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==Kentucky Flintlock Rifle== | ==Kentucky Flintlock Rifle== | ||
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. According to this article[http://www.enquirer.com/columns/mcgurk/2000/06/25/mm_artists_armed_the.html], the rifle was custom built for [[Mel Gibson]] by artist Frank House, who also had a hand in training the actor on how to use it. | |||
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. | |||
[[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.]] | ||
[[Image:Pat 404.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Martin and his son carry their Kentucky flintlocks as they search the field for survivors.]] | [[Image:Pat 404.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Martin and his son carry their Kentucky flintlocks as they search the field for survivors.]] | ||
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==Flintlock Pistol== | ==Flintlock Pistol== | ||
Various [[Flintlock Pistol]]s are used by numerous characters including Benjamin Martin ([[Mel Gibson]]) and Colonel Tavington ([[Jason Isaacs]]). | Various [[Flintlock Pistol]]s are used by numerous characters including Benjamin Martin ([[Mel Gibson]]) and Colonel Tavington ([[Jason Isaacs]]). As stated in the article [http://www.enquirer.com/columns/mcgurk/2000/06/25/mm_artists_armed_the.html], Benjamin Martin's pistol was on loan from a collector, who happened to share the same initials as [[Mel Gibson]]'s character. Tavington's pistol was built from a kit. | ||
[[Image:Sparroflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Resin replica flintlock pistol.]] | [[Image:Sparroflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Resin replica flintlock pistol.]] | ||
[[File:Pat 307.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded courier holds a Flintlock pistol.]] | [[File:Pat 307.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded courier holds a Flintlock pistol.]] | ||
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==Brown Bess Flintlock Musket== | ==Brown Bess Flintlock Musket== | ||
The [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket|Brown Bess]] appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British Army. Always seen with a bayonet. | The [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket|Brown Bess]] appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British Army. Always seen with a bayonet. | ||
[[Image:BrownBessInfantry-Musket-1722-1768.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Brown Bess Infantry musket from 1722-1768 - .78 caliber.]] | [[Image:BrownBessInfantry-Musket-1722-1768.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Brown Bess Infantry musket from 1722-1768 - .78 caliber.]] | ||
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==Charleville 1766== | ==Charleville 1766== | ||
Several militia members are seen armed with the [[Charleville Musket|Charleville 1766]] flintlock rifle including Gabriel Martin, who fires it several times during the film, most notably when he wounds Colonel Tavington. | Several militia members are seen armed with the [[Charleville Musket|Charleville 1766]] flintlock rifle including Gabriel Martin, who fires it several times during the film, most notably when he wounds Colonel Tavington. | ||
[[Image:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charleville Musket, .69 caliber]] | |||
[[Image:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charleville Musket, 69 caliber]] | |||
[[Image:Gabriel Martin-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A production image of Gabriel firing the flintlock.]] | [[Image:Gabriel Martin-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A production image of Gabriel firing the flintlock.]] | ||
[[Image:Pat 402.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Continental Army soldiers engage the British armed with Charleville 1766's]] | [[Image:Pat 402.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Continental Army soldiers engage the British armed with Charleville 1766's]] | ||
Revision as of 05:12, 16 April 2012
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. According to this article[1], the rifle was custom built for Mel Gibson by artist Frank House, who also had a hand in training the actor on how to use it.
Flintlock Pistol
Various Flintlock Pistols are used by numerous characters including Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) and Colonel Tavington (Jason Isaacs). As stated in the article [2], Benjamin Martin's pistol was on loan from a collector, who happened to share the same initials as Mel Gibson's character. Tavington's pistol was built from a kit.
Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
The Brown Bess appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British Army. Always seen with a bayonet.
Charleville 1766
Several militia members are seen armed with the Charleville 1766 flintlock rifle including Gabriel Martin, who fires it 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.
