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[[Image:Rough.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Rough Riders'' (1997)]] | [[Image:Rough.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Rough Riders'' (1997)]] | ||
'''Rough Riders''' is a 1997 TNT miniseries directed by [[John Milius]] and starring [[Tom Berenger]] as Lt. Col. Teddy Roosevelt. | '''Rough Riders''' is a 1997 TNT miniseries directed by [[John Milius]] and starring [[Tom Berenger]] as Lt. Col. Teddy Roosevelt. The miniseries depicts Roosevelt's days as commander of the 1st US Voluntary Cavalry Regiment, better known as "The Rough Riders", and highlights the Regiment's military actions during the Spanish American War in 1898. | ||
'''The following weapons can be seen in ''Rough Riders'':''' | '''The following weapons can be seen in ''Rough Riders'':''' | ||
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==Colt Peacemaker== | ==Colt Peacemaker== | ||
The [[Single Action Army|Colt Peacemaker]] is used by Lt. Colonel Teddy Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]) and other U.S. Army officers. Historically speaking, Roosevelt used a 38 caliber double action Colt revolver that had been recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor after it was sunk (see [[Colt New Service|Colt 1889]]). But John Milius, the director, wanted him to carry the Peacemaker since Roosevelt is considered to be the "Cowboy President". | The [[Single Action Army|Colt Peacemaker]] is used by Lt. Colonel Teddy Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]) and other U.S. Army officers. Historically speaking, Roosevelt used a .38 caliber double action Colt revolver that had been recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor after it was sunk (see [[Colt New Service|Colt 1889]]). But John Milius, the director, wanted him to carry the Peacemaker since Roosevelt is considered to be the "Cowboy President". | ||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. .45 Long Colt]] | ||
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Henry Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) carries a nickel plated [[Single Action Army|Bisley Colt Single Action Army]] with ivory grips throughout the mini-series. | Henry Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) carries a nickel plated [[Single Action Army|Bisley Colt Single Action Army]] with ivory grips throughout the mini-series. | ||
[[Image:ColtBisleySAA.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Bisley model Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel - 45 Colt.]] | [[Image:ColtBisleySAA.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Bisley model Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel - 45 Colt.]] | ||
[[Image:R4.jpg|thumb|none|500px| Henry Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) brandishes his [[Single Action Army|Bisley Colt Single Action Army]] during the stagecoach robbery at the beginning of the mini-series.]] | [[Image:R4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henry Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) brandishes his [[Single Action Army|Bisley Colt Single Action Army]] during the stagecoach robbery at the beginning of the mini-series.]] | ||
[[Image:R35.jpg|thumb|none|500px| At one point during the Cuban campaign Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) breaks ranks and runs. He accidentally comes across a group of Spanish troops and precedes to engage them with his [[Single Action Army|Bisley Colt Single Action Army]].]] | [[Image:R35.jpg|thumb|none|500px|At one point during the Cuban campaign Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) breaks ranks and runs. He accidentally comes across a group of Spanish troops and precedes to engage them with his [[Single Action Army|Bisley Colt Single Action Army]].]] | ||
==Colt New Army and Navy Revolver== | ==Colt New Army and Navy Revolver== | ||
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==Merwin-Hulbert Frontier== | ==Merwin-Hulbert Frontier== | ||
A [[Merwin Hulbert Model Revolver|Merwin Hulbert Frontier]] is | A [[Merwin Hulbert Model Revolver|Merwin Hulbert Frontier]] is carried by George Neville ([[Buck Taylor]]), Henry Nash's partner, while robbing a stagecoach with Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) at the beginning of the movie. | ||
[[File:PJH77-L-F2-H.jpg |thumb|400px|none|Merwin, Hulbert SA First Model Frontier | [[File:PJH77-L-F2-H.jpg |thumb|400px|none|Merwin, Hulbert SA First Model Frontier Army .44MH caliber ]] | ||
Army .44MH caliber ]] | |||
[[Image:R1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Neville ([[Buck Taylor]]) orders the stagecoach crew to throw down the money box.]] | [[Image:R1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Neville ([[Buck Taylor]]) orders the stagecoach crew to throw down the money box.]] | ||
[[Image:R2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Neville ([[Buck Taylor]]) orders the passengers to hand over their valuables. That is Henry Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) on his right.]] | [[Image:R2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Neville ([[Buck Taylor]]) orders the passengers to hand over their valuables. That is Henry Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) on his right.]] | ||
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==Mauser C96 Broomhandle== | ==Mauser C96 Broomhandle== | ||
The [[Mauser C96|C96 Mauser Broomhandle]] is used by German military | The [[Mauser C96|C96 Mauser Broomhandle]] is used by German military advisers to the Spanish Army, Spanish officers and Henry Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) during the Battle for Kettle and San Juan Hills. | ||
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser.]] | ||
[[Image:R76.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) captures a German military | [[Image:R76.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) captures a German military adviser and commandeers the German's [[Mauser C96|C96 Mauser Broomhandle]].]] | ||
[[Image:R77.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) uses the [[Mauser C96]] to force the German to explain how the Maxim works to Col. Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]).]] | [[Image:R77.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) uses the [[Mauser C96]] to force the German to explain how the Maxim works to Col. Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]).]] | ||
[[Image:R87.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Spanish officer advances against Col. Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]) right at the end of the Battle for San Juan Hill.]] | [[Image:R87.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Spanish officer advances against Col. Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]) right at the end of the Battle for San Juan Hill.]] | ||
[[Image:R88.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]) stops him with his Colt revolver.]] | [[Image:R88.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]) stops him with his Colt revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:R89.jpg|thumb|500px|none|After the battle is finished Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) greets a fellow soldier from the 10th U.S. Cav, the famed "Buffalo Soldiers". | [[Image:R89.jpg|thumb|500px|none|After the battle is finished Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) greets a fellow soldier from the 10th U.S. Cav, the famed "Buffalo Soldiers". ''For a brief moment both men forget that it is 1898 and they are white and black. They're just both glad to be alive.'']] | ||
=Rifles & Carbines= | =Rifles & Carbines= | ||
==Winchester Model 1895 Rifle== | ==Winchester Model 1895 Rifle== | ||
A sporting configuration [[Winchester Model 1895]] is used by Col. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]) and a small number of other U.S. Army officers throughout much of the fighting on Cuba. He gives it to one of his soldiers during the attack up Kettle Hill after that soldier breaks his Krag-Jorgensen butt stroking a Spanish soldier. The assumption is that the rifle is chambered in 30-40 Krag.In reality the [[Winchester Model 1895]] rifle used in the filming is the personal property of director John Milius (a fan of the 1895 Winchester) and chambered in 35 Winchester. Also Roosevelt gave his Winchester 1895 to one of his soldiers before the regiment departed Florida for Cuba. | A sporting configuration [[Winchester Model 1895]] is used by Col. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt ([[Tom Berenger]]) and a small number of other U.S. Army officers throughout much of the fighting on Cuba. He gives it to one of his soldiers during the attack up Kettle Hill after that soldier breaks his Krag-Jorgensen butt stroking a Spanish soldier. The assumption is that the rifle is chambered in 30-40 Krag. In reality the [[Winchester Model 1895]] rifle used in the filming is the personal property of director John Milius (a fan of the 1895 Winchester) and chambered in 35 Winchester. Also Roosevelt gave his Winchester 1895 to one of his soldiers before the regiment departed Florida for Cuba. | ||
[[Image:Winchester95.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sporting version of the 1895. Similar to the model carried by [[Tom Berenger]].]] | [[Image:Winchester95.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sporting version of the 1895. Similar to the model carried by [[Tom Berenger]].]] | ||
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[[Image:R32.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) with his Krag-Jorgensen carbine.]] | [[Image:R32.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nash ([[Brad Johnson]]) with his Krag-Jorgensen carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:R37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|One of the regiment's troopers uses improvised aiming sticks during a firefight.]] | [[Image:R37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|One of the regiment's troopers uses improvised aiming sticks during a firefight.]] | ||
[[Image:R60.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lt. Castillo ([[Francesco Quinn]]) advances under Spanish fire during the Battle for Kettle Hill. | [[Image:R60.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lt. Castillo ([[Francesco Quinn]]) advances under Spanish fire during the Battle for Kettle Hill. Note the bolt handle and magazine are on the left handed side of the rifle, indicating this is a film reversal.]] | ||
Note the bolt handle and magazine are on the left handed side of the rifle, indicating this is a film reversal. ]] | |||
[[Image:R65.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Rough Rider provides cover fire near the climax of the Battle of San Juan Hill.]] | [[Image:R65.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Rough Rider provides cover fire near the climax of the Battle of San Juan Hill.]] | ||
[[Image:R66.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Goodrich ([[Titus Welliver]]) stares briefly at a Spanish solider that he just shot.]] | [[Image:R66.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Goodrich ([[Titus Welliver]]) stares briefly at a Spanish solider that he just shot.]] | ||
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The production was supplied with [[Mauser Rifle Series#1895 Chilean Mauser|Chilean 1895 Mauser rifles]] in 7x57mm by both Stembridge Gun Rentals and Ellis Mercantile. | The production was supplied with [[Mauser Rifle Series#1895 Chilean Mauser|Chilean 1895 Mauser rifles]] in 7x57mm by both Stembridge Gun Rentals and Ellis Mercantile. | ||
[[Image:Mauser 1895 Rifle Chile.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 1895 Rifle - 7x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser 1895 Rifle Chile.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 1895 Rifle - 7x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:R36.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Spanish | [[Image:R36.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Spanish soldiers fire at the Rough Riders during a meeting engagement.]] | ||
[[Image:R38.jpg|thumb|500px|none|One of the Spanish | [[Image:R38.jpg|thumb|500px|none|One of the Spanish soldiers goes down hard.]] | ||
[[Image:R42.jpg|thumb|500px|none|U.S. cavalry advance against a Spanish position.]] | [[Image:R42.jpg|thumb|500px|none|U.S. cavalry advance against a Spanish position.]] | ||
[[Image:R45.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colonel Leonard Wood ([[Dale Dye]]) examines a captured Spanish Mauser.]] | [[Image:R45.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colonel Leonard Wood ([[Dale Dye]]) examines a captured Spanish Mauser.]] | ||
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[[Image:R15.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Eli ([[Geoffrey Lewis]]) advances with his unit.]] | [[Image:R15.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Eli ([[Geoffrey Lewis]]) advances with his unit.]] | ||
[[Image:R19.jpg|thumb|500px|none|During his first firefight Eli trips and falls on his rear end. He empties both barrels and is now hurrying to reload.]] | [[Image:R19.jpg|thumb|500px|none|During his first firefight Eli trips and falls on his rear end. He empties both barrels and is now hurrying to reload.]] | ||
[[Image:R21.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Hamilton Fish ([[Holt McCallany]]) provides cover fire while Eli ([[Geoffrey Lewis]]) is struggling to reload under Spanish fire.The strained expression is a nice touch.]] | [[Image:R21.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Hamilton Fish ([[Holt McCallany]]) provides cover fire while Eli ([[Geoffrey Lewis]]) is struggling to reload under Spanish fire. The strained expression is a nice touch.]] | ||
[[Image:R72.jpg|thumb|500px|none|While advancing up Kettle Hill Eli ([[Geoffrey Lewis]]) takes out a Spanish soldier.]] | [[Image:R72.jpg|thumb|500px|none|While advancing up Kettle Hill Eli ([[Geoffrey Lewis]]) takes out a Spanish soldier.]] | ||
[[Image:R73.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Eli ([[Geoffrey Lewis]]) looks stressed. A nice touch of realism.]] | [[Image:R73.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Eli ([[Geoffrey Lewis]]) looks stressed. A nice touch of realism.]] | ||
Revision as of 17:46, 8 April 2012
Rough Riders is a 1997 TNT miniseries directed by John Milius and starring Tom Berenger as Lt. Col. Teddy Roosevelt. The miniseries depicts Roosevelt's days as commander of the 1st US Voluntary Cavalry Regiment, better known as "The Rough Riders", and highlights the Regiment's military actions during the Spanish American War in 1898.
The following weapons can be seen in Rough Riders:
Handguns
Colt Peacemaker
The Colt Peacemaker is used by Lt. Colonel Teddy Roosevelt (Tom Berenger) and other U.S. Army officers. Historically speaking, Roosevelt used a .38 caliber double action Colt revolver that had been recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor after it was sunk (see Colt 1889). But John Milius, the director, wanted him to carry the Peacemaker since Roosevelt is considered to be the "Cowboy President".
Colt 1878 Double Action
A Colt 1878 Double Action is carried by Major General "Fighting" Joe Wheeler (Gary Busey).
Bisley Colt Single Action Army
Henry Nash (Brad Johnson) carries a nickel plated Bisley Colt Single Action Army with ivory grips throughout the mini-series.
War correspondent Edward Marshall (William Katt) carries and uses a Colt New Army and Navy Revolver. At one one point he also uses a Krag-Jorgensen M1896 Carbine. Obviously the definition of "Non-Combatant" has changed over the past 112 years.
Merwin-Hulbert Frontier
A Merwin Hulbert Frontier is carried by George Neville (Buck Taylor), Henry Nash's partner, while robbing a stagecoach with Nash (Brad Johnson) at the beginning of the movie.
Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model
Major Frederick Funston (Pablo Espinosa) pulls out a nickle-plated Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model when asked by General Wheeler (Gary Busey) about the Cuban Artillery corps.
Mauser C96 Broomhandle
The C96 Mauser Broomhandle is used by German military advisers to the Spanish Army, Spanish officers and Henry Nash (Brad Johnson) during the Battle for Kettle and San Juan Hills.
Rifles & Carbines
Winchester Model 1895 Rifle
A sporting configuration Winchester Model 1895 is used by Col. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt (Tom Berenger) and a small number of other U.S. Army officers throughout much of the fighting on Cuba. He gives it to one of his soldiers during the attack up Kettle Hill after that soldier breaks his Krag-Jorgensen butt stroking a Spanish soldier. The assumption is that the rifle is chambered in 30-40 Krag. In reality the Winchester Model 1895 rifle used in the filming is the personal property of director John Milius (a fan of the 1895 Winchester) and chambered in 35 Winchester. Also Roosevelt gave his Winchester 1895 to one of his soldiers before the regiment departed Florida for Cuba.
Winchester Model 1895 Carbine
Used by several of the regiment's officers to include Bucky O'Neill (Sam Elliott). After O'Neill (Sam Elliott) is killed his Winchester is used by Henry Nash (Brad Johnson) during the Battle for Kettle and San Juan Hills. Like the 1895 rifle the assumption is the carbines are also chambered for 30-40 Krag. The pair on the show was chambered in .30-40 Krag and was supplied by Ellis Mercantile.-Phoenixent
Winchester Model 1892
Bucky O'Neill (Sam Elliott) and several of his companions can be seen with full-length Winchester Model 1892 rifles with octagonal barrels when joining the Arizona volunteers for the Rough Riders. He soon switches it out for a Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine.
Winchester Model 1886
The famous painter Frederick Remington (Nick Chinlund) is shown accompanying the U.S. expedition to Cuba as a war correspondent/artist. There is a scene where he is painting the battle as it is occurring. Sitting next to him as he is working is a Winchester Model 1886 with what is known as a short magazine. Some refer to this configuration as a "Sporter" Model 1886. It was lighter with the shortened magazine. Therefore easier to carry and quicker to the shoulder, which is important when hunting game.
Winchester 1873
Winchester Model 1873 Rifles are carried by several Rough Riders when first reporting for duty, and by Major Frederick Funston (Pablo Espinosa).
Model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen Carbine
Krag-Jorgensen M1896 Carbine is used by most of the 1st Volunteer U.S. Cavalry soldiers (i.e. Rough Riders) in the movie. A few use the Winchester Model 1895 and the regimental cook Eli (Geoffrey Lewis) opts for a double barrel shotgun.
Chilean Model 1895 Mauser - 7x57mm
The production was supplied with Chilean 1895 Mauser rifles in 7x57mm by both Stembridge Gun Rentals and Ellis Mercantile.
Argentine Model 1891 Mauser
William Randolph Hearst (George Hamilton) carries an Argentine Mauser 1891 in 7.65x53mm with a silver presentation plate on the butt.
Springfield 1879 Trapdoor
The Springfield 1879 Trapdoor is used by both the Cuban rebels and many of the U.S. Army units. This is not incorrect. Most of the National Guard units did not have Krag-Jorgensen rifles at this time.
Shotgun
Remington Model 1889 Double Barreled Shotgun
The regiment's cook Eli (Geoffrey Lewis) carries a cut down Remington Model 1889 double barrel shotgun. Appears to be either 12 gauge or 10 gauge. The 1889 was available in either gauge.
Machine Guns
Colt 1873 Gatling Gun
The Colt 1873 Gatling Gun is used by the American Army during the Battle for San Juan Hill.
Colt Model 1895 Automatic Machine Gun
Two Colt Model 1895 Machine Guns are used by the Rough Riders for fire support. The script has that the two 1895's are a gift from Lewis Tiffany. Unknown if this is factual. The pair on the show were actually Model 1914 made by Marlin and chambered in 7.62 x 54mmR Russian and supplied by Stembridge Gun Rentals.
1895 Argentine Maxim Machine Gun
Though historically inaccurate a Maxim Gun is used for dramatic effect and to foreshadow World War One. The machine gun (in the film supposedly provided by German Advisers to the Spanish Army) was supposed to be an 1884 Maxim Prototype gun (the type distributed by Hiram Maxim to warring parties in conflicts like the Transvaal "Boer War"), but there is little proof that Maxims were used by the Spaniards in the war. After taking Kettle Hill the Rough Riders use the Maxim along with their Colt machine guns to fire on San Juan Hill.
Artillery
Artillery
There are multiple screencaps of the artillery used by both the Spanish and American forces during the Battle for San Juan Hill. I am unable to identify the various pieces so I will leave it for somebody more familiar with field artillery than I am. I can tell you that according to the August 1997 issue of Guns & Ammo the artillery pieces were two breech loaded 1891 2.5 inch Krupp field guns, an altered French 75mm gun (the steel splinter shield was removed), a two pounder Hotckiss mountain gun and a Hotchkiss revolving cannon.
Miscellaneous
Group Photos
The survivors gather on top of San Juan Hill after the battle is over. Included is a recreation of the famous photo of Roosevelt and the Rough Riders.
