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==Remington 1875==
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==Remington 1858 New Army (SAA mockup)==
Olive ([[Ruth McDevitt]]) and Jesse W. Heywood ([[Don Knotts]]) carry the [[Remington 1875]]. The movie is set in 1870, hence it is an anachronism.
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Olive ([[Ruth McDevitt]]) and Jesse W. Heywood ([[Don Knotts]]) carry a [[Single Action Army]] revolver, visually modified to resemble the [[Remington 1858 New Army]].
[[Image:Rem1875.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1875 - .45 Long Colt.]]
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[[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1858 - .44 caliber.]]
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[[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Single Action Army with 7.5" barrel - .45 Long Colt.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Olive1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Olive pulls the revolver from her purse.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Olive1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Olive pulls the revolver from her purse.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Olive3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Olive gives it to Jesse.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Olive3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Olive gives it to Jesse.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse points the revolver.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse points the revolver.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse fires the revolver.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse fires the revolver.]]
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[[Image:Shakiest Jesse7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse experiences a malfunction while attempting to reload.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse aims the revolver.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse aims the revolver.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse fires the revolver.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse fires the revolver.]]
  
 
==Single Action Army==
 
==Single Action Army==
Penelope Cushings ([[Barbara Rhoades]]) and Arnold the Kid ([[Robert Turo]]) use [[Single Action Army]] "Quick Draw" model revolvers.  The Single Action Army revolver was produced beginning in 1873, hence it is also an anachronism, as are all of the firearms in this movie.
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Penelope Cushings ([[Barbara Rhoades]]) and Arnold the Kid ([[Robert Yuro]]) use [[Single Action Army]] "Quick Draw" model revolvers.  The movie is set in 1870. The Single Action Army revolver was produced beginning in 1873, hence it is an anachronism, as are most of the firearms in this movie.
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel "Quick Draw" model - various calibers.]]
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[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel "Quick Draw" model - .45 Long Colt.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Penelope1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Penelope holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Penelope1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Penelope holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Arnold1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Arnold the Kid holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Arnold1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Arnold the Kid holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.]]
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Jesse, Basch ([[Jackie Coogan]]), Pop McGovern ([[Dub Taylor]]), a stranger at the train station, a stagecoach passenger, and townspeople use [[Single Action Army]] "Artillery" model revolvers.
 
Jesse, Basch ([[Jackie Coogan]]), Pop McGovern ([[Dub Taylor]]), a stranger at the train station, a stagecoach passenger, and townspeople use [[Single Action Army]] "Artillery" model revolvers.
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel "Artillery" model - various calibers.]]
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[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close view of Jesse's revolver.  The front sight has been removed.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close view of Jesse's revolver.  The front sight has been removed.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Basch1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Basch (second from right) holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Basch1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Basch (second from right) holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Pop1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pop McGovern (right) points a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Pop1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pop McGovern (right) points a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
[[Image:Shakiest stranger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stranger holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.  Jesse's Remington 1875 is tucked into his belt.]]
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[[Image:Shakiest stranger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stranger holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.  Jesse's revolver is tucked into his belt.]]
[[Image:Shakiest stage2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stagecoach passengers pulls out a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
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[[Image:Shakiest stage2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stagecoach passenger pulls out a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest town2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A townsman holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest town2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A townsman holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]]
  
 
==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine==
 
==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine==
Jesse, Penelope, Mr. Remington ([[Frank McGrath]]) Basch, Rev. Zachary Gant ([[Don 'Red' Barry]]), and Native Americans use the [[Winchester Model 1892]] Saddle Ring Carbine.
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Jesse, Penelope, Mr. Remington ([[Frank McGrath]]), Basch, Rev. Zachary Gant ([[Don 'Red' Barry]]), Native Americans and several townsmen use the [[Winchester Model 1892]] Saddle Ring Carbine.
 
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - various calibers.]]
 
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - various calibers.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse holds a Model 1892 and a box of ammunition.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse holds a Model 1892 and a box of ammunition.]]
[[Image:Shakiest Penelope rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Penelope holds a Model 1982 and a box of ammunition.]]
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[[Image:Shakiest Penelope rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Penelope holds a Model 1892 and a box of ammunition.]]
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[[Image:Shakiest Penelope rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Penelope aims a Winchester Model 1892.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Remington1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Remington (right) holds a Model 1892.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Remington1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Remington (right) holds a Model 1892.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Remington2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view with the saddle ring faintly visible.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Remington2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view with the saddle ring faintly visible.]]
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[[Image:Shakiest NA3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Native American holds a Model 1892.  The saddle ring is visible.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest NA3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Native American holds a Model 1892.  The saddle ring is visible.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest NA2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Native Americans carry Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbines.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest NA2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Native Americans carry Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbines.]]
 
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[[Image:Shakiest town1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Townsmen point Model 1892s.]]
==Winchester Model 1894==
 
Penelope uses a [[Winchester Model 1894]] in one scene.
 
[[Image:WinchesterModel1894.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1894 - various calibers.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest Penelope rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Penelope aims a Winchester Model 1894.]]
 
  
 
==Unknown Lever-action Rifles==
 
==Unknown Lever-action Rifles==
 
[[Image:Shakiest stage1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The stagecoach driver holds a lever-action rifle.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest stage1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The stagecoach driver holds a lever-action rifle.]]
[[Image:Shakiest town1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Townspeople point lever-action rifles.]]
 
 
[[Image:Shakiest rack1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rifle rack in the Sheriff's office.  The rifles on the left and right are unknown model Saddle Ring Carbines.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest rack1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rifle rack in the Sheriff's office.  The rifles on the left and right are unknown model Saddle Ring Carbines.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest rack2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun rack on the wall holds three unknown lever action rifles.]]
 
[[Image:Shakiest rack2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun rack on the wall holds three unknown lever action rifles.]]

Revision as of 20:37, 4 January 2020


The Shakiest Gun in the West
Shakiest Gun poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Country Flag of the United States.jpg USA
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Release Date 1968
Studio Universal Pictures
Distributor Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Main Cast
Character Actor
Jesse W. Heywood Don Knotts
Penelope Cushings Barbara Rhoades
Basch Jackie Coogan
Rev. Zachary Gant Don 'Red' Barry
Mr. Remington Frank McGrath
Welsh Terry Wilson
Pop McGovern Dub Taylor
Arnold the Kid Robert Yuro
Olive Ruth McDevitt



The following weapons were used in the film The Shakiest Gun in the West:


Remington 1858 New Army (SAA mockup)

Olive (Ruth McDevitt) and Jesse W. Heywood (Don Knotts) carry a Single Action Army revolver, visually modified to resemble the Remington 1858 New Army.

Remington 1858 - .44 caliber.
Single Action Army with 7.5" barrel - .45 Long Colt.
Olive pulls the revolver from her purse.
Olive gives it to Jesse.
Jesse points the revolver.
Jesse fires the revolver.
Jesse experiences a malfunction while attempting to reload.
Jesse aims the revolver.
Jesse fires the revolver.

Single Action Army

Penelope Cushings (Barbara Rhoades) and Arnold the Kid (Robert Yuro) use Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model revolvers. The movie is set in 1870. The Single Action Army revolver was produced beginning in 1873, hence it is an anachronism, as are most of the firearms in this movie.

Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel "Quick Draw" model - .45 Long Colt.
Penelope holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.
Arnold the Kid holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.
Close view of Arnold the Kid's revolver.

Jesse, Basch (Jackie Coogan), Pop McGovern (Dub Taylor), a stranger at the train station, a stagecoach passenger, and townspeople use Single Action Army "Artillery" model revolvers.

Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt.
Jesse holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.
Close view of Jesse's revolver. The front sight has been removed.
Basch (second from right) holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.
Pop McGovern (right) points a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.
A stranger holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model. Jesse's revolver is tucked into his belt.
A stagecoach passenger pulls out a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.
A townsman holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Jesse, Penelope, Mr. Remington (Frank McGrath), Basch, Rev. Zachary Gant (Don 'Red' Barry), Native Americans and several townsmen use the Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.

Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - various calibers.
Jesse holds a Model 1892 and a box of ammunition.
Penelope holds a Model 1892 and a box of ammunition.
Penelope aims a Winchester Model 1892.
Mr. Remington (right) holds a Model 1892.
Another view with the saddle ring faintly visible.
Basch (right) reaches for a Model 1892.
Rev. Gant holds a Model 1892.
A Native American holds a rifle. The receiver screw pattern is characteristic of the Model 1892.
A Native American holds a Model 1892. The saddle ring is visible.
Native Americans carry Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbines.
Townsmen point Model 1892s.

Unknown Lever-action Rifles

The stagecoach driver holds a lever-action rifle.
A rifle rack in the Sheriff's office. The rifles on the left and right are unknown model Saddle Ring Carbines.
The gun rack on the wall holds three unknown lever action rifles.

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