Sharpe's Siege

Sharpe's Siege (1996)

Sharpe's Siege is the tenth episode of the Carlton UK series Sharpe, starring Sean Bean as Captain Richard Sharpe, the officer of a small Rifles detachment during the Napoleonic Wars.

The following weapons were used in the television series Sharpe's Regiment:

Baker Rifle

The most prominently used weapon is the Baker Flintlock Rifle, issued to special units of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Richard Sharpe (Sean Bean) and his "Chosen Men" – Sgt. Patrick Harper (Daragh O'Malley), Riflemen Harris (Jason Salkey) and Hagman (John Tams) - all carry Bakers, as do the men of the 60th Rifles, led by Captain William Frederickson (Philip Whitchurch).

Baker Rifle (1801-1837), Caliber - 0.625 inch (15.9 mm)

Sharpe (Sean Bean) and Frederickson (Philip Whitchurch) with their Bakers.

Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

The standard long arm issued to "redcoat" British soldiers is the Brown Bess Flintlock Musket.

Original "India Pattern" Brown Bess musket made 1805-1840 - .75 caliber

Charleville Musket

The standard long arm issued to French infantry soldiers is the Charleville Musket.

Charleville Mousquet Modèle 1777 - .69 caliber

Nock Gun

Harper (Daragh O'Malley) continues to use the fearsome seven-barrelled Nock Gun

Nock Gun - .52 Caliber.

New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol

The New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol also is used.

New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol - .65 caliber