Talk:3:10 to Yuma (2007)

I'm kind of dissapointed that neither Thell Reed or William Ghormley ever responded to my E-Mails. Reed's webiste manager even said he'd show him my message, but I never got a response. Eh, what can you do? - Gunmaster45

That's what you get for talking to armorers... ;) MoviePropMaster2008

Heh, right. - Gunmaster45

Bead sight on the 1878

It is very possible that the armorer for the film installed that bead sight. It's just a matter of drilling and tapping, it's not difficult to do, I've installed bead sights myself at home.--James3 14:38, 9 September 2011 (CDT)

The unknown pistol with the lanyard ring from one of the deputies in Contention could be this 1890 SA http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Specialty/1875Outlaw-Model1890.htm

I'm pretty sure it's a S&W No.3. It's the right general size and shape, and importantly the rib above the barrel is clear. The Russian model at least had a lanyard ring, and I think of that sub-triangular shape also. --94.14.14.133 13:31, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

Is this film a good western?

Pretty much what the title says. I've kinda been craving good western films lately, and I wanted to know if this one was good, or if anyone had any suggestions. Acora 05:53, 17 June 2010 (UTC)

I really enjoyed this, its the better of recent westerns, as nothing has really measured up since unforgiven, wyatt earp and tombstone. Other half decent modern westerns are seraphim falls and appalousa tho both are a little long winded when compared to yuma - Captain Snikt

I think this is a great modern western, it's has a taste of the old western-esque style but is filled more action and build up than most of the oldies, plus the performances are pretty good by the actors and the gun realism is pretty close. Some westerns I personally recommend are... hell just about everything John Wayne and Clint Eastwood made from 1950-1990. - Gunmaster45

Ejector rod

A comment made in this article states that no actor knows of or how to use the ejector rod. The movie Appaloosa shows that both Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris, know of and use the ejector rod. --Damocles1 15:29, 18 March 2011 (CDT)

It was a generalizing comment more so than stating a fact. In lots of westerns the actors are not seen using the ejector rod, instead shaking the guns to drop out the shells. Appaloosa was a pleasant change of pace, as Ed Harris is very methodical and both him and Viggo Mortenson have better gun experience than your standard actor. It's also possible that the novel that film was based on was descriptive enough to make them aware of it. But yes, I made the page for that film too ironically, so I apologize for generalizing. This page was made before it was agreed to be less sarcastic in the page making as to be more professional. - Gunmaster45

Time Period

I just rewatched this movie. Christian Bale's character says he was called up in 1862, and he says he's had only one leg for three years. Even if he lost the leg at the very end of the Civil War, wouldn't that make it 1868? Meaning no one should be carrying 1873 Colts or Schofields (which began production in 1870).--Westernman1987 (talk) 10:50, 7 August 2016 (EDT)

His exact words were "I've been standing on one leg", which was a metaphor for his poor financial situation, not a literal statement of when he lost his leg. Otherwise, he would have phrased it more naturally, like "I lost my leg [X] years ago". --Maxman (talk) 18:17, 16 November 2016 (EST)

Additional Images

Screen-used stunt (hard rubber with a metal armature within) Spencer 1860 Carbine from 3:10 to Yuma. Image from Prop Store of London.

Opposite side view of the stunt Spencer 1860 from 3:10 to Yuma. Image from Prop Store of London.

Stevens and Co. 1878

I think this is actually another Colt 1878 reproduction just the 20 inch barreled coach gun.

Black Irish Paddy (talk) 08:26, 5 May 2018 (EDT)