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[[Image:Glory.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Glory'' (1989)]] | [[Image:Glory.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Glory'' (1989)]] | ||
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==Colt 1851 Navy== | ==Colt 1851 Navy== | ||
The [[Colt 1851 Navy]] is | The [[Colt 1851 Navy]] revolver is the sidearm carried by most of the Union officers in the film, notably Major Cabot Forbes ([[Cary Elwes]]), who uses it during the 54th's first engagement. | ||
[[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber.]] | [[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:Glory 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Jupiter Sharts ([[Jihmi Kennedy]]) tries to load his Enfield rifle as Col. Shaw ([[Matthew Broderick]]) fires | |||
[[Image:Glory 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Jupiter Sharts ([[Jihmi Kennedy]]) tries to load his Enfield rifle as Col. Shaw ([[Matthew Broderick]]) fires Forbes' Colt 1851 Navy behind him.]] | |||
[[Image:Glory 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Robert Gould Shaw ([[Matthew Broderick]]) continues to fire the Colt revolver.]] | [[Image:Glory 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Robert Gould Shaw ([[Matthew Broderick]]) continues to fire the Colt revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Glory 126.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Robert Gould Shaw ([[Matthew Broderick]]) holds his Colt revolver as his men prepare to engage the Confederates.]] | [[Image:Glory 126.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Robert Gould Shaw ([[Matthew Broderick]]) holds his Colt revolver as his men prepare to engage the Confederates.]] | ||
[[Image:Glory 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Cabot Forbes ([[Cary Elwes]]) fires his Colt revolver at a charging Confederate soldier.]] | |||
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Revision as of 09:27, 11 November 2010
Glory is the 1989 Civil War film that recounts the formation of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the first all-black Union regiment to fight in the Civil War. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington in his Oscar-winning role. It was directed by Edward Zwick, who went on to direct such films as The Last Samurai, Courage Under Fire, Blood Diamond, and Defiance.
The following weapons were used in the film Glory:
The Colt 1851 Navy revolver is the sidearm carried by most of the Union officers in the film, notably Major Cabot Forbes (Cary Elwes), who uses it during the 54th's first engagement.
Enfield Pattern 1853
The reproduction Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle, made by EuroArms, London Armoury, used by the men of the 54th in the film. Also seen used by Confederate Troops as well.
