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== Remington 1866 Derringer == | == Remington 1866 Derringer == | ||
While traveling through the South as a gambler, Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) keeps a stag-gripped [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] as his sidearm. During a scuffle with Joe Cox, Bertha Thompson ([[Barbara Hershey]]) takes it from him. | While traveling through the South as a gambler, Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) keeps a stag-gripped [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] as his sidearm. During a scuffle with Joe Cox, Bertha Thompson ([[Barbara Hershey]]) takes it from him. | ||
[[Image:Remington1866Type4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-der1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake's derringer sits on his bed next to the two rounds he loads into it.]] | [[Image:Bxb-der1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake's derringer sits on his bed next to the two rounds he loads into it.]] | ||
== Colt Police Positive == | == Colt Police Positive == | ||
Joe Cox ([[Joe Reynolds]]), a prominent Southern lawyer, carries a [[Colt Police Positive]] that he draws on Rake after the card game. | Joe Cox ([[Joe Reynolds]]), a prominent Southern lawyer, carries a [[Colt Police Positive]] that he draws on Rake after the card game. | ||
[[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-cpp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cox aims his Colt Police Positive at Rake.]] | [[Image:Bxb-cpp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cox aims his Colt Police Positive at Rake.]] | ||
== double-barreled shotgun == | == double-barreled shotgun == | ||
Several detectives carry [[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s, including one of the McIvers ([[Victor Argo]]). Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) and Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) also use them for occasional robberies. | Several detectives carry [[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s, including one of the McIvers ([[Victor Argo]]). Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) and Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) also use them for occasional robberies. | ||
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A strikebreaker walks around the union camp starting fires as he carries his shotgun.]] | [[Image:Bxb-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A strikebreaker walks around the union camp starting fires as he carries his shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill levels his shotgun at a railroad payroll clerk.]] | [[Image:Bxb-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill levels his shotgun at a railroad payroll clerk.]] | ||
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== Thompson M1921 == | == Thompson M1921 == | ||
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry [[Thompson#M1921 Thompson|Thompson M1921]] submachine guns. | Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry [[Thompson#M1921 Thompson|Thompson M1921]] submachine guns. | ||
[[Image:M1921Thompson.jpg|350px|thumb|none|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-thom1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A strikebreaker with a Thompson grabs one of the union organizers.]] | [[Image:Bxb-thom1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A strikebreaker with a Thompson grabs one of the union organizers.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-thom2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the detectives aims his Thompson at Bill's groin.]] | [[Image:Bxb-thom2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the detectives aims his Thompson at Bill's groin.]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 1912 == | == Winchester Model 1912 == | ||
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry [[Winchester Model 1912]] pump shotguns. | Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry [[Winchester Model 1912]] pump shotguns. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester M1912 Riot Gun]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-win12a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A strikebreaker bends over with his Winchester in one hand.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win12a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A strikebreaker bends over with his Winchester in one hand.]] | ||
== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
Railroad detectives and uniformed police are seen with [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles. | Railroad detectives and uniformed police are seen with [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 -.32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-win92a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A policeman apprehends Rake.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win92a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A policeman apprehends Rake.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-win92b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two detectives with Winchester rifles surround Von during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris on his train.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win92b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two detectives with Winchester rifles surround Von during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris on his train.]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 1897 == | == Winchester Model 1897 == | ||
[[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns are seen primarily in the hands of the McIvers detectives, especially McIver #2 ([[David Osterhout]]) although McIver #1 ([[Victor Argo]]) uses one when both McIvers blast at the prisoners. Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) uses several, picking up another when running out of ammunition, during the film's climax. | [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns are seen primarily in the hands of the McIvers detectives, especially McIver #2 ([[David Osterhout]]) although McIver #1 ([[Victor Argo]]) uses one when both McIvers blast at the prisoners. Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) uses several, picking up another when running out of ammunition, during the film's climax. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-win97a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Winchester '97s sit in the Louisiana sheriff's office.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win97a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Winchester '97s sit in the Louisiana sheriff's office.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-win97b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both McIvers fire their Winchesters into the prison.]] | [[Image:Bxb-win97b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both McIvers fire their Winchesters into the prison.]] | ||
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== Ithaca 37 == | == Ithaca 37 == | ||
Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) carries an [[Ithaca 37]] as his main weapon throughout the film, taken from Deputy Sheriff Harvey Hall ([[Harry Northup]]) when he escapes from the chain gang. | Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) carries an [[Ithaca 37]] as his main weapon throughout the film, taken from Deputy Sheriff Harvey Hall ([[Harry Northup]]) when he escapes from the chain gang. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-ith1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A deputy aims an Ithaca 37 into the jail next to Von.]] | [[Image:Bxb-ith1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A deputy aims an Ithaca 37 into the jail next to Von.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-ith2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deputy Hall watches the chain gang with his Ithaca 37.]] | [[Image:Bxb-ith2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deputy Hall watches the chain gang with his Ithaca 37.]] | ||
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== Single Action Army == | == Single Action Army == | ||
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson ([[Barbara Hershey]]) carries a [[Single Action Army]] as her main sidearm, using it during the chain gang breakout and the first train robbery. Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) also uses one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris. | "Boxcar" Bertha Thompson ([[Barbara Hershey]]) carries a [[Single Action Army]] as her main sidearm, using it during the chain gang breakout and the first train robbery. Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) also uses one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris. | ||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-saa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha sticks her SAA inside Harvey's mouth.]] | [[Image:Bxb-saa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha sticks her SAA inside Harvey's mouth.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-saa2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha holds her SAA on Harvey to allow the others to escape.]] | [[Image:Bxb-saa2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha holds her SAA on Harvey to allow the others to escape.]] | ||
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== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) keeps two nickel [[Colt Official Police]] revolvers with white grips throughout the gang's crime spree. After the prison break, he has a blued Official Police with black Colt grips in his waistband. | Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) keeps two nickel [[Colt Official Police]] revolvers with white grips throughout the gang's crime spree. After the prison break, he has a blued Official Police with black Colt grips in his waistband. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 5" Barrel]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-cop1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake's two Official Police revolvers during a payroll robbery.]] | [[Image:Bxb-cop1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake's two Official Police revolvers during a payroll robbery.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-cop2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake with his two revolvers.]] | [[Image:Bxb-cop2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake with his two revolvers.]] | ||
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== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) carries a [[M1911A1]] as his main sidearm throughout the film. During one of the payroll robberies, Bertha ([[Barbara Hershey]]) carries a nickel-plated M1911A1. | Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) carries a [[M1911A1]] as his main sidearm throughout the film. During one of the payroll robberies, Bertha ([[Barbara Hershey]]) carries a nickel-plated M1911A1. | ||
[[Image:AutoOrdnanceM1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Auto Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill aims his 1911A1 at a railroad conductor.]] | [[Image:Bxb-1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill aims his 1911A1 at a railroad conductor.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-1911c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von ([[Bernie Casey]]) aims the 1911A1 at a security guard.]] | [[Image:Bxb-1911c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von ([[Bernie Casey]]) aims the 1911A1 at a security guard.]] | ||
[[Image:NickelM1911A1.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Commercial Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. Manufactured on license by Remington Rand.]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-1911b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha holds her nickel 1911A1.]] | [[Image:Bxb-1911b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha holds her nickel 1911A1.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub == | ||
Bertha ([[Barbara Hershey]]) carries a snubnose [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] during a payroll robbery. Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) carries two during the house robbery. Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) carries one during the attempted Sartoris kidnapping. | Bertha ([[Barbara Hershey]]) carries a snubnose [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] during a payroll robbery. Rake Brown ([[Barry Primus]]) carries two during the house robbery. Von Morton ([[Bernie Casey]]) carries one during the attempted Sartoris kidnapping. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha holds her snubnose on the McIvers.]] | [[Image:Bxb-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha holds her snubnose on the McIvers.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha taunts the McIvers.]] | [[Image:Bxb-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bertha taunts the McIvers.]] | ||
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== FN Browning M1910 == | == FN Browning M1910 == | ||
Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) uses a small-caliber nickel pistol, most likely an [[FN Model 1910/1922#FN Model 1910|FN Model 1910]], during Sartoris' house burglary. | Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) uses a small-caliber nickel pistol, most likely an [[FN Model 1910/1922#FN Model 1910|FN Model 1910]], during Sartoris' house burglary. | ||
[[Image:FN Model 1910 1616.jpg|thumb|none|350px|FN Model 1910 .380 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-fn1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill robs Sartoris' guests.]] | [[Image:Bxb-fn1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill robs Sartoris' guests.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-fn2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill's pistol.]] | [[Image:Bxb-fn2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill's pistol.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
During the film's finale, Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) keeps a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] with a 3" barrel while living in solitude in a shack in the woods. | During the film's finale, Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) keeps a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] with a 3" barrel while living in solitude in a shack in the woods. | ||
[[Image:SW103inch.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 with three inch barrel]] | |||
[[Image:Bxb-sw10e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill picks up his Model 10 when he hears someone outside.]] | [[Image:Bxb-sw10e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill picks up his Model 10 when he hears someone outside.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-sw10f.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill hugs Bertha, his Model 10 in hand.]] | [[Image:Bxb-sw10f.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill hugs Bertha, his Model 10 in hand.]] | ||
Revision as of 06:00, 23 September 2010
The following firearms were used in the film Boxcar Bertha:
Remington 1866 Derringer
While traveling through the South as a gambler, Rake Brown (Barry Primus) keeps a stag-gripped Remington 1866 Derringer as his sidearm. During a scuffle with Joe Cox, Bertha Thompson (Barbara Hershey) takes it from him.
Colt Police Positive
Joe Cox (Joe Reynolds), a prominent Southern lawyer, carries a Colt Police Positive that he draws on Rake after the card game.
double-barreled shotgun
Several detectives carry Double Barreled Shotguns, including one of the McIvers (Victor Argo). Bill Shelly (David Carradine) and Von Morton (Bernie Casey) also use them for occasional robberies.
Thompson M1921
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry Thompson M1921 submachine guns.
Winchester Model 1912
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry Winchester Model 1912 pump shotguns.
Winchester Model 1892
Railroad detectives and uniformed police are seen with Winchester Model 1892 rifles.
Winchester Model 1897
Winchester Model 1897 shotguns are seen primarily in the hands of the McIvers detectives, especially McIver #2 (David Osterhout) although McIver #1 (Victor Argo) uses one when both McIvers blast at the prisoners. Von Morton (Bernie Casey) uses several, picking up another when running out of ammunition, during the film's climax.
Ithaca 37
Von Morton (Bernie Casey) carries an Ithaca 37 as his main weapon throughout the film, taken from Deputy Sheriff Harvey Hall (Harry Northup) when he escapes from the chain gang.
Single Action Army
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson (Barbara Hershey) carries a Single Action Army as her main sidearm, using it during the chain gang breakout and the first train robbery. Rake Brown (Barry Primus) also uses one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris.
Colt Official Police
Rake Brown (Barry Primus) keeps two nickel Colt Official Police revolvers with white grips throughout the gang's crime spree. After the prison break, he has a blued Official Police with black Colt grips in his waistband.
M1911A1
Bill Shelly (David Carradine) carries a M1911A1 as his main sidearm throughout the film. During one of the payroll robberies, Bertha (Barbara Hershey) carries a nickel-plated M1911A1.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub
Bertha (Barbara Hershey) carries a snubnose Smith & Wesson Model 10 during a payroll robbery. Rake Brown (Barry Primus) carries two during the house robbery. Von Morton (Bernie Casey) carries one during the attempted Sartoris kidnapping.
FN Browning M1910
Bill Shelly (David Carradine) uses a small-caliber nickel pistol, most likely an FN Model 1910, during Sartoris' house burglary.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
During the film's finale, Bill Shelly (David Carradine) keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 10 with a 3" barrel while living in solitude in a shack in the woods.
