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==Sporterized Arisaka Type 02 Paratrooper Takedown Rifle== | ==Sporterized Arisaka Type 02 Paratrooper Takedown Rifle== | ||
Charles Whitman's ([[Kurt Russell]]) starts his rampage with a [[Arisaka Rifle|Sporterized Arisaka Type 02 paratrooper takedown rifle]]. This stands in for the [[Remington 700]] Whitman used in reality. | Charles Whitman's ([[Kurt Russell]]) starts his rampage with a [[Arisaka Rifle|Sporterized Arisaka Type 02 paratrooper takedown rifle]]. This stands in for the 6mm [[Remington 700]] Whitman used in reality. | ||
[[Image:Arisaka_Type_02_Paratrooper_Takedown_rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Arisaka Type 02 Paratrooper Takedown rifle - 7.7x58mm. This is the base rifle for the sporterized take down rifle.]] | [[Image:Arisaka_Type_02_Paratrooper_Takedown_rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Arisaka Type 02 Paratrooper Takedown rifle - 7.7x58mm. This is the base rifle for the sporterized take down rifle.]] | ||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
Whitman's switches to an [[M1 Carbine]] later on. Earlier in the film, he is shown buying 600 rounds of ammunition for it. | Whitman's switches to an [[M1 Carbine]] later on. Earlier in the film, he is shown buying it, six magazines, and 600 rounds of ammunition for it. | ||
[[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]] | ||
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==Sawed-off Shotgun== | ==Sawed-off Shotgun== | ||
Whitman buys and cuts down a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun| | Whitman buys and cuts down a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|double barreled shotgun]] prior to his rampage. In real life, Whitman's sawed-off shotgun was an automatic shotgun, described in the police report as a "Sears 12 gauge 2.75 chamber automatic shotgun." | ||
[[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none|350px|1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none|350px|1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[File:DT_sawed_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Whitman cuts down his shotgun.]] | [[File:DT_sawed_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Whitman cuts down his shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:DT_sawed_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:DT_sawed_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In the official police report, he cut down the stock as well, but doesn't do so in this movie.]] | ||
[[File:DT_sawed_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Whitman loads the shotgun when he knows the end is near.]] | [[File:DT_sawed_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Whitman loads the shotgun when he knows the end is near.]] | ||
==Remington Model 760== | ==Remington Model 760== | ||
One of the most common rifles in the movie is the [[Remington_Model_760/7600_Rifle|Remington Model 760]] pump action rifle. Whitman has one in his arsenal, but is never shown using it. It is the only weapon shown used by Lieutenant Lee ([[Pernell Roberts]]) and Allan Crum ([[Ned Beatty]]). Various policemen and armed citizens are shown using it throughout the film as well. | One of the most common rifles in the movie is the [[Remington_Model_760/7600_Rifle|Remington Model 760]] pump action rifle. Whitman has one in his arsenal, a substitute for the Remington Model 14 in .35 Remington he had in real life, but is never shown using it. It is the only weapon shown used by Lieutenant Lee ([[Pernell Roberts]]) and Allan Crum ([[Ned Beatty]]). Various policemen and armed citizens are shown using it throughout the film as well. | ||
[[Image:RemingtonModel760.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 760 - first introduced in 1952]] | [[Image:RemingtonModel760.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 760 - first introduced in 1952]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | ||
Officer Ramiro Martinez ([[Richard Yniguez]]) is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] as his service weapon. In the film, as in real life, he empties his revolver into Whitman, but the film ignores the fact that officially, Whitman didn't die until he was shot in the head with a shotgun by Officer Houston McCoy. | Officer Ramiro Martinez ([[Richard Yniguez]]) is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] as his service weapon. In the film, as in real life, he empties his revolver into Whitman, but the film ignores the fact that officially, Whitman didn't die until he was shot in the head with a shotgun by Officer Houston McCoy. | ||
[[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum]] | ||
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==Whitman's arsenal== | ==Whitman's arsenal== | ||
Other guns in Whitman's arsenal include the aforementioned [[Remington Model 760]], an [[Astra 400]], and a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]]. | Other guns in Whitman's arsenal include the aforementioned [[Remington Model 760]], an [[Astra 400]], and a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]]. The real Whitman had a Remington Model 14, a 6.35mm Galesi-Brescia pistol, and a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]]. | ||
[[File:DT_arsenal_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Whitman's arsenal laid out on his bed. His three pistols are visible.]] | [[File:DT_arsenal_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Whitman's arsenal laid out on his bed. His three pistols are visible.]] | ||
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==Miscellanea== | ==Miscellanea== | ||
Understandably, the city of Austin and the University of Texas refused to assist in the filming, as less than a decade had passed since the actual massacre. In lieu of the UT Main Building, filmmakers used the Louisiana State Capitol building, which resembled the UT tower. | Understandably, the city of Austin and the University of Texas refused to assist in the filming, as less than a decade had passed since the actual massacre. In lieu of the UT Main Building, filmmakers used the Louisiana State Capitol building in Baton Rouge, which resembled the UT tower. | ||
[[File:DT_Austin_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Once you get aerial shots, however, it's clear that this is not Austin. The UT tower is surrounded by campus, not warehouses, and is not by the river.]] | [[File:DT_Austin_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Once you get aerial shots, however, it's clear that this is not Austin. The UT tower is surrounded by campus, not warehouses, and is not by the river.]] | ||
[[File:DT_Austin_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:DT_Austin_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
Revision as of 16:13, 23 January 2012
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The Deadly Tower ...
The following weapons were used in the film The Deadly Tower:
Sporterized Arisaka Type 02 Paratrooper Takedown Rifle
Charles Whitman's (Kurt Russell) starts his rampage with a Sporterized Arisaka Type 02 paratrooper takedown rifle. This stands in for the 6mm Remington 700 Whitman used in reality.
M1 Carbine
Whitman's switches to an M1 Carbine later on. Earlier in the film, he is shown buying it, six magazines, and 600 rounds of ammunition for it.
Sawed-off Shotgun
Whitman buys and cuts down a double barreled shotgun prior to his rampage. In real life, Whitman's sawed-off shotgun was an automatic shotgun, described in the police report as a "Sears 12 gauge 2.75 chamber automatic shotgun."
Remington Model 760
One of the most common rifles in the movie is the Remington Model 760 pump action rifle. Whitman has one in his arsenal, a substitute for the Remington Model 14 in .35 Remington he had in real life, but is never shown using it. It is the only weapon shown used by Lieutenant Lee (Pernell Roberts) and Allan Crum (Ned Beatty). Various policemen and armed citizens are shown using it throughout the film as well.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
Officer Ramiro Martinez (Richard Yniguez) is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 19 as his service weapon. In the film, as in real life, he empties his revolver into Whitman, but the film ignores the fact that officially, Whitman didn't die until he was shot in the head with a shotgun by Officer Houston McCoy.
Ithaca 37
Various policemen and civilians, including Officer C.T. Foss (Paul Carr), are shown with Ithaca 37 shotguns. Foss is in the film in place of Officer Houston McCoy, who refused to allow his name to be used. Foss is shown freezing upon seeing Whitman and not firing at all, while in reality, McCoy is officially credited with firing the shots that killed Whitman.
Luger P08
Whitman is show loading a Luger P08 pistol. He tucks it into his waistband when he knows the end is near, but never draws it.
Winchester Model 1894
Some armed citizens are shown shooting back with Winchester Model 1894 rifles.
Remington Model 700
Some armed citizens are shown shooting back with Remington Model 700 rifles.
Mossberg 500
A policeman is shown armed with a Mossberg 500 with an extended magazine.
Whitman's arsenal
Other guns in Whitman's arsenal include the aforementioned Remington Model 760, an Astra 400, and a Smith & Wesson Model 29. The real Whitman had a Remington Model 14, a 6.35mm Galesi-Brescia pistol, and a Smith & Wesson Model 19.
Miscellanea
Understandably, the city of Austin and the University of Texas refused to assist in the filming, as less than a decade had passed since the actual massacre. In lieu of the UT Main Building, filmmakers used the Louisiana State Capitol building in Baton Rouge, which resembled the UT tower.
