webley Mk V - .455 Webley
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The distinctive shape of the Mk V is well visible as Dragon Lady inspects a money-laden suitcase.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is used by many characters in the movie, most notably by Morgan (Eddy Donno), Cleopatra Jones, thugs and members of Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7.

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Smith & Wesson Model Model 10 - .38 Special
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Morgan holding his Model 10 on Matthew and Melvin, zooming in reveals the typical front sight.
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Matthew (Albert Popwell) and Melvin (Caro Kenyatta) do not seem to be too impressed by Morgan’s Model 10.
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Cleopatra firing a Model 10 at a target at the HQ of Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7.
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A thug holding what appears to be a Model 10 is shot by Cleopatra Jones during a shootout in Macao.
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A member of Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7 firing his Model 10 during the final shootout at the Macao casino.

Smith & Wesson Model 38/49

An body guard of Dragon Lady pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 38/49 on Cleopatra Jones. It is impossible to verify if it’s the aluminium Model 38 or the steel Model 49 hence Model 38/49.

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Smith & Wesson Model 38, aluminum-alloy-framed version of Model 49 - .38 Special
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The "camel hump" hammer shroud and cylinder release give this revolver away as a Smith & Wesson Model 38/49.

M1911A1

In a few scenes, M1911A1 style pistols with different barrel lengths and finishes can be seen. They are too close for identification but the M1911A1 heritage is undeniable.

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Nickel Plated M1911A1 - .45 ACP
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One of Dragon Lady’s thugs fires a nickel M1911A1 with a seemingly longer barrel during the shootout at the junk.
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Several M1911A1’s can be seen hanging in the background at the Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7 headquarters.

Unidentified Revolver

Soon Da Chen (Shen Chan) carries an unidentified snub-nose revolver as he is being chased by members of Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7.

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It’s definitely a snub-nose, but further details like barrel and frame cannot be seen.

Submachine Guns

Sterling Mk. IV

The Sterling Mk. IV is used by Cleopatra Jones, Mi Ling Fong (Ni Tien), Dragon Lady henchman Mendez (Christopher Hunt) and several members of Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7.

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Sterling Mk. IV - 9x19mm
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Several Sterlings can be seen hanging from a wall at Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7’s headquarters.
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Mi Ling Fong and Cleopatra Jones firing their Sterlings from a motor cycle during the casino shootout.
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A member of Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7 firing his Sterling during the casino shootout, note the magazine grip.
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Among the wreckage of the casino, Mi Ling Fong (ever the lady with her handbag!) fires her Sterling at Dragon Lady’s thugs.
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Cleopatra Jones raising her Sterling at the last remaining thugs in the casino.

Ingram MAC-10

Two MAC-10’s without magazines can be seen in a weapons cabinet in the gym at Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7’s headquarters.]]

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Ingram MAC-10 (without magazine) - 9x19mm
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The MAC-10’s hanging amidst other weapons, note the barrel extensions probably meant to imitate silencers.

MP40

Two MP40’s without magazines can be seen in a weapons cabinet in the gym at Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7’s headquarters.]]

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MP40 - 9x19mm
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The MP40’s hanging amidst other weapons, note the neatly wrapped up carrying slings.

Rifles

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is used by Soon Da Chen and many of his thugs. It is also seen in the weapon cabinet at Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7’s headquarters.

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M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine
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Matthew and Melvin being held at gunpoint with M1 carbines on board Soon Da Chen’s junk.
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The bayonet lug on the M1 carbine gives this model away as a post-WWII model.
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Several M1 carbines can be seen on the right in the weapon cabinet at Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7’s headquarters.

M1 Garand

Several of Soon Da Chen’s thugs use the M1 Garand during the shootout at his junk. It can also be seen in the weapon cabinet at Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7’s headquarters.

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M1 Garand with leather M1917 sling - .30-06
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One of Soon Da Chen’s thugs firing his Garand as the junk that serves as a drug lab is raided.
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Several Garands can be seen on the left in the weapon cabinet at Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7’s headquarters.

Assault Rifles

Heckler & Koch G3A3

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Heckler & Koch G3A3 with slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Even though it’s pretty dark, the contours of a G3 are unmistakable in this shot.
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Several G3’s with slimline handguard can be seen in the weapon cabinet at Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7’s headquarters.

Shotguns

Ithaca 37

Cleopatra Jones takes an Ithaca 37 shotgun with a shortened stock and barrel from the Hong Kong Tactical Squad 7 stock and uses it to deadly effect during a shootout.

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Ithaca 37 with sawed-off stock and barrel - 12 Gauge
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The Ithaca 37 can be seen above the two MP40’s, note the shortened stock that’s been sawed off halfway.
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Cleopatra Jones on her way to action, elegantly covering the Ithaca 37 with a fur coat.
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Cleopatra Jones retrieving the Ithaca 37 and returning fire on thugs send after her by Dragon Lady.

Miscellaneous

Dragon Reducer

In the final shootout at the casino, Mi Ling Fong takes a huge grenade from her tiny handbag. It’s obviously a prop inspired by the German Model 24 Stielhandgranate.

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Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade
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”What’s this? It’s my Dragon reducer. Whhhhhhaaaaaat?”
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Just like the M24, the fuse of the Dragon Reducer is ignited by yanking a string from the bottom.