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

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

Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)

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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.

Another weapon used in the film is the Remington 1858 New Army revolver, most notably by Lt. Charles Gatewood (Jason Patric) and 2nd Lt. Britton Davis (Matt Damon).

Remington 1858 New Army Percussion - .44 Caliber.

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

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.

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

Winchester 1873 - .44-40.

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.

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

Sharps 1874 - .45-70. caliber

The British 1853 Enfield rifle is carried by Union soldiers as they escort some prisoners for execution.

British 1853 Enfield.

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 Another weapon used in the film is the [[Remington 1858 New Army]] revolver, most notably by Lt. Charles Gatewood ([[Jason Patric]]) and 2nd Lt. Britton Davis ([[Matt Damon]]).
 [[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1858 New Army Percussion - .44 Caliber.]]
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+[[Image:Geronimo23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Charles Gatewood ([[Jason Patric]]) draws his Remington.]]
 ==Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"==