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The Shootist

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The Shootist is the 1976 western that marked the final role for John Wayne. In the film, Wayne plays an aging gunfighter dying of cancer who faces one last duel.

The following guns were used in the film The Shootist:

The Shootist (1976)


Great Western Revolver

The Great Western revolver is the main handgun of J.B. Books (John Wayne). These Single Action Army Replicas were made in the 50's to be used by Wayne. These were a set of 2 engraved revolvers presented to him by the defunct Great Western company. According to the well known gunwriter John Taffin, the revolver that is thrown through the saloon by Gilliam Rogers (Ron Howard), is not one of the Great Westerns, but a movie prop, made using a Ruger Blackhawk, modified to look like a SAA. [1]

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The 2 engraved Great Westerns, belonging to the late John Wayne, seen in "The Shootist"
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Closeup of the "Great Western" SAA replica.
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"Great Western" handed off to Gillom Rogers (Ron Howard).
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Gillom Rogers (Ron Howard) shoots while J.B. Books (John Wayne) looks on.
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Gillom Rogers (Ron Howard) uses Books' revolver.

Colt Single Action Army

The Colt Single Action Army is used by several characters in the film including Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) and Jay Cobb (Bill McKinney).

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Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model.
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Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) with the SAA.
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Jay Cobb (Bill McKinney) with the SAA.

Smith & Wesson New Model No.3

Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) carries a Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 break-top revolver with a 6" barrel.

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Smith & Wesson New Model No.3
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Jack Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) with the Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 break-top revolver

Remington 1866 Derringer

J.B. Books (John Wayne) carries a hidden Remington 1866 Derringer, and uses it at the beginning of the movie.

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Remington 95 Double Derringer with stainless steel finish and ivory grips .41 Rimfire
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J.B. Books (John Wayne) pulls a hidden Remington 1866 Derringer...."a little something extra"

Winchester Model 1892

Books also carries a Winchester Model 1892 rifle with a large loop lever, just like the one he used in other films like True Grit. The rifle is never seen fired.

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Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.
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"Coach" shotgun

A Coach Shotgun is used by the bartender in the final shootout.

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Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge
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The bartender uses the "Coach".


Charlie Parker Double Barreled Shotgun

A Charlie Parker Double Barreled Shotgun is used at the beginning of the film.

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Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.
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