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[[Image:Bxb-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Boxcar Bertha'' (1972)]] | [[Image:Bxb-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Boxcar Bertha'' (1972)]] | ||
'''''Boxcar Bertha''''' is the 1972 gangster exploitation film that was only the second film directed by [[Martin Scorsese]]. This film was among a series of cheaply made gangster films produced by [[Roger Corman]] that was intended to capitalize on the success of such films as ''[[Bonnie and Clyde]]. | |||
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=Pistols= | |||
== Remington 1866 Derringer == | == Remington 1866 Derringer == | ||
While traveling through the South as a gambler, Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) keeps a stag-gripped [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] as his sidearm. During a scuffle with Joe Cox, Bertha Thompson ([[Barbara Hershey]]) takes it from him. | While traveling through the South as a gambler, Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) keeps a stag-gripped [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] as his sidearm. During a scuffle with Joe Cox, Bertha Thompson ([[Barbara Hershey]]) takes it from him. | ||
[[Image:Remington1866Type4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips]] | [[Image:Remington1866Type4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-der1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake's derringer sits on his bed next to the two rounds he loads into it.]] | [[Image:Bxb-der1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake's derringer sits on his bed next to the two rounds he loads into it.]] | ||
== M1911A1 == | |||
Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) carries a [[M1911A1]] as his main sidearm throughout the film. During one of the payroll robberies, Bertha ([[Barbara Hershey]]) carries a nickel-plated M1911A1. | |||
[[Image:AutoOrdnanceM1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Auto Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill aims his 1911A1 at a railroad conductor.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-1911c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von ([[Bernie Casey]]) aims the 1911A1 at a security guard.]] | |||
[[Image:NickelM1911A1.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Commercial Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. Manufactured on license by Remington Rand.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-1911b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha holds her nickel 1911A1.]] | |||
== Ruby == | |||
Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) uses a nickel-plated Spanish [[Ruby]] pistol when he robs Sartoris's home. | |||
[[Image:Gabilondo-Ruby.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Gabilondo Ruby pistol - .32 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-fn1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill robs Sartoris' guests with his Ruby.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-fn2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close up of the Ruby, showing off the finish as well as the indicative holster safety knob.]] | |||
=Revolvers= | |||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | |||
During the film's finale, Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) keeps a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] with a 3" barrel while living in solitude in a shack in the woods. | |||
[[Image:SW103inch.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 with three inch barrel]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-sw10e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill picks up his Model 10 when he hears someone outside.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-sw10f.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill hugs Bertha, his Model 10 in hand.]] | |||
== Colt Official Police == | |||
Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) keeps two nickel [[Colt Official Police]] revolvers with white grips throughout the gang's crime spree. After the prison break, he has a blued Official Police with black Colt grips in his waistband. | |||
[[Image:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 5" Barrel]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-cop1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nice close up of Rake's two Official Police revolvers during a payroll robbery.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-cop2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake with his two revolvers.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-cop3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake stands over his hostages.]] | |||
== Colt Police Positive == | == Colt Police Positive == | ||
Joe Cox ([[Joe Reynolds]]), a prominent Southern lawyer, carries a [[Colt Police Positive]] that he draws on Rake after the card game. | Joe Cox ([[Joe Reynolds]]), a prominent Southern lawyer, carries a [[Colt Police Positive]] that he draws on Rake after the card game. | ||
[[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.]] | [[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-cpp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cox | [[Image:Bxb-cpp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cox cocks the hammer on his Colt Police Positive while aiming it at Rake.]] | ||
== | == Single Action Army == | ||
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson ([[Barbara Hershey]]) carries a [[Single Action Army]] as her main sidearm, using it during the chain gang breakout and the first train robbery. Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) uses a different one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris. Rake's SAA appears to be a Uberti replica with a bright brass frame while Bertha's appears to be original. | |||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt]] | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:Bxb-saa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha sticks her SAA inside Harvey's mouth.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb- | [[Image:Bxb-saa2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha holds her SAA on Harvey to allow the others to escape.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb- | [[Image:Bxb-saa3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha draws her SAA on the train conductor.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb- | [[Image:Bxb-ithsaa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill, with the Ithaca 37, and Rake, with the SAA, assault Sartoris.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb- | [[Image:Bxb-saa4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake sets down his SAA, showing off the brass frame.]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | |||
== Thompson M1921 == | == Thompson M1921 == | ||
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry [[Thompson#M1921 Thompson|Thompson M1921]] submachine guns. | Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry [[Thompson#M1921 Thompson|Thompson M1921]] submachine guns. | ||
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[[Image:Bxb-thom2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the detectives aims his Thompson at Bill's groin.]] | [[Image:Bxb-thom2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the detectives aims his Thompson at Bill's groin.]] | ||
== | =Rifles= | ||
== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
Railroad detectives and uniformed police are seen with [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles. | Railroad detectives and uniformed police are seen with [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles. | ||
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[[Image:Bxb-win92a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A policeman apprehends Rake.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win92a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A policeman apprehends Rake.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-win92b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two detectives with Winchester rifles surround Von during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris on his train.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win92b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two detectives with Winchester rifles surround Von during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris on his train.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | |||
== Double-Barreled shotgun == | |||
Several detectives carry [[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s, including one of the McIvers ([[Victor Argo]]). Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) and Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) also use them for occasional robberies. | |||
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A strikebreaker walks around the union camp starting fires as he carries his shotgun.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill levels his shotgun at a railroad payroll clerk.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-shotgun3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von carries his shotgun through the train as he collects the passengers' items.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-win97e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both McIvers place their shotguns on the ground.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-shotgun4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the McIvers ([[Victor Argo]]) reloads his shotgun after Bertha gets away.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-shotgun5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the McIvers ([[Victor Argo]]) is forced to crouch at gunpoint with his shotgun a few inches away.]] | |||
== Winchester Model 1897 == | == Winchester Model 1897 == | ||
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[[Image:Bxb-win97a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Winchester '97s sit in the Louisiana sheriff's office.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win97a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Winchester '97s sit in the Louisiana sheriff's office.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-win97b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both McIvers fire their Winchesters into the prison.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win97b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both McIvers fire their Winchesters into the prison.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-win97c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Bxb-win97c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The McIvers cycle their Winchesters, showing off the 1897's action in motion.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-win97d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McIver #2 walks through the railroad payroll office with his Winchester '97.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win97d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McIver #2 walks through the railroad payroll office with his Winchester '97.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-win97e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both McIvers place their shotguns on the ground.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win97e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both McIvers place their shotguns on the ground.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bxb-ithsaa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill, with the [[Remington Model 10]], and Rake, with the SAA, assault Sartoris.]] | [[Image:Bxb-ithsaa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill, with the [[Remington Model 10]], and Rake, with the SAA, assault Sartoris.]] | ||
== | == Winchester Model 1912 == | ||
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry [[Winchester Model 1912]] pump shotguns. | |||
[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester M1912 Riot Gun]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-win12a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A strikebreaker bends over with his Winchester in one hand.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:29, 9 November 2018
Boxcar Bertha is the 1972 gangster exploitation film that was only the second film directed by Martin Scorsese. This film was among a series of cheaply made gangster films produced by Roger Corman that was intended to capitalize on the success of such films as Bonnie and Clyde.
The following weapons were used in the film Boxcar Bertha:
Pistols
Remington 1866 Derringer
While traveling through the South as a gambler, Rake Brown (Barry Primus) keeps a stag-gripped Remington 1866 Derringer as his sidearm. During a scuffle with Joe Cox, Bertha Thompson (Barbara Hershey) takes it from him.
M1911A1
Bill Shelly (David Carradine) carries a M1911A1 as his main sidearm throughout the film. During one of the payroll robberies, Bertha (Barbara Hershey) carries a nickel-plated M1911A1.
Ruby
Bill Shelly (David Carradine) uses a nickel-plated Spanish Ruby pistol when he robs Sartoris's home.
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 10
During the film's finale, Bill Shelly (David Carradine) keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 10 with a 3" barrel while living in solitude in a shack in the woods.
Colt Official Police
Rake Brown (Barry Primus) keeps two nickel Colt Official Police revolvers with white grips throughout the gang's crime spree. After the prison break, he has a blued Official Police with black Colt grips in his waistband.
Colt Police Positive
Joe Cox (Joe Reynolds), a prominent Southern lawyer, carries a Colt Police Positive that he draws on Rake after the card game.
Single Action Army
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson (Barbara Hershey) carries a Single Action Army as her main sidearm, using it during the chain gang breakout and the first train robbery. Rake Brown (Barry Primus) uses a different one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris. Rake's SAA appears to be a Uberti replica with a bright brass frame while Bertha's appears to be original.
Submachine Guns
Thompson M1921
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry Thompson M1921 submachine guns.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892
Railroad detectives and uniformed police are seen with Winchester Model 1892 rifles.
Shotguns
Double-Barreled shotgun
Several detectives carry Double Barreled Shotguns, including one of the McIvers (Victor Argo). Bill Shelly (David Carradine) and Von Morton (Bernie Casey) also use them for occasional robberies.
Winchester Model 1897
Winchester Model 1897 shotguns are seen primarily in the hands of the McIvers detectives, especially McIver #2 (David Osterhout) although McIver #1 (Victor Argo) uses one when both McIvers blast at the prisoners. Von Morton (Bernie Casey) uses several, picking up another when running out of ammunition, during the film's climax.
Remington Model 10
Von Morton (Bernie Casey) carries an Remington Model 10 as his main weapon throughout the film, taken from Deputy Sheriff Harvey Hall (Harry Northup) when he escapes from the chain gang.
Winchester Model 1912
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry Winchester Model 1912 pump shotguns.
