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A 1955 American Western film directed by William Castle and starring Dennis Morgan, Paula Raymond and Richard Denning. The film depicts the construction of forts in the Sioux Indian territory and the role of a new type of rifle in the conflict.
A 1955 Western film directed by William Castle and starring Dennis Morgan, Paula Raymond and Richard Denning. It depicts the construction of forts in Sioux territory and the introduction of a new rifle by the army.
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- Western
- William Castle
- 1955-09-01
The Model 1873 was one of the most successful Winchester rifles of its day, with Winchester marketing it as "The Gun That Won the West". Still an icon in the modern day, it was manufactured between 1873 and 1923.
The Winchester Model 1873 has become the rifle of the Old West and has come to symbolize that place and time. But the people who bought it did not think in such exalted terms.
May 7, 2024 · Learn the history and legacy of the iconic Winchester 1873 lever-action rifle, the most popular firearm of the Old West. Discover how it evolved from the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company to the .44-40 cartridge and beyond.
Nov 10, 2023 · Learn about the Winchester Model 1873 rifle and the Colt M1873 single action army revolver, the iconic firearms of the Wild West. See photos of famous Westerners who carried them, such as Buffalo Bill, Billy the Kid, and Frank Hamer.
Oct 23, 2023 · Learn how the Winchester 1873 lever-action rifle became a symbol of the American West, from its origins as the Henry Repeating Rifle to its role in the settling of the frontier and its association with legendary figures.