The Big Gundown
La Resa dei Conti
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The Big Gundown (1967)
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 Italy
 Spain
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| Directed by
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Sergio Sollima
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| Release Date
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1967
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| Language
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Italian
Spanish
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| Studio
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PEA
Produzioni Cinematographice Tulio Demicheli
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The Big Gundown (Italian: La Resa dei Conti, lit. The Settling of Scores) is a 1967 Italian Spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Sollima and starring Lee Van Cleef and Tomás Milián as Jonatan Corbertt and "Cuchillo" (respectively).
Jonatan Corbett, an honorable bounty hunter of great reputation decides to leave his profession to run for the senate at the request of tycoon Brokston, but first, he receives one last assignment to go in search of a young Mexican accused of raping and murdering a minor.
During his search, Corbett realizes that the young Mexican he is looking for is innocent and is being framed for political reasons.
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The following weapons were used in the film The Big Gundown:
Revolvers
Single Action Army
Jonatan Corbett (Lee Van Cleef), Chet Miller (Angel del Pozo), one of the widow's ranchers (Antonio Molino Rojo), Jess (Benito Stefanelli), Rocky (Romano Puppo) and other supporting characters carry a Single Action Army as their main sidearms during the film.
The vast majority of the Single Action Armys seen in the film are Uberti replicas, but genuine models are also seen.
Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel - .45 Long Colt
Jonatan Corbett gives the three outlaws a chance to defend themselves against him, but no one of them is as quick as he is to draw.
Jonatan Corbett holsters his Colt Single Action Army.
Jonatan Corbett points his Colt Single Action Army at Cuchillo...
After interrogating several people from the Mormon camp, Jonatan Corbett finds Cuchillo in a lagoon and takes aim with his Single Action Army.
One (
Antonio Molino Rojo) interrogates Cuchillo as he turns the cylinder of his Single Action Army.
When the widow's ranchers start firing on the mansion, Jonatan Corbett acts quickly against them, taking cover and firing his Single Action Army at them.
Jonatan Corbett put his hat on the barrel of his Single Action Army so he can trick them and give away their position.
Rocky (Romano Puppo) fires his Single Action Army at Jonatan Corbett, who is safe from his shots thanks to his teammates covering him.
During the climax of the film, Jonatan Corbett points his Single Action Army at Cuchillo.
However, being aware of Cuchillo's innocence, he decides to give the latter the opportunity to murder the real perpetrator of the crime.
Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel - .45 Long Colt
The Single Action Army in Corbett's hands during the opening credits.
After a brief duel against the ranchers, Jonatan Corbett draws another Single Action Army and points it at the widowed ranch owner.
Brokston gives Jonatan Corbett a choice of revolvers, including a Single Action Army.
Jonatan Corbett advises Chet Miller to split up so he can have a better chance of catching Cuchillo.
An FPS shot of Jonatan Corbett pointing his Single Action Army at Chet Miller.
A good close-up shot of Chet Miller's Single Action Army during the first duel of the film's titular big gundown.
Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel - .45 Long Colt
One of the Mexicans hired to hunt down Cuchillo is armed with a Single Action Army, but is not fast enough for Cuchillo and his knives (excuse the redundancy).
Colt 1851 Navy (Cartridge Conversion)
Hondo (Nello Pazzafini) and his two outlaws carry a Colt 1851 Navy (Cartridge Conversion) during their encounter with Jonatan Corbett (Lee Van Cleef). One of the widow's ranchers (Frank Braña) draws another cartridge conversion Colt 1851 after his Garate El Tigre runs out of ammo. One of the revolvers seen in Brokston's case is a Colt 1851 Navy (Cartridge Conversion) and Jonatan Corbett (Lee Van Cleef) arms himself with it briefly.
Colt 1851 Navy w/ cartridge conversion - .38 Long Colt
The widow's rancher takes cover as he draws his Colt 1851 Navy (Cartridge Conversion).
The widow's rancher falls silent to try to listen to Jonathan Corbett, knowing full well that he is approaching his location.
Brokston gives Jonatan Corbett a choice of revolvers, including a Colt 1851 Navy (Cartridge Conversion).
Lefaucheux Model 1858
Baron Von Schulemberg (Gérald Herter) carries a Lefaucheux Model 1858 as his personal handgun.
Presumably the same Lefaucheux Model 1858 seen in the film was later reused in Run, Man, Run by the character played by Marco Guglielmi.
Lefaucheux Model 1858 - 12mm Pinfire
Baron von Schulemberg opens the suitcase where he keeps his two personal Lefaucheux Model 1858s
Baron von Schulemberg inspects his 1858 Lefaucheux Model under the watchful eye of Jonathan Corbett.
Baron von Schulemberg points his Lefaucheux Model 1858 at Jonatan Corbett, revealing that for him, dueling is just a sport.
Baron von Schulemberg shows off his Lefaucheux Model 1858 before starting his duel against Jonatan Corbett.
A close-up shot of Schulemberg's Lefaucheux Model 1858.
Baron von Schulemberg fires his Lefaucheux Model 1858 first during the duel, however, he is hit by a shot, but holding his ground.
Baron von Schulemberg is wounded by several shots, but manages to remain conscious enough to continue firing his Lefaucheux Model 1858.
Remington New Army
Rocky (Romano Puppo) briefly can be seen carrying a Remington New Army in the scene where Cuchillo convinces the rancheros to attack Jonathan Corbett as a group.
The New Army seen on screen is a modern Uberti replica with blued finish.
Remington New Army - .44 caliber
Rocky with his New Army in his belt.
Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model
A Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model is seen in Brokston's gun case with other revolvers.
Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian (Uberti replica) - .44 S&W Russian
Brokston gives Jonatan Corbett a choice of revolvers, including a Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model.
Velo-Dog Revolver
A Velo-Dog Revolver is seen in Brokston's gun case with other revolvers.
Velo-Dog Revolver Hammerless w/ 5-shot Belgian Bulldog style cylinder and faceted barrel - 5.75mm Velo-Dog
Brokston gives Jonatan Corbett a choice of revolvers, including a Velo-Dog Revolver.
Pistols
Remington Double Derringer
A Remington Double Derringer is seen in Brokston's gun case, being the only weapon that is not a revolver.
Remington Double Derringer w/ blued finish and black grips - .41 Short Rimfire
Brokston gives Jonatan Corbett a choice of revolvers, or a Remington Double Derringer, the only gun in the case that is not a revolver.
Carbines
Colt Lightning Carbine
Chat Miller (Ángel del Pozo) chooses a Colt Lightning Carbine as his personal firearm, carrying it during the search for Cuchillo (Tomás Milián). Later, Jonatan Corbett (Lee Van Cleef) arms himself with Miller's Colt Lightning Carbine during the film's climax.
Colt Lightning Rifle w/ nickel-plated finish - .38-56 WCF
The Colt Lightning Carbine is seen in another case in Brokston's mansion.
Chet Miller grabs the Colt Lightning Carbine.
A distant view of Chet Miller, his horse, and his rifle.
Jonatan Corbett advises Chet Miller to split up so he can have a better chance of catching Cuchillo.
Chet Miller proceeds to throw his Colt Lightning Carbine to the ground after Jonatan Corbett takes aim with his Colt Single Action Army.
Jonatan Corbett fires the Colt Lightning Carbine at Brokston from a far distance.
A good shot of Jonatan Corbett and the Colt Lightning Carbine.
The good side shot of the Colt Lightning Carbine.
"All right, who wants to pretend to be the man now?"After the
grand duel, Jonatan Corbett faces the Mexican mercenaries hired by Brokston.
Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle
During weapons preparations prior to the mass search of Cuchillo (Tomás Milián), Brokston (Walter Barnes) briefly inspects a Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle without a stock. This is one of the few known appearances of the Smith & Wesson Model 320 revolving rifle in a media (not counting its appearance as a gun relic in Pawn Stars).
Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle - .320 S&W
Brokston picks up the Smith & Wesson Model 320 rifle, opens the chamber and (apparently) rejects the carbine, leaving it back in the case.
Rifles
Remington Rolling Block
Sarah (Maribel Martín) shoots her Remington Rolling Block at Jonatan Corbett (Lee Van Cleef), mistaking him for an outlaw. Several of the Mexican mercenaries hired by Brokston (Walter Barnes) carry Remington Rolling Blocks during the search for Cuchillo (Tomás Milián).
Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Rifle - .50-70 Government
Sarah, after shooting Corbett in front of Cuchillo, tries to justify her action.
Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Short Rifle - .30-06 Springfield
Two of the Mexican mercenaries hold their Remington Rolling Blocks during the search for Cuchillo in the desert.
Garate El Tigre
The Garate El Tigre is mostly used by the ranchers of the widow's farm, although it is also used by very few Mexican mercenaries during the massive search for Cuchillo (Tomás Milián).
Garate Anitua & Co. El Tigre - .44 Largo
Two of the widow's rancheros watch Rocky and another ranchero fight while holding their Garate El Tigre.
Jess threatens Cuchillo with his Garate El Tigre, promising to kill him if he betrays him and his group.
"They are armed with rifles, be careful..."Cuchillo warns Jonatan Corbett that the widow's rancheros want to kill him.
Cuchillo holds his Garate El Tigre while watching Jonatan Corbett's fight against the widow's rancheros.
One of the widow's ranchers aims and fires his Garate El Tigre at Jonatan Corbett.
A good side shot of Garate El Tigre being pointed by one of the widow's rancheros (
Antonio Molino Rojo).
One of the widow's rancheros yells at Rocky that Jonatan Corbett is cheating him and to stop wasting ammunition from his revolver.
Evans Repeating Rifle
Brokston (Walter Barnes) uses an Evans Repeating Rifle to threaten Jonatan Corbett (Lee Van Cleef) and Cuchillo (Tomás Milián) during the film's climax.
Evans Repeating Carbine w/ 22" barrel - .44 Evans
After an earlier shot, Brokston pulls the lever of his Evans Repeating Rifle while yelling to Jonathan Corbett that the hunt is not over.
Brokston is shot by Jonatan Corbett and tries in vain to aim his Evans Repeating Rifle to fire again.
Shotguns
Beretta Model 412
Numerous Beretta Model 412s are seen in the armory of a Mexican police station. These anachronistic shotguns are likely standing in for more period-appropriate single-barrel shotguns.
Beretta Model 412 Folding Shotgun - 28 gauge
Numerous guns in the Mexican police station.
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