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=Handguns= | |||
==Flintlock Pistol== | ==Flintlock Pistol== | ||
The [[Flintlock Pistol]] is used prominently in the movie, such as by Joaquin Murrietta ([[Victor Rivers]]) alongside his pocket flintlock pistol to threaten the guards during the strongbox robbery. He later uses the same pistol to commit suicide after being wounded by Captain Love ([[Matt Letscher]]). A number of pistols are seen hanging on the wall of the barracks when Alejandro ([[Antonio Banderas]]) attempts to steal a horse and on the wall in Captain Love's ([[Matt Letscher]]) quarters in the Hacienda. Eléna Montero ([[Catherine Zeta-Jones]]) uses one when she frees some miners at the end of the film. | The [[Flintlock Pistol]] is used prominently in the movie, such as by Joaquin Murrietta ([[Victor Rivers]]) alongside his pocket flintlock pistol to threaten the guards during the strongbox robbery. He later uses the same pistol to commit suicide after being wounded by Captain Love ([[Matt Letscher]]). A number of pistols are seen hanging on the wall of the barracks when Alejandro ([[Antonio Banderas]]) attempts to steal a horse and on the wall in Captain Love's ([[Matt Letscher]]) quarters in the Hacienda. Eléna Montero ([[Catherine Zeta-Jones]]) uses one when she frees some miners at the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:TowerSeaServicePistol.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TowerSeaServicePistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Tower Sea Service Pistol used by the Royal Navy.]] | ||
[[Image:Zorro1998-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''Stupid Soldier''': Hey... I thought you were tied up.<br>'''Joaquin''': That's because you're stupid.]] | [[Image:Zorro1998-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''Stupid Soldier''': Hey... I thought you were tied up.<br>'''Joaquin''': That's because you're stupid.]] | ||
[[Image:MOZ 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A row of pistols can be seen on a rack in Moreno's army's armory.]] | [[Image:MOZ 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A row of pistols can be seen on a rack in Moreno's army's armory.]] | ||
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During the strongbox robbery, Joaquin Murietta ([[Victor Rivers]]) pulls a hidden [[Flintlock Pocket Pistol]] to threaten one of the guards that punches Alejandro ([[Antonio Banderas]]). | During the strongbox robbery, Joaquin Murietta ([[Victor Rivers]]) pulls a hidden [[Flintlock Pocket Pistol]] to threaten one of the guards that punches Alejandro ([[Antonio Banderas]]). | ||
[[File:FlintlockPocketPistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Flintlock pocket size "Queen Anne Pistol".]] | |||
[[File:FlintlockPocketPistol.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Zorro1998-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Touch my brother again, and I'll kill you."'']] | [[Image:Zorro1998-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Touch my brother again, and I'll kill you."'']] | ||
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In addition to his sword, Captain Harrison Love ([[Matt Letscher]]) carries a [[Colt Patterson 1836|Colt Paterson]] revolver. It is one of the early Colt Patersons because it does not have a loading lever and had to be disassembled for reloading. | In addition to his sword, Captain Harrison Love ([[Matt Letscher]]) carries a [[Colt Patterson 1836|Colt Paterson]] revolver. It is one of the early Colt Patersons because it does not have a loading lever and had to be disassembled for reloading. | ||
[[Image:ColtPatterson5thmodel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Paterson 5th Model - .36 caliber.]] | |||
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[[Image:MOZ 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Love ([[Matt Letscher]]) takes aim at the charging Three-Fingered Jack ([[L.Q. Jones]])]] | [[Image:MOZ 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Love ([[Matt Letscher]]) takes aim at the charging Three-Fingered Jack ([[L.Q. Jones]])]] | ||
[[Image:MOZ 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of Love taking aim.]] | [[Image:MOZ 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of Love taking aim.]] | ||
[[Image:MOZ 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Before the final swordfight with Zorro ([[Antonio Banderas]]), Love takes his Colt from his belt...]] | [[Image:MOZ 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Before the final swordfight with Zorro ([[Antonio Banderas]]), Love takes his Colt from his belt...]] | ||
[[Image:MOZ 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And drops it on the ground.]] | [[Image:MOZ 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And drops it on the ground.]] | ||
= Long Guns = | |||
==Brown Bess Musket== | |||
The [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket]] is the weapon used by soldiers of the Mexican army in the film. | |||
[[Image:BrownBessInfantry-Musket-1722-1768.jpg|thumb|none|450px|British Long Land Pattern Brown Bess - .75 cal]] | |||
[[Image:MOZ 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
[[Image:MOZ 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
[[Image:MOZ 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
[[Image:MOZ 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
==Remington 1858 "Cattleman's Carbine"== | |||
Texan Army Captain Harrison Love ([[Matt Letscher]]) uses a [[Remington 1858 "Cattleman's Carbine"]] to wound Three-Fingered Jack ([[L.Q. Jones]]) and Joaquin Murrietta ([[Victor Rivers]]). It should be noted that the rifle is anachronistic, since the movie takes place in 1841, 17 years before the revolver and the rifle is based on was invented. It can symbolize the authentic [[Colt Patterson 1836|Colt Paterson]] rifle, which is even rarer than a revolver and which would be, accordingly, even more difficult to obtain for filming. | |||
[[File:RemCattlemansCarbine58.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 1858 "Cattleman's Carbine" - .44 caliber.]] | |||
[[Image:Zorro1998-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
== Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun == | == Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun == | ||
A [[Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun]] is used by Rafael Montero ([[Stuart Wilson]]). | A [[Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun]] is used by Rafael Montero ([[Stuart Wilson]]). | ||
[[Image:PercussionDBS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun - 10 Gauge]] | [[Image:PercussionDBS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun - 10 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:MOZ 60.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:MOZ 60.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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The Mask of Zorro is the 1998 swashbuckler action film that marked the return of the legendary masked crusader to the big screen. Antonio Banderas stars as Alejandro Murrieta, who is chosen by the original swordsman to carry on the tradition of Zorro to the people of Mexico. The film was directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) and was also one of the first major starring roles for Catherine Zeta-Jones. Both Banderas and Zeta-Jones as well as director Campbell would return for the 2005 sequel The Legend of Zorro.
The following weapons were used in the film The Mask of Zorro:
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Handguns
Flintlock Pistol
The Flintlock Pistol is used prominently in the movie, such as by Joaquin Murrietta (Victor Rivers) alongside his pocket flintlock pistol to threaten the guards during the strongbox robbery. He later uses the same pistol to commit suicide after being wounded by Captain Love (Matt Letscher). A number of pistols are seen hanging on the wall of the barracks when Alejandro (Antonio Banderas) attempts to steal a horse and on the wall in Captain Love's (Matt Letscher) quarters in the Hacienda. Eléna Montero (Catherine Zeta-Jones) uses one when she frees some miners at the end of the film.
Joaquin: That's because you're stupid.
Flintlock Pocket Pistol
During the strongbox robbery, Joaquin Murietta (Victor Rivers) pulls a hidden Flintlock Pocket Pistol to threaten one of the guards that punches Alejandro (Antonio Banderas).
Colt Paterson
In addition to his sword, Captain Harrison Love (Matt Letscher) carries a Colt Paterson revolver. It is one of the early Colt Patersons because it does not have a loading lever and had to be disassembled for reloading.
Long Guns
Brown Bess Musket
The Brown Bess Flintlock Musket is the weapon used by soldiers of the Mexican army in the film.
Remington 1858 "Cattleman's Carbine"
Texan Army Captain Harrison Love (Matt Letscher) uses a Remington 1858 "Cattleman's Carbine" to wound Three-Fingered Jack (L.Q. Jones) and Joaquin Murrietta (Victor Rivers). It should be noted that the rifle is anachronistic, since the movie takes place in 1841, 17 years before the revolver and the rifle is based on was invented. It can symbolize the authentic Colt Paterson rifle, which is even rarer than a revolver and which would be, accordingly, even more difficult to obtain for filming.
Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun
A Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun is used by Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson).
