The Ox-Bow Incident

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) was directed by William A. Wellman (The Public Enemy, The Story of G.I. Joe, Battleground), based on the novel by Walter Van Tilburg Clark, and starred Henry Fonda, Anthony Quinn, Dana Andrews, and Harry Morgan (as Henry Morgan). An angry posse is determined to lynch alleged murderers with or without proof of guilt.

The following firearms were used in the film The Ox-Bow Incident:

Colt Single Action Army

Throughout the film, Gil Carter (Henry Fonda) carries the Colt Single Action Army revolver.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model.

Gil Carter heats his Colt to cauterize the gunshot wound of Art Croft (Harry Morgan).

Colt Single Action Army Long Barrel

Throughout the film, Deputy Butch Mapes (Dick Rich) carries the Colt Single Action Army Long Barrel revolver. Note the carved grip.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model.

The deputy captures Alva Hardwicke (Francis Ford, real-life brother of director John Ford).

Winchester Model 1892

Throughout the film, posse members carry the Winchester Model 1892.

Winchester 1892 - .38-40. This is an anachronism, since the story takes place in 1885.

Jenny Grier (Jane Darwell) is hankerin' for a lynchin'.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Throughout the film, posse members carry the Winchester Model 1892 Rifle.

Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20. This is an anachronism, since the story takes place in 1885.

Jeff Farnley (Marc Lawrence) fires the Winchester.

Farnley holds Juan Martínez (Anthony Quinn) at gunpoint.