The Real Glory

An outpost of the US Army in the Philippines is attacked by the Moros during the Moro Rebellion. A few US officers (played, among others, by David Niven and Gary Cooper) train the members of the Philippines Constabulary

We can see several, historically correct vintage firearms in this classic movie, including:

Colt New Army

This revolver, chambered in .38 long colt caliber, was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1892, and it remained in service until it was replaced by the Colt M1911. The round's dismal performance against the Moro tribesmen in the Philippines (as displayed in this movie), forced the Army to re-adopt the 1873 Colt Single Action Army in .45 Colt, as a emergency response.

Colt New Army revolver in "The Real Glory"

The revolvers used by Gary Cooper and David Niven in the movie, have Stag grips (or, probably, a plastic imitation).

Colt New Army revolver in "The Real Glory"

Colt New Army revolver in "The Real Glory"

Winchester Model 1897

This pump-action shotgun is prominently displayed in the movie.

Winchester Model 1897 - 12 gauge. This is an imported copy of the non-take down version of the Winchester 1897 Shotgun (a Norinco 97W shotgun, imported by IAC).

Winchester 1897 shotgun in "The Real Glory"

Dr. Bill Canavan (Gary Cooper) carrying a Winchester 1897 shotgun in "The Real Glory"

Krag-Jørgensen Rifle

Designed in Norway, this rifle, chambered in .30-40 Krag (a.k.a: .30 U.S./.30 Army/.30 Government) was adopted by the US Army. This rifle had a distinctive magazine, that was integral with the receiver, featuring an opening on the right hand side with a hinged cover.

US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen Model 1896 Rifle - .30-40 Krag

Krag-Jorgensen rifle in "The Real Glory"

Krag-Jorgensen rifle in "The Real Glory"

Gatling Gun

We can see 2 different Gatling machine guns in the movie.

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A Colt Model 1873 Gatling Gun in "The Real Glory"

Lt. Terence McCool (David Niven) firing a Colt Model 1883 Gatling Gun in "The Real Glory"