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==Colt 1851 Navy== | ==Colt 1851 Navy== | ||
| − | Lt. John J. Dunbar ([[Kevin Costner]]) keeps a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] as his sidearm throughout the film. It is actually converted to fire metallic cartridges which is safer then using blanks on a percussion revolver. Also seen in the hands of some high ranking Union officers.Major Fambrough ([[Maury Chaykin]]) kills himself with one. Also John Dunbar's revolver could be considered as slightly | + | Lt. John J. Dunbar ([[Kevin Costner]]) keeps a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] as his sidearm throughout the film. It is actually converted to fire metallic cartridges which is safer then using blanks on a percussion revolver. Also seen in the hands of some high ranking Union officers.Major Fambrough ([[Maury Chaykin]]) kills himself with one. Also John Dunbar's revolver could be considered as slightly anachronistic due to its model type. This particular revolver was built in London, England due to its appearance being a steel frame with black iron backstrap and black steel barrel. As only around 2,000 units were produced at the London Colt factory it is highly unlikely that John would come by one [[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber.]] |
[[Image:DWWColt1851-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Fambrough ([[Maury Chaykin]]) commits suicide with a Colt 1851 Navy revolver.]] | [[Image:DWWColt1851-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Fambrough ([[Maury Chaykin]]) commits suicide with a Colt 1851 Navy revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:DWWColt1851-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. John Dunbar ([[Kevin Costner]]) points his Colt 1851 Navy at Timmons ([[Robert Pastorelli]]) when he refuses to help him unload his stuff.]] | [[Image:DWWColt1851-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. John Dunbar ([[Kevin Costner]]) points his Colt 1851 Navy at Timmons ([[Robert Pastorelli]]) when he refuses to help him unload his stuff.]] | ||
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[[Image:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Brass-framed Henry 1860 - .44RF]] | [[Image:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Brass-framed Henry 1860 - .44RF]] | ||
[[Image:DWWHenry1860-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dunbar writes in his journal with his Henry 1860 rifle at his side.]] | [[Image:DWWHenry1860-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dunbar writes in his journal with his Henry 1860 rifle at his side.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:DWWHenry1860-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dunbar looks over at his Henry 1860 when the | + | [[Image:DWWHenry1860-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dunbar looks over at his Henry 1860 when the Sioux confront him.]] |
[[Image:DWWHenry1860-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dunbar fires his Henry at Buffalo while on horseback.]] | [[Image:DWWHenry1860-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dunbar fires his Henry at Buffalo while on horseback.]] | ||
[[Image:DWWHenry1860-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dunbar fires his Henry rifle at a charging Buffalo.]] | [[Image:DWWHenry1860-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dunbar fires his Henry rifle at a charging Buffalo.]] | ||
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==Springfield 1861== | ==Springfield 1861== | ||
| − | Dunbar's | + | Dunbar's sergeant friend can be seen loading an Enfield 1853, not a Springfield 1861 as previously thought. This can be determined due 1. the shape of the ramrod end, being cylindrical in shape with a square hole punched through it for a jag cleaning cloth, unlike a more bulbous plain ramrod of the Springfield 1861. 2. Because of the shape of the barrel bands being a more rounded shape from being cast, much unlike the barrel bands of a Springfield 1861 which are produced by being pressed and stamped.[[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield 1861 - .58 caliber Mini-ball.]] |
| − | [[Image:DWWSpringfield1861-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Pepper ([[Tom Everett]]) loads a cartridge into his Enfield 1853. It is obviously a blank firing rifle because he | + | [[Image:DWWSpringfield1861-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Pepper ([[Tom Everett]]) loads a cartridge into his Enfield 1853. It is obviously a blank firing rifle because he doesn't load a .58cal Minie ball in with the powder.]] |
[[Image:DWWSpringfield1861-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Union soldiers march, all of them armed with Springfield 1861 rifles.]] | [[Image:DWWSpringfield1861-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Union soldiers march, all of them armed with Springfield 1861 rifles.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:DWWSpringfield1851-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Confederate soldier fires his Springfield 1864, | + | [[Image:DWWSpringfield1851-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Confederate soldier fires his Springfield 1864, noticeable from its hammer, much like the Enfield's, although for some reason is missing all its barrel bands (front). Also Enfield 1853 rifles are being fired at Dunbar while he attempts a suicide run.]] |
==Enfield 1853== | ==Enfield 1853== | ||
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[[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber.]] | [[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:DWWRem58-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Confederate Cavalrymen armed with a Remington 1858 New Army.]] | [[Image:DWWRem58-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Confederate Cavalrymen armed with a Remington 1858 New Army.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:DWWRem58-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Elgin ([[Charles Rocket]]) points his Remington 1858 .36cal Navy model, | + | [[Image:DWWRem58-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Elgin ([[Charles Rocket]]) points his Remington 1858 .36cal Navy model, noticeable by its smaller cylinder size at Spivey ([[Tony Pierce]]) and orders him to stop kicking Dunbar.]] |
[[Image:DWWRem58-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The evil Sergeant Major Bauer ([[Larry Joshua]]) armed with a Remington 1858. Later, in an apparent continuity error, it switches to a Colt 1860 Army.]] | [[Image:DWWRem58-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The evil Sergeant Major Bauer ([[Larry Joshua]]) armed with a Remington 1858. Later, in an apparent continuity error, it switches to a Colt 1860 Army.]] | ||
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==Sharps 1863== | ==Sharps 1863== | ||
| − | To prepare for the attacking Pawnee Indians, Dunbar gives the Sioux | + | To prepare for the attacking Pawnee Indians, Dunbar gives the Sioux Indians [[Sharps]] rifles, which based on the time are 1863 models. |
[[Image:DWWSharps-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sioux elder fires a Sharps 1863.]] | [[Image:DWWSharps-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sioux elder fires a Sharps 1863.]] | ||
==Sharps 1863 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ==Sharps 1863 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ||
| − | Dunbar also gives many of the | + | Dunbar also gives many of the Sioux [[Sharps]] Saddle Ring carbines, also assumed to be the 1863 model. Union soldiers are later seen almost entirely armed with Sharps Carbines in the film, and use them to sadly shoot down Dunbar's pet wolf, Two Socks. |
[[Image:Sharps 1863 carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sharps 1863 Saddle Ring carbine - .52 caliber.]] | [[Image:Sharps 1863 carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sharps 1863 Saddle Ring carbine - .52 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:DWWSharpssaddlering-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sioux fires a Sharps 1863 Saddle Ring carbine.]] | [[Image:DWWSharpssaddlering-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sioux fires a Sharps 1863 Saddle Ring carbine.]] | ||
Revision as of 21:35, 26 March 2012
The following weapons were used in the film Dances With Wolves:
All the guns in this film were supplied by Aldo Uberti Inc. of Italy.
Lt. John J. Dunbar (Kevin Costner) keeps a Colt 1851 Navy as his sidearm throughout the film. It is actually converted to fire metallic cartridges which is safer then using blanks on a percussion revolver. Also seen in the hands of some high ranking Union officers.Major Fambrough (Maury Chaykin) kills himself with one. Also John Dunbar's revolver could be considered as slightly anachronistic due to its model type. This particular revolver was built in London, England due to its appearance being a steel frame with black iron backstrap and black steel barrel. As only around 2,000 units were produced at the London Colt factory it is highly unlikely that John would come by one
Major Fambrough (Maury Chaykin) commits suicide with a Colt 1851 Navy revolver.
Lt. John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) points his Colt 1851 Navy at Timmons (Robert Pastorelli) when he refuses to help him unload his stuff.
Dunbar points his 1851 Navy at Wind in His Hair (Rodney A. Grant) when he confronts him.
Dunbar struggles to shoot a Pawnee with his 1851 Navy when he attacks him. It can be seen that the cylinder is one that houses metallic cartridges, but the rest of the revolver is untouched, to make the Colt look like a genuine Colt 1851 Navy from the Civil War period. Also can be seen the black iron backstrap and steel frame, indicating it to be a London produced Colt Navy
Henry 1860
Lt. John J. Dunbar (Kevin Costner) keeps a polished brass frame Henry 1860 rifle, or as the Rebels called it, "That damned Yankee rifle you load on Sunday and shoot all week", as his main weapon of choice throughout the film.
Stands With a Fist (Mary McDonnell) holds Dunbar's Henry rifle.
Springfield 1861
Dunbar's sergeant friend can be seen loading an Enfield 1853, not a Springfield 1861 as previously thought. This can be determined due 1. the shape of the ramrod end, being cylindrical in shape with a square hole punched through it for a jag cleaning cloth, unlike a more bulbous plain ramrod of the Springfield 1861. 2. Because of the shape of the barrel bands being a more rounded shape from being cast, much unlike the barrel bands of a Springfield 1861 which are produced by being pressed and stamped.
Sgt. Pepper (Tom Everett) loads a cartridge into his Enfield 1853. It is obviously a blank firing rifle because he doesn't load a .58cal Minie ball in with the powder.
Enfield 1853
Confederate soldiers carry Springfield 1851 and Enfield 1853 rifles as their standard issue weapons.
Remington 1858 New Army
Both Union and Confederate soldiers are seen with Remington 1858 New Army revolvers.
Lt. Elgin (Charles Rocket) points his Remington 1858 .36cal Navy model, noticeable by its smaller cylinder size at Spivey (Tony Pierce) and orders him to stop kicking Dunbar.
The evil Sergeant Major Bauer (Larry Joshua) armed with a Remington 1858. Later, in an apparent continuity error, it switches to a Colt 1860 Army.
Colt 1860 Army
Union soldiers are seen armed with Colt 1860 Army revolvers as their sidearms.
Spivey (Tony Pierce) fires his Colt 1860 Army at Two Socks. Based on the divots in the cylinder this appears to be a zinc replica.
Major tries to kill Smiles A Lot (Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse) with his Colt 1860 Army, but luckily it got too wet from him crawling in the river. It changed from a Remington 1858 revolver, which he was actually seen crawling through the river with.
Sharps 1863
To prepare for the attacking Pawnee Indians, Dunbar gives the Sioux Indians Sharps rifles, which based on the time are 1863 models.
Sharps 1863 Saddle Ring Carbine
Dunbar also gives many of the Sioux Sharps Saddle Ring carbines, also assumed to be the 1863 model. Union soldiers are later seen almost entirely armed with Sharps Carbines in the film, and use them to sadly shoot down Dunbar's pet wolf, Two Socks.
Edwards (Kirk Baltz) fires his Sharps Carbine at Two Socks.
Colt Walker 1847
A Confederate Cavalryman (Bill W. Curry) is seen armed with a Colt Walker 1847 revolver.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun Muzzleloader
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun Muzzleloaders are seen used by some of the Confederate soldiers at the beginning of the film and Timmons (Robert Pastorelli) keeps one at his side while driving Dunbar in his coach. They are noted as muzzle loaders based on the ramrod underslung under the barrels.
