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[[Image:JFK poster.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|''JFK'' (1991)]] | [[Image:JFK poster.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|''JFK'' (1991)]] | ||
'''''JFK''''' is a 1991 drama directed by [[Oliver Stone]] and stars [[Kevin Costner]] as Jim Garrison, the New Orleans District Attorney who | '''''JFK''''' is a 1991 drama directed by [[Oliver Stone]] and stars [[Kevin Costner]] as Jim Garrison, the New Orleans District Attorney who comes to believe that there was an conspiracy behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The film's cast included [[Tommy Lee Jones]], [[Kevin Bacon]], [[Ed Asner]], [[Jack Lemmon]], [[Walter Matthau]], [[Michael Rooker]], [[John Candy]] and [[Joe Pesci]]. | ||
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=Rifles= | |||
==Carcano M91/38== | ==Carcano M91/38== | ||
The infamous rifle allegedly used by Oswald is the [[Carcano Rifle Series#Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle|Carcano M91/38]]. In several flashbacks, it's seen fired not only by Lee Harvey Oswald ([[Gary Oldman]]), but a fake Oswald ([[Frank Whaley]]) as well. Both ([[]]) and Jim Garrison are seen holding it while sitting in the depository window. | The infamous rifle allegedly used by Oswald is the [[Carcano Rifle Series#Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle|Carcano M91/38]]. In several flashbacks, it's seen fired not only by Lee Harvey Oswald ([[Gary Oldman]]), but a fake Oswald ([[Frank Whaley]]) as well. Both Lou Ivan([[Jay O. Sanders]]) and Jim Garrison are seen holding it while sitting in the depository window. | ||
[[Image:CarcanoM91-38ShortRifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CarcanoM91-38ShortRifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle - 6.5mm.]] | ||
[[Image:JFK 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Garrison ([[Kevin Costner]]) holds Oswald's Carcano rifle as he re-enacts the infamous shot.]] | [[Image:JFK 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Garrison ([[Kevin Costner]]) holds Oswald's Carcano rifle as he re-enacts the infamous shot.]] | ||
[[Image:JFK 017.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lee Harvey Oswald ([[Gary Oldman]]) fires the Carcano in Garrison's description of the scene.]] | [[Image:JFK 017.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lee Harvey Oswald ([[Gary Oldman]]) fires the Carcano in Garrison's description of the scene.]] | ||
==M1903 Springfield== | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
The Cuban rebels who are trained by the CIA are seen carrying [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles during their drills. | The Cuban rebels who are trained by the CIA are seen carrying [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles during their drills. | ||
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:JFK 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuban rebels train with M1903 Springfield rifles.]] | [[Image:JFK 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuban rebels train with M1903 Springfield rifles.]] | ||
==M1903 A1 USMC with 8x Unertl scope== | ==M1903 A1 USMC with 8x Unertl scope== | ||
The killer's team "ACME" uses | The killer's team "ACME" uses what appears to be a [[Springfield 1903 A1]] with Unertl 8x scope to shoot JFK | ||
[[Image:IMG_1712.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:IMG_1712.JPG|thumb|none|500px|M1903A1 Springfield sniper rifle with 7.8x Unertl scope - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Jfk_1903a1_00.jpg|thumb|none|327px|Infamous setup his M1903 A1 with Unertl 8x.]] | [[Image:Jfk_1903a1_00.jpg|thumb|none|327px|Infamous setup his M1903 A1 with Unertl 8x.]] | ||
[[Image:Jfk_1903a1_01.jpg|thumb|none|327px|Infamous aims the M1903 A1.]] | [[Image:Jfk_1903a1_01.jpg|thumb|none|327px|Infamous aims the M1903 A1.]] | ||
[[Image:Jfk_1903a1_02.jpg|thumb|none|327px|Another view of Unertl 8x scope. Notes the bolt action isn't modified to use of the scope, the rifle cannot be operational as shown]] | [[Image:Jfk_1903a1_02.jpg|thumb|none|327px|Another view of Unertl 8x scope. Notes the bolt action isn't modified to use of the scope, the rifle cannot be operational as shown]] | ||
=Handguns= | |||
==M1911A1== | |||
The [[M1911A1]] is seen on the table of David Ferrie ([[Joe Pesci]]) after he's found dead. When Garrison explains a theory regarding the shooting of Officer J.D. Tippit, a gunman is seen using what appears to be an [[M1911A1]] on the Dallas policeman. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:JFK 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1911A1 is seen on the right side of Ferrie's dresser.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ||
Lou Ivan ([[Jay O. Sanders]]) appears to be carry a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] in his hip holster while speaking with Garrison at the beginning of the film about Oswald's Carcano. | |||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none| | Guy Bannister ([[Ed Asner]]) is seen using his revolver to strike Jack Martin ([[Jack Lemmon]]). | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
== Ithaca 37 == | |||
When Garrison goes to visit Willie O'Keefe ([[Kevin Bacon]]) in prison, some of the guards in the field are armed with [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns. | |||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ithaca 37 12 gauge]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==M1A1 Thompson== | |||
In a flashback, Ferrie is seen firing an [[M1A1 Thompson]] as he trains Cuban rebels. | |||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:JFK 022.jpg|thumb|none|600px|David Ferrie ([[Joe Pesci]]) trains rebels while carrying his M1A1 Thompson.]] | |||
Revision as of 22:55, 6 March 2013
JFK is a 1991 drama directed by Oliver Stone and stars Kevin Costner as Jim Garrison, the New Orleans District Attorney who comes to believe that there was an conspiracy behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The film's cast included Tommy Lee Jones, Kevin Bacon, Ed Asner, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Michael Rooker, John Candy and Joe Pesci.
The following weapons were used in the film JFK:
Rifles
Carcano M91/38
The infamous rifle allegedly used by Oswald is the Carcano M91/38. In several flashbacks, it's seen fired not only by Lee Harvey Oswald (Gary Oldman), but a fake Oswald (Frank Whaley) as well. Both Lou Ivan(Jay O. Sanders) and Jim Garrison are seen holding it while sitting in the depository window.
M1903 Springfield
The Cuban rebels who are trained by the CIA are seen carrying M1903 Springfield rifles during their drills.
M1903 A1 USMC with 8x Unertl scope
The killer's team "ACME" uses what appears to be a Springfield 1903 A1 with Unertl 8x scope to shoot JFK
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is seen on the table of David Ferrie (Joe Pesci) after he's found dead. When Garrison explains a theory regarding the shooting of Officer J.D. Tippit, a gunman is seen using what appears to be an M1911A1 on the Dallas policeman.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Lou Ivan (Jay O. Sanders) appears to be carry a Smith & Wesson Model 36 in his hip holster while speaking with Garrison at the beginning of the film about Oswald's Carcano. Guy Bannister (Ed Asner) is seen using his revolver to strike Jack Martin (Jack Lemmon).
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
When Garrison goes to visit Willie O'Keefe (Kevin Bacon) in prison, some of the guards in the field are armed with Ithaca 37 shotguns.
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
In a flashback, Ferrie is seen firing an M1A1 Thompson as he trains Cuban rebels.
