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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. All of the extras in the movie were Civil War reenactors who provided their own kit, allowing the shooting of epic battle scenes on a low budget, and making the uniforms and weapons used unusually correct.
The following guns were used in the film Gettysburg:
Springfield Model 1861
Both Union and Confederate soldiers use Springfield Model 1861 rifles throughout the film.
Enfield P53
Both Union and Confederate soldiers are seen using Enfield Pattern 1853 rifles throughout the film, often in the same unit as Springfields. Although this was common in the Confederate Army, the Union issued Enfields and Springfields separately to simplify logistics.
Springfield Model 1842
Several soldiers in the 20th Maine are seen marching with Springfield Model 1842 muskets. Although the Union army did not mix weapons within units, several Union units at Gettysburg were still carrying Model 1842 muskets, most notably the 12th New Jersey and the Irish Brigade.
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.
Remington 1863 Zouave Rifle
At least one Confederate soldier can be seen armed with a Remington 1863 Zouave rifle - though oddly the Union Zouave soldiers seen carry Enfields.
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.
Remington 1858
A Union officer is seen firing a Remington 1858 immediately prior to the Little Round Top battle.
Kerr
The Confederate officer who almost shoots Joshua Chamberlain carries a British Kerr revolver, small numbers of which were imported by the Confederacy.
Cannon
Cannon is used in every battle scene, taking out several soldiers with each shot.
