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[[Image:Winch73.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Winchester '73'' (1950)]] | [[Image:Winch73.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Winchester '73'' (1950)]] | ||
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The rifle of the film's title is a custom engraved [[Winchester Model 1873]] which is mentioned as a very rare rifle that is so perfect that it's named "One of a Thousand". In the film, the town of Dodge City in celebration of the country's Centennial, puts on a shooting contest to win the prized rifle. Several of the main characters are seen holding the rifle including Lin McAdam ([[Jimmy Stewart]]), 'Dutch Henry' Brown ([[Stephen McNally]]), Young Bull ([[Rock Hudson]]), Steve Miller ([[Charles Drake]]) as well as Pvt. Doan ([[Tony Curtis]]). | The rifle of the film's title is a custom engraved [[Winchester Model 1873]] which is mentioned as a very rare rifle that is so perfect that it's named "One of a Thousand". In the film, the town of Dodge City in celebration of the country's Centennial, puts on a shooting contest to win the prized rifle. Several of the main characters are seen holding the rifle including Lin McAdam ([[Jimmy Stewart]]), 'Dutch Henry' Brown ([[Stephen McNally]]), Young Bull ([[Rock Hudson]]), Steve Miller ([[Charles Drake]]) as well as Pvt. Doan ([[Tony Curtis]]). | ||
[[Image:Winchester1873short.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 1873 "Short" rifle with octagonal barrel. - .44-40.]] | [[Image:Winchester1873short.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 1873 "Short" rifle with octagonal barrel. - .44-40.]] | ||
[[File:W73 08.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The custom Winchester rifle rests on a bar wall.]] | ||
[[File:W73 01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|During the Dodge City competition, Wyatt Earp ([[Will Geer]]) displays the prized "One of a Thousand" Winchester 1873 rifle.]] | ||
[[File:W73 02.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lin McAdam ([[Jimmy Stewart]]) takes aim with the custom Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 07.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'Dutch Henry' Brown ([[Stephen McNally]]) takes aim with the Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 19.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Young Bull ([[Rock Hudson]]) raises the Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 25.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 25.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pvt. Doan ([[Tony Curtis]]) takes up the Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 26.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 26.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup of the custom plate on the Winchester's stock.]] | ||
==Winchester Model 1873== | ==Winchester Model 1873== | ||
Both Lin and Frankie Wilson ([[Millard Mitchell]]) uses other [[Winchester Model 1873]] rifles in the film as well. | Both Lin and Frankie Wilson ([[Millard Mitchell]]) uses other [[Winchester Model 1873]] rifles in the film as well. | ||
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[[File:W73 06.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Winchester Model 1873 20 inch barrel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1873 carbine with 20" barrel - .44-40 WCF]] | ||
[[File:W73 20.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lin McAdam ([[James Stewart]]) takes aim with a different Winchester during the competition.]] | ||
[[File:W73 14.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Frankie Wilson ([[Millard Mitchell]]) holds the Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lin and Frankie fire their rifles.]] | |||
== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
Another competitor uses a [[Winchester Model 1892]] during the competition. | Another competitor uses a [[Winchester Model 1892]] during the competition. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1892Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892 - .38-40 WCF]] | [[Image:Winchester1892Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892 - .38-40 WCF]] | ||
[[File:W73 05.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another shooter uses a [[Winchester Model 1892]] during the competition.]] | ||
==Springfield 1861== | ==Springfield 1861== | ||
Another competitor uses a Springfield 1861 during the competition. | Another competitor uses a Springfield 1861 during the competition. | ||
[[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield 1861 - .58 caliber Mini-ball.]] | ||
[[File:W73 04.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Springfield 1861 is used during the competition.]] | ||
==Single Action Army== | ==Single Action Army== | ||
Several characters use the Colt [[Single Action Army]] as well. | Several characters use the Colt [[Single Action Army]] as well. | ||
[[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army "Cavalry" model]] | [[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army "Cavalry" model]] | ||
[[File:W73 11.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A card dealer pulls his SAA.]] | ||
[[File:W73 22.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lola Manners ([[Shelley Winters]]) is given an SAA by Lin.]] | ||
== Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Carbine== | == Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Carbine== | ||
US Cavalry troops including Doan ([[Tony Curtis]]) and Crater ([[James Best]]) carry [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Carbine]] rifles. | US Cavalry troops including Doan ([[Tony Curtis]]) and Crater ([[James Best]]) carry [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Carbine]] rifles. | ||
[[ | [[File:1873Trapdoor.jpg|thumb|none|500px|1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine - .45-70 Cal.]] | ||
[[File:W73 15.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Doan ([[Tony Curtis]]) on the left and Crater ([[James Best]]) in the middle ready their Springfield carbines.]] | ||
==Henry 1860== | ==Henry 1860== | ||
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[[Image:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henry 1860 - .44RF]] | [[Image:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henry 1860 - .44RF]] | ||
[[File:W73 23.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve Miller ([[Charles Drake]]) carries what is supposed to be a [[Henry 1860|Henry rifle]] that he uses during the Indian charge. Note that the rifle is seen with the sideplate of the 1873.]] | ||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is brandished by the bartender Riker. | A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is brandished by the bartender Riker. | ||
[[File:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:W73 10.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Riker (John Alexander) pulls the double barreled shotgun.]] | ||
==Winchester Model 1876== | ==Winchester Model 1876== | ||
A member of Young Bull's tribe is armed with a [[Winchester Model 1876]]. | A member of Young Bull's tribe is armed with a [[Winchester Model 1876]]. | ||
[[Image:Centennial.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Winchester Model 1876 musket-carbine]] | [[Image:Centennial.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Winchester Model 1876 musket-carbine]] | ||
[[File:W73 28.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:W73 28.jpg|thumb|none|500px|On the right, a member of Young Bull's tribe is armed with a [[Winchester Model 1876]].]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:35, 9 July 2023
The following weapons were used in the film Winchester '73:
Winchester Model 1873 ("One of a Thousand")
The rifle of the film's title is a custom engraved Winchester Model 1873 which is mentioned as a very rare rifle that is so perfect that it's named "One of a Thousand". In the film, the town of Dodge City in celebration of the country's Centennial, puts on a shooting contest to win the prized rifle. Several of the main characters are seen holding the rifle including Lin McAdam (Jimmy Stewart), 'Dutch Henry' Brown (Stephen McNally), Young Bull (Rock Hudson), Steve Miller (Charles Drake) as well as Pvt. Doan (Tony Curtis).
Winchester Model 1873
Both Lin and Frankie Wilson (Millard Mitchell) uses other Winchester Model 1873 rifles in the film as well.
Winchester Model 1892
Another competitor uses a Winchester Model 1892 during the competition.
Springfield 1861
Another competitor uses a Springfield 1861 during the competition.
Single Action Army
Several characters use the Colt Single Action Army as well.
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Carbine
US Cavalry troops including Doan (Tony Curtis) and Crater (James Best) carry Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Carbine rifles.
Henry 1860
Steve Miller (Charles Drake) carries what is supposed to be a Henry rifle that he uses as Lin and the US Cavalry defend themselves from the Indian charge. Although he referred to it as a "Henry", it is obvious, from the sideplate and forearm, that it is also an 1873.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is brandished by the bartender Riker.
Winchester Model 1876
A member of Young Bull's tribe is armed with a Winchester Model 1876.
