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− | |name = A Pistol for Ringo | + | |name = ''A Pistol for Ringo'' <BR> ''Una pistola per Ringo'' |
|picture = A_Pistol_for_Ringo.jpg | |picture = A_Pistol_for_Ringo.jpg | ||
|caption = ''A Pistol for Ringo (1965)'' | |caption = ''A Pistol for Ringo (1965)'' | ||
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|studio= Produzioni Cinematografiche Mediterranee (PCM) Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas | |studio= Produzioni Cinematografiche Mediterranee (PCM) Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas | ||
|distributor= | |distributor= | ||
− | |character1=Ringo | + | |character1=Ringo/"Angel Face" |
|actor1=[[Giuliano Gemma]] | |actor1=[[Giuliano Gemma]] | ||
− | |character2=Sheriff | + | |character2=Sheriff Ben |
|actor2=George Martin | |actor2=George Martin | ||
|character3=Sancho | |character3=Sancho | ||
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|character4=Dolores | |character4=Dolores | ||
|actor4=[[Nieves Navarro]] | |actor4=[[Nieves Navarro]] | ||
− | |character5=Mayor | + | |character5=Mayor Clyde |
|actor5=[[Antonio Casas]] | |actor5=[[Antonio Casas]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | '''''A Pistol for Ringo''''' (Italian: ''Una Pistola per Ringo'') is a 1965 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western film directed by '''Duccio Tessari'''. The film stars [[Giuliano Gemma]] (credited as "Montgomery Wood") as the titular "Ringo" (also known as "Angel Face"). | ||
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+ | After Ringo executes four outlaws who were looking for him, he is imprisoned while awaiting a trial for his crime. Meanwhile, a group of outlaws led by Sancho and Dolores manage to rob the bank with their group of bandits and escape from the authorities with all the money, heading to a ranch owned by the mayor of the city, where he and his family prepare to celebrate Christmas with a large group of guests. The bandits use the place as a hideout and hold all the attendees hostage, dissuading the law from attacking. | ||
− | + | Given his background, the town sheriff, Ben, asks for Ringo's collaboration to save the people of the ranch in exchange for his freedom. | |
− | '''''A Pistol for Ringo''''' | + | '''''A Pistol for Ringo''''' was a great success both in the national and international markets, and became an influence on later Spaghetti Westerns, with other films featuring the character of Ringo (regardless of whether or not these films had anything to do with the original). |
+ | This film was the first leading role for [[Giuliano Gemma]], who would become a frequent actor in Duccio Tessari's movies until his last film in 1985. | ||
+ | Later in 1965, '''[[The Return of Ringo (Il Ritorno di Ringo)|''The Return of Ringo'']]''' directed by Duccio Tessari would be released, where [[Giuliano Gemma]] reprises the role of Ringo, however, it is considered a spiritual sequel, since both stories differ in many aspects and Ringo's character is not the same as the one that appears in '''''A Pistol for Ringo'''''. | ||
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{{Film Title|A Pistol for Ringo}} | {{Film Title|A Pistol for Ringo}} | ||
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− | = | + | =Handguns= |
==Colt Single Action Army== | ==Colt Single Action Army== | ||
− | + | Multiple variants of the [[Colt Single Action Army]] appear in the hands of several characters. Ringo ([[Giuliano Gemma]]) is arrested while trying to defend himself with a [[Colt Single Action Army]]. Sancho ([[Fernando Sancho]]) uses a nickel plated SAA with a 7.5" barrel as his sidearm. All variants of the [[Colt Single Action Army]] in the film are replicas with target sight receivers. | |
− | [[File:ColtSAA2ndGenNickel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army | + | [[File:ColtSAA2ndGenNickel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 1873 Single Action Army w/ 7.5" and nickel-plated finish - .45 Long Colt]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho ([[Fernadno Sancho]]) | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho ([[Fernadno Sancho]]) threatens the bank owner with his [[Colt Single Action Army]]. ]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho no longer has to hide his [[Colt Single Action Army]]]] | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho no longer has to hide his [[Colt Single Action Army]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-4.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-4.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho fires his [[Colt Single Action Army]] at one of his man.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-6.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Mayor | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-6.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Mayor Clyde ([[Antonio Casas)]] holds a [[Colt Single Action Army]]. It's the same variant used by Sancho.]] |
[[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-9.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho tells Ringo to not do anything stupid...]] | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-9.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho tells Ringo to not do anything stupid...]] | ||
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-13.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho ([[Fernando Sancho]]) fires his [[Colt Single Action Army]] | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-13.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sancho ([[Fernando Sancho]]) fires his [[Colt Single Action Army]] at a farmer backwards for no reason, while remembering [[My Name Is Nobody|nobody]] in particular...]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-14.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-14.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up view of the [[Colt Single Action Army]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-21.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|After discovering his true intentions, Sancho | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-21.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|After discovering his true intentions, Sancho tortures Ringo to make him talk.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-23.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Ringo ([[Giuliano Gemma]]) arms himself with the [[Colt Single Action Army]] | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-23.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Ringo ([[Giuliano Gemma]]) arms himself with the [[Colt Single Action Army]] belonging to Mayor Clyde ([[Antonio Casas]]).]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-24.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Ringo examines the [[Colt Single Action Army]]]] | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-24.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Ringo examines the [[Colt Single Action Army]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-25.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The best side | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-25.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The best side view of the [[Colt Single Action Army]].]] |
− | [[File:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army | + | [[File:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 1873 Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel - .45 Long Colt]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-5.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-5.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican bandits fire their [[Colt Single Action Army]]s, two of them use 7.5" barrel variants.]] |
[[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-15.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Ringo ([[Giuliano Gemma]]) uses one bandit's [[Colt Single Action Army]] to disarm another bandit.]] | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-15.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Ringo ([[Giuliano Gemma]]) uses one bandit's [[Colt Single Action Army]] to disarm another bandit.]] | ||
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-20.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican gang member fire his [[Colt Single Action Army]] | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-20.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican gang member fire his [[Colt Single Action Army]] at a deputy with a rifle, debunking the idea that when a man with a .45 meets a man with a rifle, the man with the pistol will be dead man.]] |
− | [[File:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army | + | [[File:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army 1873 w/ 5.5" barrel - .45 Long Colt]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-11.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-11.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|One of the bandits aims a [[Colt Single Action Army]] at an innocent farmer. Previously, he was seen with a [[Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_3#Smith_.26_Wesson_New_Model_No._3|Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-19.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-19.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A deputy fires his [[Colt Single Action Army]] at the bandits. In this scene, the hammer of the revolver gets stuck, and the actor tries to make it work, but can't.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-22.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Dolores ([[Nieves Navarro]]) | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-22.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Dolores ([[Nieves Navarro]]) threatens Sancho with his own [[Colt Single Action Army]].]] |
− | [[File:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel - .45 Long Colt]] | + | [[File:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 1873 Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel - .45 Long Colt]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Dolores ([[Nieves Navarro]]) | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Dolores ([[Nieves Navarro]]) aims her [[Colt Single Action Army]] at the bank workers.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-5.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The Mexican bandits | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-5.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The Mexican bandits fire their [[Colt Single Action Army]]s, one of them uses a 4.5" barrel variant.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-7.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican bandit | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-7.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican bandit aims his [[Colt Single Action Army]] at Ringo when he arrives at the place.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-10.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-10.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up view of a [[Colt Single Action Army]] in a bandit's holster.]] |
[[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-12.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-12.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-16.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Miss | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-16.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Miss Ruby grabs the [[Colt Single Action Army]] from Dolores ([[Nieves Navarro]]).]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-17.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Miss | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-17.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Miss Ruby fires the [[Colt Single Action Army]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-18.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Miss | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Colt_S.A.A-18.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Miss Ruby gives back the [[Colt Single Action Army]] to Dolores.]] |
==Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3== | ==Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3== | ||
− | When the Mexican | + | When the Mexican gang decides who to kill among the farmers, one of them holds a [[Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_3#Smith_.26_Wesson_New_Model_No._3|Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3]], which is loaded with a single bullet. In a continuity error, The [[Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_3#Smith_.26_Wesson_New_Model_No._3|Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3]] is replaced by a [[Colt Single Action Army]] for no reason. |
[[File:S&wno3nm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 w/ 5" barrel - .38-44 WCF]] | [[File:S&wno3nm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 w/ 5" barrel - .38-44 WCF]] | ||
− | [[Image:A.P.R_S&W_NMN3-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The Mexican bandit with a bullet in his right hand and the [[Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_3#Smith_.26_Wesson_New_Model_No._3|Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3]] in the left. | + | [[Image:A.P.R_S&W_NMN3-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The Mexican bandit with a bullet in his right hand and the [[Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_3#Smith_.26_Wesson_New_Model_No._3|Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3]] in the left. They probably didn't have blanks for the [[Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_3#Smith_.26_Wesson_New_Model_No._3|Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3]] and had to reuse a production [[Colt Single Action Army]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_S&W_NMN3-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The bandit | + | [[Image:A.P.R_S&W_NMN3-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The bandit inserts the cartridge into the cylinder.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_S&W_NMN3-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Although the intention was probably to make a close-up view of the bandit reloading his revolver, | + | [[Image:A.P.R_S&W_NMN3-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Although the intention was probably to make a close-up view of the bandit reloading his revolver, this could have easily been done with a [[Colt Single Action Army]] to avoid inconsistencies. Although it was likely deemed more dramatic to have the bandit load a round into the visible cylinder of the break-action Smith & Wesson.]] |
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+ | ==Percussion Dueling Pistol== | ||
+ | During the final showdown, Ringo ([[Giuliano Gemma]]) receives a [[Percussion Dueling Pistol]] from Mayor Clyde ([[Antonio Casas]]) when his revolver runs out of ammo. Despite being a single-shot muzzleloader, the pistol is fired three times without being reloaded. | ||
+ | [[File:Mang-in-Graz.jpg|thumb|none|350px|'''For comparison:''' Graz Match Percussion Dueling Pistol - .38 Caliber]] | ||
+ | [[Image:A.P.R_Percussion_Dueling_Pistol-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Mayor Clyde ([[Antonio Casas]]) fires his [[Percussion Dueling Pistol]] at Sancho. It is never is advisable to stay still in a duel if you can help it, especially with a minor at your side...]] | ||
+ | [[Image:A.P.R_Percussion_Dueling_Pistol-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Ringo ([[Giuliano Gemma]]) aims his [[Percussion Dueling Pistol]] at Sancho ([[Fernando Sancho]])]] | ||
+ | [[Image:A.P.R_Double_Barrel_Percussion_Shotgun-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Ringo analyzes the situation to find a way to kill Sancho.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
− | ==Winchester Model 1892== | + | ==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine== |
− | The [[Winchester Model 1892]] is the most common rifle in the film, | + | The [[Winchester Model 1892]] is the most common rifle in the film, used by both law enforcement and bandits. For some reason, it is never fired in the film (with the only exception being when the Mexican bandits arrive at Mayor Clyde's property). Sheriff Ben ([[George Martin]]) uses a 14" barrel variant of the [[Winchester Model 1892]] as his long gun of choice. |
− | [[File:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892 - .38-40 WCF]] | + | [[File:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .38-40 WCF]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|At the Texas-Mexico border, two soldiers confronts Sancho ([[Fernando Sancho]]). One of them holds a [[Winchester Model 1892]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The law enforcement stays away from the property of Mayor Clyde to not endanger the lives of the people in the place. Silvanito (Manuel Muñiz) holds a [[Winchester Model 1892]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican gang member holds a [[Winchester Model 1892]] when Ringo arrives | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican gang member holds a [[Winchester Model 1892]] when Ringo arrives at the house.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-4.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-4.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up view of the [[Winchester Model 1892]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-5.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-5.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican gang member is seen with a [[Winchester Model 1892]] when Sancho ([[Fernando Sancho]]) reveals to Ringo ([[Giuliano Gemma]]) that he knows something compromising of him...]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-6.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|During the escape of the Mexican | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Winchester_Model_1892-6.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|During the escape of the Mexican gang, a local lawman aims his [[Winchester Model 1892]] at the bandits.]] |
− | [[File:1892Trappercarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Saddle Ring Carbine w/ 14" barrel - 38-40 WCF]] | + | [[File:1892Trappercarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Saddle Ring Carbine w/ 14" barrel - .38-40 WCF]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Before the bank assault, | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Before the bank assault, Sheriff Ben ([[George Martin]]) fires his [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Carbine]] at the Mexican gang.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A good front view of the [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Carbine]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-3.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Ben ([[George Martin]]) holds his [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Carbine]] before arresting Ringo ([[Giulian Gemma]]).]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-4.jpeg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-4.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A side view of the [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Carbine]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-5.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Another side | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-5.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Another side view of the [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Carbine]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-6.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Miss | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-6.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Miss Ruby ([[Lorella De Luca]]) reloads a [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Carbine]] belonging to a Mexican bandit.]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-7.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Before killing the bandit, Ruby | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-7.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Before killing the bandit, Ruby gives us the best side view of the [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Carbine]].]] |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-8.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff | + | [[Image:A.P.R_Short_Winchester_Model_1892-8.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Ben ([[George Martin]]) aims his [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Carbine]] at a [[Duck, You Sucker!|fistful of dynamite]].]] |
==Winchester Model 1876== | ==Winchester Model 1876== | ||
− | A member of the Mexican | + | A member of the Mexican gang is seen with a rifle similar to the [[Winchester Model 1876]] on the roof of a house. |
[[File:Centennial.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1876 Musket-Carbine - .45-60 WCF]] | [[File:Centennial.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1876 Musket-Carbine - .45-60 WCF]] | ||
− | [[Image:A.P.R Winchester Model 1876-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The Mexican | + | [[Image:A.P.R Winchester Model 1876-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The Mexican bandit warns his companions of the arrival of Ringo with a (possible) [[Winchester Model 1876]].]] |
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− | ==Double | + | =Shotguns= |
− | + | ==Double-Barreled Percussion Shotgun== | |
− | [[File:PercussionDBS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun - 10 gauge]] | + | A [[Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun]] is seen hanging on a wall in Mayor Clyde's house. It is never used and is merely a decoration. |
− | [[Image:A.P.R_Double_Barrel_Percussion_Shotgun-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun]] is decorated in a festive tone very | + | [[File:PercussionDBS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Double-Barreled Percussion Shotgun - 10 gauge]] |
+ | [[Image:A.P.R_Double_Barrel_Percussion_Shotgun-1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun]] is decorated in a festive tone very appropriate for the times.]] | ||
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A Pistol for Ringo (Italian: Una Pistola per Ringo) is a 1965 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western film directed by Duccio Tessari. The film stars Giuliano Gemma (credited as "Montgomery Wood") as the titular "Ringo" (also known as "Angel Face").
After Ringo executes four outlaws who were looking for him, he is imprisoned while awaiting a trial for his crime. Meanwhile, a group of outlaws led by Sancho and Dolores manage to rob the bank with their group of bandits and escape from the authorities with all the money, heading to a ranch owned by the mayor of the city, where he and his family prepare to celebrate Christmas with a large group of guests. The bandits use the place as a hideout and hold all the attendees hostage, dissuading the law from attacking.
Given his background, the town sheriff, Ben, asks for Ringo's collaboration to save the people of the ranch in exchange for his freedom.
A Pistol for Ringo was a great success both in the national and international markets, and became an influence on later Spaghetti Westerns, with other films featuring the character of Ringo (regardless of whether or not these films had anything to do with the original). This film was the first leading role for Giuliano Gemma, who would become a frequent actor in Duccio Tessari's movies until his last film in 1985.
Later in 1965, The Return of Ringo directed by Duccio Tessari would be released, where Giuliano Gemma reprises the role of Ringo, however, it is considered a spiritual sequel, since both stories differ in many aspects and Ringo's character is not the same as the one that appears in A Pistol for Ringo.
The following weapons were used in the film A Pistol for Ringo:
Handguns
Colt Single Action Army
Multiple variants of the Colt Single Action Army appear in the hands of several characters. Ringo (Giuliano Gemma) is arrested while trying to defend himself with a Colt Single Action Army. Sancho (Fernando Sancho) uses a nickel plated SAA with a 7.5" barrel as his sidearm. All variants of the Colt Single Action Army in the film are replicas with target sight receivers.
Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3
When the Mexican gang decides who to kill among the farmers, one of them holds a Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3, which is loaded with a single bullet. In a continuity error, The Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 is replaced by a Colt Single Action Army for no reason.
Percussion Dueling Pistol
During the final showdown, Ringo (Giuliano Gemma) receives a Percussion Dueling Pistol from Mayor Clyde (Antonio Casas) when his revolver runs out of ammo. Despite being a single-shot muzzleloader, the pistol is fired three times without being reloaded.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
The Winchester Model 1892 is the most common rifle in the film, used by both law enforcement and bandits. For some reason, it is never fired in the film (with the only exception being when the Mexican bandits arrive at Mayor Clyde's property). Sheriff Ben (George Martin) uses a 14" barrel variant of the Winchester Model 1892 as his long gun of choice.
Winchester Model 1876
A member of the Mexican gang is seen with a rifle similar to the Winchester Model 1876 on the roof of a house.
Shotguns
Double-Barreled Percussion Shotgun
A Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun is seen hanging on a wall in Mayor Clyde's house. It is never used and is merely a decoration.