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Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964)
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| Country
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 USA
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| Directed by
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Richard Wilson
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| Release Date
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1964
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| Language
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English
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| Studio
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Hermes Productions
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| Distributor
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Stanley Kramer Productions
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Invitation to a Gunfighter is a 1964 American Western film directed by Richard Wilson and starring Yul Brynner in the role of Jules Gaspard d'Estaing. Although the film was not a bad western compared to others made in the 60s, it was not as successful as expected, registering a considerable loss.
The following weapons were used in the film Invitation to a Gunfighter:
Pistols
Remington Double Derringer
Matt Weaver (George Segal) can briefly be seen holding a Remington Double Derringer during the film.
Remington Double Derringer w/ blued finish and black grips - .41 Short Rimfire (RF)
Matt holds his Remington Derringer while talking to Ruth.
Revolvers
Colt 1851 Navy (Cartridge Conversion)
Matt Weaver (George Segal), Sam Brewster (Pat Hingle), Crane Adams (Clifford David), and several supporting characters carry Colt 1851 (Cartridge Conversion) revolvers throughout the film.
Colt 1851 Navy w/ cartridge conversion (Uberti replica) - .38 Long Colt
Sam arms himself with his 1851 Navy when he learns of Matt Weaver's return to town.
Crane fires his 1851 Navy.
Sam points his 1851 Navy at Matt.
Sam arms himself with his 1851 Navy and fires it.
Matt arms himself with Jules' revolver during film's climax. Note the brass frame, which indicates that it is a different replica than the others used in the movie.
A good shot of Sam with his 1851 Navy during film's climax.
Matt fires the 1851 Navy.
Colt 1860 Army (Cartridge Conversion)
Jules Gaspard d'Estaing (Yul Brynner), Crane Adams (Clifford David), and several supporting characters carry brass-framed Colt 1860 Army revolvers throughout the film. The Sheriff (Bert Freed) carries a nickel 1860 Army with the loading lever removed; Jules Gaspard briefly uses this 1860 Army.
The Colt 1860 Armys used in the film are modern replicas with cartridge conversions.
Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber
For comparison: Colt 1860 Army w/ prototype cartridge conversion - .44 Rimfire (RF)
The sheriff with his 1860 Army. Note the lack of the loading lever.
The gunman named Dancer (
Dal Jenkins) with his two holstered 1860 Armys. Note the pearl grips.
Jules arms himself with the sheriff's 1860 Army while the sheriff is inattentive.
Jules fires the 1860 Army.
A good shot of Jules' 1860 Army in a holster. Note the brass frame, which indicates that it is a modern replica.
Crane holds Jules' 1860 Army.
Jules inspects his 1860 Army after a brief gunfight.
A good side shot of Jules holding his 1860 Army.
Rifles
Remington Rolling Block
Matt Weaver (George Segal) briefly can be seen cleaning the barrel of a Remington Rolling Block rifle. A Remington Rolling Block carbine can be seen in the wall-hanged gun rack on the sheriff's office.
Remington Rolling Block Rifle - .45-70 Government
Matt cleans the barrel of his Remington Rolling Block with the rod.
Remington Rolling Block Carbine - .50-45 Government
A Remington Rolling Block in a gun rack next to several Springfield Model 1873 carbines.
Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine
Matt Weaver (George Segal), Sam Brewster (Pat Hingle), The Sheriff (Bert Freed), and several supporting characters carry Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbines throughout the film.
Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine - .45-70 Government
Matt arrives at his old farm armed with his Springfield Model 1873 carbine.
John Medford (
Russell Johnson) aims his Springfield Model 1873 carbine at Matt.
Sam takes his Springfield Model 1873 carbine from Matt while pointing his 1851 Navy at him.
Matt arms himself with his Springfield Model 1873.
Matt points his Springfield Model 1873 carbine at Sam.
Matt with his Springfield Model 1873 carbine confronts Jules during film's climax.
Ruth stops Matt from shooting Jules with the Springfield Model 1873 carbine.
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