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===SAA Quickdraw=== | ===SAA Quickdraw=== | ||
The Seven, which includes Chris Adams ([[Yul Brynner]]), Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]), Bernardo O'Reilly ([[Charles Bronson]]), Lee ([[Robert Vaughn]]), Harry Luck ([[Brad Dexter]]), Britt ([[James Coburn]]) and Chico ([[Horst Buchholz]]) all use Quickdraw Single Action Armys as their handgun in the film. Calvera ([[Eli Wallach]]) also uses one in the film, most notably to shoot a Farmer charging him and during the two shootouts. The Farmers are also seen taught to use Single Action Armys by Britt and Vinn. The man that challenges Britt to a duel shoots at Britts feet before being | The Seven, which includes Chris Adams ([[Yul Brynner]]), Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]), Bernardo O'Reilly ([[Charles Bronson]]), Lee ([[Robert Vaughn]]), Harry Luck ([[Brad Dexter]]), Britt ([[James Coburn]]) and Chico ([[Horst Buchholz]]) all use Quickdraw Single Action Armys as their handgun in the film. Calvera ([[Eli Wallach]]) also uses one in the film, most notably to shoot a Farmer charging him and during the two shootouts. The Farmers are also seen taught to use Single Action Armys by Britt and Vinn. The man that challenges Britt to a duel shoots at Britts feet before being stuck by Britt's switchblade. Britt also uses one to shoot a man off a horse from an impossible distance, Chico says: '''That's the greatest shot I've ever seen!''' to which Britt replies '''The worst; I was aiming for the horse'''. Calvera's men are seen with Single Action Armys as well. | ||
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | ||
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At the start of the film, Vinn ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses a | ===SAA Artillery=== | ||
[[Image:SAA Artillery Cimarron.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel aka "Artillery" model with wooden grips (this is a Cimarron reproduction - and an actual movie gun) Note lack of 4th screw on revolver frame in front of cylinder. The Colts all have this.]] | |||
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== Colt Model 1878 Shotgun == | |||
At the start of the film, Vinn ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Colt Model 1878]] while riding shotgun on the hearse. | |||
[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | |||
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==J. Stevens and Company Side by Side 12 Gauge Shotgun== | |||
One of the men at the graveyard is armed with a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Side by Side Shotgun]]. | |||
[[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
Calvera's men use 1892 Winchester rifles in the movie. 2 are taken off the 3 that are killed mid-movie which the farmers use to train. Harry ([[Brad Dexter]]), Bernardo ([[Charles Bronson]]) and Chris ([[Yul Brynner]]) each show the farmers how to use the rifle. Chris, Bernardo and Chico ([[Horst Buchholz]]) all use Winchester rifles during the final showdown. In a promotional image where the Seven are lined up with their guns, Chris, Chico, Bernardo and Harry have Winchester rifles, everyone else has an SAA. | Calvera's men use 1892 Winchester rifles in the movie. 2 are taken off the 3 that are killed mid-movie which the farmers use to train. Harry ([[Brad Dexter]]), Bernardo ([[Charles Bronson]]) and Chris ([[Yul Brynner]]) each show the farmers how to use the rifle. Chris, Bernardo and Chico ([[Horst Buchholz]]) all use Winchester rifles during the final showdown. In a promotional image where the Seven are lined up with their guns, Chris, Chico, Bernardo and Harry have Winchester rifles, everyone else has an SAA. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 1892]] | ||
[[Image:Mag7-1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bernardo ([[Charles Bronson]]) with his 1892 Winchester]] | [[Image:Mag7-1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bernardo ([[Charles Bronson]]) with his 1892 Winchester]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 1866 "Transition" == | == Winchester Model 1866 "Transition" == | ||
When the farmers are being taught to shoot, one of them is armed with a Winchester Transition rifle. | When the farmers are being taught to shoot, one of them is armed with a Winchester Transition rifle. | ||
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[[Category:Western Movie]] | [[Category:Western Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 06:39, 27 October 2010
This film is the 1960 classic Western directed by John Sturges that was in turn based upon Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. The film would inspire three sequels as well as a 1990's television series. Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn would reunite for director Sturges in 1963's The Great Escape.
The following weapons were used in the film The Magnificent Seven:
Single Action Army
Numerous characters in the film are seen using different models of the Colt Single Action Army.
SAA Quickdraw
The Seven, which includes Chris Adams (Yul Brynner), Vin (Steve McQueen), Bernardo O'Reilly (Charles Bronson), Lee (Robert Vaughn), Harry Luck (Brad Dexter), Britt (James Coburn) and Chico (Horst Buchholz) all use Quickdraw Single Action Armys as their handgun in the film. Calvera (Eli Wallach) also uses one in the film, most notably to shoot a Farmer charging him and during the two shootouts. The Farmers are also seen taught to use Single Action Armys by Britt and Vinn. The man that challenges Britt to a duel shoots at Britts feet before being stuck by Britt's switchblade. Britt also uses one to shoot a man off a horse from an impossible distance, Chico says: That's the greatest shot I've ever seen! to which Britt replies The worst; I was aiming for the horse. Calvera's men are seen with Single Action Armys as well.
SAA Artillery
Colt Model 1878 Shotgun
At the start of the film, Vinn (Steve McQueen) uses a Colt Model 1878 while riding shotgun on the hearse.
J. Stevens and Company Side by Side 12 Gauge Shotgun
One of the men at the graveyard is armed with a Side by Side Shotgun.
Winchester Model 1892
Calvera's men use 1892 Winchester rifles in the movie. 2 are taken off the 3 that are killed mid-movie which the farmers use to train. Harry (Brad Dexter), Bernardo (Charles Bronson) and Chris (Yul Brynner) each show the farmers how to use the rifle. Chris, Bernardo and Chico (Horst Buchholz) all use Winchester rifles during the final showdown. In a promotional image where the Seven are lined up with their guns, Chris, Chico, Bernardo and Harry have Winchester rifles, everyone else has an SAA.
Winchester Model 1866 "Transition"
When the farmers are being taught to shoot, one of them is armed with a Winchester Transition rifle.
