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Revision as of 03:27, 1 April 2010
Gettysburg is the 1993 war film that depicts the events surrounding the pivotal battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Several characters from this film would return in the 2003 prequel, Gods and Generals.
The following guns were used in the film Gettysburg:
Springfield 1861
Both the Union and Confederate soldiers use Springfield percussion rifles throughout the film.
Spencer carbine
The Union cavalry uses Spencer carbines along with their Springfields. Other than that, the Spencers are never seen in the movie again.
scoped Sharps Rifle
A Confederate sniper uses a scoped Sharps rifle to kill Union General Reynolds during the battle.
Colt 1860 Army
All of the Union officers use Colt 1860 Army's. Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels) and Thomas Chamberlain (C. Thomas Howell) use Colt 1860s most notably at the Battle of Little Round Top. Joshua is seen reloading his Colt while waiting for the Confederates to charge again. Several other Union officers are seen using Colt 1860 Army's.
The Confederate officers use Colt 1851 Navy's.
Cannon
Cannon is used in every battle scene, taking out several soldiers with each shot.
