Gunga Din - Revision history

Funkychinaman at 02:37, 28 January 2017

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	'''''Gunga Din''''' is a 1939 adventure film directed by George Stevens (''[[Shane]]'', ''[[Giant (1956)\|Giant]]'') starring [[Victor McLaglen]], [[Cary Grant]] and [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] The film is partially based on Rudyard Kipling's 1892 poem of the same name. In the film, Kipling is actually a minor character who writes the poem based on the exploits of Indian water-bearer Gunga Din, played by a 47-year old [[Sam Jaffe]].		'''''Gunga Din''''' is a 1939 adventure film directed by George Stevens (''[[Shane]]'', ''[[Giant (1956)\|Giant]]'') starring [[Victor McLaglen]], [[Cary Grant]] and [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] The film is partially based on Rudyard Kipling's 1892 poem of the same name. In the film, Kipling is actually a minor character who writes the poem based on the exploits of Indian water-bearer Gunga Din, played by a 47-year old [[Sam Jaffe]].

	Although based on a British poem and starring (mostly) British actors playing British characters, the film was produced by RKO and shot entirely in California, with the Alabama Hills doubling as the Khyber Pass. Although the film was the second highest grossing film in 1939, second only to what is now the highest-grossing film of all time, ''[[Gone with the Wind]]'', the film actually lost money due to production costs. A remake, ''Sergeants 3'', starring [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Dean Martin]] and [[Peter Lawford]] was released in 1962, moving the setting to the American West. The film was a major influence on ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'', which also used Thuggee cultists as villains. (Both films are also criticized by native Indians for their portrayal of Indian culture.)		Although based on a British poem and starring (mostly) British actors playing British characters, the film was produced by RKO and shot entirely in California, with the Alabama Hills doubling as the Khyber Pass. Although the film was the second highest grossing film in 1939, second only to what is now the highest-grossing film of all time, ''[[Gone with the Wind]]'', the film actually lost money due to production costs. A remake, ''[[Sergeants 3]]'', starring [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Dean Martin]] and [[Peter Lawford]] was released in 1962, moving the setting to the American West. The film was a major influence on ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'', which also used Thuggee cultists as villains. (Both films are also criticized by native Indians for their portrayal of Indian culture.)

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

Pyramid Silent: /* Unknown flintlock rifle */

2015-12-30T13:50:56Z

Unknown flintlock rifle

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	[[Image:GungaDin_MLE_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The soldier on the right extends his Lee-Enfield to assist Sgt. MacChesney as Ballantine provides covering fire.]]		[[Image:GungaDin_MLE_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The soldier on the right extends his Lee-Enfield to assist Sgt. MacChesney as Ballantine provides covering fire.]]

	==~~Unknown flintlock rifle~~==		==Jezail musket==
	A Thuggee cultist is seen with an ~~unknown flintlock rifle~~.		A Thuggee cultist is seen with an [[Jezail musket]].
			[[Image:jezail1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Jezail musket]]
	[[Image:GungaDin_flintlock_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Thuggee cultist with his flintlock.]]		[[Image:GungaDin_flintlock_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Thuggee cultist with his flintlock.]]

Funkychinaman at 12:42, 30 December 2015

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	[[Image:GungaDin_MLE_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Two Colonial soldiers with their rifles.]]		[[Image:GungaDin_MLE_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Two Colonial soldiers with their rifles.]]
	[[Image:GungaDin_MLE_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The soldier on the right extends his Lee-Enfield to assist Sgt. MacChesney as Ballantine provides covering fire.]]		[[Image:GungaDin_MLE_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The soldier on the right extends his Lee-Enfield to assist Sgt. MacChesney as Ballantine provides covering fire.]]

			==Unknown flintlock rifle==
			A Thuggee cultist is seen with an unknown flintlock rifle.
			[[Image:GungaDin_flintlock_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Thuggee cultist with his flintlock.]]

	=Machine Guns=		=Machine Guns=

Funkychinaman at 05:39, 8 April 2014

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	'''''Gunga Din''''' is a 1939 adventure film directed by George Stevens (''[[Shane]]'', ''[[Giant (1956)\|Giant]]'') starring [[Victor McLaglen]], [[Cary Grant]] and [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] The film is partially based on Rudyard Kipling's 1892 poem of the same name. In the film, Kipling is actually a minor character who writes the poem based on the exploits of Indian water-bearer Gunga Din, played by a 47-year old [[Sam Jaffe]].		'''''Gunga Din''''' is a 1939 adventure film directed by George Stevens (''[[Shane]]'', ''[[Giant (1956)\|Giant]]'') starring [[Victor McLaglen]], [[Cary Grant]] and [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] The film is partially based on Rudyard Kipling's 1892 poem of the same name. In the film, Kipling is actually a minor character who writes the poem based on the exploits of Indian water-bearer Gunga Din, played by a 47-year old [[Sam Jaffe]].

	Although based on a British poem and starring (mostly) British actors, the film was produced by RKO and shot entirely in California, with the Alabama Hills doubling as the Khyber Pass. Although the film was the second highest grossing film in 1939, second only to what is now the highest-grossing film of all time, ''[[Gone with the Wind]]'', the film actually lost money due to production costs. A remake, ''Sergeants 3'', starring [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Dean Martin]] and [[Peter Lawford]] was released in 1962, moving the setting to the American West. The film was a major influence on ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'', which also used Thuggee cultists as villains. (Both films are also criticized by native Indians for their portrayal of Indian culture.)		Although based on a British poem and starring (mostly) British actors playing British characters, the film was produced by RKO and shot entirely in California, with the Alabama Hills doubling as the Khyber Pass. Although the film was the second highest grossing film in 1939, second only to what is now the highest-grossing film of all time, ''[[Gone with the Wind]]'', the film actually lost money due to production costs. A remake, ''Sergeants 3'', starring [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Dean Martin]] and [[Peter Lawford]] was released in 1962, moving the setting to the American West. The film was a major influence on ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'', which also used Thuggee cultists as villains. (Both films are also criticized by native Indians for their portrayal of Indian culture.)

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

Jimmoy: /* Krag-Jørgensen */

2014-04-04T16:57:45Z

Krag-Jørgensen

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	=Rifles/Carbines=		=Rifles/Carbines=
	==Krag-Jørgensen==		==Krag-Jørgensen==
	British/Colonial troops are armed with [[Krag-Jørgensen]] rifles and carbines. Some Thuggee cultists are also armed with Krag-Jørgensens. Since the film was shot in California, Krag-Jørgensen were probably more plentiful than Martini-Henrys, which would've been ~~corrected~~ for the time period. The rifles are likely Model 1892s or 1896s, while the carbines are likely Model 1899 Constabulary Carbines.		British/Colonial troops are armed with [[Krag-Jørgensen]] rifles and carbines. Some Thuggee cultists are also armed with Krag-Jørgensens. Since the film was shot in California, Krag-Jørgensen were probably more plentiful than Martini-Henrys, which would've been correct for the time period. The rifles are likely Model 1892s or 1896s, while the carbines are likely Model 1899 Constabulary Carbines.
	===Model 1892/1896 Rifle===		===Model 1892/1896 Rifle===
	[[Image:USKragRifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen Model 1896 Rifle - .30-40 Krag]]		[[Image:USKragRifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen Model 1896 Rifle - .30-40 Krag]]

Funkychinaman at 07:18, 4 April 2014

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	[[Image:Colt1883Gatling.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt Model 1883 Gatling Gun - .45-70 ]]		[[Image:Colt1883Gatling.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt Model 1883 Gatling Gun - .45-70 ]]
	[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Colt Model 1883 as Ballantine carries off a drunk Cutter.]]		[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Colt Model 1883 as Ballantine carries off a drunk Cutter.]]
	[[Image:~~GungaDin_Colt1883_01~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|British troops unload two Gatling Guns off of their elephant transports.]]		[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|British troops unload two Gatling Guns off of their elephant transports.]]
	[[Image:~~GungaDin_Colt1883_01~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|British troops open fire with their Gatling Guns.]]		[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|British troops open fire with their Gatling Guns.]]
	[[Image:~~GungaDin_Colt1883_01~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]

	=Trivia=		=Trivia=

Funkychinaman at 06:56, 4 April 2014

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	[[Image:GungaDin_KragR_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Colonial soldier works the bolt on his rifle. (The Colonial troops are shirtless because they were working on erecting telegraph lines and were caught by surprise.)]]		[[Image:GungaDin_KragR_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Colonial soldier works the bolt on his rifle. (The Colonial troops are shirtless because they were working on erecting telegraph lines and were caught by surprise.)]]

	==Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine==		===Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine===
	[[Image:KJ_M1899_CC.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Krag-Jørgensen US Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine - .30-40 Krag]]		[[Image:KJ_M1899_CC.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Krag-Jørgensen US Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine - .30-40 Krag]]
	[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sgts. Ballantine and MacChesney with their carbines.]]		[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sgts. Ballantine and MacChesney with their carbines.]]

Funkychinaman: all up (need a little help with artillery IDs)

2014-04-04T06:36:25Z

all up (need a little help with artillery IDs)

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[[Image:GungaDin_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Gunga Din'' (1939)]]

'''''Gunga Din''''' is a 1939 adventure film directed by George Stevens (''[[Shane]]'', ''[[Giant (1956)|Giant]]'') starring [[Victor McLaglen]], [[Cary Grant]] and [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] The film is partially based on Rudyard Kipling's 1892 poem of the same name. In the film, Kipling is actually a minor character who writes the poem based on the exploits of Indian water-bearer Gunga Din, played by a 47-year old [[Sam Jaffe]].

Although based on a British poem and starring (mostly) British actors, the film was produced by RKO and shot entirely in California, with the Alabama Hills doubling as the Khyber Pass. Although the film was the second highest grossing film in 1939, second only to what is now the highest-grossing film of all time, ''[[Gone with the Wind]]'', the film actually lost money due to production costs. A remake, ''Sergeants 3'', starring [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Dean Martin]] and [[Peter Lawford]] was released in 1962, moving the setting to the American West. The film was a major influence on ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'', which also used Thuggee cultists as villains. (Both films are also criticized by native Indians for their portrayal of Indian culture.)

{{Film Title}}
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=Handguns=
==Colt New Service==
Sergeants MacChesney ([[Victor McLaglen]]), Cutter ([[Cary Grant]]) and Ballentine ([[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]]) carry [[Colt New Service]] revolvers as their sidearms. Since the film is set in the 1880s, they are an anachronism.
[[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC]]
[[Image:GungaDin_CNS_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Cutter opens fire on the Thuggees.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_CNS_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. MacChesney opens fire with his Colt.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_CNS_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Ballentine shoots open a box of dynamite. (There are probably safer ways to open boxes of explosives than shooting it.)]]
[[Image:GungaDin_CNS_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. MacChesney with sidearm drawn. Gunga Din ([[Sam Jaffe]]) is next to him.]]

=Rifles/Carbines=
==Krag-Jørgensen==
British/Colonial troops are armed with [[Krag-Jørgensen]] rifles and carbines. Some Thuggee cultists are also armed with Krag-Jørgensens. Since the film was shot in California, Krag-Jørgensen were probably more plentiful than Martini-Henrys, which would've been corrected for the time period. The rifles are likely Model 1892s or 1896s, while the carbines are likely Model 1899 Constabulary Carbines.
===Model 1892/1896 Rifle===
[[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen Model 1896 Rifle - .30-40 Krag]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragR_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Krag-Jørgensen next to a sleeping Lt. Markham (Roland Varno).]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragR_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Colonial soldier with his rifle.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragR_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonial soldiers use their rifles to form steps, allowing each other to climb atop a building.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragR_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Colonial soldier works the bolt on his rifle. (The Colonial troops are shirtless because they were working on erecting telegraph lines and were caught by surprise.)]]

==Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine==
[[Image:KJ_M1899_CC.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Krag-Jørgensen US Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine - .30-40 Krag]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgts. Ballantine and MacChesney with their carbines.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A cultist threatens MacChesney with a bayonet. The Model 1899 were the only US Krag-Jørgensen carbines with full length stocks and bayonet lugs.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ballantine with a Krag carbine.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ballantine and MacChesney take cover. MacChesney later detaches the bayonet to use as a knife.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gunga Din ([[Sam Jaffe]]) with a carbine.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A cultist delivers a bayonet thrust with his carbine.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_KragC_07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Cutter with a carbine.]]

==Trapdoor Springfield Rifle==
Most of the Thuggee cultists are armed with [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle]]s.
[[Image:UmbertiTrapdoorFullSize.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Replica Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Uberti Arms - .45-70]]
[[Image:GungaDin_TDS_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Thuggee cultists with their Trapdoor Springfields.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_TDS_02a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Ballantine goes all out, with a sabre in one hand and swinging a Trapdoor Springfield with his other.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_TDS_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A shot of a cultist's rifle as Cutter pushes away a siege ladder.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_TDS_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A cultist hold a Trapdoor Springfield on Ballantine. The other cultist is armed with a Krag carbine (see above).]]
[[Image:GungaDin_TDS_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A cultist opens fire.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_TDS_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:GungaDin_TDS_07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The "trap door" actually open as a cultist reloads.]]

==Magazine, Lee-Enfield==
Some of the Colonial troops appear to be armed with [[Magazine, Lee-Enfield]] rifles. These could also be Lee-Metfords.
[[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield Mk.I - .303 British]]
[[Image:GungaDin_MLE_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two Colonial soldiers with their rifles.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_MLE_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier on the right extends his Lee-Enfield to assist Sgt. MacChesney as Ballantine provides covering fire.]]

=Machine Guns=
==Colt Model 1883 Gatling Gun==
The regiment is armed with a pair of [[Colt Model 1883 Gatling Gun]]s.
[[Image:Colt1883Gatling.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 1883 Gatling Gun - .45-70 ]]
[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Colt Model 1883 as Ballantine carries off a drunk Cutter.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British troops unload two Gatling Guns off of their elephant transports.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British troops open fire with their Gatling Guns.]]
[[Image:GungaDin_Colt1883_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]

=Trivia=
==Cultist cannon==
[[Image:GungaDin_cannon_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cultists maneuver their cannon into position.]]

==British cannon==
[[Image:GungaDin_cannon2_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:GungaDin_cannon2_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]

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