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{{Infobox Movie
|name = Treasure of the Aztecs<BR>(Der Schatz der Azteken)
|picture = Der Schatz der Azteken Poster.jpg
|caption = ''Original German Theatrical Release Poster''
|country = [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany<BR>[[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<BR>[[Image:ITA.jpg|25px]] Italy
|director =Robert Siodmak
|date= 1965
|language =German
|studio=CCC Film<BR>Avala Film<BR>Franco London Films
|distributor=
|character1=Dr. Karl Sternau
|actor1=[[Lex Barker]]
|character2=Capt. Lazoro Verdoja
|actor2=[[Rik Battaglia]]
|character3=Alfonso di Rodriganda
|actor3=Gérard Barray
|character4=Josefa
|actor4=Michèle Girardon
|character5=Rosita Arbellez
|actor5=Alessandra Panaro
|character6=Karja
|actor6=Theresa Lorca
|character7=Frank Wilson
|actor7=[[Kelo Henderson]]
|character8=Andreas Hasenpfeffer
|actor8=[[Ralf Wolter]]
}}

'''Treasure of the Aztecs''' (original German title ''Der Schatz der Azteken'') is a 1965 Eurowestern directed by Robert Siodmak and based on the novel by Karl May. It is the first film of the dilogy, followed by ''[[Pyramid of the Sun God (Die Pyramide des Sonnengottes)|Pyramid of the Sun God]]'' (also 1965). The story is set in 1864 during the French-Mexican war. A German adventurer Dr. Karl Sternau ([[Lex Barker]]) appears in Mexico and is involved in the affair of ancient Aztec treasure.

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= Revolvers =
== Enfield No. 2 Mk.I ==
Heavily anachronistic [[Enfield No.2 Mk I]] revolver with custom pearl or ivory grips is Capt. Verdoja's ([[Rik Battaglia]]) personal sidearm. In one scene it is hold by Dr. Sternau ([[Lex Barker]]).
[[Image:White Enfield No2 Mk I.jpg|none|thumb|300px| Enfield No. 2 Mk.I Original configuration with spurred hammer - .38 S&W]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Enfield-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sternau holds Verdoja's revolver.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Enfield-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the revolver, used by Capt. Verdoja in the final scene.]]

== Smith & Wesson Military & Police ==
Equally anarchonistic [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]] revolvers are used by several characters, including Dr. Sternau ([[Lex Barker]]) and Count Alfonso di Rodriganda (Gérard Barray).
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-SWMP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sternau holds his M&P revolver.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-SWMP-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A bandit fires the M&P revolver in the final scene.]]

== Colt Official Police Target ==
Mexican Army Lt. Potoca ([[Gustavo Rojo]]) is armed with a Colt-style revolver with target sights, possibly [[Colt Official Police|Colt Official Police Target]], also anachronistic for mid-19th century.
[[File:14675 0246 2 lg.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Officer Model Target with 6" barrel - 38 Spl. Manufactured 1937]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Colt-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Potoca holds his revolver during the shootout with bandits.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Colt-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the revolver.]]

== Single Action Army ==
Frank Wilson ([[Kelo Henderson]]) carries the [[Single Action Army]]-style revolver. It is some modern replica that differs in details from original gun.
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-SAA-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wilson holds his revolver.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-SAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A more close view of the revolver. Note the lack of the ejector rod.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-SAA-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wilson, disguised as a French soldier, uses his revolver to break the manacles on Sternau's hands.]]

== Colt 1851 Navy ==
[[Colt 1851 Navy]] revolvers (probably modern replicas) are used by several of Capt. Verdoja's soldiers and bandits.
[[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-ColtNavy-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier at the left holds the Colt Navy while arresting Andreas Hasenpfeffer.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-ColtNavy-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A bandit holds the Colt Navy during the shootout with Lt. Potoca's men.]]

== Unidentified revolvers ==
During the duel between Count Fernando di Rodriganda (Friedrich von Ledebur) and Count Embarez (Djordje Nenadovic) both hold unknown revolvers.
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fernando di Rodriganda (at the right) holds his revolver while Embarez takes his gun from the box.]]
In a continuity error in the final scene Capt. Lazoro Verdoja's ([[Rik Battaglia]]) [[Enfield No.2 Mk I]] switches to a different, unidentified revolver.
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Verdoja fires.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Verdoja's revolver.]]

= Pistols =
== Percussion Cap Pistol ==
Andreas Hasenpfeffer ([[Ralf Wolter]]) is armed with a single-shot [[Percussion Cap Pistol]]. The pistol is seen more close in [[Pyramid of the Sun God (Die Pyramide des Sonnengottes)#Percussion Cap Pistol|the second part]], resembling [[Chatellerault Cavalry Model 1833]].
[[Image:Chatellerault M1833.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Chatellerault Model 1833 Cavalry Pistol - .69 cal]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Percussion-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hasenpfeffer draws the pistol.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Percussion-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip is seen.]]

= Muskets =
== Percussion Cap Carbine ==
Most Mexican soldiers, armed peasants and bandits carry percussion cap short muskets. These guns resemble [[Springfield 1861|1862 Richmond Carbine]] but have differently placed barrel bands and the brass patch box on the buttstock, similar to the one seen on Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle. This gun may be carbine version of the [[Remington 1863 Zouave]].
[[Image:Remington 1863 Zouave carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1863 Zouave carbine.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Musket-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mounted soldiers at the left hold percussion cap carbines. The brass patch box on the buttstock can be seen.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Musket-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier in center holds the carbine. Note the position of barrel bands.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Musket-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires his musket single-hand.]]

==Remington 1863 Zouave==
Some long-barreled percussion cap muskets are also seen, mostly used by French soldiers. They probably stand for French Minie rifled muskets but, it's most likely the [[Remington 1863 Zouave]]s, that also appeared in the [[Pyramid of the Sun God (Die Pyramide des Sonnengottes)|second part of this dilogy]]..
[[Image:Remingtonzouave.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Remington 1863 Zouave Rifle - .58 Minie ball]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Musket-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican soldier holds the musket. Note the partly seen patch box on the buttstock and rear sight.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Musket-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier at the left carries the musket. Note the sling, attached to trigger guard and barrel bands position.]]
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Musket-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two French soldiers with muskets, fitted with typical French "épée" bayonets of 1886 pattern. Note the barrel bands position.]]

==Percussion Cap Musket==
The unknown percussion cap musket can be seen in the hands of the French soldier.
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Musket-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier holds the musket that is fitted with oversized prop bayonet Note, that this gun lacks barrel bands.]]

= Trivia =
A Napoleonic-style cannon is seen in Juarez' field camp.
[[File:Der Schatz der Azteken-Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannon under the Mexican banner.]]

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