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Ben Johnson

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Ben Johnsonwas an American rodeo rider, stuntman, and actor most famous for his work in westerns. Starting out in Hollywood as a horse wrangler and stuntman, he received a seven year contract from directorJohn Fordfor his riding on the filmFort Apache. He received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 44th Academy Awards, and was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Ben Johnson can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:

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Appearances (36)

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Cherry 2000 (1987) 1 The Shadow Riders (1982) 1 Ruckus (1981) 1 The Hunter (1980) (1980) 1 The Sacketts (1979) 3 Breakheart Pass (1975) 2 Dillinger (1973) 2 Kid Blue (1973) 3 The Train Robbers (1973) 2 The Getaway (1972) 1 Chisum (1970) 2 The Undefeated (1969) 3 The Wild Bunch (1969) 4 Major Dundee (1965) 2 One-Eyed Jacks (1961) 2 Shane (1953) 1 Rio Grande (1950) 3 She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) 2

Cherry 2000 (1987)

Character Firearm Notes
Six-Fingered Jake Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips

The Shadow Riders (1982)

Character Firearm Notes
Uncle "Black Jack" Traven Colt 1851 Navy Uberti replica with cartridge conversion; with brass frame in some scenes

Ruckus (1981)

Character Firearm Notes
Mr. Bellows CZ Redhead O/U shotguns -

The Hunter (1980) (1980)

Character Firearm Notes
Sheriff Strong Colt New Service With 7.5" barrel, nickel-plated finish and stag-horn wooden grips

The Sacketts (1979)

Character Firearm Notes
Cap Rountree Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips
Cap Rountree Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine
Cap Rountree 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun With exposed hammers

Breakheart Pass (1975)

Character Firearm Notes
Marshal Nathan Pearce Single Action Army "Artillery" model with wooden grips
Marshal Nathan Pearce Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Seen only in holster; Saddle Ring Carbine

Dillinger (1973)

Character Firearm Notes
FBI Agent Melvin Purvis Star Model B With nickel-plated finish and wooden grips
FBI Agent Melvin Purvis M1921 Thompson With 20-round magazine

Kid Blue (1973)

Character Firearm Notes
Sheriff "Mean John" Johnson Single Action Army Seen only in holster; "Artillery" model with wooden grips
Sheriff "Mean John" Johnson Webley .455 Mk VI With 6" barrel and black hard rubber grips
Sheriff "Mean John" Johnson Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun Riot Gun

The Train Robbers (1973)

Character Firearm Notes
Jesse Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips
Jesse Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine

The Getaway (1972)

Character Firearm Notes
Jack Benyon Smith & Wesson Model 36 With flat latch cylinder release

Chisum (1970)

Character Firearm Notes
James Pepper Single Action Army "Artillery" model with wooden grips
James Pepper 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun With exposed hammers

The Undefeated (1969)

Character Firearm Notes
Short Grup Single Action Army "Cavalry" model with wooden grips; visually modified to resemble aRemington New Army
Short Grup Spencer 1860 Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine
Short Grup Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Rifle with brass frame and forend removed to resemble aHenry 1860

The Wild Bunch (1969)

Character Firearm Notes
Tector Gorch Single Action Army "Artillery" model with wooden grips
Tector Gorch Springfield M1903A3 Anachronistic; with sling attached
Tector Gorch Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine
Tector Gorch Browning M1917A1 Anachronistic

Major Dundee (1965)

Character Firearm Notes
Sergeant Chillum Single Action Army "Cavalry" model with wooden grips; visually modified to resemble aRemington New Army
Sergeant Chillum Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Rifle with brass frame and forend removed to resemble aHenry 1860

One-Eyed Jacks (1961)

Character Firearm Notes
Bob Amory Single Action Army "Artillery" model, "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips; dual-wielded in some scenes
Bob Amory Colt New Service Anachronistic; with 5" barrel, hard rubber grips and mock-up ejector rod

Shane (1953)

Character Firearm Notes
Chris Calloway Single Action Army Seen only in holster; Bisley "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips

Rio Grande (1950)

Character Firearm Notes
Travis Tyree Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips
Travis Tyree Springfield Model 1866 Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine
Travis Tyree Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

Character Firearm Notes
Sergeant Tyree Single Action Army "Cavalry" model with wooden grips
Sergeant Tyree Springfield Model 1866 Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine