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Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) uses a nickel-plated Spanish [[Star Ruby]] pistol when he robs Sartoris's home. | Bill Shelly ([[David Carradine]]) uses a nickel-plated Spanish [[Star Ruby]] pistol when he robs Sartoris's home. | ||
[[Image:Gabilondo-Ruby.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Gabilondo Ruby pistol - .32 ACP]] | [[Image:Gabilondo-Ruby.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Gabilondo Ruby pistol - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-fn1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill robs Sartoris' guests.]] | [[Image:Bxb-fn1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill robs Sartoris' guests with his Ruby.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-fn2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close up of the Ruby, showing off the | [[Image:Bxb-fn2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close up of the Ruby, showing off the finish as well as the indicative holster safety knob.]] | ||
=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
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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: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|A nice close up of 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.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-cop3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake stands over his hostages.]] | [[Image:Bxb-cop3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rake stands over his hostages.]] | ||
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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:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.]] | ||
[[Image:Bxb-cpp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cox | [[Image:Bxb-cpp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cox cocks the hammer on his Colt Police Positive while aiming it at Rake.]] | ||
== 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]]) uses a different one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris. Rake's SAA | "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]]) uses a different one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris. Rake's SAA appears to be a Uberti replica with a bright brass frame while Bertha's appears to be original. | ||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt]] | [[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.]] | ||
Revision as of 06:28, 7 July 2015
Boxcar Bertha is the 1972 gangster exploitation film that was only the second film directed by Martin Scorsese. This film was among a series of cheaply made gangster films produced by Roger Corman that was intended to capitalize on the success of such films as Bonnie and Clyde.
The following weapons were used in the film Boxcar Bertha:
Pistols
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.
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.
Star Ruby
Bill Shelly (David Carradine) uses a nickel-plated Spanish Star Ruby pistol when he robs Sartoris's home.
Revolvers
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.
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.
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.
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) uses a different one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris. Rake's SAA appears to be a Uberti replica with a bright brass frame while Bertha's appears to be original.
Submachine Guns
Thompson M1921
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry Thompson M1921 submachine guns.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892
Railroad detectives and uniformed police are seen with Winchester Model 1892 rifles.
Shotguns
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.
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.
Remington Model 10
Von Morton (Bernie Casey) carries an Remington Model 10 as his main weapon throughout the film, taken from Deputy Sheriff Harvey Hall (Harry Northup) when he escapes from the chain gang.
Winchester Model 1912
Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry Winchester Model 1912 pump shotguns.
