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Bad Company (1972)

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Bad Company (1972)

Bad Company is a 1972 revisionist Western starring Jeff Bridges as the young leader of a gang of thieves who welcome a Civil War draft dodger into their group. Despite that it's mentioned that the events take place in the year 1863 during the height of the Civil War, several anachronistic firearms are seen in the film. Not to be confused with the 2002 Chris Rock action film of the same name.


The following weapons were used in the film Bad Company (1972):


Single Action Army Cavalry

Despite the fact that the film's events are supposed to take place in 1863 during the Civil War, several characters are seen using the Cavalry model of the Single Action Army revolver (which wasn't introduced until 10 years later), including Jake Rumsey (Jeff Bridges), Drew Dixon (Barry Brown) and Big Joe (David Huddleston).

Colt Single Action Army "Cavalry" model
A production still of Jake (Jeff Bridges) and Drew (Barry Brown) firing their SAAs.
Another production still of Jake and Drew with their SAA revolvers.
Jake Rumsey (Jeff Bridges) holds the SAA.
Hobbs (Geoffrey Lewis) holds Jake's gang at bay with the SAA.
Loney (John Savage) threatens Jake with his SAA.
Orin (Ed Lauter) draws his SAA.
Big Joe (David Huddleston) with his SAA.
Drew Dixon (Barry Brown) holds the SAA.

Enfield Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine

Some of the Union soldiers carry the Enfield Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine.

Enfield Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine - .577 caliber
Some of the Union soldiers carry the Enfield Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine.
The Union soldier sitting on the steps holds the Cavalry Carbine.

Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

The Trapdoor Springfield 1873 Carbine appears to be the rifle carried by Union soldiers as well as members of the posse led by the US Marshal (Jim Davis). This also is an anachronistic weapon.

1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine - .45-70 Cal.
The anachronistic Trapdoor carbine is seen on the left.
A member of the posse loads the carbine.
The posse load their carbines.
The posse prepares to fire their carbines.

Kentucky Flintlock Rifle

When Drew goes into town, a trapper is briefly seen with a Kentucky Flintlock Rifle.

Kentucky Rifle - .50, .45, or .36 caliber.
When Drew goes into town, a trapper is briefly seen with a Kentucky Flintlock Rifle.

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

A settler threatens Jake and the gang with what appears to be a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun. In reality, this type of shotgun is anachronistic for the time period of the film.

Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun - 10 Gauge
A settler threatens Jake and the gang with what appears to be a Double Barreled shotgun.

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