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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name=Gangs of New York | |||
|picture=gonyposter.jpg | |||
|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |||
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]]United States | |||
|director=[[Martin Scorsese]] | |||
|date=2002 | |||
|studio=Miramax<BR>Touchstone | |||
|distributor=Miramax | |||
|character1=Amsterdam Vallon | |||
|actor1=[[Leonardo DiCaprio]] | |||
|character2=William "Bill the Butcher" Cutting | |||
|actor2=[[Daniel Day-Lewis]] | |||
|character3=Jenny Everdeane | |||
|actor3=[[Cameron Diaz]] | |||
|character4=Boss Tweed | |||
|actor4=[[Jim Broadbent]] | |||
|character5=Happy Jack Mulraney | |||
|actor5=[[John C. Reilly]] | |||
|character6=Johnny Sirocco | |||
|actor6=[[Henry Thomas]] | |||
|character7=Walter "Monk" McGinn | |||
|actor7=[[Brendan Gleeson]] | |||
|character8=John F. Schermerhorn | |||
|actor8=[[David Hemmings]] | |||
}} | |||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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== Joslyn Rifle == | == Joslyn Rifle == | ||
During the scene where William Tweed ([[Jim Broadbent]]) is conversing with Dead Rabbit supporters, Jenny Everdeane ([[Cameron Diaz]]) keeps a Joslyn Rifle aimed on him. | During the scene where William Tweed ([[Jim Broadbent]]) is conversing with Dead Rabbit supporters, Jenny Everdeane ([[Cameron Diaz]]) keeps a [[Joslyn Rifle]] aimed on him. | ||
[[Image:Joslyn rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Joslyn rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:GONY 544.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny ([[Cameron Diaz]]) keeps a Joslyn Rifle on William Tweed ([[Jim Broadbent]]),]] | [[Image:GONY 544.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny ([[Cameron Diaz]]) keeps a Joslyn Rifle on William Tweed ([[Jim Broadbent]]),]] | ||
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An Irish immigrant is seen being issued a [[Springfield Model 1842]] Musket. This is historically correct, as the Irish Brigade were issued the 1842 Musket until 1864, as it was preferred for its ability to use the "buck and ball" load. | An Irish immigrant is seen being issued a [[Springfield Model 1842]] Musket. This is historically correct, as the Irish Brigade were issued the 1842 Musket until 1864, as it was preferred for its ability to use the "buck and ball" load. | ||
[[Image:Springfield1842musket.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Springfield Model 1842 Musket - .69 smoothbore]] | [[Image:Springfield1842musket.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Springfield Model 1842 Musket - .69 smoothbore]] | ||
[[Image:GONY 517.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A newly drafted soldier receives his Springfield Musket.]] | [[Image:GONY 517.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A newly drafted soldier receives his Springfield Musket. Note the brass colored barrel bands, a feature more commonly seen in European muskets.]] | ||
== Springfield Model 1861 Rifle == | == Springfield Model 1861 Rifle == | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
==Ship | ==Ship Gunade== | ||
During the Draft Riot, just before the fight between the Dead Rabbits and the Bower Boys, a ship of the coast fires its | During the Draft Riot, just before the fight between the Dead Rabbits and the Bower Boys, a ship of the coast fires its gunades off. A gunade is a hybrid between a carronade and a regular cannon. | ||
[[Image:gonycannon1.jpg|thumb|none|601px| | [[Image:gonycannon1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Gunades firing from ship.]] | ||
[[Image:gonycannon2.jpg|thumb|none|602px| | [[Image:gonycannon2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Ditto. Note the distinctive muzzle shape resembling carronades but longer barrel and being used in a common cannon configuration confirming the weapons as gunades.]] | ||
==Gun Case== | ==Gun Case== | ||
Latest revision as of 02:46, 26 November 2022
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The following weapons were used in the film Gangs of New York:
Handguns
Single-Shot Boot Pistols
A majority of the residents of Civil War era New York all carry small single-shot Boot Pistols for protection.
Percussion Pocket Pistol
When Happy Jack Mulraney (John C. Reilly) chases Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio) through the church, he draws a Percussion Pocket Pistol Based on the barrel look it looks to be a Queen Anne pistol, or if indeed being a pocket pistol, the Liegi derringer.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model
While at the theater, an assassin (Bronco Mcloughlin) attempts to kill Bill "The Butcher" Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis) with a Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver.
Elgin Cutlass Pistol
Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio) attempts to assassinate Bill "The Butcher" Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis) by throwing a knife and then pulling an Elgin Cutlass Pistol, only to be impaled by a knife thrown by Cutting
During the Draft Riots, a mob breaks into the residence of Mr. Schermerhorn (David Hemmings) and he in turn uses two Colt 1851 Navy Revolvers to fend them off.
Shotguns
Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
The Percussion Shotgun is seen being held by a Ship Captain and William Tweed (Jim Broadbent).
Rifles & Muskets
Joslyn Rifle
During the scene where William Tweed (Jim Broadbent) is conversing with Dead Rabbit supporters, Jenny Everdeane (Cameron Diaz) keeps a Joslyn Rifle aimed on him.
Springfield Model 1842 Musket
An Irish immigrant is seen being issued a Springfield Model 1842 Musket. This is historically correct, as the Irish Brigade were issued the 1842 Musket until 1864, as it was preferred for its ability to use the "buck and ball" load.
Springfield Model 1861 Rifle
The majority of US Army troops carry Springfield 1861 rifles.
Enfield P1853 Rifle
Some US Army troops are seen carrying Enfield Pattern 1853 rifles, which were commonly issued to Union regiments.
Other
Ship Gunade
During the Draft Riot, just before the fight between the Dead Rabbits and the Bower Boys, a ship of the coast fires its gunades off. A gunade is a hybrid between a carronade and a regular cannon.
Gun Case
Mr. Schermerhorn (David Hemmings) keeps several rifles and shotguns in a gun case.
