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[[Image:gunfrontierart.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Gun Frontier'' (2002)]] | [[Image:gunfrontierart.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Gun Frontier'' (2002)]] | ||
'''Gun Frontier''' is a thirteen episode anime series based on the manga by Leiji Matsumoto. It is the fifth adaptation of the Harlock franchise and is by far its most unusual entry, changing the setting and genre from a Space Opera set in the 30th century to an action-comedy set in the American Western Frontier. | '''Gun Frontier''' is a thirteen episode anime series based on the manga by Leiji Matsumoto. It is the fifth animated adaptation of the Harlock franchise and is by far its most unusual entry, changing the setting and genre from a Space Opera set in the 30th century to an action-comedy set in the American Western Frontier. | ||
See also: | See also: | ||
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'''The following weapons were used in the anime series ''Gun Frontier'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the anime series ''Gun Frontier'':''' | ||
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= | =Revolvers= | ||
==Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" Model== | |||
The [[Single Action Army|Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" Model]], a weapon synonymous with the Old West, is by far the most prolific firearm in the series. Harlock usually carries at least one of these weapons at all times. | The [[Single Action Army|Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" Model]], a weapon synonymous with the Old West, is by far the most prolific firearm in the series. Harlock usually carries at least one of these weapons at all times. | ||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers - .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers - .45 Long Colt]] | ||
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==Colt 1851 Navy== | |||
In addition to a pair of SAAs, Harlock also carries a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] (for one episode, at least). Several other 1851 Navys also show up throughout the series. | In addition to a pair of SAAs, Harlock also carries a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] (for one episode, at least). Several other 1851 Navys also show up throughout the series. | ||
[[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber.]] | [[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber.]] | ||
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[[Image:gunfrontierNavy1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A robber threatens a pawn shop owner with a Colt 1851 Navy.]] | [[Image:gunfrontierNavy1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A robber threatens a pawn shop owner with a Colt 1851 Navy.]] | ||
[[Image:gunfrontierNavy2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another angle of the Colt 1851's barrel.]] | [[Image:gunfrontierNavy2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another angle of the Colt 1851's barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:gunfrontierNavy3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:gunfrontierNavy3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shinunora holds Harlock and Tochiro at gunpoint with a Colt 1851 Navy.]] | ||
== | ==12 Shot Lefaucheux Revolver== | ||
The stagecoach robber in episode 2 uses a rare Lefaucheux Revolver. | The stagecoach robber in episode 2 uses a rare [[12 Shot Lefaucheux Revolver]]. | ||
[[Image:7mmPinfireLefaucheuxRevolver.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lefaucheux Revolver - 7.65mm Pinfire]] | [[Image:7mmPinfireLefaucheuxRevolver.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lefaucheux Revolver - 7.65mm Pinfire]] | ||
[[Image:gunfrontier7mm1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The bandit fires his Lefaucheux revolver.]] | [[Image:gunfrontier7mm1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The bandit fires his Lefaucheux revolver.]] | ||
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[[Image:gunfrontier7mm3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of the Lefaucheux's frame and cylinder.]] | [[Image:gunfrontier7mm3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of the Lefaucheux's frame and cylinder.]] | ||
===Remington 1866 Derringer | ==Colt Open-Top== | ||
Dr. Surusky carries [[Colt Open-Top]] revolver. | |||
[[Image:Colt Open-Top.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Open-Top - .22 Short]] | |||
[[Image:gunfrontierpocket1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dr. Surusky draws his revolver.]] | |||
[[Image:gunfrontierpocket2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Victor Collete Pepperbox== | |||
Baron De Noir F. Tat Endale leaves behind a custom-engraved gold-plated [[Victor Collete Pepperbox]] when he kidnaps Shinunora. | |||
[[Image:Victor COLLETTE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Victor Collete Pepperbox - 7mm Pinfire]] | |||
[[Image:gunfrontierpepperbox1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tochiro examines the discarded VC Pepperbox pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:gunfrontierpepperbox2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tochiro examines the engraving on the Pepperbox revolver.]] | |||
=Pistols= | |||
==Remington 1866 Derringer== | |||
Shinunora as well as several minor characters use [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] pistols. | Shinunora as well as several minor characters use [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] pistols. | ||
[[Image:Remington1866Type4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips]] | [[Image:Remington1866Type4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips]] | ||
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[[Image:gunfrontierderringer4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shinunora reveals her 1866 Derringer..]] | [[Image:gunfrontierderringer4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shinunora reveals her 1866 Derringer..]] | ||
==Matchlock Hinawajyu Musket== | |||
The samurai that Tochiro and Harlock encounter in episode 10 all carry traditional Japanese matchlock musket pistols (also known as a "Hinawajyu" or [[Tanegashima]]). | |||
The samurai that Tochiro and Harlock encounter in episode 10 all carry traditional Japanese matchlock musket pistols (also known as a "Hinawajyu"). | |||
[[Image:hinawajupistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Replica of a Japanese Hinawajyu matchlock pistol]] | [[Image:hinawajupistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Replica of a Japanese Hinawajyu matchlock pistol]] | ||
[[Image:gunfrontiermatchlock1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:gunfrontiermatchlock1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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[[Image:gunfrontiermatchlock3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:gunfrontiermatchlock3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Borchardt C-93== | |||
Dark Myster uses a [[Borchardt C-93]] pistol in episode 13. | Dark Myster uses a [[Borchardt C-93]] pistol in episode 13. | ||
[[Image:borchardtc93.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Borchardt C-93 - 7.63 Borchardt]] | [[Image:borchardtc93.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Borchardt C-93 - 7.63 Borchardt]] | ||
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[[Image:gunfrontierc933.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:gunfrontierc933.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
=Rifles= | |||
==Winchester Model 1873== | |||
The most commonly seen long gun in the show is the [[Winchester Model 1873]] lever-action rifle. | The most commonly seen long gun in the show is the [[Winchester Model 1873]] lever-action rifle. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal.]] | [[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal.]] | ||
[[Image:gunfrontierlever1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A depute informs Harlock and Tochiro that the robber they shot was a wanted man. Note the row of Winchester Model 1873 rifles behind him.]] | [[Image:gunfrontierlever1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A depute informs Harlock and Tochiro that the robber they shot was a wanted man. Note the row of Winchester Model 1873 rifles behind him.]] | ||
[[Image:gunfrontierlever2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A corrupt lawman takes aim at Harlock with his Winchester Model 1873.]] | [[Image:gunfrontierlever2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A corrupt lawman takes aim at Harlock with his Winchester Model 1873.]] | ||
[[Image:gunfrontierlever3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:gunfrontierlever3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shinunora with a Winchester Model 1873]] | ||
==Springfield 1861== | |||
The [[Springfield 1861]] rifle makes occasional appearances throughout the series. | The [[Springfield 1861]] rifle makes occasional appearances throughout the series. | ||
[[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield Model 1861 - .58 caliber minie ball.]] | [[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield Model 1861 - .58 caliber minie ball.]] | ||
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[[Image:gunfrontierrifle21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Native American on a somewhat tripped out horse raises his Springfield 1861.]] | [[Image:gunfrontierrifle21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Native American on a somewhat tripped out horse raises his Springfield 1861.]] | ||
==Trapdoor Springfield Rifle== | |||
Dr. Surusky in episode 5 has a [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle]] with a bayonet affixed to the end, which Tochiro refers to as a "converted Springfield 1861 Infantry Rifle". | Dr. Surusky in episode 5 has a [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle]] with a bayonet affixed to the end, which Tochiro refers to as a "converted Springfield 1861 Infantry Rifle". | ||
[[Image:UmbertiTrapdoorFullSize.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Replica Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Uberti Arms - .45-70.]] | [[Image:UmbertiTrapdoorFullSize.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Replica Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Uberti Arms - .45-70.]] | ||
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[[Image:gunfrontiertrapdoor5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sinunora aims the Trapdoor Springfield rifle.]] | [[Image:gunfrontiertrapdoor5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sinunora aims the Trapdoor Springfield rifle.]] | ||
=Other= | |||
==Gatling Gun== | |||
Shitalnen uses an early-style [[Gatling Gun]] attached to an auto-carriage during the final episodes. The weapon is described as being powered by the auto-carriage's engine (as opposed to being hand-cranked) and Shinunora speculates that it is "belt fed", despite the weapon's obvious box magazine. | Shitalnen uses an early-style [[Gatling Gun]] attached to an auto-carriage during the final episodes. The weapon is described as being powered by the auto-carriage's engine (as opposed to being hand-cranked) and Shinunora speculates that it is "belt fed", despite the weapon's obvious box magazine. | ||
[[Image:Gatling_gun_1865.jpg|thumb|none|400px|An 1865 Gatling Gun.]] | [[Image:Gatling_gun_1865.jpg|thumb|none|400px|An 1865 Gatling Gun.]] | ||
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[[Image:Gunfrontiergatling3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shitalnen aims the Gatling Gun at Harlock.]] | [[Image:Gunfrontiergatling3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shitalnen aims the Gatling Gun at Harlock.]] | ||
==Railcar Howitzer== | |||
In the series's finale, Shitalnen reveals his newly-constructed Howitzer cannon which is hard-mounted to a railcar. | In the series's finale, Shitalnen reveals his newly-constructed Howitzer cannon which is hard-mounted to a railcar. | ||
[[Image:gunfrontiercannon1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:gunfrontiercannon1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:27, 14 May 2021
Gun Frontier is a thirteen episode anime series based on the manga by Leiji Matsumoto. It is the fifth animated adaptation of the Harlock franchise and is by far its most unusual entry, changing the setting and genre from a Space Opera set in the 30th century to an action-comedy set in the American Western Frontier.
See also:
The following weapons were used in the anime series Gun Frontier:
Revolvers
Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" Model
The Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" Model, a weapon synonymous with the Old West, is by far the most prolific firearm in the series. Harlock usually carries at least one of these weapons at all times.
In addition to a pair of SAAs, Harlock also carries a Colt 1851 Navy (for one episode, at least). Several other 1851 Navys also show up throughout the series.
12 Shot Lefaucheux Revolver
The stagecoach robber in episode 2 uses a rare 12 Shot Lefaucheux Revolver.
Colt Open-Top
Dr. Surusky carries Colt Open-Top revolver.
Victor Collete Pepperbox
Baron De Noir F. Tat Endale leaves behind a custom-engraved gold-plated Victor Collete Pepperbox when he kidnaps Shinunora.
Pistols
Remington 1866 Derringer
Shinunora as well as several minor characters use Remington 1866 Derringer pistols.
Matchlock Hinawajyu Musket
The samurai that Tochiro and Harlock encounter in episode 10 all carry traditional Japanese matchlock musket pistols (also known as a "Hinawajyu" or Tanegashima).
Borchardt C-93
Dark Myster uses a Borchardt C-93 pistol in episode 13.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1873
The most commonly seen long gun in the show is the Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle.
Springfield 1861
The Springfield 1861 rifle makes occasional appearances throughout the series.
Trapdoor Springfield Rifle
Dr. Surusky in episode 5 has a Trapdoor Springfield Rifle with a bayonet affixed to the end, which Tochiro refers to as a "converted Springfield 1861 Infantry Rifle".
Other
Gatling Gun
Shitalnen uses an early-style Gatling Gun attached to an auto-carriage during the final episodes. The weapon is described as being powered by the auto-carriage's engine (as opposed to being hand-cranked) and Shinunora speculates that it is "belt fed", despite the weapon's obvious box magazine.
Railcar Howitzer
In the series's finale, Shitalnen reveals his newly-constructed Howitzer cannon which is hard-mounted to a railcar.
