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'''''Maverick''''' was a television Western comedy series that starred [[James Garner]] as Bret Maverick, a card-playing gambler who got himself in and out of jams through various cons and schemes. The series aired on ABC for 5 seasons from 1957 | '''''Maverick''''' was a television Western comedy series that starred [[James Garner]] as Bret Maverick, a card-playing gambler who got himself in and out of jams through various cons and schemes. Beginning with the eighth episode, Garner would be partnered with [[Jack Kelly]], who portrayed his Maverick's brother Bart, and two leads would alternate starring in episodes during the season. After the third season, Garner would leave the series and be replaced by [[Roger Moore]] as cousin Beau Maverick for its fourth season and then Robert Colbert would appear as brother Brent Maverick for the fifth season. The series aired on ABC for 5 seasons from 1957 to 1962. A [[Maverick (1994)|1994 feature film adaptation]] was directed by [[Richard Donner]] (''[[Lethal Weapon]]'') and starred [[Mel Gibson]] as Bret Maverick and [[James Garner]] as Marshal Zane Cooper. | ||
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=Revolvers= | |||
== Single Action Army "Cavalry" == | |||
Bret Maverick ([[James Garner]]) carries a [[Single Action Army|Single Action Army "Artillery"]] model as his sidearm from Season 1 to Season 3. In Season 2's "Duel at Sundown" (S2E19), Bret is seen drawing his revolver and "fanning" the hammer during a showdown. | |||
[[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model.]] | |||
[[File:MavS1E01 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "War of the Silver Kings" (S1E01), Bret Maverick ([[James Garner]]) pulls his [[Single Action Army|Single Action Army "Artillery"]] model.]] | |||
[[File:MavTV_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Duel at Sundown" (S2E19), Bret Maverick ([[James Garner]]) draws his [[Single Action Army]] and "fans" his gun.]] | |||
[[File:MavS4E05 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Last Wire From Stop Gap" (S4E05), the SAA is held by both Beau Maverick ([[Roger Moore]]) and Bart Maverick ([[Jack Kelly]]).]] | |||
==Single Action Army " | ==Single Action Army "Artillery"== | ||
The [[Single Action Army|Single Action Army "Artillery"]] model is used by several characters throughout the series. Red Hardigan ([[Clint Eastwood]]) also carries the revolver in Season 2's "Duel at Sundown" (S2E19). In the same episode, John Wesley Harden carries what appear to be dual Artillery models of the [[Single Action Army]]. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt]] | ||
[[File:MavS1E02 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Point Blank" (S1E02), the SAA is pulled.]] | |||
[[File:MavTV_08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Duel at Sundown" (S2E19), Red Hardigan ([[Clint Eastwood]]) draws his [[Single Action Army]].]] | |||
[[File:MavTV_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Duel at Sundown" (S2E19), John Wesley Harden carries what appear to be dual Artillery models of the [[Single Action Army]].]] | |||
== | =Rifles= | ||
In | ==Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ||
[[File: | The [[Winchester Model 1892]] is used by several characters throughout the series. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 - .38-40 WCF.]] | |||
[[File:MavS1E04 02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Ghost Rider" (S1E04), the Winchester is held.]] | |||
[[File:MavS1E04 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Ghost Rider" (S1E04), Bret holds the Winchester.]] | |||
[[File:MavS4E02 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Hadley's Hunters" (S4E02), Marshall Troop ([[John Russell]]) from the series ''[[Lawman]]'' handles the rifle. ]] | |||
[[File:MavS4E02 08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Hadley's Hunters" (S4E02), Deputy Johnny McKay ([[Peter Brown]]) from the series ''[[Lawman]]'' handles the rifle.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun == | |||
Some of the outlaws and other characters carry [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. | |||
[[File:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | |||
[[File:MavS4E08 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Thunder From the North" (S4E08), the shotgun is used.]] | |||
==Sawn-Off "Coach Gun"== | |||
A [[12_Gauge_Double_Barreled_Shotgun#Short_barreled_Side_by_Side_Shotgun_.28Sawed_Off.29|Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun]] is seen used by Bart Maverick ([[Jack Kelly]]). | |||
[[Image:SBS-Shotgun Scarface.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sawed-off Spanish Zabala Double Barrelled Shotgun - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[File:MavS4E02 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Hadley's Hunters" (S4E02), A [[12_Gauge_Double_Barreled_Shotgun#Short_barreled_Side_by_Side_Shotgun_.28Sawed_Off.29|Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun]] is seen used by Bart Maverick ([[Jack Kelly]]).]] | |||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:Western]] | [[Category:Western]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:59, 4 August 2019
Maverick was a television Western comedy series that starred James Garner as Bret Maverick, a card-playing gambler who got himself in and out of jams through various cons and schemes. Beginning with the eighth episode, Garner would be partnered with Jack Kelly, who portrayed his Maverick's brother Bart, and two leads would alternate starring in episodes during the season. After the third season, Garner would leave the series and be replaced by Roger Moore as cousin Beau Maverick for its fourth season and then Robert Colbert would appear as brother Brent Maverick for the fifth season. The series aired on ABC for 5 seasons from 1957 to 1962. A 1994 feature film adaptation was directed by Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon) and starred Mel Gibson as Bret Maverick and James Garner as Marshal Zane Cooper.
The following weapons were used in the television series Maverick (1957 TV Series):
Revolvers
Single Action Army "Cavalry"
Bret Maverick (James Garner) carries a Single Action Army "Artillery" model as his sidearm from Season 1 to Season 3. In Season 2's "Duel at Sundown" (S2E19), Bret is seen drawing his revolver and "fanning" the hammer during a showdown.
Single Action Army "Artillery"
The Single Action Army "Artillery" model is used by several characters throughout the series. Red Hardigan (Clint Eastwood) also carries the revolver in Season 2's "Duel at Sundown" (S2E19). In the same episode, John Wesley Harden carries what appear to be dual Artillery models of the Single Action Army.
Rifles
Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
The Winchester Model 1892 is used by several characters throughout the series.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Some of the outlaws and other characters carry 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns.
Sawn-Off "Coach Gun"
A Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun is seen used by Bart Maverick (Jack Kelly).
