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[[Image:Whitel-dvd.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''White Lightning'' (1973)]] | [[Image:Whitel-dvd.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''White Lightning'' (1973)]] | ||
'''''White Lightning''''' is a 1973 action comedy starring [[Burt Reynolds]] as Gator McClusky, a former moonshiner who finds himself working with the Feds to expose a corrupt sheriff. Reynolds would return to star in the 1976 sequel, ''[[Gator]]''. | |||
'''The following firearms were used in the film ''White Lightning'':''' | '''The following firearms were used in the film ''White Lightning'':''' | ||
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=Handguns= | |||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
Sheriff J.C. Connors ([[Ned Beatty]]) and some of his deputies (including one played by [[Conlan Carter]]) carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers. Several Arkansas highway patrolmen are also seen with Model 10s. | Sheriff J.C. Connors ([[Ned Beatty]]) and some of his deputies (including one played by [[Conlan Carter]]) carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers. Several Arkansas highway patrolmen are also seen with Model 10s. | ||
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[[Image:White-sw10f.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Connors draws his revolver to fire at Gator from his car.]] | [[Image:White-sw10f.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Connors draws his revolver to fire at Gator from his car.]] | ||
== | =Rifles= | ||
==Unidentified Rifle == | |||
== | |||
A prison guard who watches Gator escape from prison carries a rifle, possibly a [[Winchester Model 70]]. | A prison guard who watches Gator escape from prison carries a rifle, possibly a [[Winchester Model 70]]. | ||
[[Image:Whitel-rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The guard watches Gator.]] | [[Image:Whitel-rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The guard watches Gator.]] | ||
[[Image:Whitel-rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The guard raises his rifle as he steps through the tower.]] | [[Image:Whitel-rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The guard raises his rifle as he steps through the tower.]] | ||
== M14== | |||
During the funeral procession at the end, [[M14|M14s]] are seen carried. | |||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:White-gun1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
== M16== | |||
Also seen during the funeral procession at the end, is one [[M16]] rifle. | |||
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the US Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:White-gun1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
== High Standard K121 == | |||
Sheriff J.C. Connors ([[Ned Beatty]]) uses a [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard K121]] to blow holes in Donny McKlusky's boat in order to sink it during the opening sequence. Gator McKlusky ([[Burt Reynolds]]) later grabs a similar shotgun from Dude Watson ([[Matt Clark]]), firing it into the ceiling of Dude's garage during the struggle. | |||
[[File:Highstandardk121shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|High Standard K121 Flite King - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[Image:White-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sheriff Connors prepares to fire his High Standard K121 shotgun.]] | |||
[[Image:White-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Connors fires his High Standard K121 shotgun.]] | |||
[[Image:White-shotgun3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dude Watson outside his garage with his High Standard K121 shotgun, looking for Gator.]] | |||
[[Image:White-shotgun4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gator with Dude's High Standard K121 shotgun.]] | |||
== High Standard Flite King == | == High Standard Flite King == | ||
The warden ([[Lincoln Demyan]]) carries a [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard Flite King]] shotgun when he catches Gator trying to escape from prison. | The warden, Mr. Sims ([[Lincoln Demyan]]), carries a [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard Flite King]] shotgun when he catches Gator trying to escape from prison. | ||
[[Image:Hi-Standard-8113-Flite-King.jpg|thumb|none|450px|High Standard Model 8113 FLITE KING wit rifle sights and slug barrel - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:Hi-Standard-8113-Flite-King.jpg|thumb|none|450px|High Standard Model 8113 FLITE KING wit rifle sights and slug barrel - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:White-hsshot1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The warden with his shotgun.]] | [[Image:White-hsshot1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The warden with his shotgun.]] | ||
== | == Double Barreled Shotgun == | ||
Big Bear ([[R.G. Armstrong]]) carries a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|double barreled shotgun]], which Gator McKlusky ([[Burt Reynolds]]) grabs from him and uses during the shootout. | Big Bear ([[R.G. Armstrong]]) carries a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|double barreled shotgun]], which Gator McKlusky ([[Burt Reynolds]]) grabs from him and uses during the shootout. | ||
[[Image:White-dbshot1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Big Bear approaches Gator with his shotgun.]] | [[Image:White-dbshot1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Big Bear approaches Gator with his shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:White-dbshot2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gator spots the shotgun on the table.]] | [[Image:White-dbshot2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gator spots the shotgun on the table.]] | ||
[[Image:White-dbshot3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gator and a deputy fight over the shotgun.]] | [[Image:White-dbshot3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gator and a deputy fight over the shotgun.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | |||
[[Category:Action Movie]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:10, 15 May 2019
White Lightning is a 1973 action comedy starring Burt Reynolds as Gator McClusky, a former moonshiner who finds himself working with the Feds to expose a corrupt sheriff. Reynolds would return to star in the 1976 sequel, Gator.
The following firearms were used in the film White Lightning:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Sheriff J.C. Connors (Ned Beatty) and some of his deputies (including one played by Conlan Carter) carry Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers. Several Arkansas highway patrolmen are also seen with Model 10s.
Rifles
Unidentified Rifle
A prison guard who watches Gator escape from prison carries a rifle, possibly a Winchester Model 70.
M14
During the funeral procession at the end, M14s are seen carried.
M16
Also seen during the funeral procession at the end, is one M16 rifle.
Shotguns
High Standard K121
Sheriff J.C. Connors (Ned Beatty) uses a High Standard K121 to blow holes in Donny McKlusky's boat in order to sink it during the opening sequence. Gator McKlusky (Burt Reynolds) later grabs a similar shotgun from Dude Watson (Matt Clark), firing it into the ceiling of Dude's garage during the struggle.
High Standard Flite King
The warden, Mr. Sims (Lincoln Demyan), carries a High Standard Flite King shotgun when he catches Gator trying to escape from prison.
Double Barreled Shotgun
Big Bear (R.G. Armstrong) carries a double barreled shotgun, which Gator McKlusky (Burt Reynolds) grabs from him and uses during the shootout.
