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{{Infobox Movie | |||
[[Image: | |name = The Postman | ||
|picture = Postman_ver3.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = [[Kevin Costner]] | |||
|date= 1997 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio=Tig Productions | |||
|distributor=Warner Bros. | |||
|character1=The Postman | |||
|actor1=[[Kevin Costner]] | |||
|character2=General Bethlehem | |||
|actor2=[[Will Patton]] | |||
|character3=Ford Lincoln Mercury | |||
|actor3=[[Larenz Tate]] | |||
|character4=Abby | |||
|actor4=[[Olivia Williams]] | |||
|character5=Captain Idaho | |||
|actor5=[[James Russo]] | |||
|character6=Sheriff Briscoe | |||
|actor6=[[Daniel von Bargen]] | |||
|character7=Colonel Getty | |||
|actor7=[[Joe Santos]] | |||
|character8=Old George | |||
|actor8=[[Ron McLarty]] | |||
|character9=Mercer | |||
|actor9=[[Rex Linn]] | |||
|character10=Bandit 20 | |||
|actor10=[[Giovanni Ribisi ]] | |||
}} | |||
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{{Film Title|The Postman}} | |||
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{{spoiler}} | |||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==M1911A1== | |||
== M1911A1 == | |||
The [[M1911A1]] is seen in the hands of Holnists, to include General Bethlehem ([[Will Patton]]), and is also used by The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) when he escapes from the Holnists. | The [[M1911A1]] is seen in the hands of Holnists, to include General Bethlehem ([[Will Patton]]), and is also used by The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) when he escapes from the Holnists. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:postman_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Holnist prepares to execute the Postman]] | [[Image:postman_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Holnist prepares to execute the Postman.]] | ||
[[Image:Postman1911gov.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Looking at the hammer and the safety, the guns used on the set are probably civilian Government models.]] | |||
[[Image:postman_5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Idaho ([[James Russo]]) fires his M1911A1 at the Postman.]] | [[Image:postman_5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Idaho ([[James Russo]]) fires his M1911A1 at the Postman.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Military & Police== | ==Smith & Wesson Military & Police== | ||
General Bethlehem ([[Will Patton]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Pre-Model 10 Smith & Wesson M&P]] as his sidearm. The same revolver was used just moments before by Ford Lincoln Mercury ([[Larenz Tate]]). It's identifiable as a Pre-Model 10 because of the hammer, front sight and the ejector rod design. | General Bethlehem ([[Will Patton]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Pre-Model 10 Smith & Wesson M&P]] as his sidearm. The same revolver was used just moments before by Ford Lincoln Mercury ([[Larenz Tate]]). It's identifiable as a Pre-Model 10 because of the hammer, front sight and the ejector rod design. | ||
[[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:postman_12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bethlehem ([[Will Patton]]) pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 10 at the Postman]] | [[Image:postman_12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bethlehem ([[Will Patton]]) pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 10 at the Postman]] | ||
[[Image:Usps6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) stops Ford Lincoln Mercury ([[Larenz Tate]]) from using the S&W.]] | [[Image:Usps6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) stops Ford Lincoln Mercury ([[Larenz Tate]]) from using the S&W.]] | ||
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=Rifles & Carbines= | =Rifles & Carbines= | ||
==Colt AR-15 Sporter I Carbine (mocked up as XM177E2)== | |||
The Holnists use [[Colt AR-15 Sporter I Carbine]]s, fitted with mock flash moderators to pass for [[XM177E2]]s, that are subsequently taken and used by several other characters including The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) as well as Abby ([[Olivia Williams]]). They were seen firing in semi-auto, further indicating that they are mocked-up civilian models (that in this instance weren't converted to full auto). In a brief continuity error, the Sporter 1 taken from an unconscious Holnist by Abby has a standard 16" barrel and A1 flash hider, but changes back to a faux XM177E2 the next time she's shown with it. | |||
[[Image:FakeXM177.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Late 1970s model AR-15 Sporter I Carbine converted into an XM177 Lookalike - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:postman_8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) holds the XM177 (mocked up from a Sporter I Carbine).]] | |||
[[Image:postman_9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman takes aim at ambushed Holnists with his carbine. This shot clearly shows the SP1-style 'slickside' upper receiver (no forward assist or shell deflector) and 'slabside' lower receiver (no 'fencing' around the magazine release).]] | |||
[[File:Postman-Sporter-Error.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sporter 1 on the ground after Abby knocks out its owner. Note 16" barrel and A1 flash hider.]] | |||
[[Image:postman_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abby ([[Olivia Williams]]) trains her Colt carbine at a Holnist scout.]] | |||
== | ==Colt AR-15 Sporter II Carbine (mocked up as XM177E2)== | ||
The [[ | A Holnist pursuing The Postman and Abby during their escape from Benning is armed with a [[Colt AR-15 Sporter II]] also mocked up as an XM177E2. The Postman later holds this carbine when encountering "Ponytail" (played by Costner's daughter Anne) in the woods. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:ColtSporterIIw30RdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Sporter II Carbine with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Postman-SporterII-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Holnist holds the Sporter II on Abbey. Note the forward assist.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Postman-SporterII.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman holds the Sporter II on Ponytail, though he isn't much of a threat considering the bolt carrier is locked back on an empty chamber.]] | ||
== M1 Carbine== | == M1 Carbine== | ||
An [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by the Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) at the beginning of the film. He loses it when he gets captured and it's never seen again. | An [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by the Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) at the beginning of the film. He loses it when he gets captured and it's never seen again. Near the end of the movie members of the Postman's army can be seen carrying M1 Carbines as well. | ||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with birch stock, adjustable sight and bayonet lug - .30 Carbine. Most of the World War 2 variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to government arsenals and retrofitted with the bayonet lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s.]] | ||
[[Image:Usps1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) walks through the remains of Salt Lake City with his faithful mule Bill and his trusty [[M1 Carbine]].]] | [[Image:Usps1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) walks through the remains of Salt Lake City with his faithful mule Bill and his trusty [[M1 Carbine]].]] | ||
[[Image:Usps2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) explores an abandoned gas station.]] | [[Image:Usps2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]) explores an abandoned gas station.]] | ||
[[Image:Usps3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman looks around inside the gas station with his M1 Carbine at his side.]] | [[Image:Usps3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman looks around inside the gas station with his M1 Carbine at his side.]] | ||
[[Image:Usps4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman readies his M1 Carbine.]] | [[Image:Usps4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman readies his M1 Carbine. This shot shows the bayonet lug and adjustable rear sight, indicating it is a 'post-war'(World War II) variant.]] | ||
== | ==Springfield Armory M1A== | ||
[[Springfield Armory M1A]]s are seen in the hands of Ford Lincoln Mercury ([[Larenz Tate]]) as well as other followers of The Postman ([[Kevin Costner]]). | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:SFA M1A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield Armory M1A - 7.62x51mm (.308 Winchester)]] | ||
[[Image:postman_10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ford Lincoln Mercury ([[Larenz Tate]]) aims his | [[Image:postman_10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ford Lincoln Mercury ([[Larenz Tate]]) aims his M1A at a retreating Holnist. Note the lack of selector notch on the stock, indicating this as a civilian-spec commerically-built rifle.]] | ||
[[File:MAILE.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman's followers armed with | [[File:MAILE.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Postman's followers armed with M1As during the film's climax.]] | ||
[[File:MAILC.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:MAILC.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1As are shown being prepared for the impending confrontation with the Holnists.]] | ||
== Winchester Model 70 == | ==Winchester Model 70== | ||
A scoped [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle is used by the Holnist Mercer ([[Rex Linn]]). | A scoped [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle is used by the Holnist Mercer ([[Rex Linn]]). | ||
[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | [[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:postman_11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercer ([[Rex Linn]]) prepares to shoot a traitor with his scoped Winchester Model 70 rifle.]] | [[Image:postman_11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercer ([[Rex Linn]]) prepares to shoot a traitor with his scoped Winchester Model 70 rifle.]] | ||
== Winchester 1894== | ==Winchester Model 1894== | ||
A [[Winchester 1894|Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine]] is carried, and used, by Colonel Getty ([[Joe Santos]]) of the Holnist Army. | A [[Winchester 1894|Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine]] is carried, and used, by Colonel Getty ([[Joe Santos]]) of the Holnist Army. | ||
[[Image:Win94saddlering.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine - .30-30.]] | [[Image:Win94saddlering.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine - .30-30.]] | ||
[[Image:Usps9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col Getty ([[Joe Santos]]) with his [[Winchester 1894|Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine]].]] | [[Image:Usps9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col Getty ([[Joe Santos]]) with his [[Winchester 1894|Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine]].]] | ||
[[Image:Usps10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getty raises his Winchester 1894 in | [[Image:Usps10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getty raises his Winchester 1894 in surrender.]] | ||
[[Image:Usps11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the same scene.]] | [[Image:Usps11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the same scene.]] | ||
== FN FAL with | ==FN FAL (with Cobray CM203 Launcher)== | ||
One of the Holnist soldiers is armed with what appears to be an [[FN FAL | One of the Holnist soldiers is armed with what appears to be an [[FN FAL]] with mounted [[Cobray CM203]] (standing in for the [[M203 grenade launcher]]). This appears to possibly be one of the same prop weapons previously used in the film ''[[Escape from L.A.]]''. | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Coltflare.jpg|thumb|none|401px|Late Model Cobray CM203, not attached to a rifle - 37mm flare]] | |||
[[Image:Usps12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Holnist soldier with his possible FN FAL with the underbarrel M203 Grenade Launcher.]] | [[Image:Usps12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Holnist soldier with his possible FN FAL with the underbarrel M203 Grenade Launcher.]] | ||
== M16A1 == | ==M16A1== | ||
[[ | [[M16A1]] rifles can be seen being carried by Holnist soldiers in the background. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Usps8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Holonist soldier in the background with his M16A1 rifle.]] | [[Image:Usps8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Holonist soldier in the background with his M16A1 rifle.]] | ||
== AK 47 Variant == | ==AK-47 Variant== | ||
One of the many Holnist soldiers appears to be carrying an [[AK-47| | One of the many Holnist soldiers appears to be carrying an [[AK-47|AK-47 variant]], but it's too blurry to definitively identify. | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:MAILD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note what appears to be an [[AK-47|AK-47 | [[File:MAILD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note what appears to be an [[AK-47|AK-47 variant]] being carried by one of the Holnist soldiers over Col. Getty's ([[Joe Santos]]) right shoulder on the far left.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
== Mossberg 500== | |||
== Mossberg 500 == | |||
A [[Mossberg 500]] shotgun is seen in the hands of Sheriff Briscoe ([[Daniel von Bargen]]). | A [[Mossberg 500]] shotgun is seen in the hands of Sheriff Briscoe ([[Daniel von Bargen]]). | ||
[[Image:Mossberg500.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500 Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Mossberg500.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500 Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
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[[Image:postman_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Idaho ([[James Russo]]) loads his single shot shotgun.]] | [[Image:postman_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Idaho ([[James Russo]]) loads his single shot shotgun.]] | ||
== Double Barreled Shotgun == | ==Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is carried by Old George ([[Ron McLarty]]) during the movie's climax. | A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is carried by Old George ([[Ron McLarty]]) during the movie's climax. | ||
[[Image:IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:MAILF.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Old George ([[Ron McLarty]]) with his [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]].]] | [[File:MAILF.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Old George ([[Ron McLarty]]) with his [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]].]] | ||
== Ithaca 37 == | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is used by Old George ([[Ron McLarty]]) at the Ambush at Elvis Dam. | An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is used by Old George ([[Ron McLarty]]) at the Ambush at Elvis Dam. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | ||
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=Heavy Weaponry= | =Heavy Weaponry= | ||
== Oerlikon 20mm Cannon == | == Oerlikon 20mm Cannon == | ||
The Holnists use a [[ | The Holnists use a [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]] to destroy the town of Benning. | ||
[[Image:20mm Oerlikon Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Oerlikon Cannon - 20mm | [[Image:20mm Oerlikon Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Oerlikon Cannon - 20mm]] | ||
[[Image:postman_7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holnists prepare to turn Benning into Swiss cheese with the Oerlikon.]] | [[Image:postman_7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holnists prepare to turn Benning into Swiss cheese with the Oerlikon.]] | ||
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The following weapons were used in the film The Postman:
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Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is seen in the hands of Holnists, to include General Bethlehem (Will Patton), and is also used by The Postman (Kevin Costner) when he escapes from the Holnists.
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
General Bethlehem (Will Patton) carries a Pre-Model 10 Smith & Wesson M&P as his sidearm. The same revolver was used just moments before by Ford Lincoln Mercury (Larenz Tate). It's identifiable as a Pre-Model 10 because of the hammer, front sight and the ejector rod design.
Rifles & Carbines
Colt AR-15 Sporter I Carbine (mocked up as XM177E2)
The Holnists use Colt AR-15 Sporter I Carbines, fitted with mock flash moderators to pass for XM177E2s, that are subsequently taken and used by several other characters including The Postman (Kevin Costner) as well as Abby (Olivia Williams). They were seen firing in semi-auto, further indicating that they are mocked-up civilian models (that in this instance weren't converted to full auto). In a brief continuity error, the Sporter 1 taken from an unconscious Holnist by Abby has a standard 16" barrel and A1 flash hider, but changes back to a faux XM177E2 the next time she's shown with it.
Colt AR-15 Sporter II Carbine (mocked up as XM177E2)
A Holnist pursuing The Postman and Abby during their escape from Benning is armed with a Colt AR-15 Sporter II also mocked up as an XM177E2. The Postman later holds this carbine when encountering "Ponytail" (played by Costner's daughter Anne) in the woods.
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is carried by the Postman (Kevin Costner) at the beginning of the film. He loses it when he gets captured and it's never seen again. Near the end of the movie members of the Postman's army can be seen carrying M1 Carbines as well.
Springfield Armory M1A
Springfield Armory M1As are seen in the hands of Ford Lincoln Mercury (Larenz Tate) as well as other followers of The Postman (Kevin Costner).
Winchester Model 70
A scoped Winchester Model 70 rifle is used by the Holnist Mercer (Rex Linn).
Winchester Model 1894
A Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine is carried, and used, by Colonel Getty (Joe Santos) of the Holnist Army.
FN FAL (with Cobray CM203 Launcher)
One of the Holnist soldiers is armed with what appears to be an FN FAL with mounted Cobray CM203 (standing in for the M203 grenade launcher). This appears to possibly be one of the same prop weapons previously used in the film Escape from L.A..
M16A1
M16A1 rifles can be seen being carried by Holnist soldiers in the background.
AK-47 Variant
One of the many Holnist soldiers appears to be carrying an AK-47 variant, but it's too blurry to definitively identify.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500
A Mossberg 500 shotgun is seen in the hands of Sheriff Briscoe (Daniel von Bargen).
12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun
A Cooey Model 84 single shot shotgun is used by Idaho (James Russo).
Double Barreled Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is carried by Old George (Ron McLarty) during the movie's climax.
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 shotgun is used by Old George (Ron McLarty) at the Ambush at Elvis Dam.
Heavy Weaponry
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon
The Holnists use a Oerlikon 20mm Cannon to destroy the town of Benning.
