Geronimo: An American Legend

Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)

Geronimo: An American Legend is a 1993 Biographical Western starring Wes Studi as the legendary Apache leader. Directed by Walter Hill (Last Man Standing), and written by John Milius, the film also stars Jason Patric, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall and in an early movie role, Matt Damon.

The following weapons were used in the film Geronimo: An American Legend:

Colt Single Action Army

The Colt Single Action Army is seen in hands of several characters in the film including Geronimo (Wes Studi) and Gen. George Crook (Gene Hackman).

Colt Single Action Army w/ 7 1/2" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model. .45 Long Colt

Geronimo (Wes Studi) fires the SAA taken from a Union soldier.

Gen. George Crook (Gene Hackman) draws his SAA as he prepares to lead the charge.

Al Sieber (Robert Duvall) holds the SAA as he's wounded.

Sieber fires his SAA during a gunfight in a bar.

Remington Model 1875

Another weapon used in the film is the Remington 1875 revolver, most notably by Lt. Charles Gatewood (Jason Patric) and 2nd Lt. Britton Davis (Matt Damon).

Remington 1875 - .45 Long Colt.

Lt. Charles Gatewood (Jason Patric) draws his Remington.

Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"

A featured rifle in the movie is the Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy". It is primarily used by Al Sieber (Robert Duvall).

Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Saddle Ring Carbine - .44 RF.

Al Sieber (Robert Duvall) fires his Winchester.

Winchester 1873

Several characters in the film are seen armed with Winchester 1873 rifles including Geronimo and Gatewood.

Winchester 1873 - .44-40.

Geronimo opens fire with the Winchester.

Gatewood takes aim with the Winchester from his fallen horse.

Springfield 1873 "Trapdoor" Carbine

US Cavalry soldiers are seen with the Springfield 1873 "Trapdoor" Carbine.

Replica Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Uberti Arms - .45-70

US Cavalry prepare to move on the Apache armed with the Springfield 1873 "Trapdoor" Carbine.

Springfield Trapdoor 1879

Other US troops are seen throughout the film carrying the Springfield 1879 "Trapdoor" Rifle.

Springfield Trapdoor 1879 - .45-70.

Other US troops are seen throughout the film carrying the Springfield 1879.

Sharps 1874 Buffalo

Geronimo also is seen using a Sharps 1874 Buffalo, notably to shoot out a moonshine bottle held by Joe Hawkins.

Sharps 1874 Buffalo - .45-70. caliber

Geronimo also is seen using a Sharps 1874 Buffalo, notably to shoot out a moonshine bottle held by a bounty hunter.