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12-30-2009, 09:56 AM
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Movie Trivia Question- What Type of Revolvers?
Okay- the movie is "The Mummy" (Brendon Fraser, et al)...good action movie with lots of period-correct stuff for gun enthusiasts to look at: old Colt 1873s, S&Ws, Winchester shotguns, Model 1911s, Thompsons, Lebels, Berthiers, etc. etc.
Here's the question: what two revolvers does Brendon Fraser carry in his shoulder holsters in addition to the two 1911s? I can't really tell- but they might be M1892 French (Lebel) or 1895 Nagants revolvers. I know this is not exactly a S&W question, but it's been bugging me. Any ideas?
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12-30-2009, 10:06 AM
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In the Mummy, Chamelot-Delvingne Model 1873 revolvers were used.
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12-30-2009, 03:40 PM
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Wow, that was quick...thanks. I've never heard of that maker, but then again I'm not a big Euro-arms fancier. I'll check some of my old firearms references and see if I can find the model.
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12-30-2009, 06:15 PM
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Serialsolver is correct. They were the issue French army revolver prior to the M1892 8m/m Lebel revolver. They were still seen in reserve and police use as late as early WWII.
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12-30-2009, 06:53 PM
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I knew they were French revolvers but didn't know the name. they were
11.?? mm (45 cal or so)
Very cool.
If you google "french revolvers 1873" you get a bunch of hits.
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12-30-2009, 07:24 PM
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revolver used at the start of Mummy 2
As a follow up, Brendan carried a S &W at the start of Mummy 2.
It looks very much like a triplelock or 3rd model H.E.
6 1/2" barrel can't tell if 44 special,or 455. If true to the era and foreign setting, could have been a 1st model (triplelock) in .455.
Nice looking gun and very clearly a Smith 6 1/2" with the ejector shroud.
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Cool websites for movie guns. I checked a similar sight to find out what guns were used in "48 Hours" (Nolte/Murphy)...N-frames. I know Nolte's was a 4" Model 29, but at the beginning it looks like Gantz is using a Model 27 or Model 28. However, when they're going through one of the guys' suitcases, the one cop finds a speedloader and mentions "Hey, he uses a .44 like you Jack".
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