Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gun Frontier (2002)Gun Frontier is a thirteen episode anime series based on the manga by Leiji Matsumoto. It is the fifth animated adaptation of the Harlock franchise and is by far its most unusual entry, changing the setting and genre from a Space Opera set in the 30th century to an action-comedy set in the American Western Frontier.
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The following weapons were used in the anime series Gun Frontier :
Handguns Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" Model The Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" Model , a weapon synonymous with the Old West, is by far the most prolific firearm in the series. Harlock usually carries at least one of these weapons at all times.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers - .45 Long Colt Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing A pair of corrupt deputies fire their Colt SAA "Artillery" Model revolvers at Harlock and Tochiro. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A would-be hired killer tries to draw his Colt SAA. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Harlock's Colt SAA revolvers. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Harlock ducks behind cover with his SAA drawn. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Harlock looks at his destroyed Colt SAA in dismay.
Colt 1851 Navy In addition to a pair of SAAs, Harlock also carries a Colt 1851 Navy (for one episode, at least). Several other 1851 Navys also show up throughout the series.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Harlock drops his Colt 1851 Navy next to one of his Colt SAAs. The artists appear to have placed a screw in the middle of the grip, a feature not present on any pre-cartridge Colt revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A robber threatens a pawn shop owner with a Colt 1851 Navy. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another angle of the Colt 1851's barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Shinunora holds Harlock and Tochiro at gunpoint with a Colt 1851 Navy. Lefaucheux Revolver The stagecoach robber in episode 2 uses a rare Lefaucheux Revolver.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lefaucheux Revolver - 7.65mm Pinfire Error creating thumbnail: File missing The bandit fires his Lefaucheux revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Despite being held at gunpoint by a murderer, Tochiro can't resist asking the bandit about his weapon. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close-up of the Lefaucheux's frame and cylinder. Remington 1866 Derringer Shinunora as well as several minor characters use Remington 1866 Derringer pistols.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips Error creating thumbnail: File missing The corrupt mayor in episode 1 fires his 1866 Derringer at Tochiro. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Maya pulls her 1866 Derringer on Tochiro. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Katerina thumbs back the hammer on her 1866 Derringer. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Shinunora reveals her 1866 Derringer.. Unidentified Pocket Revolver Dr. Surusky carries an unidentified pocket revolver.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dr. Surusky draws his revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victor Collete Pepperbox Baron De Noir F. Tat Endale leaves behind a custom-engraved gold-plated Victor Collete Pepperbox when he kidnaps Shinunora.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victor Collete Pepperbox - 7mm Pinfire Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tochiro examines the discarded VC Pepperbox pistol. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tochiro examines the engraving on the Pepperbox revolver. Matchlock Hinawajyu Musket The samurai that Tochiro and Harlock encounter in episode 10 all carry traditional Japanese matchlock musket pistols (also known as a "Hinawajyu").
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Replica of a Japanese Hinawajyu matchlock pistol Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Borchardt C-93 Dark Myster uses a Borchardt C-93 pistol in episode 13.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Borchardt C-93 - 7.63 Borchardt Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Rifles Winchester Model 1873 The most commonly seen long gun in the show is the Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A depute informs Harlock and Tochiro that the robber they shot was a wanted man. Note the row of Winchester Model 1873 rifles behind him. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A corrupt lawman takes aim at Harlock with his Winchester Model 1873. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Shinunora with a Winchester Model 1873 Springfield 1861 The Springfield 1861 rifle makes occasional appearances throughout the series.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Springfield Model 1861 - .58 caliber minie ball. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A man enters a pawn shop with a Springfield 1861. Error creating thumbnail: File missing a wanted man shows the pawn shop owner his Springfield 1861. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Native American on a somewhat tripped out horse raises his Springfield 1861. Trapdoor Springfield Rifle Dr. Surusky in episode 5 has a Trapdoor Springfield Rifle with a bayonet affixed to the end, which Tochiro refers to as a "converted Springfield 1861 Infantry Rifle".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Replica Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Uberti Arms - .45-70. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dr. Surusky presents the Trapdoor Springfield Rifle to Tochiro. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tochiro finds the map Dr. Surusky has hidden in the rifle's chamber. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sinunora aims the Trapdoor Springfield rifle.
Other Gatling Gun Shitalnen uses an early-style Gatling Gun attached to an auto-carriage during the final episodes. The weapon is described as being powered by the auto-carriage's engine (as opposed to being hand-cranked) and Shinunora speculates that it is "belt fed", despite the weapon's obvious box magazine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An 1865 Gatling Gun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Shitalnen loads a fresh magazine into the Gatling Gun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A shot of the Gatling Gun and the auto-carriage. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Shitalnen aims the Gatling Gun at Harlock. Railcar Howitzer In the series's finale, Shitalnen reveals his newly-constructed Howitzer cannon which is hard-mounted to a railcar.
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