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The gun used in the film is an actual percussion Dragoon, while the [[True Grit (1969)|1969 film]] used a cartridge-converted [[Colt Walker]].  It can be surmised that the Walker was used due to its even more imposing size in contrast to Mattie's small stature.  But the adherence to the source material in this version is much appreciated.  In some scenes, Rooster is seen to be using a Dragoon as well, instead of the Single Action Army and his "Navy Sixes".
The gun used in the film is an actual percussion Dragoon, while the [[True Grit (1969)|1969 film]] used a cartridge-converted [[Colt Walker]].  It can be surmised that the Walker was used due to its even more imposing size in contrast to Mattie's small stature.  But the adherence to the source material in this version is much appreciated.  In some scenes, Rooster is seen to be using a Dragoon as well, instead of the Single Action Army and his "Navy Sixes".


In both movies the Dragoon misfires at a critical point. The book explains this; while drunk, Rooster had used it to shoot a rat. Mattie insisted he re-load the two cylinders fired, which he did using defective old caps from a box under his bed - and still drunk. Jeff Bridges doesn't shoot the rat, and John Wayne used his Peacemeaker, so viewers of both movies could get the unfair impression that Dragoons were simply unreliable.  
In both movies the Dragoon misfires at a critical point. The book explains this; while drunk, Rooster had used it to shoot a rat. Mattie insisted he re-load the two cylinders fired, which he did using defective old caps from a box under his bed - and still drunk. Jeff Bridges doesn't shoot the rat, and John Wayne used his Peacemeaker, so viewers of both movies may get the unfair impression that Dragoons were simply unreliable.  
   
   
[[Image:Colt1stDragoon-44Cal.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Original Colt Dragoon 1st Model - .44 Cal. Designed to address some of the problems encountered with the Colt Walker.]]
[[Image:Colt1stDragoon-44Cal.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Original Colt Dragoon 1st Model - .44 Cal. Designed to address some of the problems encountered with the Colt Walker.]]
[[Image:Tg-dragoon.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mattie's Dragoon.  Note that her father had it loaded and capped - it wouldn't have been much use to him otherwise!]]
[[Image:Tg-dragoon.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mattie's Dragoon.  Her father had of course carried it loaded and capped - "If it ain't loaded.... it will not shoot".]]
[[Image:Tg-dragoon-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mattie holding her Dragoon.]]
[[Image:Tg-dragoon-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mattie holding her Dragoon.]]
[[File:TG10 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rooster with what appears to be a Colt Dragoon.]]
[[File:TG10 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rooster with what appears to be a Colt Dragoon.]]

Revision as of 10:41, 2 June 2012

The following guns were used in the film True Grit (2010):

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True Grit (2010)


Colt Dragoon

Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) carries her late father's Colt Dragoon, as described in Portis' book. It was waiting for her at the boarding house with his watch, knife and other of his 'traps' that Chaney hadn't stolen. Neither the boarding house landlady nor anyone else had seen fit to unload it for safety.

The gun used in the film is an actual percussion Dragoon, while the 1969 film used a cartridge-converted Colt Walker. It can be surmised that the Walker was used due to its even more imposing size in contrast to Mattie's small stature. But the adherence to the source material in this version is much appreciated. In some scenes, Rooster is seen to be using a Dragoon as well, instead of the Single Action Army and his "Navy Sixes".

In both movies the Dragoon misfires at a critical point. The book explains this; while drunk, Rooster had used it to shoot a rat. Mattie insisted he re-load the two cylinders fired, which he did using defective old caps from a box under his bed - and still drunk. Jeff Bridges doesn't shoot the rat, and John Wayne used his Peacemeaker, so viewers of both movies may get the unfair impression that Dragoons were simply unreliable.

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Original Colt Dragoon 1st Model - .44 Cal. Designed to address some of the problems encountered with the Colt Walker.
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Mattie's Dragoon. Her father had of course carried it loaded and capped - "If it ain't loaded.... it will not shoot".
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Mattie holding her Dragoon.
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Rooster with what appears to be a Colt Dragoon.
A production image of Mattie aiming her father's Dragoon.
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Mattie pulls the Dragoon.

Colt 1851 Navy

US Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) carries a pair of Colt 1851 Navy revolvers in holsters that fit over his saddle horn. He refers to them in the movie as his "Navy sixes." He uses them both in his famous charge at the end.

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Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber.
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Rooster with one of his "Navy sixes."
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Rooster, reins in teeth, charges while dual-wielding 1851 Navys.
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Firing.
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Winchester Model 1873

Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) carries a Winchester Model 1873 "Short" rifle as his long arm in the film.

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Winchester Model 1873 "Short" rifle with octagonal barrel. - .44-40.
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Rooster takes aim with his Winchester 1873 "Short" rifle.
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Rooster fires on Ned Pepper's gang.
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"Well, that didn't pan out."

Single Action Army

Rooster also carries a Single Action Army of "Cavalry" length. In the novel it was stated that Rooster's "belt gun" was a .44-40, the same caliber as his Winchester. La Boeuf (Matt Damon) carries a Single Action Army with fancy carved ivory grips.

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Colt Single Action Army "Cavalry" model
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Rooster draws his SAA.
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A production image of Rooster with his SAA, (note the missing cigarette).
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Texas Ranger La Boeuf (Matt Damon) fires his SAA at some cornbread tossed by Rooster.
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La Boeuf's pretty ivory grips.

Winchester 1866 "Yellowboy"

"Lucky" Ned Pepper (Barry Pepper) wields a Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" during the famous charge at the end.

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Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" - .44RF.
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Henry 1860

True to the book, Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin) carries a Henry rifle. As in the original novel a length of rope is tied to both ends as a makeshift sling.

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Henry 1860 - .44RF
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Chaney with the Henry slung over his shoulder.
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As in the original novel a length of rope is tied to both ends as a makeshift sling.


12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is carried by a passing Native American who fires it off screen to signal that they are being followed. One is also carried by one of the Parmalee brothers of "Lucky" Ned Pepper's (Barry Pepper) gang.

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Colt 1878 coach gun - 12 Gauge.
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Farrell Parmalee (Mike Watson) carries a shotgun holstered in his saddle sheath.
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Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine

La Boeuf (Matt Damon) uses a Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine throughout the film. Mattie is later seen using the Sharps. It is a weapon of uncanny power and precision.

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Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine - .45-70.
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Le Boeuf drawing a bead with his Sharps on "Lucky" Ned Pepper.
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Le Boeuf swinging his Sharps.
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Le Boeuf setting up with his Sharps as Mattie looks on.

Remington 1875

"Lucky" Ned Pepper (Barry Pepper) carries a Remington 1875 revolver with custom four-leaf clover emblem grips.

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Remington 1875 - .45 Long Colt.
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"Lucky" Ned Pepper (Barry Pepper) reloads his Remington 1875 revolver with custom four-leaf clover emblem grips.