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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. | 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. | ||
[[Image:1853enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|an original Enfield Pattern 1853.]] | [[Image:1853enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|an original Enfield Pattern 1853.]] | ||
[[Image:Glory 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'. | [[Image:Glory 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'.57 caliber, Enfield Rifle-Musket' Rawlins ([[Morgan Freeman]]) unloads a box of Enfield rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:Glory 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Trip ([[Denzel Washington]]) fires his Enfield during the battle.]] | [[Image:Glory 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Trip ([[Denzel Washington]]) fires his Enfield during the battle.]] | ||
[[Image:Glory 130.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Confederate soldiers charge with their Enfields.]] | [[Image:Glory 130.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Confederate soldiers charge with their Enfields.]] | ||
Revision as of 04:07, 10 July 2011
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 Col. Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) and Major Cabot Forbes (Cary Elwes), who use them 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.
