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[[Image:WarW.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The War Wagon (1967)'']] | [[Image:WarW.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The War Wagon (1967)'']] | ||
'''''The War Wagon''''' is a 1967 Western | '''''The War Wagon''''' is a 1967 Western directed by [[Burt Kennedy]] (''[[Return of the Magnificent Seven]]'') and stars [[John Wayne]] as Taw Jackson, a rancher who was shot and wrongly sent to prison and now seeks retribution against the corrupt businessman who stole his land and claimed the gold found on it. Taw decides to team with Lomax ([[Kirk Douglas]]), a gunslinger, on a mission to hijack a shipment of the gold that the businessman is transporting in a heavily armored stagecoach known as the "War Wagon". | ||
{{Film Title|The War Wagon}} | |||
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The [[Single Action Army]] is seen used by several characters in the film including Taw Jackson ([[John Wayne]]), Lomax ([[Kirk Douglas]]) and Frank Pierce ([[Bruce Cabot]]). | The [[Single Action Army]] is seen used by several characters in the film including Taw Jackson ([[John Wayne]]), Lomax ([[Kirk Douglas]]) and Frank Pierce ([[Bruce Cabot]]). | ||
[[File:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army]] | [[File:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army]] | ||
[[File:WarW 24.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:WarW 24.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lomax ([[Kirk Douglas]]) and Taw Jackson ([[John Wayne]]) draw their SAA's.]] | ||
[[File:WarWagon 904.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taw Jackson ([[John Wayne]]) holds his SAA on Pierce ([[Bruce Cabot]]).]] | |||
[[File:WarWagon 910.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pierce ([[Bruce Cabot]]) pulls his SAA.]] | |||
== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
The [[Winchester Model 1892]] is used by several characters. | The [[Winchester Model 1892]] is used by several characters. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1892Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892 carbine]] | [[Image:Winchester1892Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892 carbine]] | ||
[[File:WarW 07.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:WarW 07.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pierce's men carry the rifle.]] | ||
[[File:WarW 12.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:WarW 12.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pierce's men inside the "War Wagon" fire their Winchester rifles.]] | ||
[[File:WarWagon 912.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Kiowa warriors hold the rifle.]] | |||
==Colt Gatling Gun== | ==Colt Gatling Gun== | ||
A [[Gatling Gun|Colt Gatling Gun]] is the main armament of the "War Wagon". It's seen mounted on a turret on the top rear of the stagecoach and is fired by Frank Pierce ([[Bruce Cabot]]). | A [[Gatling Gun|Colt Gatling Gun]] is the main armament of the "War Wagon". It's seen mounted on a turret on the top rear of the stagecoach and is fired by Frank Pierce ([[Bruce Cabot]]). | ||
[[Image:Gatling gun 1865.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1865 Gatling Gun - .44 Rimfire.]] | [[Image:Gatling gun 1865.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1865 Gatling Gun - .44 Rimfire.]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:WarWagon_905.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Gatling Gun is seen in the turret of the "War Wagon". Note that there doesn't seem to be enough headroom at the top to actually load the gun's upright magazine.]] | ||
[[File:WarWagon 914.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Gatling is fired.]] | |||
[[File:WarWagon 908.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Pierce ([[Bruce Cabot]]) opens up with the Gatling Gun.]] | |||
[[File:WarW 09.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Gatling is used. Note the lack of a visible magazine.]] | |||
==Wall of Guns== | |||
When Taw first meets Lomax, a display of guns is seen in his private room. | |||
[[File:WarWagon 901.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
==Pierce's Gun Cabinet== | |||
When Taw meets Pierce, a cabinet of rifles is seen. | |||
[[File:WarWagon 902.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | [[Category:Western Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:05, 29 July 2023
The War Wagon is a 1967 Western directed by Burt Kennedy (Return of the Magnificent Seven) and stars John Wayne as Taw Jackson, a rancher who was shot and wrongly sent to prison and now seeks retribution against the corrupt businessman who stole his land and claimed the gold found on it. Taw decides to team with Lomax (Kirk Douglas), a gunslinger, on a mission to hijack a shipment of the gold that the businessman is transporting in a heavily armored stagecoach known as the "War Wagon".
The following weapons were used in the film The War Wagon:
Single Action Army
The Single Action Army is seen used by several characters in the film including Taw Jackson (John Wayne), Lomax (Kirk Douglas) and Frank Pierce (Bruce Cabot).
Winchester Model 1892
The Winchester Model 1892 is used by several characters.
Colt Gatling Gun
A Colt Gatling Gun is the main armament of the "War Wagon". It's seen mounted on a turret on the top rear of the stagecoach and is fired by Frank Pierce (Bruce Cabot).
Wall of Guns
When Taw first meets Lomax, a display of guns is seen in his private room.
Pierce's Gun Cabinet
When Taw meets Pierce, a cabinet of rifles is seen.
