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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|450px|]] | [[File:W73 08.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The custom Winchester rifle rests on a bar wall.]] | ||
[[File:W73 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|During the Dodge City competition, Wyatt Earp ([[Will Geer]]) displays the prized "One of a Thousand" Winchester 1873 rifle.]] | [[File:W73 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|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|450px|]] | [[File:W73 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lin McAdam ([[Jimmy Stewart]]) takes aim with the custom Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 07.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'Dutch Henry' Brown ([[Stephen McNally]]) takes aim with the Winchester.]] | [[File:W73 07.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'Dutch Henry' Brown ([[Stephen McNally]]) takes aim with the Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 19.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Young Bull ([[Rock Hudson]]) raises the Winchester.]] | [[File:W73 19.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Young Bull ([[Rock Hudson]]) raises the Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 25.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[File:W73 25.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pvt. Doan ([[Tony Curtis]]) takes up the Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:W73 26.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[File:W73 26.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Closeup of the custom plate on the Winchester's stock.]] | ||
==Winchester Model 1873== | ==Winchester Model 1873== | ||
Revision as of 02:34, 12 February 2013
The following guns 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.
