The Desperate Trail

The Desperate Trail (1995)

The Desperate Trail is a 1995 Western starring Linda Fiorentino as a woman sentenced to death after she kills her abusive husband who is then pursued following her escape by her vengeful father-in-law (Sam Elliott), who also happens to be the town marshal. The film's cast also includes Craig Sheffer and Bradley Whitford. The Desperate Trail first aired in 1995 on the TNT network and then was released on DVD.

The following weapons were used in the film The Desperate Trail:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Pistols

Single Action Army

Single Action Army revolvers are used by nearly all the characters in the film including Marshal Speakes (Sam Elliott), Sarah O'Rourke (Linda Fiorentino), and Jack Cooper (Craig Sheffer).

Colt Single Action Army with 7 1/2" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model. .45 Long Colt

Marshal Speakes (Sam Elliott) draws his revolver.

Jack Cooper (Craig Sheffer) dual-wields revolvers.

Cooper on the ground while holding the revolver.

Uberti 1873 Cattleman Bird's Head

One of the revolvers used by Sarah appears to be a Uberti 1873 Cattleman revolver fitted with Bird's Head grips.

Uberti 1873 Cattleman Bird's Head

What appears to be a Uberti 1873 Cattleman revolver is used by Sarah O'Rourke (Linda Fiorentino).

Sarah holds the revolver.

Remington 1858 New Army

A Remington 1858 New Army appears to be used by one of Marshal Speakes' men.

Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber.

The Remington revolver is seen.

Remington 1858 New Army (5 in. barrel)- .44 caliber.

Sarah holds the revolver with the shorter barrel.

Rifles

Winchester Model 1873

The Winchester Model 1873 rifle is used throughout the film.

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

Jack fires the rifle.

Marshal Bill Speakes (Sam Elliott) armed with the rifle.

The Marshal fires his rifle.

Winchester Model 1886

What appears to be a Winchester Model 1886 rifle is used during an ambush.

Winchester 1886 - 45-70 Govt.

Taking aim with the Winchester Model 1886 rifle

The rifle is seen in closeup.

Colt Model 1855 Carbine

A Colt Revolving Carbine appears to be used by Sarah O'Rourke (Linda Fiorentino).

Colt 1855 Revolving Carbine (percussion) - .56 caliber

A Colt Revolving Carbine appears to be used by Sarah O'Rourke (Linda Fiorentino).

Shotguns

12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

The 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is another weapon used throughout the film.

J. Stevens and Company 1878 - 12 gauge.

A guard rides in front with his shotgun.

A wounded Walter Cooper (Frank Whaley) tries to load his shotgun.