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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==
== 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]]==
== 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.III==
== 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==
== 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#|Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun]]==
== 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]]==
== 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==
== 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


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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.

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SMLE Mk.III*
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Lee-Enfield Mk.I*
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British soldiers control IRA prisoners with SMLE MK.III rifles and P'1907 bayonets
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British firing squad with SMLE Mk.III rifles
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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.

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Mauser C/96
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Michael Collins fires his Mauser C/96 during the Easter Rising
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An IRA assassin kills a British police inspector

Ross Mk.II I

An IRA soldier can be seen surrendering a Ross Mk.III rifle in the Easter Rising scene.

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Ross Mk.III
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IRA soldier surrenders his Ross rifle (circled)

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.

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Sharps 1869 Carbine

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.

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Colt New Service revolver
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Michael Collins threatens Ned Broy with his Colt New Service
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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.

Webley Mk.IV
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Webley Mk.VI
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Rory O'Connor displays him empty Webley Mk.VI revolver
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A British detective is assassinated with a Webley Mk.VI - note the dummy rounds
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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.

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Winchester Trench Shotgun
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A Black and Tan arrests Ned Broy while carrying a Winchester M1897 Trench Shotgun

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

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Lewis Gun
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Black and Tans carry Lewis guns through Dublin Castle
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A Black and Tan prepares to fire his Lewis gun

Hotchkiss Mk.I

Turret mounted on British and Irish armored cars, most notably in the Bloody Sunday scene.

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Hotchkiss Mk.I
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Hotchkiss Mk.Is mounted on a Peerless armored car
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Close up of a Hotchkiss Mk.I barrel

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.

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Steyr 1912
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An IRA assassin (left) with a Steyr 1912
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A closer look at the IRA assassin's Steyr 1912
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Harry Boland fires his Steyr 1912

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.

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Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 acp
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A British intelligence officer is about to be executed by Liam Tobin's 1911
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Liam Tobin's Colt 1911 ejects a spent casing (circled) after shooting the officer - a dangerous sequence to shoot, as Brendan Gleason had the gun pressed to another actor's head in the same shot. He would have had to duck at the last second to avoid the dangerous blast from the blank.
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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.

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Luger P08
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An IRA assassin's Luger
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An IRA assassin holds a Luger on a British intelligence officer

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.

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Browning 1900
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Vinne Jones assassinates a British detective with his Browning 1900
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Vinne Jones assassinates a British detective with his Browning 1900
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Joe O'Reilly carries his Browning 1900

Bergmann MP18

Used by IRA members to assassinate three British secret service agents in a cafe.

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Bergmann MP18
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One of Michael Collins' "Apostles" checks his MP18
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The "Apostle" fires his MP18 into a table full of British officers

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.

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Thomson M1921
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An Anti-Treaty IRA member with a Thompson gun
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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.

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Early Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
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Anti-treaty IRA member with a BAR

Vickers Gun

Mounted on British and Irish vehicles.

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Vickers gun

Mauser Gewehr 98

Used by Jonathan Rhys Meyers as an unknown IRA sniper.

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Mauser Gewehr 98
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The IRA sniper aims his Mauser
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Unknown Mortar

Anti-treaty IRA forces are seen firing an unknown mortar, possibly home made, during the street fighting in Dublin.

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Ordnance QF 18 Pdr

Used by the British army during the Easter Rising, and the Irish Army during the Civil War

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British 18 Pdrs shell the General Post Office
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Michael Collins stands next to an Irish Army 18 Pdr

Misc

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Mocked-up Peerless armored car