| The Shakiest Gun in the West
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Theatrical release poster
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| Country
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 USA
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| Directed by
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Alan Rafkin
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| Release Date
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1968
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| Studio
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Universal Pictures
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| Distributor
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Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
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The following weapons were used in the film The Shakiest Gun in the West:
Remington 1875
Olive (Ruth McDevitt) and Jesse W. Heywood (Don Knotts) carry the Remington 1875. The movie is set in 1870, hence it is an anachronism.
Remington 1875 - .45 Long Colt.
Olive pulls the revolver from her purse.
Jesse points the revolver.
Jesse fires the revolver.
Jesse fires the revolver.
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.
Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel "Quick Draw" model - various calibers.
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 - various calibers.
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 Remington 1875 is tucked into his belt.
A stagecoach passengers 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), and Native Americans 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 1982 and a box of ammunition.
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.
Winchester Model 1894
Penelope uses a Winchester Model 1894 in one scene.
Winchester Model 1894 - various calibers.
Penelope aims a Winchester Model 1894.
Unknown Lever-action Rifles
The stagecoach driver holds a lever-action rifle.
Townspeople point lever-action rifles.
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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