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|name =Appaloosa | |name =Appaloosa | ||
|picture = AppaloosaPoster.jpg | |picture = AppaloosaPoster.jpg | ||
|caption = '' | |caption = ''Cinema poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
|director = [[Ed Harris]] | |director = [[Ed Harris]] | ||
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|actor4=[[Jeremy Irons]] | |actor4=[[Jeremy Irons]] | ||
|character5=Ring Shelton | |character5=Ring Shelton | ||
|actor5=[[Lance Henriksen]] | |||
|character6=Sheriff Stringer | |||
|actor6=[[Rex Linn]] | |||
|character7=Earl May | |||
|actor7=[[James Gammon]] | |||
|character8=Abner Raines | |||
|actor8=[[Tom Bower]] | |||
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[[Image:AppaloosaSAA-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Virgil points his Single Action Army after dispatching two criminals in the bar.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaSAA-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Virgil points his Single Action Army after dispatching two criminals in the bar.]] | ||
[[Image:AppaloosaSAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Instead of holstering his Single Action Army after firing it like in most macho westerns, Virgil dumps out the empty shells (using the ejector rod, something few actors know exists) and reloads before putting it away.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaSAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Instead of holstering his Single Action Army after firing it like in most macho westerns, Virgil dumps out the empty shells (using the ejector rod, something few actors know exists) and reloads before putting it away.]] | ||
[[Image:AppaloosaSAA-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Colt makes a heavy firearm, that's a fact." Virgil remarks after knocking out a thug's tooth with the butt of his Single Action Army.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaSAA-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Colt makes a heavy firearm, that's a fact."''<br>Virgil remarks after knocking out a thug's tooth with the butt of his Single Action Army.]] | ||
[[Image:AppaloosaSAA-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Virgil readies his Single Action Army before confronting Ring Shelton ([[Lance Henriksen]]) and his gang outside the prison. Also note his 5 1/2" Artillery in his belt.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaSAA-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Virgil readies his Single Action Army before confronting Ring Shelton ([[Lance Henriksen]]) and his gang outside the prison. Also note his 5 1/2" Artillery in his belt.]] | ||
[[Image:AppaloosaSAA-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Everett Hitch ([[Viggo Mortensen]]) places a Nickel Cavalry Single Action Army on the bar counter before challenging Randall Bragg ([[Jeremy Irons]]) to a duel. Presumably this SAA is one that was taken from the late Ring Shelton, since Ring is seen with a similar nickel finish Single Action Army with white grips.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaSAA-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Everett Hitch ([[Viggo Mortensen]]) places a Nickel Cavalry Single Action Army on the bar counter before challenging Randall Bragg ([[Jeremy Irons]]) to a duel. Presumably this SAA is one that was taken from the late Ring Shelton, since Ring is seen with a similar nickel finish Single Action Army with white grips.]] | ||
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==Spencer 1860 Carbine== | ==Spencer 1860 Carbine== | ||
Charlie Tewksbury ([[Corby Griesenbeck]]) is seen aiming a [[Spencer 1860 Carbine]] from a window of the train. | Charlie Tewksbury ([[Corby Griesenbeck]]) is seen aiming a [[Spencer 1860 Carbine]] from a window of the train. | ||
[[Image:Spencer 1860 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Spencer 1860 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|425px|Spencer 1860 Carbine - .56-56 RF.]] | ||
[[Image:AppaloosaSpencer1860-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charlie Tewksbury ([[Corby Griesenbeck]]) aims his Spencer 1860 Carbine from the train window.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaSpencer1860-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charlie Tewksbury ([[Corby Griesenbeck]]) aims his Spencer 1860 Carbine from the train window.]] | ||
==Sharps Carbine== | ==Sharps Carbine== | ||
One of the Apache Indians is seen using a [[Sharps Rifle|Sharps Carbine]] of unknown year. It is never seen clearly in the actual film, but luckily is seen in the DVD special features. | One of the Apache Indians is seen using a [[Sharps Rifle|Sharps Carbine]] of unknown year. It is never seen clearly in the actual film, but luckily is seen in the DVD special features. | ||
[[Image:Rifle-SharpsCarbine-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Rifle-SharpsCarbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|425px|Sharps 1869 - .52 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:AppaloosaSharps1874Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Apache Indian armed with a Sharps Carbine.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaSharps1874Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Apache Indian armed with a Sharps Carbine.]] | ||
==Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ==Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ||
One of the Apache Indians is seen using a [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine]]. It is never seen clearly in the actual film, but luckily is seen in the DVD special features. | One of the Apache Indians is seen using a [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine]]. It is never seen clearly in the actual film, but luckily is seen in the DVD special features. | ||
[[Image:UmbertiTrapdoorCarbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:UmbertiTrapdoorCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|425px|Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine (Uberti Replica) - .45-70.]] | ||
[[Image:AppaloosaTrapdoorSpringfield1873Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Apache Indian holding a Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaTrapdoorSpringfield1873Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Apache Indian holding a Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Steve Karnes 1878 Shotgun== | ==Steve Karnes 1878 Shotgun== | ||
Everett Hitch ([[Viggo Mortensen]]) carries an 8 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun in the film, referred to only as "The 8 Gauge" in the dialogue. To handle the vicious recoil of the massive weapon, Everett has a leather pad sewn into the shoulder of his coat to help absorb it. Since the only existing 8 Gauges today are antiques and are unsafe or too expensive to fire, an ingenious alternative was made. Armorer and gunsmith [[User:Phoenixent|Steve Karnes]] built three "8 Gauges" for Gibbons Ltd. out of reproduction [[ | Everett Hitch ([[Viggo Mortensen]]) carries an 8 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun in the film, referred to only as "The 8 Gauge" in the dialogue. To handle the vicious recoil of the massive weapon, Everett has a leather pad sewn into the shoulder of his coat to help absorb it. Since the only existing 8 Gauges today are antiques and are unsafe or too expensive to fire, an ingenious alternative was made. Armorer and gunsmith [[User:Phoenixent|Steve Karnes]] built three "8 Gauges" for Gibbons Ltd. out of reproduction [[Colt 1878]] shotguns, two of which fired 12 Gauge blanks with 8 Gauge sleeves over the barrels to increase the bore diameter and hide its real caliber, while one was built to chamber 8 Gauge inert rounds for scenes in which the gun was loaded, as the size between 8 and 12 Gauge is far too different for no one to notice. To see more on the production of the shotguns, visit the [[SK 1878 shotgun]] page, with actual information and images by Steve Karnes. | ||
[[Image:SK 1878 shotgun.jpg|thumb|450px|none|SK 1878 shotgun (non-firing version for loading scenes) - 8 Gauge.]] | [[Image:SK 1878 shotgun.jpg|thumb|450px|none|SK 1878 shotgun (non-firing version for loading scenes) - 8 Gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt 1878 shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt 1878 shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
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==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] can be seen on the gun rack in the jailhouse. Ring Shelton's | A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] can be seen on the gun rack in the jailhouse. Ring Shelton's brother, Mackie ([[Adam Nelson]]), is also seen using one to hold up Allison French ([[Renée Zellweger]]) when trying to force Virgil Cole ([[Ed Harris]]) to give up Randall Bragg ([[Jeremy Irons]]). | ||
'''Trivia''': ''Appaloosa'' is [[Ed Harris]] and [[Adam Nelson]]'s first film appearance together since 1989's ''[[Abyss, The|The Abyss]]'', 19 years earlier; in both films, Ed Harris played the lead character, whose name in both films is Virgil. | |||
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:AppaloosaShotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A double barreled shotgun in the jail house gun rack.]] | [[Image:AppaloosaShotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A double barreled shotgun in the jail house gun rack.]] | ||
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The following weapons were used in the film Appaloosa:
Revolvers
Single Action Army
Virgil Cole (Ed Harris) carries two Single Action Army revolvers in the film, his main being a 7 1/2" Cavalry model with bone grips and his belt gun a 5 1/2" Artillery. Many other characters use them in the film as well.
Virgil remarks after knocking out a thug's tooth with the butt of his Single Action Army.
Colt 1871-72 Open Top Revolver
Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) carries a Colt 1871-72 Open Top .44 Caliber Revolver as his sidearm in the film. This is a subtle note in the film but a logical choice, as both his rifle (1866 "Yellow Boy") and his pistol are chambered for the same .44 Henry rimfire cartridge.
Rifles & Carbines
Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy"
Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) carries a Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" as his rifle in the film. Sheriff Clyde Stringer (Rex Linn) carries one while escorting Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons) on the train. One of the Apaches is seen using one with tribal decorations as well.
Winchester 1873 "Short Rifle"
Both Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons) and Virgil Cole (Ed Harris) carry Winchester 1873 "Short Rifles" with 20" Octagonal barrels.
Spencer 1860 Carbine
Charlie Tewksbury (Corby Griesenbeck) is seen aiming a Spencer 1860 Carbine from a window of the train.
Sharps Carbine
One of the Apache Indians is seen using a Sharps Carbine of unknown year. It is never seen clearly in the actual film, but luckily is seen in the DVD special features.
Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine
One of the Apache Indians is seen using a Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine. It is never seen clearly in the actual film, but luckily is seen in the DVD special features.
Shotguns
Steve Karnes 1878 Shotgun
Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) carries an 8 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun in the film, referred to only as "The 8 Gauge" in the dialogue. To handle the vicious recoil of the massive weapon, Everett has a leather pad sewn into the shoulder of his coat to help absorb it. Since the only existing 8 Gauges today are antiques and are unsafe or too expensive to fire, an ingenious alternative was made. Armorer and gunsmith Steve Karnes built three "8 Gauges" for Gibbons Ltd. out of reproduction Colt 1878 shotguns, two of which fired 12 Gauge blanks with 8 Gauge sleeves over the barrels to increase the bore diameter and hide its real caliber, while one was built to chamber 8 Gauge inert rounds for scenes in which the gun was loaded, as the size between 8 and 12 Gauge is far too different for no one to notice. To see more on the production of the shotguns, visit the SK 1878 shotgun page, with actual information and images by Steve Karnes.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun can be seen on the gun rack in the jailhouse. Ring Shelton's brother, Mackie (Adam Nelson), is also seen using one to hold up Allison French (Renée Zellweger) when trying to force Virgil Cole (Ed Harris) to give up Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons).
Trivia: Appaloosa is Ed Harris and Adam Nelson's first film appearance together since 1989's The Abyss, 19 years earlier; in both films, Ed Harris played the lead character, whose name in both films is Virgil.
