Master of the World

Master of the World (1961)

Master of the World is a 1961 science fiction adventure movie based on the novels "Robur the Conqueror" and "Master of the World" by Jules Verne. Self-proclaimed "master of the world" Robur (Vincent Price) has invented a giant heavier-than-air airship called the Albatross, and uses it to kidnap a stoic police inspector (Charles Bronson) and a balloonist and arms manufacturer and his party.

The following weapons were used in the film Master of the World:

Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

Turner (Wally Campo) uses a Trapdoor Springfield Rifle cut down to be held as a pistol throughout the film.

Original Springfield Model 1888 "Trapdoor Springfield" - .45-70

The first view of Turner's Trapdoor Springfield as he comes through the cabin door. Note how he holds it braced against his forearm.

"Come with me." Turner keeps his Trapdoor Springfield held on the prisoners.

Turner with the Trapdoor Springfield as he reports to Robur (Vincent Price) via the Albatross' speaking tube.

Turner shoots at the escaping John Strock (Charles Bronson).