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'''''The Quest''''' is a 1996 martial arts movie directed by [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]] (his directorial debut). He also appears as the main character, Christopher Dubois, a young American, who has to run away from New York, pursued by both mobsters and police. After long adventures Chris appears on a Siamese island where he is trained in martial arts. At last he became a participant of a tournament of best martial artists from all the world.
'''''The Quest''''' is a 1996 martial arts movie directed by [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]] (until 2014 his only directorial credit), who also stars as Christopher Dubois, a young American, who has to run away from New York, pursued by both mobsters and police. After long adventures Chris appears on a Siamese island where he is trained in martial arts. At last he became a participant of a tournament of best martial artists from all the world.


{{Film Title|The Quest}}
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During Chris Dubois' encounter with mobsters Riggi ([[Louis Mandylor]]) and one of his henchmen ([[Emilio Migliozzi]]) carry Colt revolvers, supposedly [[Colt New Service]].
During Chris Dubois' encounter with mobsters Riggi ([[Louis Mandylor]]) and one of his henchmen ([[Emilio Migliozzi]]) carry Colt revolvers, supposedly [[Colt New Service]].
[[Image:ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Service Revolver - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Service Revolver - .45 ACP]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riggi aims his revolver at Chris.]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riggi's henchman (in the middle) aims his revolver at Chris.]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riggi holds Chris at gunpoint.]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the same scene.]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the same scene.]]


== Unidentified revolvers ==
== Smith & Wesson Model M&P ==
New York police officers carry revolvers when they pursue Chris Dubois. They are seen only in darkness.
New York police officers carry what appear to be [[Smith & Wesson Model M&P]] revolvers when they pursue Chris Dubois. They are seen only in darkness.
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Quest-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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= Shotguns =
= Shotguns =
== Ithaca 37 ==
== Stevens Model 620 ==
One of New York police officers carries a shotgun in Trench Gun configuration. Its general shape allows to identify it as [[Ithaca 37]].
One of New York police officers carries a shotgun in Trench Gun configuration. Its general shape allows to identify it as [[Stevens Model 620]].
[[Image:IthacaBayo.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ithaca 37 Trench Gun - 12 Gauge]]
[[File:STEVENS620TRENCHGUN.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Stevens Model 620 Trench Gun - 12 Gauge]]
[[File:Quest-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police officer with a shotgun.]]
[[File:Quest-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police officer with a shotgun.]]


= Rifles =
= Rifles =
== Mauser Rifle ==
== M1903 Springfield ==
Mauser rifles are used by both Dobbs' men and Turkish smugglers during the boarding combat. By the lenght and general shape they resemble [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles but they are equipped with ''Lange-Visier'' sights. Maybe fake sights are fitted to 98k rifles in order to make them to look like [[Gewehr 98]]s.
[[M1903 Springfield]] rifles are used by both Dobbs' men and Turkish smugglers during the boarding combat.
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]]
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:Quest-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Business ends of two [[SMLE|Lee-Enfields]] and a Springfield are seen in a torn sack with grain among the cargo on Turkish freighter.]]
[[File:Quest-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Business ends of two [[SMLE|Lee-Enfields]] and one Mauser rifle are seen in a torn sack with grain among the cargo on Turkish freighter.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dobbs' man fires an M1903 rifle at the background.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dobbs' man fires a Mauser rifle at the background.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of an M1903 in hands of another of Dobbs' men.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of a Mauser in hands of another of Dobbs' men. Note the ''Lange-Visier'' that looks more like a mockup.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harri Smythe ([[Jack McGee]]) examines captured rifles. A Springfield is seen in the basket together with an [[SKS]].]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harri Smythe ([[Jack McGee]]) examines captured rifles. The shorter rifle in the basket resembles 98k.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the rifle that Harri Smythe examines on the previous screenshot.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lord Dobbs ([[Roger Moore]]) takes a rifle from a crate.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lord Dobbs ([[Roger Moore]]) takes a rifle from a crate.]]
[[File:Quest-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bolt handle can be seen.]]


== Mauser Gewehr 98 ==
== Henry 1860 ==
[[Gewehr 98]] rifles are also seen in the scene of the battle and after it.
[[Henry 1860]] (or mocked up [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]]) rifles are used by several of Dobbs' men during the boarding combat with Turkish smugglers.
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Henry 1860 brass-frame - .44 Rimfire (RF)]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harri Smythe ([[Jack McGee]]) examines captured rifles. The one that he holds and another one in front of him looks like Gewehr 98s.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the rifle that Harri Smythe examines on the previous screenshot.]]
 
== Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" ==
[[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] rifles are used by several of Dobbs' men during the boarding combat with Turkish smugglers.
[[Image:Winchester 1866 rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle - .44 RF]]
[[Image:Winchester 1866 rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle - .44 RF]]
[[File:Quest-YellowBoy-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dobbs' man fires his rifle.]]
[[File:Quest-YellowBoy-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dobbs' man fires his rifle.]]
[[File:Quest-YellowBoy-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A "Yellow Boy" is seen on the deck near the hatch.]]
[[File:Quest-YellowBoy-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Henry "Yellow Boy" is seen on the deck near the hatch.]]


== SKS ==
== SKS ==
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[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Simonov SKS - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Simonov SKS - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:Quest-SKS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SKS is seen at the background (marked with red arrow).]]
[[File:Quest-SKS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SKS is seen at the background (marked with red arrow).]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SKS is seen in the basket among Mauser rifles.]]
[[File:Quest-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SKS is seen in the basket among other rifles.]]


== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
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[[File:Quest-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view at the muzzle of Lee-Enfield.]]
[[File:Quest-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view at the muzzle of Lee-Enfield.]]


== Unidentified rifles ==
== Spencer 1860 Carbine ==
Several unidentified rifles are seen during the boarding combat.
What appears to be the [[Spencer 1860 Carbine]] is used during the boarding combat.
[[File:Quest-YellowBoy-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man at the right holds some rifle. It is seen very blurry.]]
[[File:Spencer 1860 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Note that in this pic the rear sight is set for maximum elevation, in reality, most of the time, it is folded into the down position]]
[[File:Quest-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man at the right holds a sporterized rifle (marked with red arrow).]]
[[File:Quest-YellowBoy-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man at the right holds a rifle. It is seen very blurry.]]
[[File:Quest-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man at the right holds a rifle (marked with red arrow).]]


= Other Weapons =
= Other Weapons =
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[[File:Quest-Cannon-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Quest-Cannon-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Quest-Cannon-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Quest-Cannon-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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The Quest
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Theatrical Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme
Release Date 1996
Studio MDP Worldwide
Selima Films AVV
Signature Pictures
Distributor Universal Pictures
Main Cast
Character Actor
Christopher Dubois Jean-Claude Van Damme
Lord Edgar Dobbs Roger Moore
Maxie Devine James Remar
Carrie Newton Janet Gunn
Harri Smythe Jack McGee


The Quest is a 1996 martial arts movie directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme (until 2014 his only directorial credit), who also stars as Christopher Dubois, a young American, who has to run away from New York, pursued by both mobsters and police. After long adventures Chris appears on a Siamese island where he is trained in martial arts. At last he became a participant of a tournament of best martial artists from all the world.


The following weapons were used in the film The Quest:


Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers with 4" barrels are seen in hands of Lord Edgar Dobbs (Roger Moore), Harri Smythe (Jack McGee) and some of Turkish smugglers during the boarding combat.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special
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Turks fire their revolvers. The shape of the front sight allows to identify the revolver as Model 10 rather than Military & Police.
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Lord Dobbs (Roger Moore) holds his revolver.
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The Turk captain (Ze'ev Revach) holds his revolver when he is shot.

Colt New Service

During Chris Dubois' encounter with mobsters Riggi (Louis Mandylor) and one of his henchmen (Emilio Migliozzi) carry Colt revolvers, supposedly Colt New Service.

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Colt New Service Revolver - .45 ACP
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Riggi's henchman (in the middle) aims his revolver at Chris.
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Riggi holds Chris at gunpoint.
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A closer view of the same scene.

Smith & Wesson Model M&P

New York police officers carry what appear to be Smith & Wesson Model M&P revolvers when they pursue Chris Dubois. They are seen only in darkness.

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Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special
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Submachine Guns

M1921 Thompson

During Chris Dubois' encounter with Riggi's mobsters two of them are armed with M1921 Thompson SMGs.

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Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.
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A mobster fires his "Tommy Gun".
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Two mobsters fires "Thommy Guns" from the car.

Shotguns

Stevens Model 620

One of New York police officers carries a shotgun in Trench Gun configuration. Its general shape allows to identify it as Stevens Model 620.

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Stevens Model 620 Trench Gun - 12 Gauge
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The police officer with a shotgun.

Rifles

M1903 Springfield

M1903 Springfield rifles are used by both Dobbs' men and Turkish smugglers during the boarding combat.

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Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06
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Business ends of two Lee-Enfields and a Springfield are seen in a torn sack with grain among the cargo on Turkish freighter.
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Dobbs' man fires an M1903 rifle at the background.
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A close view of an M1903 in hands of another of Dobbs' men.
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Harri Smythe (Jack McGee) examines captured rifles. A Springfield is seen in the basket together with an SKS.
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Another view of the rifle that Harri Smythe examines on the previous screenshot.
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Lord Dobbs (Roger Moore) takes a rifle from a crate.
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The bolt handle can be seen.

Henry 1860

Henry 1860 (or mocked up Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy") rifles are used by several of Dobbs' men during the boarding combat with Turkish smugglers.

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Henry 1860 brass-frame - .44 Rimfire (RF)
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Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle - .44 RF
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Dobbs' man fires his rifle.
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A Henry "Yellow Boy" is seen on the deck near the hatch.

SKS

An SKS semi auto carbine, heavily anachronistic for 1925, is seen in hands of one of Dobbs' men during the boarding combat with Turkish smugglers. After the battle SKS is seen among captured rifles.

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Simonov SKS - 7.62x39mm
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An SKS is seen at the background (marked with red arrow).
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An SKS is seen in the basket among other rifles.

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*

Chris Dubois finds several Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles hidden among the cargo on Turkish freighter.

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Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British
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Business ends of two Lee-Enfields and one Mauser rifle are seen in a torn sack with grain.
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Another view at the muzzle of Lee-Enfield.

Spencer 1860 Carbine

What appears to be the Spencer 1860 Carbine is used during the boarding combat.

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Note that in this pic the rear sight is set for maximum elevation, in reality, most of the time, it is folded into the down position
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A man at the right holds a rifle. It is seen very blurry.
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A man at the right holds a rifle (marked with red arrow).

Other Weapons

Model 17 Stielhandgranate

During the boarding combat one of the Turks throws a Model 17 Stielhandgranate hand grenade at Dobbs' men.

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Model 17 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade
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Trivia

Cannon

A naval cannon is mounted on Lord Dobbs' junk. Though it produces muzzle flame and smoke, it seems to be a mockup rather than a real gun.

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