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John Wayne

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Marion Robert Morrison, better known as John Wayne, was an American actor, best remembered for his numerous roles in Western and war films throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood. Born in Iowa in 1907, Wayne's family moved to Southern California when he was young. Originally attending the University of Southern California on a football scholarship, Wayne lost his scholarship after breaking his collarbone in a surfing accident, leading him to work for Fox Film Corporation as a stagehand and extra. Here, he befriended directorJohn Ford, who helped him break into film. Wayne's first lead role was in the 1930 WesternThe Big Trail, although he would not reach widespread recognition untilStagecoach, directed by Ford. With over 170 credited roles, Wayne is widely considered one of the most iconic and well-known movie stars of all time. His most famous roles include Ethan Edwards inThe Searchers, Sheriff John T. Chance inRio Bravo, Lt. Col. Vandervoort inThe Longest Day, Tom Doniphon inThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Rooster Cogburn inTrue Grit. His last film role was John Bernard "J.B." Books inThe Shootist, which was released three years before Wayne's death from stomach cancer in 1979. John Wayne can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:

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Appearances (90)

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The Alamo (2004) 1 The Shootist (1976) 3 Brannigan (1975) 2 Rooster Cogburn (1975) 3 McQ (1974) 4 Cahill: United States Marshal (1973) 2 The Train Robbers (1973) 2 The Cowboys (1972) 1 Big Jake (1971) 4 Chisum (1970) 3 Rio Lobo (1970) 3 The Undefeated (1969) 4 True Grit (1969) (1969) 3 The Green Berets (1968) 2 El Dorado (1967) 3 The War Wagon (1967) 1 Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) 1 The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) 2 Circus World (1964) 1 McLintock! (1963) 1 The Longest Day (1962) 1 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) 2 The Comancheros (1961) 5 North to Alaska (1960) 2 Rio Bravo (1959) 4 The Horse Soldiers (1959) 1 Legend of the Lost (1957) 1 The Searchers (1956) 2 Hondo (1953) 2 Rio Grande (1950) 1 Sands of Iwo Jima (1949) 1 She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) 1 Fort Apache (1948) 1 Red River (1948) 3 Back to Bataan (1945) 2 They Were Expendable (1945) 1 The Fighting Seabees (1944) 4 Tall in the Saddle (1941) 1 The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) 1 Stagecoach (1939) 1 Blue Steel (1934) (1934) 1 The Trail Beyond (1934) 1 West of The Divide (1934) 1 Riders of Destiny (1933) 1 The Range Feud (1931) 1 The Big Trail (1930) 2

The Alamo (2004)

Character Firearm Notes
Col. Davy Crockett Flintlock Pistol -

The Shootist (1976)

Character Firearm Notes
John Bernard "J.B." Books Single Action Army -
John Bernard "J.B." Books Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine -
John Bernard "J.B." Books Remington Double Derringer -

Brannigan (1975)

Character Firearm Notes
Lieutenant Jim Brannigan Colt Diamondback -
Lieutenant Jim Brannigan Luger P08 -

Rooster Cogburn (1975)

Character Firearm Notes
Deputy U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn Single Action Army -
Deputy U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn Allen & Thurber Pepperbox -
Deputy U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn Gatling Gun -

McQ (1974)

Character Firearm Notes
Det. Lt. Lon "McQ" McHugh Browning Hi-Power -
Det. Lt. Lon "McQ" McHugh MAC-10 suppressed
Det. Lt. Lon "McQ" McHugh Smith & Wesson Model 10 -
Det. Lt. Lon "McQ" McHugh Colt Python -

Cahill: United States Marshal (1973)

Character Firearm Notes
U.S. Marshal J. D. Cahill Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" .44-40 WCF model with yellow pearl grips
U.S. Marshal J. D. Cahill 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun With exposed hammers

The Train Robbers (1973)

Character Firearm Notes
Lane Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" .44-40 WCF model with yellow pearl grips
Lane Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine with large lever loop

The Cowboys (1972)

Character Firearm Notes
Wil Andersen Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" .44-40 WCF model with yellow pearl grips

Big Jake (1971)

Character Firearm Notes
Jake McCandles Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips
Jake McCandles Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine with large loop ring
Jake McCandles 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun With exposed hammers
Jake McCandles Remington Double Derringer With blued finish and pearl grips

Chisum (1970)

Character Firearm Notes
John Chisum Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" .44-40 WCF model with yellow ivory grips
John Chisum Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine
John Chisum 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun With exposed hammers

Rio Lobo (1970)

Character Firearm Notes
Col. Cord McNally Richards Cartridge Conversion With brass trigger guard and iron backstrap
Col. Cord McNally Single Action Army Anachronistic; "Quick-Draw" .44-40 WCF model with yellow ivory grips
Col. Cord McNally Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Anachronistic; Saddle Ring Carbine with large loop lever

The Undefeated (1969)

Character Firearm Notes
Captain John Henry Thomas Single Action Army Anachronistic; "Quick-Draw" 44-40 WCF model with yellow ivory grips
Captain John Henry Thomas Remington New Army With blued finish and wooden grips
Captain John Henry Thomas Henry 1860 Black rubber prop-gun
Captain John Henry Thomas Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Anachronistic; Saddle Ring Carbine with large loop lever

True Grit (1969) (1969)

Character Firearm Notes
Deputy U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" .44-40 WCF model with yellow ivory grips
Deputy U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine with large loop lever
Deputy U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn Colt Walker With "long cylinder" cartridge conversion

The Green Berets (1968)

Character Firearm Notes
Col. Mike Kirby XM16E1 With 20-round magazine and sling attached
Col. Mike Kirby Remington 1100 With wooden furniture

El Dorado (1967)

Character Firearm Notes
Cole Thornton Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine with large loop lever
Cole Thornton Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" 44-40 WCF model with yellow ivory grips
Cole Thornton Sawed-Off Shotgun With exposed hammers

The War Wagon (1967)

Character Firearm Notes
Taw Jackson Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips

Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

Character Firearm Notes
General Randolph Colt M1911A1 in hip holster

The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

Character Firearm Notes
John Elder Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine
John Elder Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips; dual-wielded in some scenes

Circus World (1964)

Character Firearm Notes
Matt Masters Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine with large loop lever

McLintock! (1963)

Character Firearm Notes
George Washington McLintock 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun With exposed hammers

The Longest Day (1962)

Character Firearm Notes
Lt. Col. Vandervoort M1 Garand -

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

Character Firearm Notes
Tom Doniphon Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with hard rubber grips
Tom Doniphon Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine

The Comancheros (1961)

Character Firearm Notes
Jack Cutter Remington Double Derringer Anachronistic; with nickel-plated finish and hard rubber grips
Jack Cutter Colt New Service Anachronistic; seen only in saddle holster; With blued finish and ivory grips
Jack Cutter Single Action Army Anachronistic; "Artillery" model, "Quick-Draw" model; both with hard rubber grips
Jack Cutter Winchester Model 1873 Anachronistic; continuity error; Rifle with forend cap
Jack Cutter Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Anachronistic; Saddle Ring Carbine; with saddle ring removed in some scenes

North to Alaska (1960)

Character Firearm Notes
Sam McCord Single Action Army "Artillery" model with hard rubber grips
Sam McCord Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine

Rio Bravo (1959)

Character Firearm Notes
Sheriff John T. Chance Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine with large loop lever
Sheriff John T. Chance 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun With exposed hammers
Sheriff John T. Chance Single Action Army "Artillery" model with wooden grips
Sheriff John T. Chance Remington Double Derringer With blued finish and hard rubber grips

The Horse Soldiers (1959)

Character Firearm Notes
Col. John Marlowe Single Action Army "Cavalry" model with wooden grips; visually modified to resemble aRemington New Army

Legend of the Lost (1957)

Character Firearm Notes
Joe Bodeo M1889 Type I

The Searchers (1956)

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

Hondo (1953)

Character Firearm Notes
Hondo Lane Single Action Army "Cavalry" model with wooden grips
Hondo Lane Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine with large lever loop

Rio Grande (1950)

Character Firearm Notes
LTC Kirby Yorke Single Action Army "Quick-Draw" model with wooden grips

Sands of Iwo Jima (1949)

Character Firearm Notes
Sgt. Stryker M1 Garand With sling and M1 Bayonet attached

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

Character Firearm Notes
Captain Nathan Brittles Single Action Army "Cavalry" model with wooden grios

Fort Apache (1948)

Character Firearm Notes
Captain Kirby York Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine

Red River (1948)

Character Firearm Notes
Thomas Dunson Single Action Army "Artillery" model with wooden grips
Thomas Dunson Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine
Thomas Dunson Springfield Model 1866 Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine

Back to Bataan (1945)

Character Firearm Notes
Col. John Madden M1921 Thompson With 30-round magazine and sling attached
Col. John Madden Arisaka Type 38 Rifle with sling attached

They Were Expendable (1945)

Character Firearm Notes
LTJG Rusty Ryan M1903 Springfield With sling attached

The Fighting Seabees (1944)

Character Firearm Notes
Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan M1911A1 -
Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan Springfield M1903A4 -
Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan Krag-Jørgensen Carbine -
Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan Mk 2 hand grenade -

Tall in the Saddle (1941)

Character Firearm Notes
Rocklin Single Action Army "Artillery" model with wooden grips

The Shepherd of the Hills (1941)

Character Firearm Notes
Young Matt Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Trapper Carbine

Stagecoach (1939)

Character Firearm Notes
Ringo Kid Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Saddle Ring Carbine with large loop lever

Blue Steel (1934) (1934)

Character Firearm Notes
Deputy U.S. Marshal Carruthers Single Action Army .38-40 WCF "Artillery" Model

The Trail Beyond (1934)

Character Firearm Notes
Rod Drew Single Action Army -

West of The Divide (1934)

Character Firearm Notes
Ted Hayden Single Action Army -

Riders of Destiny (1933)

Character Firearm Notes
Sandy Sauders Single Action Army -

The Range Feud (1931)

Character Firearm Notes
Clint Turner Single Action Army -

The Big Trail (1930)

Character Firearm Notes
Breck Coleman Enfield Pattern 1853 -
Breck Coleman Remington New Army -