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[[Image:michael_collins.jpg|thumb|right|250px| ''Michael Collins'' (1996)]] | [[Image:michael_collins.jpg|thumb|right|250px| ''Michael Collins'' (1996)]] | ||
== | == Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)/Lee-Enfield Mk.I == | ||
British and Irish forces throughout the film use SMLE Mk.III rifles, and IRA soldiers can be seen carrying Lee-Enfield Mk.I rifles during the Easter Rising scene and the Civil War fighting in Dublin. | British and Irish forces throughout the film use SMLE Mk.III rifles, and IRA soldiers can be seen carrying Lee-Enfield Mk.I rifles during the Easter Rising scene and the Civil War fighting in Dublin. | ||
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[[Image:MichaelcollinsSMLEs 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IRA guards with SMLE Mk.III rifles]] | [[Image:MichaelcollinsSMLEs 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IRA guards with SMLE Mk.III rifles]] | ||
== | == Mauser C96 == | ||
Used with and without the optional shoulder stock by [[Liam Neeson]] as Michael Collins in the Easter Rising scenes in the beginning, as well as an unidentified IRA assassin who shoots a police inspector in his car. | Used with and without the optional shoulder stock by [[Liam Neeson]] as Michael Collins in the Easter Rising scenes in the beginning, as well as an unidentified IRA assassin who shoots a police inspector in his car. | ||
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[[Image:Michael collins mauser c96 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An IRA assassin kills a British police inspector]] | [[Image:Michael collins mauser c96 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An IRA assassin kills a British police inspector]] | ||
==Ross Mk. | == Ross Mk.II I== | ||
An IRA soldier can be seen surrendering a Ross Mk.III rifle in the Easter Rising scene. | An IRA soldier can be seen surrendering a Ross Mk.III rifle in the Easter Rising scene. | ||
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[[Image:Ross rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px| IRA soldier surrenders his Ross rifle (circled)]] | [[Image:Ross rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px| IRA soldier surrenders his Ross rifle (circled)]] | ||
==Sharps Carbine== | == Sharps Carbine == | ||
An empty Sharps carbine is shown to Michael Collins and carried by an unknown IRA member during the raid on the police station in the beginning. | An empty Sharps carbine is shown to Michael Collins and carried by an unknown IRA member during the raid on the police station in the beginning. | ||
[[Image:Rifle-SharpsCarbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sharps 1869 Carbine]] | [[Image:Rifle-SharpsCarbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sharps 1869 Carbine]] | ||
==Unknown Double-Barrelled Shotgun== | == Unknown Double-Barrelled Shotgun == | ||
Seen throughout the movie in the hands of various known IRA soldiers. | Seen throughout the movie in the hands of various known IRA soldiers. | ||
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[[Image:Coltnewservice2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Liam Tobin threatens a British policeman]] | [[Image:Coltnewservice2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Liam Tobin threatens a British policeman]] | ||
== | == Webley Mk IV & Mk VI Revolver== | ||
British officers, RIC Detectives and many IRA members carry Webley Mk.VIs throughout the film. [[Julia Roberts]] as Kitty Kiernan pulls a Mk.IV on a potential assassin during the political rally scene. | British officers, RIC Detectives and many IRA members carry Webley Mk.VIs throughout the film. [[Julia Roberts]] as Kitty Kiernan pulls a Mk.IV on a potential assassin during the political rally scene. | ||
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[[Image:Webley IV.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitty Kiernan threatens an Anti-Treaty IRA member with her Webley Mk.IV]] | [[Image:Webley IV.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitty Kiernan threatens an Anti-Treaty IRA member with her Webley Mk.IV]] | ||
== | == Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun == | ||
Carried by a Black and Tan arresting Ned Broy, although these were never used by any British units. | Carried by a Black and Tan arresting Ned Broy, although these were never used by any British units. | ||
[[Image:1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Trench Shotgun]] | [[Image:1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Trench Shotgun]] | ||
[[Image:MichaelcollinsTrenchgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black and Tan arrests Ned Broy while carrying a Winchester M1897 Trench Shotgun]] | [[Image:MichaelcollinsTrenchgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black and Tan arrests Ned Broy while carrying a Winchester M1897 Trench Shotgun]] | ||
==Lewis Gun== | == Lewis Gun == | ||
Carried by Black And Tans, most noticeably when it is fired at Dublin tenements. Also mounted on an Irish Army troop truck, where it is used by [[Ian Hart]] as Joe O'Reilly | Carried by Black And Tans, most noticeably when it is fired at Dublin tenements. Also mounted on an Irish Army troop truck, where it is used by [[Ian Hart]] as Joe O'Reilly | ||
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[[Image:MichaelcollinsLewis gun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black and Tan prepares to fire his Lewis gun]] | [[Image:MichaelcollinsLewis gun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black and Tan prepares to fire his Lewis gun]] | ||
==Hotchkiss Mk.I== | == Hotchkiss Mk.I == | ||
Turret mounted on British and Irish armored cars, most notably in the Bloody Sunday scene. | Turret mounted on British and Irish armored cars, most notably in the Bloody Sunday scene. | ||
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[[Image:MichaelcollinsHotchkiss 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Close up of a Hotchkiss Mk.I barrel]] | [[Image:MichaelcollinsHotchkiss 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Close up of a Hotchkiss Mk.I barrel]] | ||
==Steyr 1912== | == Steyr 1912 == | ||
Used by [[Aidan Quinn]] as Harry Boland during the Civil War scenes in Dublin, and an unidentified IRA assassin in the Bloody Sunday scene. | Used by [[Aidan Quinn]] as Harry Boland during the Civil War scenes in Dublin, and an unidentified IRA assassin in the Bloody Sunday scene. | ||
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[[Image:Steyr 1912 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry Boland fires his Steyr 1912]] | [[Image:Steyr 1912 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry Boland fires his Steyr 1912]] | ||
==Colt 1911== | == Colt 1911 == | ||
A [[M1911 pistol series|Colt 1911]] is used by [[Brendan Gleeson]] as Liam Tobin in the Bloody Sunday scene, and [[Aidan Quinn]] as Harry Boland takes one from an overzealous bodyguard during his confrontation with Collins. | A [[M1911 pistol series|Colt 1911]] is used by [[Brendan Gleeson]] as Liam Tobin in the Bloody Sunday scene, and [[Aidan Quinn]] as Harry Boland takes one from an overzealous bodyguard during his confrontation with Collins. | ||
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 acp]] | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 acp]] | ||
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[[Image:MichaelcollinsColt 1911 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Harry Boland threatens his overzealous bodyguard with the guard's 1911]] | [[Image:MichaelcollinsColt 1911 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Harry Boland threatens his overzealous bodyguard with the guard's 1911]] | ||
== | == Luger P08 == | ||
Carried by an unknown IRA assassin who shoots a British secret service agent in his hotel room. | Carried by an unknown IRA assassin who shoots a British secret service agent in his hotel room. | ||
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[[Image:MichaelcollinsLuger 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An IRA assassin holds a Luger on a British intelligence officer]] | [[Image:MichaelcollinsLuger 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An IRA assassin holds a Luger on a British intelligence officer]] | ||
==Browning 1900== | == Browning 1900 == | ||
Used by [[Tom Murphy]] as Vinnie Byrne to shoot a British detective through a newspaper, and by [[Ian Hart]] as Joe O'Reilly throughout the film. | Used by [[Tom Murphy]] as Vinnie Byrne to shoot a British detective through a newspaper, and by [[Ian Hart]] as Joe O'Reilly throughout the film. | ||
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[[Image:Michael collins Browning 1900 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joe O'Reilly carries his Browning 1900]] | [[Image:Michael collins Browning 1900 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joe O'Reilly carries his Browning 1900]] | ||
==Bergmann MP18== | == Bergmann MP18 == | ||
Used by IRA members to assassinate three British secret service agents in a cafe. | Used by IRA members to assassinate three British secret service agents in a cafe. | ||
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[[Image:MichaelcollinsMp18 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The "Apostle" fires his MP18 into a table full of British officers]] | [[Image:MichaelcollinsMp18 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The "Apostle" fires his MP18 into a table full of British officers]] | ||
==Thompson== | == Thompson == | ||
IRA members are seen using [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1921 Thompson submachine guns]] following Bloody Sunday and during the civil war fighting in Dublin. This is historically accurate, as the IRA bought some of the first Thompson guns off the production line. | IRA members are seen using [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1921 Thompson submachine guns]] following Bloody Sunday and during the civil war fighting in Dublin. This is historically accurate, as the IRA bought some of the first Thompson guns off the production line. | ||
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[[Image:MichaelcollinsThompson 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Anti-Treaty IRA members Thompson]] | [[Image:MichaelcollinsThompson 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Anti-Treaty IRA members Thompson]] | ||
== | == Browning Automatic Rifle M1918 == | ||
Seen in the hands of an IRA member during the Civil War fighting in Dublin. | Seen in the hands of an IRA member during the Civil War fighting in Dublin. | ||
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[[Image:Michael collins BAR.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anti-treaty IRA member with a BAR]] | [[Image:Michael collins BAR.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anti-treaty IRA member with a BAR]] | ||
==Vickers Gun== | == Vickers Gun == | ||
Mounted on British and Irish vehicles. | Mounted on British and Irish vehicles. | ||
[[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Vickers gun]] | [[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Vickers gun]] | ||
==Mauser Gewehr 98== | == Mauser Gewehr 98 == | ||
Used by [[Jonathan Rhys Meyers]] as an unknown IRA sniper. | Used by [[Jonathan Rhys Meyers]] as an unknown IRA sniper. | ||
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[[Image:Michaelcollinsgewehr98 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Michaelcollinsgewehr98 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Unknown Mortar== | == Unknown Mortar == | ||
Anti-treaty IRA forces are seen firing an unknown mortar, possibly home made, during the street fighting in Dublin. | Anti-treaty IRA forces are seen firing an unknown mortar, possibly home made, during the street fighting in Dublin. | ||
[[Image:Michaelcollinsmortar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Michaelcollinsmortar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Ordnance QF 18 Pdr== | == Ordnance QF 18 Pdr == | ||
Used by the British army during the Easter Rising, and the Irish Army during the Civil War | Used by the British army during the Easter Rising, and the Irish Army during the Civil War | ||
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[[Image:Michael collins 18 pdr 2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Michael Collins stands next to an Irish Army 18 Pdr]] | [[Image:Michael collins 18 pdr 2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Michael Collins stands next to an Irish Army 18 Pdr]] | ||
==Misc== | == Misc == | ||
[[Image:Lancia.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Mocked-up Peerless armored car]] | [[Image:Lancia.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Mocked-up Peerless armored car]] | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 6 June 2010
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)/Lee-Enfield Mk.I
British and Irish forces throughout the film use SMLE Mk.III rifles, and IRA soldiers can be seen carrying Lee-Enfield Mk.I rifles during the Easter Rising scene and the Civil War fighting in Dublin.
Mauser C96
Used with and without the optional shoulder stock by Liam Neeson as Michael Collins in the Easter Rising scenes in the beginning, as well as an unidentified IRA assassin who shoots a police inspector in his car.
Ross Mk.II I
An IRA soldier can be seen surrendering a Ross Mk.III rifle in the Easter Rising scene.
Sharps Carbine
An empty Sharps carbine is shown to Michael Collins and carried by an unknown IRA member during the raid on the police station in the beginning.
Unknown Double-Barrelled Shotgun
Seen throughout the movie in the hands of various known IRA soldiers.
Colt New Service
Used by Liam Neeson as Michael Collins to threaten Ned Broy (Stephen Rea) outside a bar, and later by Brendan Gleeson as Liam Tobin during the jailbreak scene.
Webley Mk IV & Mk VI Revolver
British officers, RIC Detectives and many IRA members carry Webley Mk.VIs throughout the film. Julia Roberts as Kitty Kiernan pulls a Mk.IV on a potential assassin during the political rally scene.
Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun
Carried by a Black and Tan arresting Ned Broy, although these were never used by any British units.
Lewis Gun
Carried by Black And Tans, most noticeably when it is fired at Dublin tenements. Also mounted on an Irish Army troop truck, where it is used by Ian Hart as Joe O'Reilly
Hotchkiss Mk.I
Turret mounted on British and Irish armored cars, most notably in the Bloody Sunday scene.
Steyr 1912
Used by Aidan Quinn as Harry Boland during the Civil War scenes in Dublin, and an unidentified IRA assassin in the Bloody Sunday scene.
Colt 1911
A Colt 1911 is used by Brendan Gleeson as Liam Tobin in the Bloody Sunday scene, and Aidan Quinn as Harry Boland takes one from an overzealous bodyguard during his confrontation with Collins.
Luger P08
Carried by an unknown IRA assassin who shoots a British secret service agent in his hotel room.
Browning 1900
Used by Tom Murphy as Vinnie Byrne to shoot a British detective through a newspaper, and by Ian Hart as Joe O'Reilly throughout the film.
Bergmann MP18
Used by IRA members to assassinate three British secret service agents in a cafe.
Thompson
IRA members are seen using M1921 Thompson submachine guns following Bloody Sunday and during the civil war fighting in Dublin. This is historically accurate, as the IRA bought some of the first Thompson guns off the production line.
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918
Seen in the hands of an IRA member during the Civil War fighting in Dublin.
Vickers Gun
Mounted on British and Irish vehicles.
Mauser Gewehr 98
Used by Jonathan Rhys Meyers as an unknown IRA sniper.
Unknown Mortar
Anti-treaty IRA forces are seen firing an unknown mortar, possibly home made, during the street fighting in Dublin.
Ordnance QF 18 Pdr
Used by the British army during the Easter Rising, and the Irish Army during the Civil War
