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{{Infobox Movie
{{Infobox Movie
|name =The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
|name = The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
|picture = BOBS.jpg
|picture = BOBS.jpg
|caption =
|caption = ''Theatrical Poster''
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
|country =[[File:USA.jpg|25px]] USA
|director = [[Coen Brothers]]
|director =[[Coen Brothers]]
|date= 2018
|date= 2018
|language = English
|language =
|studio=  
|studio=Annapurna Pictures<br>Mike Zoss Productions
|distributor=[[Netflix]]
|distributor=[[Netflix]]
|character1=Buster Scruggs
|character1=Buster Scruggs
|actor1=[[Tim Blake Nelson]]
|actor1=[[Tim Blake Nelson]]
|character2=Cowboy
|character2=The Kid
|actor2=[[James Franco]]
|actor2=Willie Watson
|character3=Mr. Arthur
|character3=Cowboy
|actor3=[[Grainger Hines]]
|actor3=[[James Franco]]
|character4=Impresario
|character4=Impresario
|actor4=[[Liam Neeson]]  
|actor4=[[Liam Neeson]]
|character5=Prospector
|actor5=[[Tom Waits]]
|character6=Alice Longabaugh
|actor6=[[Zoe Kazan]]
|character7=Mr. Arthur
|actor7=[[Grainger Hines]]
|character8=Billy Knapp
|actor8=[[Bill Heck]]
|character9=Mrs. Betjemen
|actor9=[[Tyne Daly]]
|character10=Thigpen
|actor10=[[Jonjo O'Neill]]
}}
}}
 
'''''The Ballad of Buster Scruggs''''' is a 2018 Western comedy written, directed, and produced by the [[Coen Brothers]]. It's an anthology that consists of six segments: "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", "Near Algodones", "Meal Ticket", "All Gold Canyon", "The Gal Who Got Rattled", and "The Mortal Remains". The film was released primarily on Netflix.
 
''The Ballad of Buster Scruggs'' won the Golden Osella Award for Best Screenplay at the 75th Venice International Film Festival and earned three nominations at the 91st Academy Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design and Best Original Song.


{{Film Title|The Ballad of Buster Scruggs}}
{{Film Title|The Ballad of Buster Scruggs}}
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== Single Action Army ==
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Several models of the [[Single Action Army]] revolver are used throughout the film.
 
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt]]
= Revolvers =
[[File:BOBS 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster Scruggs ([[Tim Blake Nelson]]) quick draws his nickel SAA against a bar patron.]]
== Single Action Army "Cavalry" Model ==
[[File:BOBS 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cowboy ([[James Franco]]) threatens the bank teller with a Cavalry model SAA.]]
[[Single Action Army|Single Action Army "Cavalry" model]] revolvers are used by gamblers Curly Joe ([[Clancy Brown]]) and his brother ([[Danny McCarthy]]), and one of the bandits (all of those are credited as "Cantina Scum") ([[Matthew Willig]]) in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", Cowboy ([[James Franco]]), Posse Leader ([[Ralph Ineson]]), one of his men (credited as Posse #2) (Brian Brown), and the drover ([[Jesse Luken]]) in the segment "Near Algodenes".
[[File:BOBS 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Curly Joe ([[Clancy Brown]]) threatens Buster Scruggs with his SAA.]]
[[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army 7 1/2" Cavalry model - .45 Long Colt]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Curly Joe draws one of his revolvers. The grip of another revolver is seen in holster.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He aims at Buster Scruggs.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Curly Joe's revolver. In the next scene the "Cavalry" revolver switches to an "Artillery" model due to a continuity error.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Curly Joe's Brother readies to draw his revolver during the standoff with Buster Scruggs. The revolver is seen better on a promotional image below.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cowboy holds his revolver during the bank robbery.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cowboy hides behind the well.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Posse Leader holds a "Cavalry" revolver during the attack of Comanches.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A posse member holds a "Cavalry" revolver.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The drover fires his revolver.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The "Cavalry" revolver of a bandit in center is seen on a promotional image. In the film this revolver is seen blurry due to fast motion. The bandits at the left and at the right are armed with "Artillery" revolvers.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curly Joe's Brother's revolver is seen on a promotional image.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACavalry-D.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The drover's revolver is seen on a promotional image.]]
 
== Single Action Army "Artillery" Model ==
Buster Scruggs ([[Tim Blake Nelson]]) carries a nickel plated [[Single Action Army|Single Action Army "Artillery" model]] revolver with lacquered wooden grips in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs". The Kid (Willie Watson) carries a pair of "Artillery" revolvers with deep blue finish and silver grips in the same segment. Standard revolvers are used by Curly Joe ([[Clancy Brown]]) and three of "Cantina Scum" (J.J. Dashnaw, Jesse Youngblood and Clinton Roberts).
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster Scruggs guns down the leader of the bandits.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Curley Joe's "Cavalry" revolver switches to an "Artillery" model.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster Scruggs holds his revolver during the showdown with Curley Joe's Brother. He fires across the shoulder, using a hand mirror for aiming.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster Scruggs loads his revolver, preparing for the duel with The Kid.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Kid carries his revolvers in shoulder holsters. These guns are seen better on promotional images.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Buster Scruggs' revolver is seen on a promotional image that depicts the scene in the saloon.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Buster Scruggs' revolver is seen on a promotional image that depicts the duel with Curley Joe's Brother.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-C.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Revolvers of several of the bandits are seen on a promotional image.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-D.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Kid's revolver is seen on a promotional image.]]
[[File:BoBS-SAAArtillery-E.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A perfect view of The Kid's revolver on a production still.]]
 
== Single Action Army "Civilian" Model ==
Due to a continuity error, Curly Joe's ([[Clancy Brown]]) revolver switches once more, this time into a [[Single Action Army|Single Action Army "Civilian" model]].
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model - .45 Long Colt ]]
[[File:BoBS-SAACivilian-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When Curly Joe falls dead, his revolver switches from an "Artillery" to a "Civilian" model.]]
 
== Colt 1871-72 Open Top ==
A [[Colt 1871-72 Open Top]] revolver is seen on the table of the Judge (Michael Cullen) in the segment "Near Algodenes". This is a modern replica, with blue finish and brass parts of the frame. In the segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled", the guide of the settlers Mr. Arthur ([[Grainger Hines]]) carries two Colt Open Top revolvers, also replicas but different from the Judge's revolver. During the attack of Sioux warriors, one of Mr. Arthur's revolvers is used by Alice Longabaugh ([[Zoe Kazan]]).
[[File:Cimarron Open Top.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Cimarron 1872 Open Top Navy - .38 Colt/Special. The screen gun looks similar to this replica of Colt Open Top.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Colt Open Top revolver is seen on the Judge's table. This revolver may be a Cimarron 1872 Open Top Navy replica.]]
 
 
[[Image:Colt Open Top Replica.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A modern replica of Colt 1871-72 Open Top - .44 Colt. The screen gun looks similar to this replica of Colt Open Top.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur's revolvers in saddle holsters.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur gives one of his revolvers to Alice Longabaugh.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mrs. Longabaugh holds the revolver.]]
[[File:BOBS 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur with a Colt Open Top revolver and a Henry rifle.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He performs a mercy kill on a wounded horse.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver in Mrs. Longabaugh's dead hand.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur holds his revolver after the battle with Sioux.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Arthur gives the revolver to Mrs. Longabaugh on a promotional image.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtOpenTop-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Arthur fires at a Sioux warrior on a promotional image.]]
 
== Colt Paterson 1836 ==
A venerable [[Colt Paterson 1836]] is used by the Young Man (Sam Dillon) during the confrontation with the old prospector ([[Tom Waits]]) in the segment "All Gold Canyon".
[[Image:ColtPatterson5thmodel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Paterson 5th Model - .36 caliber.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtPaterson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The young man fires at the prospector.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtPaterson-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtPaterson-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtPaterson-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-ups of the revolver.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtPaterson-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtPaterson-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The prospector fires the revolver.]]
[[File:BoBS-ColtPaterson-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The revolver is seen on a promotional image.]]
 
== Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Model ==
One of the posse members, credited as "Posse #4" ([[Richard Bucher]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Model]] revolver in the segment "Near Algodenes". A revolver of same model is seen in the gun storage in the saloon in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs".
[[Image:S&w russian.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Uberti No 3 New Model Russian Top Break - replica of the Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Model - .44 Russian/.45 Long Colt]]
[[File:BoBS-GunStorage-SWNo3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Model revolver in holster is seen among the guns in the storage. Note the typical shape of the grip and the spur on the trigger guard. Other revolvers in the storage seem to be various versions of [[Single Action Army]].]]
[[File:BoBS-SWNo3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The posse member carries a Smith & Wesson revolver in holster. The grip and the finger spur can be seen.]]
[[File:BoBS-SWNo3-1a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the grip of the holstered revolver.]]
[[File:BoBS-SWNo3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-SWNo3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The posse member holds his revolver.]]
 
== Remington 1875 ==
A Sioux warrior holds a [[Remington 1875]] revolver in the segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled". This gun appears to be a Cimarron "1875 Outlaw" replica with 5 1/2" barrel.
[[File:Cimarron 1875 Outlaw 5-5inch.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Cimarron 1875 Outlaw with 5 1/2" barrel, a replica of Remington 1875 - .44 WCF]]
[[File:BoBS-Remington1875-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A revolver wielding Sioux warrior is gunned down.]]
[[File:BoBS-Remington1875-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The revolver is seen much better on a production still.]]
 
= Pistols =
== Remington 1866 Derringer ==
Buster Scruggs ([[Tim Blake Nelson]]) leaves a pair of nickel plated, pearl gripped [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] pistols in the gun storage in the saloon in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs".
[[Image:Remington1866Type4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips]]
[[File:BoBS-Derringer-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buster Scruggs carries two Derringers that he calls "my senoritas".]]
[[File:BoBS-Derringer-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He takes the guns...]]
[[File:BoBS-Derringer-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and hands them to the Gun Check Man (Thomas Wingate).]]
 
= Rifles =
== Henry 1860 ==
[[Henry 1860]] rifles are seen in the segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled", used by Mr. Arthur ([[Grainger Hines]]) and a Sioux warrior.
[[File:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Henry 1860 brass-frame - .44 Rimfire (RF).]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur with a Henry rifle.]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires at Sioux warriors.]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Henry rifle is seen in hands of a Sioux warrior at the far left.]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur readies his Henry rifle for repelling the second attack of the Sioux. The [[Colt 1871-72 Open Top|Colt Open Top]] revolver is seen tucked into his belt.]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Arthur reloads his rifle on a promotional image.]]
[[File:BoBS-Henry-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Henry rifle in hands of a Sioux warrior at the far left can be seen on a promotional image.]]
 
== Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle ==
In the segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled" one of Sioux warriors is armed with a
[[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] rifle.
[[Image:Winchester 1866 rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle - .44 RF]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1866Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sioux warrior raises a "Yellow Boy" rifle.]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1866Rifle-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1866Rifle-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The "Yellow Boy" rifle can be seen on promotional images.]]
 
== Winchester Model 1873 Rifle ==
The Sioux Chief (Rod Rondeaux) is armed with a [[Winchester Model 1873]] rifle.
[[Image:Winchester1873short.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1873 "Short Rifle" with octagon barrel  - .44-40 WCF]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1873Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BOBS 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1873Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sioux Chief holds a Winchester 1873 rifle.]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1873Rifle-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The rifle is seen on a promotional image.]]


== Colt 1872 Open Top Revolver .44 Caliber ==
== Winchester Model 1873 Carbine ==
Alice Longabaugh ([[Zoe Kazan]]) is handed what appears to be a [[Colt 1872 Open Top]] Revolver by Mr. Arthur.
One more Sioux warrior is seen with a [[Winchester Model 1873]] carbine.
[[Image:1872.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1872 Open Top - .44 RF]]
[[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1873 - .44-40]]
[[File:BOBS 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alice Longabaugh ([[Zoe Kazan]]) with what appears to be a [[Colt 1872 Open Top]] revolver. ]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1873Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sioux warrior behind the chief holds what appears to be a Winchester 1873 carbine.]]


== Winchester Model 1876 ==
Posse #4 ([[Richard Bucher]]) is armed with a [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifle during the battle with Comanches in the segment "Near Algodenes". What appear to be a Winchester 1876 is also seen in the gun storage in the saloon.
[[Image:New_centennial.jpg|none|400px|thumb| Winchester Model 1876 "sporting" configuration with 26 inch barrel - .45-60 WCF]]
[[File:BoBS-GunStorage-Winchester1876-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Winchester 1876 rifle is seen among the guns in the storage. Other rifles are mostly Winchester carbines of unclear model(s).]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1876Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The posse member draws his rifle.]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1876Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He holds the gun.]]
[[File:BoBS-Winchester1876Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires at Comanches.]]


==Colt 1860 (Richards-Mason conversion)==
== Spencer 1860 ==
Mr. Arthur ([[Grainger Hines]]) uses a [[Colt 1860 (Richards-Mason Conversion)]] revolver to perform a mercy kill on a horse.
A [[Spencer 1860]] carbine is seen in the gun storage in the saloon.
[[Image:ArmyConversion55.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt 1860 Army with Richards-Mason cartridge conversion.]]
[[Image:Spencer 1860 Carbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Spencer Model 1860 Carbine - .56-56 Spencer rimfire]]
[[File:BOBS 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur ([[Grainger Hines]]) prepares to use the revolver.]]
[[File:BoBS-GunStorage-Spencer-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Spencer carbine is seen in center.]]
[[File:BOBS 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur ([[Grainger Hines]]) delivers the killing blow.]]


==Winchester Model 1873==
== Hawken rifle ==
Indian fighters appear to be armed with the [[Winchester Model 1873]] "Short" rifle.
A percussion cap long gun is seen among the belongings of the old prospector in the segment "All Gold Canyon". Most likely it's a kind of [[Hawken rifle]].
[[Image:Winchester1873short.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1873 "Short" rifle with octagonal barrel. - .44-40.]]  
[[Image:Hawken50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hawken Rifle - .50 caliber]]
[[File:BOBS 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Indian fighter routs from Mr. Arthur's Henry fire while clutching his 1873.]]
[[File:BoBS-Musket-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun is visible among the belongings loaded on the mule.]]
[[File:BoBS-Musket-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The percussion cap lock is seen.]]
[[File:BoBS-Musket-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-Musket-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The faceted barrel and the long ramrod are seen.]]


==Henry 1860==
= Shotguns =
Mr. Arthur ([[Grainger Hines]]) uses the [[Henry 1860|Henry rifle]] when he's attacked by an Indian war party.
== Colt Model 1878 ==
[[Image:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henry 1860 - .44RF]]  
Three short double barreled shotguns that seem to be [[Colt Model 1878]] are seen below the bank counter in the segment "Near Algodenes". The bank teller ([[Stephen Root]]) holds one of these guns. A promotional image allows to see that the shotgun has the barrles plugged; possibly the gun is a mere dummy.
[[File:BOBS 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Arthur takes cover behind his saddle with his 1860 Henry.]]  
[[File:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]]
[[File:BOBS 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He takes oncoming fire, realistically wincing but still firing his Henry rifle.]]
[[File:BoBS-Colt1878-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three shotguns are seen below the bank counter.]]
[[File:BoBS-Colt1878-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bank teller, clad in makeshift armor made of frying pans and other kitchen utensils, runs towards the Cowboy with the shotgun in hands.]]
[[File:BoBS-Colt1878-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]]
[[File:BoBS-Colt1878-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A good view of the shotgun on a promotional image. Note that the barrels are plugged.]]


==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun==
== Double Barreled Shotgun ==
A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is mounted above the bar Buster Scruggs arrives in, as well as by the Bank Teller when he knocks the Cowboy unconsious.  
A [[Double Barreled Shotgun]] with long barrels are used by Cantina Bartender (Alejandro Pati?o) in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs".
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charles Parker 1878 shotgun - 12 Gauge.]]
[[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|For reference: J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 gauge]]
[[File:BOBS 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A bar patron attempts to grab the shotgun before being dropped by Buster.]]
[[File:BoBS-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun is seen on the wall.]]
[[File:BOBS 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:BoBS-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bartender grabs the shotgun. Despite the powder horn hangs near the shotgun, this is definitly a break action weapon, not a muzzleloading one.]]


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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
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Theatrical Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Directed by Coen Brothers
Release Date 2018
Studio Annapurna Pictures
Mike Zoss Productions
Distributor Netflix
Main Cast
Character Actor
Buster Scruggs Tim Blake Nelson
The Kid Willie Watson
Cowboy James Franco
Impresario Liam Neeson
Prospector Tom Waits
Alice Longabaugh Zoe Kazan
Mr. Arthur Grainger Hines
Billy Knapp Bill Heck
Mrs. Betjemen Tyne Daly
Thigpen Jonjo O'Neill


The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a 2018 Western comedy written, directed, and produced by the Coen Brothers. It's an anthology that consists of six segments: "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", "Near Algodones", "Meal Ticket", "All Gold Canyon", "The Gal Who Got Rattled", and "The Mortal Remains". The film was released primarily on Netflix.

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs won the Golden Osella Award for Best Screenplay at the 75th Venice International Film Festival and earned three nominations at the 91st Academy Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design and Best Original Song.


The following weapons were used in the film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs:


Revolvers

Single Action Army "Cavalry" Model

Single Action Army "Cavalry" model revolvers are used by gamblers Curly Joe (Clancy Brown) and his brother (Danny McCarthy), and one of the bandits (all of those are credited as "Cantina Scum") (Matthew Willig) in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", Cowboy (James Franco), Posse Leader (Ralph Ineson), one of his men (credited as Posse #2) (Brian Brown), and the drover (Jesse Luken) in the segment "Near Algodenes".

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Colt Single Action Army 7 1/2" Cavalry model - .45 Long Colt
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Curly Joe draws one of his revolvers. The grip of another revolver is seen in holster.
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He aims at Buster Scruggs.
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Another view of Curly Joe's revolver. In the next scene the "Cavalry" revolver switches to an "Artillery" model due to a continuity error.
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Curly Joe's Brother readies to draw his revolver during the standoff with Buster Scruggs. The revolver is seen better on a promotional image below.
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Cowboy holds his revolver during the bank robbery.
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Cowboy hides behind the well.
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Posse Leader holds a "Cavalry" revolver during the attack of Comanches.
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A posse member holds a "Cavalry" revolver.
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The drover fires his revolver.
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The "Cavalry" revolver of a bandit in center is seen on a promotional image. In the film this revolver is seen blurry due to fast motion. The bandits at the left and at the right are armed with "Artillery" revolvers.
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Curly Joe's Brother's revolver is seen on a promotional image.
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The drover's revolver is seen on a promotional image.

Single Action Army "Artillery" Model

Buster Scruggs (Tim Blake Nelson) carries a nickel plated Single Action Army "Artillery" model revolver with lacquered wooden grips in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs". The Kid (Willie Watson) carries a pair of "Artillery" revolvers with deep blue finish and silver grips in the same segment. Standard revolvers are used by Curly Joe (Clancy Brown) and three of "Cantina Scum" (J.J. Dashnaw, Jesse Youngblood and Clinton Roberts).

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Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt
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Buster Scruggs guns down the leader of the bandits.
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Another view of the same scene.
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Curley Joe's "Cavalry" revolver switches to an "Artillery" model.
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Buster Scruggs holds his revolver during the showdown with Curley Joe's Brother. He fires across the shoulder, using a hand mirror for aiming.
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Buster Scruggs loads his revolver, preparing for the duel with The Kid.
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The Kid carries his revolvers in shoulder holsters. These guns are seen better on promotional images.
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Buster Scruggs' revolver is seen on a promotional image that depicts the scene in the saloon.
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Buster Scruggs' revolver is seen on a promotional image that depicts the duel with Curley Joe's Brother.
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Revolvers of several of the bandits are seen on a promotional image.
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The Kid's revolver is seen on a promotional image.
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A perfect view of The Kid's revolver on a production still.

Single Action Army "Civilian" Model

Due to a continuity error, Curly Joe's (Clancy Brown) revolver switches once more, this time into a Single Action Army "Civilian" model.

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Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model - .45 Long Colt
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When Curly Joe falls dead, his revolver switches from an "Artillery" to a "Civilian" model.

Colt 1871-72 Open Top

A Colt 1871-72 Open Top revolver is seen on the table of the Judge (Michael Cullen) in the segment "Near Algodenes". This is a modern replica, with blue finish and brass parts of the frame. In the segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled", the guide of the settlers Mr. Arthur (Grainger Hines) carries two Colt Open Top revolvers, also replicas but different from the Judge's revolver. During the attack of Sioux warriors, one of Mr. Arthur's revolvers is used by Alice Longabaugh (Zoe Kazan).

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Cimarron 1872 Open Top Navy - .38 Colt/Special. The screen gun looks similar to this replica of Colt Open Top.
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A Colt Open Top revolver is seen on the Judge's table. This revolver may be a Cimarron 1872 Open Top Navy replica.


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A modern replica of Colt 1871-72 Open Top - .44 Colt. The screen gun looks similar to this replica of Colt Open Top.
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Mr. Arthur's revolvers in saddle holsters.
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Mr. Arthur gives one of his revolvers to Alice Longabaugh.
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Mrs. Longabaugh holds the revolver.
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Mr. Arthur with a Colt Open Top revolver and a Henry rifle.
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He performs a mercy kill on a wounded horse.
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The revolver in Mrs. Longabaugh's dead hand.
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Mr. Arthur holds his revolver after the battle with Sioux.
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Mr. Arthur gives the revolver to Mrs. Longabaugh on a promotional image.
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Mr. Arthur fires at a Sioux warrior on a promotional image.

Colt Paterson 1836

A venerable Colt Paterson 1836 is used by the Young Man (Sam Dillon) during the confrontation with the old prospector (Tom Waits) in the segment "All Gold Canyon".

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Colt Paterson 5th Model - .36 caliber.
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The young man fires at the prospector.
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Another view of the same scene.
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Close-ups of the revolver.
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The prospector fires the revolver.
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The revolver is seen on a promotional image.

Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Model

One of the posse members, credited as "Posse #4" (Richard Bucher) carries a Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Model revolver in the segment "Near Algodenes". A revolver of same model is seen in the gun storage in the saloon in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs".

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Uberti No 3 New Model Russian Top Break - replica of the Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Model - .44 Russian/.45 Long Colt
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A Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Model revolver in holster is seen among the guns in the storage. Note the typical shape of the grip and the spur on the trigger guard. Other revolvers in the storage seem to be various versions of Single Action Army.
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The posse member carries a Smith & Wesson revolver in holster. The grip and the finger spur can be seen.
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Another view of the grip of the holstered revolver.
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The posse member holds his revolver.

Remington 1875

A Sioux warrior holds a Remington 1875 revolver in the segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled". This gun appears to be a Cimarron "1875 Outlaw" replica with 5 1/2" barrel.

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Cimarron 1875 Outlaw with 5 1/2" barrel, a replica of Remington 1875 - .44 WCF
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A revolver wielding Sioux warrior is gunned down.
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The revolver is seen much better on a production still.

Pistols

Remington 1866 Derringer

Buster Scruggs (Tim Blake Nelson) leaves a pair of nickel plated, pearl gripped Remington 1866 Derringer pistols in the gun storage in the saloon in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs".

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Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips
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Buster Scruggs carries two Derringers that he calls "my senoritas".
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He takes the guns...
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...and hands them to the Gun Check Man (Thomas Wingate).

Rifles

Henry 1860

Henry 1860 rifles are seen in the segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled", used by Mr. Arthur (Grainger Hines) and a Sioux warrior.

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Henry 1860 brass-frame - .44 Rimfire (RF).
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Mr. Arthur with a Henry rifle.
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He fires at Sioux warriors.
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A Henry rifle is seen in hands of a Sioux warrior at the far left.
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Mr. Arthur readies his Henry rifle for repelling the second attack of the Sioux. The Colt Open Top revolver is seen tucked into his belt.
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Mr. Arthur reloads his rifle on a promotional image.
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A Henry rifle in hands of a Sioux warrior at the far left can be seen on a promotional image.

Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle

In the segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled" one of Sioux warriors is armed with a Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" rifle.

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Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle - .44 RF
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A Sioux warrior raises a "Yellow Boy" rifle.
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The "Yellow Boy" rifle can be seen on promotional images.

Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

The Sioux Chief (Rod Rondeaux) is armed with a Winchester Model 1873 rifle.

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Winchester Model 1873 "Short Rifle" with octagon barrel - .44-40 WCF
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The Sioux Chief holds a Winchester 1873 rifle.
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The rifle is seen on a promotional image.

Winchester Model 1873 Carbine

One more Sioux warrior is seen with a Winchester Model 1873 carbine.

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Winchester 1873 - .44-40
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A Sioux warrior behind the chief holds what appears to be a Winchester 1873 carbine.

Winchester Model 1876

Posse #4 (Richard Bucher) is armed with a Winchester Model 1876 rifle during the battle with Comanches in the segment "Near Algodenes". What appear to be a Winchester 1876 is also seen in the gun storage in the saloon.

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Winchester Model 1876 "sporting" configuration with 26 inch barrel - .45-60 WCF
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A Winchester 1876 rifle is seen among the guns in the storage. Other rifles are mostly Winchester carbines of unclear model(s).
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The posse member draws his rifle.
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He holds the gun.
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He fires at Comanches.

Spencer 1860

A Spencer 1860 carbine is seen in the gun storage in the saloon.

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Spencer Model 1860 Carbine - .56-56 Spencer rimfire
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A Spencer carbine is seen in center.

Hawken rifle

A percussion cap long gun is seen among the belongings of the old prospector in the segment "All Gold Canyon". Most likely it's a kind of Hawken rifle.

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Hawken Rifle - .50 caliber
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The gun is visible among the belongings loaded on the mule.
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The percussion cap lock is seen.
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The faceted barrel and the long ramrod are seen.

Shotguns

Colt Model 1878

Three short double barreled shotguns that seem to be Colt Model 1878 are seen below the bank counter in the segment "Near Algodenes". The bank teller (Stephen Root) holds one of these guns. A promotional image allows to see that the shotgun has the barrles plugged; possibly the gun is a mere dummy.

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Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge
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Three shotguns are seen below the bank counter.
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The bank teller, clad in makeshift armor made of frying pans and other kitchen utensils, runs towards the Cowboy with the shotgun in hands.
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Another view of the same scene.
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A good view of the shotgun on a promotional image. Note that the barrels are plugged.

Double Barreled Shotgun

A Double Barreled Shotgun with long barrels are used by Cantina Bartender (Alejandro Pati?o) in the segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs".

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For reference: 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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The shotgun is seen on the wall.
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The bartender grabs the shotgun. Despite the powder horn hangs near the shotgun, this is definitly a break action weapon, not a muzzleloading one.