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− | ''The Shootist'' is the 1976 western that marked the final role for [[John Wayne]]. | + | ''The Shootist'' is the 1976 western that marked the final role for [[John Wayne]]. In the film, Wayne plays an aging gunfighter dying of cancer who faces one last duel. |
The following guns were used in the film ''The Shootist'':''' | The following guns were used in the film ''The Shootist'':''' | ||
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==Great Western Revolver== | ==Great Western Revolver== | ||
− | The [[Single Action Army|Great Western]] revolver is the main handgun of J.B. Books ([[John Wayne]]). | + | The [[Single Action Army|Great Western]] revolver is the main handgun of J.B. Books ([[John Wayne]]). These Single Action Army Replicas were made in the 50's to be used by Wayne. These were a set of 2 engraved revolvers presented to him by the defunct Great Western company. According to the well known gunwriter John Taffin, the revolver that is thrown through the saloon by Gilliam Rogers ([[Ron Howard]]), is not one of the Great Westerns, but a movie prop, made using a Ruger Blackhawk, modified to look like a SAA. |
[[Image:Wayne.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The 2 engraved Great Westerns, belonging to the late John Wayne, seen in ''[[The Shootist]]''.]] | [[Image:Wayne.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The 2 engraved Great Westerns, belonging to the late John Wayne, seen in ''[[The Shootist]]''.]] | ||
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==Colt Single Action Army== | ==Colt Single Action Army== | ||
The Colt [[Single Action Army]] is used by several characters in the film including Jack Pulford ([[Hugh O'Brian]]), Jay Cobb ([[Bill McKinney]]) and Mike Sweeny ([[Richard Boone]]). | The Colt [[Single Action Army]] is used by several characters in the film including Jack Pulford ([[Hugh O'Brian]]), Jay Cobb ([[Bill McKinney]]) and Mike Sweeny ([[Richard Boone]]). | ||
− | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | + | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model.]] |
[[Image:Shootist7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack Pulford ([[Hugh O'Brian]]) with the SAA.]] | [[Image:Shootist7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack Pulford ([[Hugh O'Brian]]) with the SAA.]] | ||
[[Image:Shootist 102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jay Cobb ([[Bill McKinney]]) with the SAA.]] | [[Image:Shootist 102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jay Cobb ([[Bill McKinney]]) with the SAA.]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
− | Books also carries a [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifle with a large loop lever, just like the one he carried in most of his other Westerns such as ''[[True Grit (1969)|True Grit]]''. | + | Books also carries a [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifle with a large loop lever, just like the one he carried in most of his other Westerns such as ''[[True Grit (1969)|True Grit]]''. The rifle is never seen fired. |
[[File:JohnwayneWin92.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | [[File:JohnwayneWin92.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | ||
[[Image:Shootist2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Shootist2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Charlie Parker Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==Charlie Parker Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Charlie Parker Double Barreled Shotgun]] is used at the beginning of the film. | A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Charlie Parker Double Barreled Shotgun]] is used at the beginning of the film. | ||
− | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. | + | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]] |
[[Image:Shootist 107.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Shootist 107.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
Revision as of 22:22, 13 April 2012
The Shootist is the 1976 western that marked the final role for John Wayne. In the film, Wayne plays an aging gunfighter dying of cancer who faces one last duel.
The following guns were used in the film The Shootist:
Great Western Revolver
The Great Western revolver is the main handgun of J.B. Books (John Wayne). These Single Action Army Replicas were made in the 50's to be used by Wayne. These were a set of 2 engraved revolvers presented to him by the defunct Great Western company. According to the well known gunwriter John Taffin, the revolver that is thrown through the saloon by Gilliam Rogers (Ron Howard), is not one of the Great Westerns, but a movie prop, made using a Ruger Blackhawk, modified to look like a SAA.
Colt Single Action Army
The Colt Single Action Army is used by several characters in the film including Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian), Jay Cobb (Bill McKinney) and Mike Sweeny (Richard Boone).
Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless
Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) carries what appears to be a nickel-plated Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless break-top revolver with a 6" barrel.
Remington 1866 Derringer
J.B. Books (John Wayne) carries a hidden Remington 1866 Derringer, and uses it at the beginning of the movie.
Winchester Model 1892
Books also carries a Winchester Model 1892 rifle with a large loop lever, just like the one he carried in most of his other Westerns such as True Grit. The rifle is never seen fired.
"Coach" shotgun
A Hammerless Coach Shotgun is used by the bartender in the final shootout.
Charlie Parker Double Barreled Shotgun
A Charlie Parker Double Barreled Shotgun is used at the beginning of the film.