The Quick and the Dead (1987)

The Quick and the Dead (1987)

The Quick and the Dead is a 1987 HBO television Western film based on the 1973 Louis L'Amour novel of the same name. The film stars Sam Elliott as Con Vallian, a cowboy who befriends a young family traveling West and proceeds to help them fend off bandits who threaten their lives. The film premiered on the premium service HBO in February of 1987. Not to be confused with the 1995 Sam Raimi-directed Western that starred Sharon Stone.

The following weapons were used in the film The Quick and the Dead:

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Single Action Army

The Single Action Army is carried by the majority of the characters in the film.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. .45 Long Colt

Susanna McKaskel (Kate Capshaw) fires the revolver.

Colt Dragoon

A man in the bar appears to be holding a Colt Dragoon.

Original Colt Dragoon 1st Model - .44 Cal. Designed to address some of the problems encountered with the Colt Walker.

A man in the bar appears to be holding a Colt Dragoon.

Winchester Model 1873

Winchester Model 1873 rifles are used by several characters in the film including Con Vallian (Sam Elliott).

Winchester 1873 - .44-40.

Con Vallian (Sam Elliott) fires the rifle.

The rifle is held by Apaches.

Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"

The Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" appears to be the rifle carried by the McKaskel family.

Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle - .44 RF

The Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" is held by Susanna.