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The Mask of Zorro (1998)

The Mask of Zorro is the 1998 swashbuckler action film that returns the legendary masked crusader back to the silver screen. Antonio Banderas stars as Alejandro Murrieta, who is chosen to carry on the tradition of Zorro to the people of Mexico. The film was directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale (2006)) and was also one of the first major roles for Catherine Zeta-Jones. Both Banderas and Zeta-Jones as well as director Campbell would return for the 2005 sequel The Legend of Zorro.

The following weapons were used in the film The Mask of Zorro:

Brown Bess Musket

The Brown Bess Flintlock Musket is the weapon used by soldiers of the Mexican army in the film.

British Long Land Pattern Brown Bess - .75 cal

Flintlock Pistol

The Flintlock Pistol is used by some of the men that Alejandro (Antonio Banderas) fights when he uses the cannon. A Flintlock pistol is used by Eléna Montero (Catherine Zeta-Jones) when she frees some miners at the end of the film.

Tower Sea Service Pistol used by the Royal Navy.

Colt Paterson

In addition to his sword, Texan Army Captain Harrison Love (Matt Letscher) carries a Colt Paterson revolver. It is one of the early Colt Patersons because it does not have a loading lever and had to be disassembled for reloading.