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The Big Trail (1930)
The Big Trail (1930)
John Wayne as Breck Coleman
Remington New Model Army - .44 caliber
This original Remington revolver was nickel plated and modestly engraved with a simple cross hatch diamond pattern. The gun features prominently in Wayne's hands in The Big Trail, his first credited film. A matching mate to this gun is currently in the Wayne family collection.
Loaned by Hollywood Guns and Props - Al Frisch