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1864
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1864 is an eight-part Danish miniseries which deals with Denmark's defeat in the Second Schleswig War between the Kingdom of Denmark and the German Confederation (Prussia and Austria) in 1864.
The main story is about the two Danish brothers Laust and Peter Jensen who both fall in love with Inge Juhl and later fight in the Battle of Dybbøl on 18 April 1864.
1864 based on the books "Slagtebænk Dybbøl" and "Dommedag Als" by Tom Buk-Swienty and it's also the most expensive Danish TV production until now.
The following weapons can be seen in the miniseries 1864:
Handguns
Danish and Prussian soldiers can be seen with Colt 1851 Navy's. Peter Jensen (Jens Sætter-Lassen) incorrectly fires without cocking the hammer.
Colt Dragoon
Prussian Death's Head Hussars use Colt Dragoons.
Danish 1849 percussion Pistol
On a promotional picture a boy holds a pistol that seems to be a danish 1849 percussion Pistol.
Swedish 1850 Cavalry Pistol
One husar has a Swedish 1850 Cavalry Pistol in his left hand. The pistol stands for the Prussian 1850 Cavalry Pistol.
Rifles
Springfield Model 1842
The Danish army is armed with Springfield Model 1842 muskets. Some Prussian soldiers are also armed with this musket.
Enfield Pattern 1853
An Enfield Pattern 1853 is briefly seen in the hands of a Danish soldier.
Lorenz 1854 Musket
A Danish soldier holds an Austrian Lorenz 1854 musket during an ambush.
Dreyse Needle Gun
The Prussian army also use Dreyse Needle Guns. The Prussians use a mix of M/41 and M/62 Infantry rifles. Prussians fire multiple shots with out lording a new paper cartridge. instead working the bolt like a multi shot bolt action.
