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The Shakiest Gun in the West
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Theatrical release poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Release Date 1968
Studio Universal Pictures
Distributor Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Main Cast
Character Actor
Jesse W. Heywood Don Knotts
Penelope Cushings Barbara Rhoades
Basch Jackie Coogan
Rev. Zachary Gant Don 'Red' Barry
Mr. Remington Frank McGrath
Welsh Terry Wilson
Pop McGovern Dub Taylor
Arnold the Kid Robert Yuro
Olive Ruth McDevitt



The following weapons were used in the film The Shakiest Gun in the West:


Remington 1875

Olive (Ruth McDevitt) and Jesse W. Heywood (Don Knotts) carry the Remington 1875. The movie is set in 1870, hence it is an anachronism.

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Remington 1875 - .45 Long Colt.
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Olive pulls the revolver from her purse.
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Olive gives it to Jesse.
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Jesse points the revolver.
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Jesse fires the revolver.
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Jesse aims the revolver.
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Jesse fires the revolver.

Single Action Army

Penelope Cushings (Barbara Rhoades) and Arnold the Kid (Robert Turo) use Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model revolvers. The Single Action Army revolver was produced beginning in 1873, hence it is also an anachronism, as are all of the firearms in this movie.

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Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel "Quick Draw" model - various calibers.
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Penelope holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.
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Arnold the Kid holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.
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Close view of Arnold the Kid's revolver.

Jesse, Basch (Jackie Coogan), Pop McGovern (Dub Taylor), a stranger at the train station, and townspeople use Single Action Army "Artillery" model revolvers.

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Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel "Artillery" model - various calibers.
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Jesse holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.
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Close view of Jesse's revolver. The front sight has been removed.
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Basch (second from right) holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.
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Pop McGovern (right) points a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.
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A stranger holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model. Jesse's Remington 1875 is tucked into his belt.
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A townsman holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Jesse, Penelope, and a Native American use the Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.

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Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - various calibers.
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Jesse holds a Model 1892 and a box of ammunition.
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Penelope holds a Model 1982 and a box of ammunition.
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A Native American holds a Model 1892.

Unknown Lever-action Rifles

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Penelope aims a lever-action rifle.
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Basch (right) reaches for a lever-action rifle.
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Rev. Zachary Gant (Don 'Red' Barry) holds a rifle.
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Mr. Remington (Frank McGrath) (right) holds a rifle.
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The stagecoach driver holds a lever-action rifle.
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Townspeople point lever-action rifles.
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Native Americans carry lever-action rifles.
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A rifle rack in the Sheriff's office. The rifles on the left and right are unknown model Saddle Ring Carbines.
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The gun rack on the wall holds three unknown lever action rifles.