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Gettysburg
Gettysburg is the 1993 war film that depicts the events surrounding the pivotal battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Several characters from this film would return in the 2003 prequel, Gods and Generals.
The following guns were used in the film Gettysburg:
Springfield 1861
Both the Union and Confederate soldiers use Springfield percussion rifles throughout the film.
Whitworth
A Confederate sniper uses a scoped Whitworth rifle to kill Union General Reynolds during the battle. The British-made Whitworth was considered the most accurate muzzle-loader available during the Civil War and prized by Confederate sharpshooters.
Sharps 1859 Carbine
Bufrod's Union cavalry uses Sharps carbines along with Springfields (used by extras in infantry uniforms, suggesting not enough cavalry reenactors were avilable). Other than that, the Sharps are never seen in the movie again.
Berdan Sharps 1859 Rifle
A detachment from the 1st US Sharpshooters, attached to the 20th Maine, can be seen carrying their distinctive Berdan model Sharps rifles.
Colt 1860 Army
Sevral Union officers use Colt 1860 Army's. Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels) uses a Colt 1860 most notably at the Battle of Little Round Top. Joshua is seen reloading his Colt while waiting for the Confederates to charge again. Several other Union officers are seen using Colt 1860 Army's.
Several Union and Confederate officers, including Thomas Chamberlain, use Colt 1851 Navy's.
Cannon
Cannon is used in every battle scene, taking out several soldiers with each shot.
