Finally!! This is kind of related to Mil Surp rifles......

[deerhunter]

The best movie for Mil Surp lovers is finally being released on DVD.  Sergeant York(1941) with Gary Cooper.   I have been waiting for this for a LONG time.   Now if they will only bring out April Morning with Tommy Lee Jones!!

Sergeant York
Year: 1941
Starring: Gary Cooper
Walter Brennan
Joan Leslie
George Tobias
Stanley Ridges
Margaret Wycherly
Ward Bond
Noah Beery Jr.
Director: Howard Hawks
Genre: War 
Synopsis: Tennessee pacifist Alvin C. York becomes a World War I hero. Directed by Howard Hawks. Best actor Oscar for Cooper.
Rating: Not Rated 
Length: 134 Minutes
Box Office: $16.4 Million
Studio: Warner Bros.
 
Special Edition DVD
012569793750
Retail $26.99
Available 11/7/06

[Brithunter]

Only thing is in the Movie Yorks is issued with an 03 Sprinfield  but in reality he had a P-17, or US Model of 1917  In fact I do not recall seeing any P-14's or P-17's in the film.

[deerhunter]

I read a story once that Yorks son was interviewd and he stated that his dad HATED the sights on the P-17 and aquired a springfield out there somehow.   I forget where I read that, I do have a copy of his diary, I'll see if I can find any mention of it.

[procrastinator43]

I believe that was mentioned in an American Rifleman article about a year ago.

[Castaway]

Also, he really used a 1911 but in the move it's a Luger because they could attach a blank firing device to it