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'''''Tom Horn''''' was a 1980 Western that was the second to last movie that [[Steve McQueen]] made before his death. This movie is a somewhat fictionalized account of a former scout and gunman who was found guilty of the 1901 murder of a fourteen year old sheepherder named Willie Nickell in Wyoming. Horn was executed for the murder in 1903. Horn served as a civilian Army scout in the Apache wars in Arizona and served as a Pinkerton detective later.He is believed to have been involved in the Johnson County War on the side of the private army funded by the cattle barons. He was working (again) for cattle barons in Wyoming at the time of Willie Nickell's murder. Part of his work was to deal with sheep farmers.There is much myth and controversy surrounding Tom Horn. This movie incorporates both myth and what was then current historical research. Though not a success when it was released in the spring of 1980 the movie has come to assume something of a cult status in the years that have followed. Also notable for featuring the [[Winchester Model 1876]] which is used by McQueen throughout the movie. | '''''Tom Horn''''' was a 1980 Western that was the second to last movie that [[Steve McQueen]] made before his death. This movie is a somewhat fictionalized account of a former scout and gunman who was found guilty of the 1901 murder of a fourteen year old sheepherder named Willie Nickell in Wyoming. Horn was executed for the murder in 1903. Horn served as a civilian Army scout in the Apache wars in Arizona and served as a Pinkerton detective later.He is believed to have been involved in the Johnson County War on the side of the private army funded by the cattle barons. He was working (again) for cattle barons in Wyoming at the time of Willie Nickell's murder. Part of his work was to deal with sheep farmers.There is much myth and controversy surrounding Tom Horn. This movie incorporates both myth and what was then current historical research. Though not a success when it was released in the spring of 1980 the movie has come to assume something of a cult status in the years that have followed. Also notable for featuring the [[Winchester Model 1876]] which is used by McQueen throughout the movie. | ||
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=Rifles= | |||
== Winchester Model 1876 == | == Winchester Model 1876 == | ||
Tom Horn ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses the [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifle as his weapon of choice throughout the movie. Prior to this film, the [[Winchester Model 1876]] was rarely featured in Hollywood westerns. The Winchester Models 1873, 1892 and 1894 were the rifles that got all the attention. | Tom Horn ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses the [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifle as his weapon of choice throughout the movie. Prior to this film, the [[Winchester Model 1876]] was rarely featured in Hollywood westerns. The Winchester Models 1873, 1892 and 1894 were the rifles that got all the attention. | ||
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== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
Not surprisingly the [[Winchester Model 1892]] is also used by different characters in the movie. | Not surprisingly, the [[Winchester Model 1892]] is also used by different characters in the movie. Unlike many classic Hollywood westerns set during the 1860's and 1870's (which had characters using the 1892), the use of the 1892 is correct for the time period of the story. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | ||
[[File:TomH 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Winchester Model 1892]] is the middle rifle on the gun rack.]] | [[File:TomH 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Winchester Model 1892]] is the middle rifle on the gun rack.]] | ||
[[File:TomH 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard is armed with a [[Winchester Model 1892]].]] | [[File:TomH 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard is armed with a [[Winchester Model 1892]].]] | ||
== Double Barreled Shotgun == | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
[[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s are used by different characters throughout the movie. Horn uses one during the barn shootout. | During Horn's trial, US soldiers carry the [[M1903 Springfield]]. | ||
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | |||
[[File:TomH 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During Horn's trial, US soldiers carry the [[M1903 Springfield]].]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun == | |||
[[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s are used by different characters throughout the movie. Horn uses one during the barn shootout. | |||
[[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|550px|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|550px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:TomH 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Creedmore ([[Slim Pickens]]) loads his Double Barreled Shotgun]] | [[File:TomH 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Creedmore ([[Slim Pickens]]) loads his Double Barreled Shotgun]] | ||
[[File:TomH 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Horn uses one during the barn shootout.]] | [[File:TomH 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Horn uses one during the barn shootout.]] | ||
=Revolvers= | |||
== Colt Single Action Army == | == Colt Single Action Army == | ||
Various [[Colt Single Action Army]] revolvers in different configurations are used by multiple characters in the movie. | Various [[Colt Single Action Army]] revolvers in different configurations are used by multiple characters in the movie. | ||
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[[File:TomH 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Colt Walker]] on the table of Lee Mendenour ([[Roy Jenson]]).]] | [[File:TomH 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Colt Walker]] on the table of Lee Mendenour ([[Roy Jenson]]).]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3== | |||
The [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3]] also is seen in the film. | |||
[[Image:S&WSchofieldright.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Schofield - .45 Schofield.]] | |||
[[File:TomH 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3]] is pulled.]] | |||
[[File:TomH 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3]] is used during the town shootout.]] | |||
[[File:TomH 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3]].]] | |||
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Tom Horn was a 1980 Western that was the second to last movie that Steve McQueen made before his death. This movie is a somewhat fictionalized account of a former scout and gunman who was found guilty of the 1901 murder of a fourteen year old sheepherder named Willie Nickell in Wyoming. Horn was executed for the murder in 1903. Horn served as a civilian Army scout in the Apache wars in Arizona and served as a Pinkerton detective later.He is believed to have been involved in the Johnson County War on the side of the private army funded by the cattle barons. He was working (again) for cattle barons in Wyoming at the time of Willie Nickell's murder. Part of his work was to deal with sheep farmers.There is much myth and controversy surrounding Tom Horn. This movie incorporates both myth and what was then current historical research. Though not a success when it was released in the spring of 1980 the movie has come to assume something of a cult status in the years that have followed. Also notable for featuring the Winchester Model 1876 which is used by McQueen throughout the movie.
The following weapons were used in the film Tom Horn:
Rifles
Winchester Model 1876
Tom Horn (Steve McQueen) uses the Winchester Model 1876 rifle as his weapon of choice throughout the movie. Prior to this film, the Winchester Model 1876 was rarely featured in Hollywood westerns. The Winchester Models 1873, 1892 and 1894 were the rifles that got all the attention.
Winchester Model 1892
Not surprisingly, the Winchester Model 1892 is also used by different characters in the movie. Unlike many classic Hollywood westerns set during the 1860's and 1870's (which had characters using the 1892), the use of the 1892 is correct for the time period of the story.
M1903 Springfield
During Horn's trial, US soldiers carry the M1903 Springfield.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns are used by different characters throughout the movie. Horn uses one during the barn shootout.
Revolvers
Colt Single Action Army
Various Colt Single Action Army revolvers in different configurations are used by multiple characters in the movie.
Colt Walker
Lee Mendenour (Roy Jenson) uses a Colt Walker to shoot at Tom and inadvertently shoots Tom's horse.
Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3
The Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 also is seen in the film.
