Lincoln (2012)

Lincoln Movie Poster Country United States Directed by Steven Spielberg Release Date November 16, 2012 Language English Studio DreamWorks Pictures Twentieth Century Fox Distributor Touchstone Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Abraham Lincoln Daniel Day-Lewis Mary Todd Lincoln Sally Field William Seward David Strathairn Robert Lincoln Joseph Gordon-Levitt W.N. Bilbo James Spader Preston Blair Hal Holbrook Thaddeus Stevens Tommy Lee Jones Robert Latham John Hawkes

Lincoln is the 2012 historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Daniel Day-Lewis as President Abraham Lincoln and Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln. Set near the end of the US Civil War, the film follows Lincoln's efforts to pass the 13th Amendment, the amendment that would abolish slavery in the US. The film would be nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won 2, including Day-Lewis for Best Actor.

The following weapons were used in the film Lincoln:

Enfield Pattern 1853

The Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle is seen used by Union and Confederate Troops in the film.

Enfield Pattern 1853 - .577 Ball

The Enfield rifle is seen used by Union and Confederate Troops during the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry.

The rifle is carried by Union soldiers (Dane DeHaan and Lukas Haas).

Union soldiers have the rifle slung.

Black Union soldiers carrying the rifle greeting Confederate peace commissioners.

Springfield Model 1842

Some Springfield Model 1842 muskets can be seen used by Confederate soldiers.

Springfield Model 1842 - .69 smoothbore

Confederate soldier in center fights with his musket during the Battle of Gettysburg.

A Springfield musket on the aftermath of the Siege of Petersburg.

M1841 Mississippi Musket

Confederate soldiers also carry M1841 Mississippi Muskets.

M1841 Mississippi rifled musket - .58 Minie ball

Two Confederate soldiers are seen with Mississippi Muskets during the opening scene.

Enfield Pattern 1861 Musketoon

An Enfield Pattern 1861 Musketoon can be seen next to Tad Lincoln during the meeting at the Blair residence.

Enfield Pattern 1861 Musketoon replica by Pedersoli

The front portion of the weapon next to Tad.

Spencer 1860 Carbine

A Spencer 1860 Carbine is carried by a black Union soldier in the film.

Spencer 1860 Carbine - .50 Caliber

On the far right, a Spencer 1860 Carbine is carried by a black Union soldier in the film.

Johnson Model 1836

When W.N. Bilbo (James Spader) goes to speak to a US representative, a U. S. Johnson Model 1836 is seen being pulled.

U.S. Johnson Model 1836 - .54 cal

The representative cocks the hammer of his just drawn pistol.

Reloading the pistol.

Cannon

Several cannons can be seen on the battlefield of Petersburg.