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''The Long Riders'' is a 1980 western that tells the story of the Jesse James Gang.  The film was directed by [[Walter Hill]], and stars 3 families of actors (the Carradines, the Keaches and the Quaids). In the film, there are more interesting guns in this movie than the typical Colt [[Single Action Army]].
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''The Long Riders'' is a 1980 western that dramatizes the exploits James-Younger Gang.  Directed by [[Walter Hill]], this film is notable for the casting of 4 families of actors including the Carradines ([[David Carradine]], [[Keith Carradine]], and [[Robert Carradine]]), the Quaids ([[Randy Quaid]] and [[Dennis Quaid]]), the Keaches ([[James Keach]] and [[Stacy Keach]]), and the Guests ([[Nicholas Guest]] and [[Christopher Guest]]). Also of interest is the amount of period weapons in the film besides the typical Colt [[Single Action Army]].


'''The following guns were seen in the movie ''The Long Riders'':'''
'''The following guns were seen in the movie ''The Long Riders'':'''
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=Handguns=
== Merwin and Hulbert revolver ==
== Merwin and Hulbert revolver ==
Clell Miller ([[Randy Quaid]]) keeps a [[Merwin and Hulbert]] revolver as his main handgun.
Clell Miller ([[Randy Quaid]]) keeps a [[Merwin and Hulbert]] revolver as his main handgun.
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== Movie prop Colt Police Positive ==
== Movie prop Colt Police Positive ==


A Colt revolver is seen held by Ed Miller ([[Dennis Quaid]]) during the bank robbery.  This double-action, modern revolver (it looks like a Colt 1917) has been modified to look like a Colt Single Action Army, installing a fake extractor rod housing on the right side of the barrel. This kind of props were frequently used in the 50's Western movies (see the Police Positive below), when an actor wasn't able to use a single action army with the speed required by the script. It is somewhat surprising to find one in this movie, which uses such a variey of antique handguns.
A Colt revolver is seen held by Ed Miller ([[Dennis Quaid]]) during the bank robbery.  This double-action, modern revolver (it looks like a Colt 1917) has been modified to look like a Colt [[Single Action Army]], installing a fake extractor rod housing on the right side of the barrel. This kind of props were frequently used in the 50's Western movies (see the Police Positive below), when an actor wasn't able to use a [[Single Action Army]] with the speed required by the script. It is somewhat surprising to find one in this movie, which uses such a variety of antique handguns.
[[Image:Hollywood.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Police Positive, modified to look like a Colt SAA]]
[[Image:Hollywood.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Police Positive, modified to look like a Colt SAA]]
[[Image:Forajidos3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ed Miller ([[Dennis Quaid]]) aims his revolver at the bank manager.]]  
[[Image:Forajidos3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ed Miller ([[Dennis Quaid]]) aims his revolver at the bank manager.  Note the fake extractor.]]  
[[Image:Forajidos2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ed holds his revolver on the civilians.]]
[[Image:Forajidos2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ed holds his revolver on the civilians.]]
[[Image:Forajidos4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ed sticks his revolver in the store clerk's face.]]
[[Image:Forajidos4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ed sticks his revolver in the store clerk's face.]]


==Single Action Army==
Various models of the Colt [[Single Action Army]] are used by several characters in the film.


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The Long Riders is a 1980 western that dramatizes the exploits James-Younger Gang. Directed by Walter Hill, this film is notable for the casting of 4 families of actors including the Carradines (David Carradine, Keith Carradine, and Robert Carradine), the Quaids (Randy Quaid and Dennis Quaid), the Keaches (James Keach and Stacy Keach), and the Guests (Nicholas Guest and Christopher Guest). Also of interest is the amount of period weapons in the film besides the typical Colt Single Action Army.

The following guns were seen in the movie The Long Riders:

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The Long Riders (1980)


Handguns

Merwin and Hulbert revolver

Clell Miller (Randy Quaid) keeps a Merwin and Hulbert revolver as his main handgun.

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Merwin, Hulbert SA First Model Frontier Army .44MH caliber with early "humpback" hammer and shortened barrel.
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Clell Miller (Randy Quaid) draws his Merwin & Hulbert revolver.
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Clell aims the revolver at a civilian (Allan Graf).


Remington 1875

Cole Younger (David Carradine) is seen with a Remington 1875.

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Remington 1875 - .45 Long Colt.
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Cole Younger (David Carradine) aims his Remington 1875 at Jesse (James Keach) and Frank James (Stacy Keach).

Sharps Pepperbox

Four-barreled Sharps Pepperbox is also seen in the film held by Bella Starr (Pamela Reed).

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Sharps Pepperbox - .22 caliber
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Bella Starr (Pamela Reed) aims her Sharps pistol at Cole Younger (David Carradine).

Smith and Wesson Schofield

Frank James (Stacy Keach) is seen with a Smith & Wesson Schofield.

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Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with nickel finish - .45 Schofield.
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Frank James (Stacy Keach) with his Smith & Wesson Schofield.

Smith and Wesson Baby Russian

A Top-break, .38 Smith and Wesson Baby Russian revolver is the weapon of Vernon Biggs (Chris Mulkey).

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Vernon Biggs (Chris Mulkey) draws his Baby Russian when the James-Younger gang rob the coach.

Colt Dragoon

Jim Younger (Keith Carradine) is seen with a Colt Dragoon when they rob the coach.

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Colt Dragoon 1st Model - .44 Cal
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Jim Younger (Keith Carradine) aims his Colt Dragoon at Vernon when they rob the coach.

Movie prop Colt Police Positive

A Colt revolver is seen held by Ed Miller (Dennis Quaid) during the bank robbery. This double-action, modern revolver (it looks like a Colt 1917) has been modified to look like a Colt Single Action Army, installing a fake extractor rod housing on the right side of the barrel. This kind of props were frequently used in the 50's Western movies (see the Police Positive below), when an actor wasn't able to use a Single Action Army with the speed required by the script. It is somewhat surprising to find one in this movie, which uses such a variety of antique handguns.

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Colt Police Positive, modified to look like a Colt SAA
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Ed Miller (Dennis Quaid) aims his revolver at the bank manager. Note the fake extractor.
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Ed holds his revolver on the civilians.
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Ed sticks his revolver in the store clerk's face.


Single Action Army

Various models of the Colt Single Action Army are used by several characters in the film.