Published 17:38 IST, October 5th 2020

What guns were used in 'Crossfire Trail'? Details about ammunition used for this movie

Many fans often think about what guns were used in 'Crossfire Trail'. Here are more details about the ammunition used for the Tom Selleck movie.

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Crossfire Trail (2001) is an American made-for-television Western movie, directed by Simon Wincer. movie cast Tom Selleck, Virginia Madsen, and Wilford Brimley as lead characters. movie is based on 1954 Louis L'Amour Western vel of same name.

plot of film revolves around a wanderer named Rafe Covington, who swears an oath to his dying best friend to look after his beloved wife and Wyoming ranch, only to encounter or forces who strongly desire ranch and woman for ir own purposes. movie was one of most popular television movies at time, premiering to over 12.5 million viewers. movie received many praises for its performances, storyline, and action. However, many fans were curious about "What guns were used in Crossfire Trail?" since its a period drama. Find out below.

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All about guns used in Crossfire Trail

Smith and Wesson Schofield

Tom Selleck’s character, Rafe Covington's main sidearm is a Smith and Wesson Schofield.  character mostly carries this weapon with him all time in first half of movie. But, he only uses it along with his 1872 Colt in gun-battle towards end.  

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Im Source: A still from Crossfire Trail

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Colt SAA

 Colt Single Action Army (Colt SAA) is used by many characters throughout movie. David O’Hara and Wilford Brimley’s characters, Rock Mullaney and Joe Gill respectively keep one in quickdraw holsters. Brad Johnson’s character Beau Dorn also has a Colt in a shoulder holster as a backup to his Remington Model 1875. Mark Harmon’s character, Bruce Barkow also keeps one concealed in a shoulder holster that he uses in shootout.

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Colt 1872 Open Top Revolver .44 Caliber

Tom Selleck’s character, Covington uses a Colt 1872 Open Top Revolver.44 Caliber in second half of movie. He uses it in a cross draw holster and makes use of it in end gunbattle too. Colt 1872 Open Top Revolver .44 Caliber was built from parts for Tom Selleck by Ken Howell of R&D Gun Shop. Mr Howell also provided custom firearms for Selleck in 1997's Last Stand at Saber River and Monte Walsh (2002).

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Im Source: A still from Crossfire Trail

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17:38 IST, October 5th 2020