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'''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Roaring Twenties'':''' | '''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Roaring Twenties'':''' | ||
== | == Springfield M1903 == | ||
Eddie | During their WWI service, Eddie, George, and Lloyd ([[Jeffrey Lynn]]) each have a [[M1903 Springfield]] rifle. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:rt- | [[Image:rt-spring03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie sits on Armistice Day as George and Lloyd fire Springfields at the Germans.]] | ||
[[Image:rt-spring03b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|George happily kills a German soldier after Lloyd refuses to due to the soldier's apparent young age.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-spring03c.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lloyd aims his rifle but can't bring himself to fire it.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-spring03d.jpg|thumb|none|500px|After hearing about the cease fire, George decides to hold onto his Springfield rifle.]] | |||
== M1911 == | == Colt M1911 == | ||
The sergeant ([[Joe Sawyer]]) is briefly seen with a [[M1911 pistol series|M1911]] in a holster. Later, during the 1920 montage, a bootlegger is seen holding a M1911 when opening a door. | The sergeant ([[Joe Sawyer]]) is briefly seen with a [[M1911 pistol series#M1911|Colt M1911]] in a holster. Later, during the 1920 montage, a bootlegger is seen holding a M1911 when opening a door. | ||
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:rt-1911.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:rt-1911.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A bootlegger's 1911.]] | ||
== Thompson M1921 == | == Thompson M1921 == | ||
During the 1924 montage, a [[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson M1921]] is fired as a symbol of the rising violence of the era. | During the 1924 montage, a [[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson M1921]] is fired as a symbol of the rising violence of the era. | ||
[[Image:M1921Thompson.jpg| | [[Image:M1921Thompson.jpg|450px|thumb|none|M1921 Thompson .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:rt-thompson.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:rt-thompson.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Thompson firing.]] | ||
== | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
During | During his time as a bootlegger, Eddie Bartlett ([[James Cagney]]) packs a [[Colt Detective Special]]. However, as most scenes are set prior to 1927, the Detective Special would be anachronistic. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:rt- | [[Image:rt-coltds1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie threatens George with his snubnose.]] | ||
[[Image:rt- | [[Image:rt-coltds2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie shows George his gun.]] | ||
[[Image:rt-coltds3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie and George argue in the warehouse.]] | |||
[[Image:rt- | |||
== Winchester Model 1894 == | == Winchester Model 1894 == | ||
Danny Green ([[Frank McHugh]]) carries a Winchester rifle, most likely a [[Winchester Model 1894]] during Eddie's "Coast Guard" robbery of Nick Brown's shipment. | Danny Green ([[Frank McHugh]]) carries a Winchester rifle, most likely a [[Winchester Model 1894]] during Eddie's "Coast Guard" robbery of Nick Brown's shipment. | ||
[[Image:PheonixentWinchester1894.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:PheonixentWinchester1894.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1894 - .30-30 Winchester]] | ||
[[Image:rt-winchester.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:rt-winchester.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Danny stands near Eddie with his Winchester on the ground.]] | ||
[[Image:rt-winchester2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:rt-winchester2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Danny, Winchester in hand, supervises the loading operation.]] | ||
== Colt New Service == | |||
George Hally ([[Humphrey Bogart]]) carries a [[Colt New Service|Colt New Service M1917]]. Eddie steals a New Service from George's thug Lefty ([[Abner Biberman]]), using it to fatally shoot George. | |||
[[Image:Hc-9289.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt New Service 1917]] | |||
[[Image:rt-coltns1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|George and Eddie stand guard outside the warehouse before the robbery.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-coltns2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|George corners his old sergeant in the warehouse and prepares to shoot him.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-rev2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of Eddie's men pulls a New Service on Nick Brown's henchman inside Henderson's Club.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-coltns3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|George threatens Lloyd when the latter wants to leave.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-coltns4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie turns the tables on George by stealing Lefty's revolver.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-coltns5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie holds the gun at George.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-coltns6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eddie grips the revolver after shooting George.]] | |||
== unidentified revolvers == | |||
One of the warehouse guards carries a revolver. | |||
[[Image:rt-rev1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A warehouse guard runs around the side of the building when he hears the whistle blown.]] | |||
== Colt Police Positive == | |||
Eddie's rival gangster, Nick Brown ([[Paul Kelly]]) uses a [[Colt Police Positive]] during the shootout in the Italian restaurant. | |||
[[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.]] | |||
[[Image:rt-coltppos.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Nick Brown looks at his revolver after running out of ammunition.]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
Revision as of 18:37, 9 August 2009
The following firearms were used in the film The Roaring Twenties:
Springfield M1903
During their WWI service, Eddie, George, and Lloyd (Jeffrey Lynn) each have a M1903 Springfield rifle.
Colt M1911
The sergeant (Joe Sawyer) is briefly seen with a Colt M1911 in a holster. Later, during the 1920 montage, a bootlegger is seen holding a M1911 when opening a door.
Thompson M1921
During the 1924 montage, a Thompson M1921 is fired as a symbol of the rising violence of the era.
Colt Detective Special
During his time as a bootlegger, Eddie Bartlett (James Cagney) packs a Colt Detective Special. However, as most scenes are set prior to 1927, the Detective Special would be anachronistic.
Winchester Model 1894
Danny Green (Frank McHugh) carries a Winchester rifle, most likely a Winchester Model 1894 during Eddie's "Coast Guard" robbery of Nick Brown's shipment.
Colt New Service
George Hally (Humphrey Bogart) carries a Colt New Service M1917. Eddie steals a New Service from George's thug Lefty (Abner Biberman), using it to fatally shoot George.
unidentified revolvers
One of the warehouse guards carries a revolver.
Colt Police Positive
Eddie's rival gangster, Nick Brown (Paul Kelly) uses a Colt Police Positive during the shootout in the Italian restaurant.
