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[[ | ''The Shootist'' is the 1976 western that marked the final role for [[John Wayne]]. In the film, Wayne plays an aging gunfighter dying of cancer who faces one last duel. | ||
The following guns can be seen in ''The Shootist'':''' | |||
[[Image:Shoot.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''The Shootist'' (1976)]] | [[Image:Shoot.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''The Shootist'' (1976)]] | ||
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==Colt Single Action Army== | ==Colt Single Action Army== | ||
The Colt [[Single Action Army]] is used by several characters in the film including J.B. Books ([[John Wayne]]) and Jack Pulford ([[Hugh O'Brian]]). | |||
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | ||
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== | == Remington 1866 Derringer == | ||
[[John Wayne]] carries | J.B. Books ([[John Wayne]]) carries a hidden [[Remington 1866 Derringer]], and uses it at the beginning of the movie | ||
[[Image:Remington_95_Double_Derringer.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 95 Double Derringer with stainless steel finish and ivory grips .41 Rimfire]] | [[Image:Remington_95_Double_Derringer.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 95 Double Derringer with stainless steel finish and ivory grips .41 Rimfire]] | ||
[[Image:Shootist1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | [[Image:Shootist1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | ||
==[[Great Western]]== | ==[[Great Western]]== | ||
These Single Action Army Replicas, made in the 50's, were the revolvers used by John Wayne in the film. These were a set of 2 engraved revolvers presented to him by the defunct Great Western company. | The [[Great Western]] revolver is also used in the film. These Single Action Army Replicas, made in the 50's, were the revolvers used by [[John Wayne]] in the film. These were a set of 2 engraved revolvers presented to him by the defunct Great Western company. | ||
According to the well known gunwriter John Taffin, the revolver that is thrown through the saloon by Gilliam Rogers ([[Ron Howard]]), is not one of the Great Westerns, but a movie prop, made using a Ruger Blackhawk, modified to look like a SAA. | |||
http://www.shootmagazine.com/articles/firearms/great_western.htm | |||
[[Image:Wayne.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The 2 engraved Great Westerns, belonging to the late John Wayne, seen in "The Shootist"]] | [[Image:Wayne.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The 2 engraved Great Westerns, belonging to the late John Wayne, seen in "The Shootist"]] | ||
[[Image:Shootist3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"Great Western" SAA replica in ''[[The Shootist]]'']] | [[Image:Shootist3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"Great Western" SAA replica in ''[[The Shootist]]'']] | ||
[[Image:Shootist5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"Great Western" SAA replica in ''[[The Shootist]]'']] | [[Image:Shootist5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"Great Western" SAA replica in ''[[The Shootist]]'']] | ||
[[Image:Shootist6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"Great Western" SAA replica in ''[[The Shootist]]'']] | [[Image:Shootist6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"Great Western" SAA replica in ''[[The Shootist]]'']] | ||
== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
Books also carries a [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifle with a large loop lever, just like the one he used in other films like [[True Grit]]. The rifle is never seen fired. | |||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | ||
[[Image:Shootist2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | [[Image:Shootist2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | ||
=="Coach" shotgun== | =="Coach" shotgun== | ||
A double, short barreled shotgun | A double, short barreled shotgun also is used in the film. | ||
[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Shootist8.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | [[Image:Shootist8.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 == | == Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 == | ||
Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) carries a Smith & Wesson No.2 break-top revolver with a 6" barrel. | Jack Pulford ([[Hugh O'Brian]]) carries a Smith & Wesson No.2 break-top revolver with a 6" barrel. | ||
[[Image:Shootist4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | [[Image:Shootist4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | |||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | |||
[[Category:Don Siegel]] | |||
Revision as of 10:12, 11 February 2010
The Shootist is the 1976 western that marked the final role for John Wayne. In the film, Wayne plays an aging gunfighter dying of cancer who faces one last duel.
The following guns can be seen in The Shootist:
Colt Single Action Army
The Colt Single Action Army is used by several characters in the film including J.B. Books (John Wayne) and Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian).
Remington 1866 Derringer
J.B. Books (John Wayne) carries a hidden Remington 1866 Derringer, and uses it at the beginning of the movie
Great Western
The Great Western revolver is also used in the film. These Single Action Army Replicas, made in the 50's, were the revolvers used by John Wayne in the film. These were a set of 2 engraved revolvers presented to him by the defunct Great Western company. According to the well known gunwriter John Taffin, the revolver that is thrown through the saloon by Gilliam Rogers (Ron Howard), is not one of the Great Westerns, but a movie prop, made using a Ruger Blackhawk, modified to look like a SAA. http://www.shootmagazine.com/articles/firearms/great_western.htm
Winchester Model 1892
Books also carries a Winchester Model 1892 rifle with a large loop lever, just like the one he used in other films like True Grit. The rifle is never seen fired.
"Coach" shotgun
A double, short barreled shotgun also is used in the film.
Smith & Wesson New Model No.3
Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) carries a Smith & Wesson No.2 break-top revolver with a 6" barrel.
