This is a remake of the 1971 version starring Lee Marvin. Despite the presence of firearms and gunfights this is actually a melancholy story about the end of the open range cattle days in Montana in the 1890's.

The following firearms can be seen in Monte Walsh (2002):

Monte Walsh (2002)

Revolvers

SAA

The Single Action Army is carried and used by multiple characters. But the most memorable use is by Monte Walsh (Tom Selleck) and Shorty (George Eads).The actual Colt SAA (serial number # 4562, Mfd. 1874) used by Monte Walsh (Tom Selleck) was manufactured at the beginning of the model's manufacturing history.

Colt 1873 Single Action Army w. 7.5" barrel. This is the actual Colt (Serial Number 4562. Mfd. 1874) used by Tom Selleck in Monte Walsh.

Monte (Tom Selleck) takes aim with his Colt 1873 Single Action Army.

Shorty (George Eads) contemplates one of his dead partners.Note the brass shotgun shells for his Winchester.

Shorty takes aim.

Shorty takes aim again.

Colt 1877 "Lightning"

What appears to be a Colt 1877 "Lightning" Double Action Revolver is seen several times in Chet's (Keith Carradine) holster. The Colt 1877 had a distinctive "Birds Head" grip and that's what I am using for identification.

Colt 1877 "Lightning". Double Action revolver

Shorty (George Eads), Monte (Tom Selleck), and Chet (Keith Carradine) in better days.

Remington 1875

A Remington 1875 is used by a Marshal who attempts to arrest one of Shorty's (George Eads) partners.

Remington 1875 - .45 Long Colt.

The Marshal attempts to make an arrest with his Remington 1875 revolver.

Shotgun

Winchester 1887

The Winchester Model 1887 is used by Shorty (George Eads) throughout the movie. He carries a shorter version with the 22" barrel.This version was available from Winchester and was usually called the "Messenger" or "Guard" Model. A very imposing weapon indeed.

Winchester Model 1887 lever action shotgun w/22 inch barrel. Similar to the one carried by Shorty (George Eads).

Shorty (George Eads) stares at the Marshal that he just killed.

Shorty backs his partner in a robbery.

Shorty looks out for an opponent.

Shorty makes his move.

Rifles

Winchester 1886

Monte Walsh (Tom Selleck) uses a Winchester Model 1886 Carbine throughout the movie. The Winchester used in the movie was manufactured in 1891. It has a 22 inch barrel and is chambered in caliber 50-110. It was restored by Kenny Howell of R&D Gun Shop. Kenny Howell also did restoration work on some of the firearms used in Crossfire Trail.

Winchester Model 1886.This is the actual carbine used by Tom Selleck in Monte Walsh

Monte (Tom Selleck) moves out.

Monte (Tom Selleck) has just dispatched his opponent, but quickly chambered a fresh cartridge and is prepared to fire another round in case his opponent isn't dead.

Monte (Tom Selleck) concludes that his opponent is dead and moves toward the body. He isn't happy about the action he just took, but shortly afterwards he loads a fresh cartridge into his rifle.

Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy"

Chet Rollins (Keith Carradine) carries a Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy". It is only seen briefly out of it's saddle scabbard in a couple shots.

Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine - .44/40.

Chet Rollins (Keith Carradine) with his Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy".

Winchester 1873

Throughout the movie one can get brief glimpses of the Winchester Model 1873 being carried by other cowboys.

Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal

Trivia

Weblink

A websight showing the background for firearms actually used by Tom Selleck in Monte Walsh and Last Stand At Saber Riber.

http://www.originalprop.com/blog/2008/04/13/rock-island-auction-company-features-tom-selleck-firearms/

Monte Walsh (2002)

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