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Penelope Cushings ([[Barbara Rhoades]]) and Arnold the Kid ([[Robert Yuro]]) use [[Single Action Army]] "Quick Draw" model revolvers. The movie is set in 1870. The Single Action Army revolver was produced beginning in 1873, hence it is an anachronism, as are most of the firearms in this movie. | Penelope Cushings ([[Barbara Rhoades]]) and Arnold the Kid ([[Robert Yuro]]) use [[Single Action Army]] "Quick Draw" model revolvers. The movie is set in 1870. The Single Action Army revolver was produced beginning in 1873, hence it is an anachronism, as are most of the firearms in this movie. | ||
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel "Quick Draw" model - | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel "Quick Draw" model - .45 Long Colt.]] | ||
[[Image:Shakiest Penelope1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Penelope holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.]] | [[Image:Shakiest Penelope1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Penelope holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.]] | ||
[[Image:Shakiest Arnold1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Arnold the Kid holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.]] | [[Image:Shakiest Arnold1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Arnold the Kid holds a Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model.]] | ||
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Jesse, Basch ([[Jackie Coogan]]), Pop McGovern ([[Dub Taylor]]), a stranger at the train station, a stagecoach passenger, and townspeople use [[Single Action Army]] "Artillery" model revolvers. | Jesse, Basch ([[Jackie Coogan]]), Pop McGovern ([[Dub Taylor]]), a stranger at the train station, a stagecoach passenger, and townspeople use [[Single Action Army]] "Artillery" model revolvers. | ||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel "Artillery" model - | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt.]] | ||
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]] | [[Image:Shakiest Jesse5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jesse holds a Single Action Army "Artillery" model.]] | ||
[[Image:Shakiest Jesse6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close view of Jesse's revolver. The front sight has been removed.]] | [[Image:Shakiest Jesse6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close view of Jesse's revolver. The front sight has been removed.]] | ||
Revision as of 20:37, 4 January 2020
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The following weapons were used in the film The Shakiest Gun in the West:
Remington 1858 New Army (SAA mockup)
Olive (Ruth McDevitt) and Jesse W. Heywood (Don Knotts) carry a Single Action Army revolver, visually modified to resemble the Remington 1858 New Army.
Single Action Army
Penelope Cushings (Barbara Rhoades) and Arnold the Kid (Robert Yuro) use Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model revolvers. The movie is set in 1870. The Single Action Army revolver was produced beginning in 1873, hence it is an anachronism, as are most of the firearms in this movie.
Jesse, Basch (Jackie Coogan), Pop McGovern (Dub Taylor), a stranger at the train station, a stagecoach passenger, and townspeople use Single Action Army "Artillery" model revolvers.
Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Jesse, Penelope, Mr. Remington (Frank McGrath), Basch, Rev. Zachary Gant (Don 'Red' Barry), Native Americans and several townsmen use the Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.
