Duck, You Sucker! - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
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Duck! You Sucker! is a 1971 Western directed by Sergio Leone and stars James Coburn as a fugitive Irish explosives expert who escapes to Mexico in 1913 only to find himself mixed up in another revolution. This film was released in the US under the title "Duck, You Sucker!", which is the literal English translation of the Italian title (which is "Giù la testa, coglione!"). However, it was subsequently re-released under the title A Fistful of Dynamite in order to capitalize on Leone's previous films. MGM would later release the film on DVD under the original title. Duck! You Sucker! was Leone's last western as well as his most overlooked film, mostly due to the movie being marketed as a comedy/satire of westerns, especially his earlier Man With No Name trilogy.
The following weapons were used in the film Duck, You Sucker!:
Handguns
Single Action Army
Juan (Rod Steiger) uses a Single Action Army Cavalry throughout the film, most notably to threaten John. It is also used by revolutionaries and the soldiers. A shorter SAA with a 4.75" barrel is also seen.
During the robbery of the Mesa Verde bank, Miranda uses his Single Action Army to open the bank vaults, receiving an unpleasant surprise in turn.
Juan with his Single Action Army just after the bank hit. He aims his gun at John because he didn't explain to him that the bank was a political prison.
Steyr M1912
A Mexican police officer (Luigi Pistilli) is armed with a Steyr 1912 when he tries to arrest Juan after seeing him kill his fellow officer.
The Mexican officer (Luigi Pistilli) gives up after the threat of never seeing his family again.
Astra 400
One of Juan's children is armed with an Astra 400 when they rob the stagecoach. John is also seen having it holstered various times through out the film. This weapon is anachronistic, as the Astra 400 was made in 1921, 8 years after the movie took place.
The sneering, racist Americans traveling in Mexico are held up by Juan and his family in the opening. His youngest son can be seen with an Astra.
Walther P38
Col. Gunther Reza (Antoine Saint-John) uses a Walther P38 as his sidearm. Gunther can barely be seen holding a Walther P38 after the Mallory ambush and after the train is derailed. This is an anachronism, as the Walther P38 was introduced in 1938 and the film takes place in 1913, 25 years earlier.
Gunther Reza (Antoine Saint-John) survives the derailment of his train and is armed with a Walther P38.
Browning Hi-Power
A Browning Hi-Power is taken by John (James Coburn) from the governor Jaime (Franco Graziosi). This is an anachronism, since the Browning Hi-Power was introduced in 1935, and this film takes place in 1913, 22 years earlier.
Jaime offers Miranda a fortune to save his life, but Miranda will have a lot of money regardless of whether he lets the governor live or not.
Remington Double Derringer
Dr. Villega (Romolo Valli) threatens a Mexican officer with a Remington Double Derringer.
Dr. Villega (Romolo Valli) aims his Remington Double Derringer.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1894
The Winchester Model 1894 is used by Mexican revolutionaries, as well as Juan's children.
When Miranda opens one of the bank vaults, his brother protects him with a Winchester Model 1894 in case any threat appears.
During the ambush by the Mexican revolutionaries, they use two types of rifles, including several Winchester Model 1894s.
Mauser M43
At least one bandit and later the Mexican troops carry M43 Spanish Mausers throughout the film, likely as it was filmed in Spain. The M43 is likely meant to stand in for the Steyr-made M1912 short rifle used during the Mexican Revolution.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
A variant of the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) is seen in the hands of a British soldier in the Irish pub.
Sergio Leone holds the SMLE on the filming set of the Irish pub scene. (Production photo)
Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg"
A "Mare's Leg" Winchester Model 1892 is used by a young John to shoot the British soldiers in the pub and his friend Nolan (David Warbeck).
John (James Coburn) swings the Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg" wrapped in newspaper at the soldiers sent to arrest him back in Ireland.
Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine
One of Juan's kids is seen with a carbine version of the Remington Rolling Block.
Machine Guns
MG 42
John uses an MG 42 with the buttstock removed to fire upon Ruiz's army column while they're on the bridge to great effect. However, this is an anachronism, since the MG 42 was introduced in 1942, and this film takes place in 1913, 29 years earlier.
John after firing his MG 42 in the famous scene. Note that he's putting cotton in his ears after he's been using the machine gun.
Juan Miranda is willing to avenge his family with MG 42. Mallory tries to convince to not do it, but he won't listen.
Miranda fires his Maxim MG08 at the Mexican soldiers when the train is derailed. John arms himself with the MG 42 at the left.
Maxim MG08
Juan uses a Maxim MG08 alongside John during the canyon battle. When John gives him the command to fire, the weapon does not. He tries to tell John, but then it goes off and surprises him. When he regains control, he uses it to great effect. The weapon is also used in the film by revolutionaries and Mexican soldiers. It is also used in Reza's armored car.
Juan Miranda waits for Mallory (James Coburn) to give the order to attack Reza's troops.
Col. Reza order to the artillery counterattack the ambush of Miranda and Mallory, but his request is not heard in time.
ZB-53 / Vz.37
An anachronistic ZB-53 / vz. 37 is seen in the Mexican camp and on the governor's train, but is never used.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used by Juan to shoot the cart containing his recent robbery victims, sending it careening down the hill and sending its occupants flying. It's also used by one of the bandits.
J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge
Mortar
Brixia Model 35
The rebels are uses an Italian Brixia Model 35 light mortar.
Loading a shell. The mortar fires its rounds via a lever, which the man is seen handling with his right hand.