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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}} | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
== Single-Shot Boot Pistols == | == Single-Shot Boot Pistols == | ||
A majority of the residents of Civil War era New York all carry small single-shot [[Boot Pistol]]s for protection. | |||
[[Image:gonysingle2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Civil War Era Boot Pistol]] | |||
[[File:GONY 503.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The man in the top hat holds a boot pistol on the assassin, who has just wounded Bill "The Butcher" Cutting ([[Daniel Day-Lewis]]).]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 512.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The man in the blue coat on the right covering Bill ([[Daniel Day-Lewis]]) with a boot pistol after the attempted assassination.]] | |||
[[File:GONY 506.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, McGloin (Gary Lewis) holds his boot pistol on the assassin.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 548.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Jenny Everdeanes' boot pistol as she reaches for it.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 549.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny Everdeane ([[Cameron Diaz]]) holds her boot pistol on Walter "Monk" McGinn ([[Brendan Gleeson]]).]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 538.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny ([[Cameron Diaz]]) gives Amsterdam ([[Leonardo DiCaprio]]) her boot pistol while holding the suffering Johnny Sirocco ([[Henry Thomas]]).]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 333.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny ([[Cameron Diaz]]) draws her pistol on the dock after she is attacked by citizens, during the riots.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 334.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny ([[Cameron Diaz]]) holds the pistol after she kills one of her attackers.]] | |||
== 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. | ||
[[Image:Percussion-pocket.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Percussion pocket pistol with octagonal steel barrel c. 1840 - 11mm]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 519.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Happy Jack Mulraney ([[John C. Reilly]]) keeps his Pocket Pistol in the ready position as he searches for Amsterdam ([[Leonardo DiCaprio]]) in the unfinished church]] | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:GONY 518.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A better shot of the pistol held by Jack Mulraney ([[John C. Reilly]]).]] | ||
[[Image:gonypercussionpistol1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Happy Jack holds the pistol during his fight with Amsterdam.]] | |||
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== Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model == | == 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. | |||
[[Image:1849.31cal.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 1849 Pocket - .31 caliber.]] | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:GONY 501.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the 1849 Pocket that the assassin (Bronco Mcloughlin) pulls from under his top hat and aims at Bill ([[Daniel Day-Lewis]]).]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:GONY 505.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Amsterdam ([[Leonardo DiCaprio]]) wrestles the assassin (Bronco Mcloughlin) in an attempt to get the revolver from him.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:GONY 508.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Amsterdam ([[Leonardo DiCaprio]]) manages to get the revolver, after it inadvertently goes off mortally wounding the assassin.]] | ||
[[Image:GONY 509.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Amsterdam ([[Leonardo DiCaprio]]) holds up the revolver.]] | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:GONY 510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Amsterdam with the revolver.]] | ||
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== Elgin Cutlass Pistol == | == Elgin Cutlass Pistol == | ||
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[[Image:elgincutlasspistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Elgin Cutlass Pistol]] | [[Image:elgincutlasspistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Elgin Cutlass Pistol]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:gonyelginpistol3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Elgin Pistol lying on the table before being pocketed for the assassination attempt.]] | ||
[[Image:GONY 527.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Amsterdam ([[Leonardo DiCaprio]]) has the Elgin Pistol in his right hand during his confrontation the Butcher.]] | |||
== Colt 1851 Navy Revolver == | |||
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. | |||
[[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 301.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As the mob advances on his house, Mr. Schermerhorn ([[David Hemmings]]) prepares to fight back with two Navy Revolvers.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 304.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Schermerhorn ([[David Hemmings]]) fires one of his two Navy Revolvers before retreating into his dining room.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 309.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A somewhat better view of the Navy Revolver.]] | |||
== | =Shotguns= | ||
== Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun == | |||
The [[Percussion Shotgun]] is seen being held by a Ship Captain and William Tweed ([[Jim Broadbent]]). | |||
[[Image:PercussionDBS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun - 10 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 330.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William Tweed ([[Jim Broadbent]]) stands at the ready with his shotgun]] | |||
[[Image:gonyshotgun4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A ship captain clutches his shotgun.]] | |||
[[Image:gonyshotgun3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The same captain drops dead with his shotgun next to him.]] | |||
=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. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Joslyn rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:GONY 544.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny ([[Cameron Diaz]]) keeps a Joslyn Rifle on William Tweed ([[Jim Broadbent]]),]] | ||
== | == 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. | |||
[[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. Note the brass colored barrel bands, a feature more commonly seen in European muskets.]] | |||
[[Image: | == Springfield Model 1861 Rifle == | ||
The majority of US Army troops carry [[Springfield 1861]] rifles. | |||
[[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield 1861 - .58 caliber]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 514.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As the soldiers begin boarding the ship to go to war, some of them have Springfield Rifles slung on their backs.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 515.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers continue to board.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 337.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers stand in ranks, at the ready during the Draft Riots- the rifles finished in the white are Springfields, while the blued ones are Enfields]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 319.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US Army troops aim their [[Springfield 1861]] rifles at the Dead Rabbits.]] | |||
== | == Enfield P1853 Rifle == | ||
Some US Army troops are seen carrying [[British 1853 Enfield|Enfield Pattern 1853]] rifles, which were commonly issued to Union regiments. | |||
[[Image:1853enfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enfield Pattern 1853 - .577 caliber]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 337.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers stand in ranks, at the ready during the Draft Riots- the rifles finished in the white are Springfields, while the blued ones are Enfields.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 319.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some US Army troops are seen aiming [[British 1853 Enfield|Enfield Pattern 1853]] rifles at the Dead Rabbits.]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 322.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Good shot of the Rifle Bore, on one of the Enfield Rifles]] | |||
[[Image:GONY 340.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McGloin (Gary Lewis) attempts to charge the soldiers and is shot down in a hail of rifle bullets.]] | |||
=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. | |||
[[Image:gonycannon1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Gunades firing from ship.]] | |||
[[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== | ||
[[ | Mr. Schermerhorn ([[David Hemmings]]) keeps several rifles and shotguns in a gun case. | ||
[[File:GONY 339.jpg|thumb|none|600px|There is a gun case in the back left.]] | |||
[[ | [[File:GONY 312.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rioters raid the gun case in Mr. Schermerhorn's house. One appears to be a Sharps, judging by the trigger guard.]] | ||
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[[Category:Martin Scorsese]] | |||
[[Category:Crime]] | |||
[[Category:Drama]] | |||
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.
