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The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] in 7.92 x 57mm calibre appears throughout the film. | The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] in 7.92 x 57mm calibre appears throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Mauser98-Amberg1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm.]] | [[Image:Mauser98-Amberg1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm.]] | ||
− | [[Image:Matewan_SM1903_cr.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Danny Radnor (Will Oldham) uses a Mauser Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm during the final shootout. The image has been reversed, possibly to preserve the scene's line of action.]] | + | [[Image:Matewan_SM1903_cr.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Danny Radnor (Will Oldham) uses a Mauser Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm during the final shootout. The image has been reversed, possibly to preserve the scene's line of action. For dramatic purposes the shop appears to have been positioned over rail tracks that show signs of recent use.]] |
[[Image:Matewan_Left.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A striker fires on the hired guns with a Mauser Karabiner 98K during the final shootout. The left hand side of the same model Mauser is shown in true form.]] | [[Image:Matewan_Left.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A striker fires on the hired guns with a Mauser Karabiner 98K during the final shootout. The left hand side of the same model Mauser is shown in true form.]] |
Revision as of 16:25, 24 May 2014
Matewan is the 1987 film that is a dramatized account of the battle that occurred between miners and their mining company in Matewan, West Virginia in 1920, during a coal strike. The film was written and directed by John Sayles and the cast included Chris Cooper, Kevin Tighe, James Earl Jones, and David Strathairn.
The following weapons were used in the film Matewan:
Handguns
Colt Official Police
Colt Official Police Revolvers in .38 Special are used by Sheriff Sid Hatfield (David Strathairn). Although the Colt Official Police is technically anachronistic, it is most likely standing in for its predecessor, the Colt Army Special.
Colt Police Positive Special
Bill Hickey (Kevin Tighe) uses the smaller Colt Police Positive Special as his main sidearm.
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
Numerous people involved in the shootout use a Smith & Wesson Military & Police .38 Special revolver, including Griggs (Gordon Clapp).
Single Action Army
Colt Single Action Army revolvers in .45 Colt are seen in the hands of both CE Lively (Bob Gunton) and Few Clothes (James Earl Jones).
Rifles
Mauser Karabiner 98K
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 in 7.92 x 57mm calibre appears throughout the film.
Mauser Spanish 1916
The 1916 Spanish Mauser in 7 x 57mm calibre appears throughout the film.
Winchester Model 1892
Winchester Model 1892 in .44-40 calibre appears throughout the film
Winchester Rifle Model 1892 "Saddle Ring"
The Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring rifle in .44-40 calibre appears throughout the film.
Garate El Tigre
One of the men is seen firing a Garate El Tigre rifle, a Spanish copy of the Winchester 1892 lever action.
Machine Guns
Browning M1917 Machine Gun
A Browning M1917 machine gun is seen being manned by hired guns.
Shotguns
Double Barrel Shotgun
Elma Radnor (Mary McDonnell) is seen using a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun during the final shootout.
Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
One of the mountain people is armed with a Percussion Shotgun.