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Several [[Kentucky Flintlock Rifle|Kentucky flintlock rifles]] are used by Benjamin Martin ([[Mel Gibson]]) and his sons when he tries to rescue his older son Gabriel Martin ([[Heath Ledger]]) from British soldiers. | Several [[Kentucky Flintlock Rifle|Kentucky flintlock rifles]] are used by Benjamin Martin ([[Mel Gibson]]) and his sons when he tries to rescue his older son Gabriel Martin ([[Heath Ledger]]) from British soldiers. | ||
:The main rifle that Gibson used was made by Frank House. He also worked on other flintlocks for the movie. -[[User:Markethunter|Markethunter]] | |||
[[Image:Kentuckyrifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kentucky Rifle - .50, .45, or .36 caliber.]] | [[Image:Kentuckyrifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kentucky Rifle - .50, .45, or .36 caliber.]] | ||
Revision as of 20:38, 23 September 2010
The following weapons appear in the film The Patriot:
Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Several Kentucky flintlock rifles are used by Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) and his sons when he tries to rescue his older son Gabriel Martin (Heath Ledger) from British soldiers.
- The main rifle that Gibson used was made by Frank House. He also worked on other flintlocks for the movie. -Markethunter
Flintlock Pistol
flintlock pistols can be seen being fired primarily by Benjamin Martin and by Colonel Tavington (Jason Isaacs).
Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
The Brown Bess appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British army. Always seen with a bayonet.
Charleville 1766
Gabriel Martin fires a Charleville 1766 flintlock rifle several times during the film, most notably when he wounds Colonel Tavington.
Flintlock fowler
A flintlock fowler (the 18th century equivalent of a shotgun) is seen being fired by Samuel martin (Bryan chafin) during the rescue of Gabriel Martin.