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The [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket]] is the main weapon seen throughout the film. It's used by the Amistad's captain when trying to repel the West Africans who escaped the hold. Royal Marines also are armed with muskets as they free the prisoners held at the Lomboko Slave Fortress. | The [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket]] is the main weapon seen throughout the film. It's used by the Amistad's captain when trying to repel the West Africans who escaped the hold. Royal Marines also are armed with muskets as they free the prisoners held at the Lomboko Slave Fortress. | ||
[[Image:S262b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Modern reproduction Sea Service Brown Bess Naval musket]] | [[Image:S262b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Modern reproduction Sea Service Brown Bess Naval musket]] | ||
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== Flintlock Pistol == | == Flintlock Pistol == | ||
The captain is also seen using a Flintlock Pistol when trying to put down the mutiny. | The captain is also seen using a Flintlock Pistol when trying to put down the mutiny. | ||
[[Image:Sparroflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sparrow Flintlock.]] | [[Image:Sparroflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sparrow Flintlock.]] | ||
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==British 1853 Enfield== | ==British 1853 Enfield== | ||
In the epilogue of the film, a Civil War battle is seen where both Union and Confederate soldiers use the [[British 1853 Enfield]] rifle. | In the epilogue of the film, a Civil War battle is seen where both Union and Confederate soldiers use the [[British 1853 Enfield]] rifle. | ||
[[Image:1853enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British 1853 Enfield.]] | [[Image:1853enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British 1853 Enfield.]] | ||
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Revision as of 05:34, 21 July 2010
The following weapons were used in the film Amistad:
Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
The Brown Bess Flintlock Musket is the main weapon seen throughout the film. It's used by the Amistad's captain when trying to repel the West Africans who escaped the hold. Royal Marines also are armed with muskets as they free the prisoners held at the Lomboko Slave Fortress.
File:S262b.jpg
Modern reproduction Sea Service Brown Bess Naval musket
Flintlock Pistol
The captain is also seen using a Flintlock Pistol when trying to put down the mutiny.
British 1853 Enfield
In the epilogue of the film, a Civil War battle is seen where both Union and Confederate soldiers use the British 1853 Enfield rifle.
