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'''Major Dundee''' is a 1965 | '''''Major Dundee''''' is a 1965 action film set during the time of the Civil War and directed by [[Sam Peckinpah]]. The cast included [[Charlton Heston]], [[Richard Harris]], [[Jim Hutton]], and [[James Coburn]]. | ||
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==Colt 1860 Army== | ==Colt 1860 Army== | ||
===Richards Cartridge Conversion=== | ===Richards Cartridge Conversion=== | ||
Major Amos Charles Dundee ([[Charlton Heston]]) and Capt. Benjamin Tyreen ([[Richard Harris]]) | Major Amos Charles Dundee ([[Charlton Heston]]) and Capt. Benjamin Tyreen ([[Richard Harris]]) use [[Colt 1860 Army|Richards Cartridge Conversion Revolver]]s. | ||
[[Image:Colt1860Richards.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1860 Army with Richards Conversion.]] | [[Image:Colt1860Richards.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1860 Army with Richards Conversion.]] | ||
[[Image:MD-CH-C60R-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:MD-CH-C60R-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major clutching a prepared gun in a military prison ...]] | ||
[[Image:MD-CH-C60R-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:MD-CH-C60R-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and also in bed in the house of his Mexican nurse.]] | ||
[[Image:MD-RH-C60R-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:MD-RH-C60R-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Tyreen aims his sidearm at Major Dundee.]] | ||
[[Image:MD-JLB-C60R-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:MD-JLB-C60R-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Also the bugler Tim Ryan ([[Michael Anderson Jr.]]) at nights shootout drew this weapon from the holster.]] | ||
== Remington | ==Remington New Army (mocked up Single Action Army)== | ||
Sgt. Gomez and Sgt. Chillum are seen carrying what are supposed to be Remington New Army revolvers. In reality, these revolvers appear to be Colt [[Single Action Army]] revolvers with a mock cylinder rod added to resemble the Civil War era handgun. (The Colt SAA did not enter service until 1873). Similar mockups were seen in such films as [[John Wayne]]'s ''[[Rio Lobo]]'' and ''[[The Horse Soldiers]]''. | |||
[[File: | [[File:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1858 New Army]] | ||
[[Image:MD-AC-R75-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Single Action Army]] | ||
[[Image:MD-MA-R75-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dundee's solid right-hand man Sergeant Gomez ([[Mario Adorf]]).]] | [[Image:MD-AC-R75-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The French commander captain Jacques Tremaine ([[Albert Carrier]]) shoots at Dundee´s men who tried to break through over the border´s river.]] | ||
[[Image:MD-MA-R75-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:MD-MA-R75-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dundee's solid right-hand man Sergeant Gomez ([[Mario Adorf]]) in fight with the French lancers in river ...]] | ||
[[Image:MD-BJ-R75-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tyreen's right-hand man Sergeant Chillum ([[Ben Johnson]]).]] | [[Image:MD-MA-R75-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|... drew his revolver from a holster.]] | ||
[[Image:MD-BJ-R75-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tyreen's right-hand man Sergeant Chillum ([[Ben Johnson]]) shoots after a French riders during the battle for the river from his revolver.]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
Many characters in the film are armed with [[Winchester Model 1892]] | Many characters in the film are armed with the handguardless [[Winchester Model 1892]]s, which is mocked as [[Henry 1860]] rifles. | ||
[[File:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Henry Model 1860 - .44 Rimfire.]] | [[File:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Henry Model 1860 - .44 Rimfire.]] | ||
[[File:Winchester1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 -.32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | [[File:Winchester1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 -.32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | ||
[[Image:MD-MA-W92-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Gomez ([[Mario Adorf]]).]] | [[Image:MD-MA-W92-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Gomez ([[Mario Adorf]]).]] | ||
[[Image:MD-RH-W92-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Benjamin Tyreen ([[Richard Harris]]).]] | [[Image:MD-RH-W92-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Benjamin Tyreen ([[Richard Harris]]). Note that his collar shows the rank of a 2nd. LT. due to his temporary demotion. He is also (unusually) wearing the shoulder straps used by the Union.]] | ||
[[Image:MD-BJ-W92-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Chillum ([[Ben Johnson]]).]] | [[Image:MD-BJ-W92-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Chillum ([[Ben Johnson]]).]] | ||
==Trapdoor Springfield 1873== | ==Trapdoor Springfield 1873== | ||
In the hands of a few soldiers in movie are also [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|Trapdoor Springfield 1873]]'s. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:UmbertiTrapdoorFullSize.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Trapdoor Springfield 1873 - .45-70.]] | ||
[[Image:MD-BP-CFR-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:MD-BP-CFR-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The black soldier Aesop ([[Brock Peters]]) (3rd from left) and his men are armed with this rifle.]] | ||
== Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine == | == Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine == | ||
The Apaches riders are | The U. S. cavalry and also Apaches riders are equipped with [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|"Trapdoor" Springfield Model 1873]] cavalry carbines. | ||
[[ | [[File:1873Trapdoor.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Replica Springfield Model 1873 '''Cavalry Carbine''' "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Aldo Uberti - .45-70]] | ||
[[Image:MD-AF-T73-01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MD-AF-T73-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charriba's right-hand man ([[Woody Strode]]) carries in his hand this carbine.]] | ||
== Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine == | |||
Some soldiers from Dundee´s unit carry [[Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine]]s. | |||
[[File:Maynard Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine- .50 caliber]] | |||
[[Image:MD-BP-CFR-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px||Arthur Hadley ([[L.Q. Jones]]) (2nd from left) holds this weapon in hand.]] | |||
== | == Unidentified rifle (mocked as Charleville Musket) == | ||
French guards at the fort are armed with unknown rifles, which are modified as [[Charleville Musket]]s. | French guards at the fort are armed with unknown rifles, which are modified as [[Charleville Musket]]s. | ||
[[File:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charleville Musket - .69 caliber]] | [[File:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charleville Musket - .69 caliber]] | ||
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[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | [[Category:Western Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Sam Peckinpah]] | |||
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Major Dundee is a 1965 action film set during the time of the Civil War and directed by Sam Peckinpah. The cast included Charlton Heston, Richard Harris, Jim Hutton, and James Coburn.
The following weapons were used in the film Major Dundee:
Handguns
Colt 1860 Army
Richards Cartridge Conversion
Major Amos Charles Dundee (Charlton Heston) and Capt. Benjamin Tyreen (Richard Harris) use Richards Cartridge Conversion Revolvers.
Remington New Army (mocked up Single Action Army)
Sgt. Gomez and Sgt. Chillum are seen carrying what are supposed to be Remington New Army revolvers. In reality, these revolvers appear to be Colt Single Action Army revolvers with a mock cylinder rod added to resemble the Civil War era handgun. (The Colt SAA did not enter service until 1873). Similar mockups were seen in such films as John Wayne's Rio Lobo and The Horse Soldiers.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892
Many characters in the film are armed with the handguardless Winchester Model 1892s, which is mocked as Henry 1860 rifles.
Trapdoor Springfield 1873
In the hands of a few soldiers in movie are also Trapdoor Springfield 1873's.
Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine
The U. S. cavalry and also Apaches riders are equipped with "Trapdoor" Springfield Model 1873 cavalry carbines.
Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine
Some soldiers from Dundee´s unit carry Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbines.
Unidentified rifle (mocked as Charleville Musket)
French guards at the fort are armed with unknown rifles, which are modified as Charleville Muskets.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Hunters and hitchhikers use 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns.
Others
Howitzer
Lieutenant of artillery Graham (Jim Hutton) supplies for Dundee´s military unit the one lightweight howitzer.
