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Tom Horn

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Theatrical release poster

Country	Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Directed by	William Wiard
Release Date	1980
Language	English
Studio	First Artists Solar Productions
Distributor	Warner Bros.

Main Cast
Character	Actor
Tom Horn	Steve McQueen
John C. Coble	Richard Farnsworth
U.S. Marshal Joe Belle	Billy Green Bush
Sheriff Sam Creedmore	Slim Pickens
Stablehand	Elisha Cook Jr.
Thomas Burke	Harry Northup

Tom Horn is a 1980 Western that marked the second to last movie that Steve McQueen starred in prior to his passing. This movie is a somewhat fictionalized account of a former scout and gunman who was found guilty of the 1901 murder of a fourteen year old sheepherder named Willie Nickell in Wyoming. Horn was executed for the murder in 1903. Horn served as a civilian Army scout in the Apache wars in Arizona and served as a Pinkerton detective later. He is believed to have been involved in the Johnson County War on the side of the private army funded by the cattle barons. He was working (again) for cattle barons in Wyoming at the time of Willie Nickell's murder. Part of his work was to deal with sheep farmers. There is much myth and controversy surrounding Tom Horn, and the film incorporates both myth and what was then current historical research. Though not a success when it was released in the spring of 1980, Tom Horn has come to assume something of a cult status in the years that have followed. Also notable for featuring the Winchester Model 1876 which is used by McQueen throughout the movie.

The following weapons were used in the film Tom Horn:

Rifles

Winchester Model 1876

Tom Horn (Steve McQueen) uses the Winchester Model 1876 rifle as his weapon of choice throughout the movie. Prior to this film, the Winchester Model 1876 was rarely featured in Hollywood westerns. The Winchester Models 1873, 1892 and 1894 were the rifles that got all the attention.

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-[[Image:Horn.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Tom Horn'' (1980)]]
-''Tom Horn'' was a 1980 Western that was the second to last movie that [[Steve McQueen]] made before his death. This movie is a somewhat fictionalized account of a former scout and gunman who was found guilty of the 1901 murder of a fourteen year old sheepherder named Willie Nickell in Wyoming. Horn was executed for the murder in 1903. Horn served as a civilian Army scout in the Apache wars in Arizona and served as a Pinkerton detective later.He is believed to have been involved in the Johnson County War on the side of the private army funded by the cattle barons. He was working (again) for cattle barons in Wyoming at the time of Willie Nickell's murder. Part of his work was to deal with sheep farmers.There is much myth and controversy surrounding Tom Horn. This movie incorporates both myth and what was then current historical research. Though not a success when it was released in the spring of 1980 the movie has come to assume something of a cult status in the years that have followed. Also notable for featuring the [[Winchester Model 1876]] which is used by McQueen throughout the movie.
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+|name = Tom Horn
+|picture =Horn.jpg
+|caption = ''Theatrical release poster''
+|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA
+|director = William Wiard
+|date= 1980
+|language =English
+|studio= First Artists<br>Solar Productions
+|distributor=Warner Bros.
+|character1=Tom Horn
+|actor1=[[Steve McQueen]]
+|character2=John C. Coble
+|actor2=[[Richard Farnsworth]]
+|character3=U.S. Marshal Joe Belle
+|actor3=[[Billy Green Bush]]
+|character4=Sheriff Sam Creedmore
+|actor4=[[Slim Pickens]]
+|character5=Stablehand
+|actor5=[[Elisha Cook Jr.]]
+|character6=Thomas Burke
+|actor6=[[Harry Northup]]
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-'''The following guns can be seen in ''Tom Horn''''':
+'''''Tom Horn''''' is a  1980 Western that marked the second to last movie that [[Steve McQueen]] starred in prior to his passing. This movie is a somewhat fictionalized account of a former scout and gunman who was found guilty of the 1901 murder of a fourteen year old sheepherder named Willie Nickell in Wyoming. Horn was executed for the murder in 1903. Horn served as a civilian Army scout in the Apache wars in Arizona and served as a Pinkerton detective later. He is believed to have been involved in the Johnson County War on the side of the private army funded by the cattle barons. He was working (again) for cattle barons in Wyoming at the time of Willie Nickell's murder. Part of his work was to deal with sheep farmers. There is much myth and controversy surrounding Tom Horn, and the film incorporates both myth and what was then current historical research. Though not a success when it was released in the spring of 1980, ''Tom Horn'' has come to assume something of a cult status in the years that have followed. Also notable for featuring the [[Winchester Model 1876]] which is used by McQueen throughout the movie.
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+=Rifles=
 == Winchester Model 1876 ==
-Tom Horn ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses the [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifle as his weapon of choice throughout the movie. Prior to this film the [[Winchester Model 1876]] was not featured in Hollywood westerns. The Winchester Models 1873, 1892 and 1894 were the rifles that got all the attention.
+Tom Horn ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses the [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifle as his weapon of choice throughout the movie. Prior to this film, the [[Winchester Model 1876]] was rarely featured in Hollywood westerns. The Winchester Models 1873, 1892 and 1894 were the rifles that got all the attention.
 [[Image:McQueen1876.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Actual [[Winchester Model 1876]] used by [[Steve McQueen]] during the filming of the movie.Caliber is 45-75 WCF. Serial number is #22700 (Mfd.1882). Photo and information from Long Mountain Outfitters.]]
 [[Image:Steve.jpg|400 px|none|thumb|[[Steve McQueen]] as Tom Horn carrying the [[Winchester Model 1876]]]]
 [[Image:Stevehorn.jpg|400px|none|thumb|[[Steve McQueen]] as Tom Horn holding the [[Winchester Model 1876]]. Photo shows how large the 1876 is.]]
-[[File:TomH 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
+[[File:TomH 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifle's receiver as Horn loads the weapon.]]
-[[File:TomH 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
+[[File:TomH 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom Horn ([[Steve McQueen]]) raises the Marble tang rear sight on his [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifle.]]
-[[File:TomH 07.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
+[[File:TomH 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Horn uses his rifle while tracking down suspected rustlers.]]
 == Winchester Model 1892 ==
-Not surprisingly the [[Winchester Model 1892]] is also used by different characters in the movie. However this time the use of the 1892 is correct for the time period of the story. Unlike many classic Hollywood westerns set during the 1860's and 1870's which had characters using the 1892.
+Not surprisingly, the [[Winchester Model 1892]] is also used by different characters in the movie.  Unlike many classic Hollywood westerns set during the 1860's and 1870's (which had characters using the 1892), the use of the 1892 is correct for the time period of the story.
 [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]]
+[[File:TomH 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Winchester Model 1892]] is the middle rifle on the gun rack.]]
+[[File:TomH 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard is armed with a [[Winchester Model 1892]].]]
-[[File:TomH 11.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
+==M1903 Springfield==
+During Horn's trial, US soldiers carry the [[M1903 Springfield]].
+[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]]
+[[File:TomH 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During Horn's trial, US soldiers carry the [[M1903 Springfield]].]]
-== Double Barreled Shotgun ==
-[[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Short Double Barreled Shotguns]] are used by different characters throughout the movie.
-[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]]
-[[File:TomH 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
+=Shotguns=
+==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun ==
+[[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s are used by different characters throughout the movie. Horn uses one during the barn shootout.
+[[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg‎|thumb|none|550px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 gauge]]
+[[File:TomH 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Creedmore ([[Slim Pickens]]) loads his Double Barreled Shotgun]]
+[[File:TomH 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Horn uses one during the barn shootout.]]
+=Revolvers=
 == Colt Single Action Army ==
 Various [[Colt Single Action Army]] revolvers in different configurations are used by multiple characters in the movie.
 [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]]
+[[File:TomH 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunman with his SAA on the left.]]
+[[File:TomH 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman confronts Horn on the range with his SAA.]]
-[[File:TomH 09.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
+== Colt Walker ==
+Lee Mendenour ([[Roy Jenson]]) uses a [[Colt Walker]] to shoot at Tom and inadvertently shoots Tom's horse.
+[[Image:1847ColtWalker.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Colt Walker]] 1847 - .44 caliber.]]
+[[File:TomH 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lee Mendenour ([[Roy Jenson]]) readies his [[Colt Walker]].]]
+[[File:TomH 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Colt Walker]] on the table of Lee Mendenour ([[Roy Jenson]]).]]
-== Colt Walker ==
+==Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3==
-Roy Jenson (Lee Mendenour) uses a [[Colt Walker]] to shoot Tom's horse.
+The [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3]] also is seen in the film.
-[[Image:1847ColtWalker.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Colt Walker]]]]
+[[Image:S&WSchofieldright.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Schofield - .45 Schofield.]]
-[[File:TomH 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
+[[File:TomH 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3]] is pulled.]]
+[[File:TomH 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3]] is used during the town shootout.]]
+[[File:TomH 011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3]].]]
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+[[Category:Biographical Movie]]

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Rifles

Winchester Model 1876

Winchester Model 1892

M1903 Springfield

Shotguns

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

Revolvers

Colt Single Action Army

Colt Walker

Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3

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