| Error creating thumbnail: File missing Join our Discord! |
| If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here. |
The Patriot (2000): Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
Irishguy117 (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
==Brown Bess Flintlock Musket== | ==Brown Bess Flintlock Musket== | ||
The [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket|Brown Bess]] appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British Army. Always seen with a bayonet. | The [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket|Brown Bess]] appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British Army. Always seen with a bayonet, but the British troops never use it effectively even though its use was relatively common. | ||
[[Image:BrownBessInfantry-Musket-1722-1768.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Brown Bess Infantry musket from 1722-1768 - .78 caliber.]] | [[Image:BrownBessInfantry-Musket-1722-1768.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Brown Bess Infantry musket from 1722-1768 - .78 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:Patriot 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British soldiers fire their Muskets blindly as they are attacked by Benjamin Martin.]] | [[Image:Patriot 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British soldiers fire their Muskets blindly as they are attacked by Benjamin Martin.]] | ||
Revision as of 12:41, 23 August 2012
The following weapons appear in the film The Patriot:
Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Several Kentucky flintlock rifles are used by Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) and his sons when he tries to rescue his older son Gabriel Martin (Heath Ledger) from British soldiers. According to this article[1], the rifle was custom built for Mel Gibson by artist Frank House, who also had a hand in training the actor on how to use it.
Flintlock Pistol
Various Flintlock Pistols are used by numerous characters including Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) and Colonel Tavington (Jason Isaacs). As stated in the article [2], Benjamin Martin's pistol was on loan from a collector, who happened to share the same initials as Mel Gibson's character. Tavington's pistol was built from a kit.
Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
The Brown Bess appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British Army. Always seen with a bayonet, but the British troops never use it effectively even though its use was relatively common.
Charleville 1766
Several militia members are seen armed with the Charleville 1766 flintlock rifle including Gabriel Martin, who fires it several times during the film, most notably when he wounds Colonel Tavington.
Flintlock Fowler
A Flintlock Fowler (the 18th century equivalent of a shotgun) is seen being fired by Samuel Martin (Bryan Chafin) during the rescue of Gabriel Martin.
