The workmanship on this rifle, from horns signature engraved on the rifles side plate to the fire blued screws and safety catch on the butt of the lever, is impeccable. Nevada smith movie rifle this is a discussion on nevada smith movie rifle within the lever action forums, part of the gun forum category. Tom horn internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv. This is the gun that tom horn was carrying the night he was arrested for the murder of willie nickell, the legendary crime he may or may not have committed. In 1980s tom horn, starring steve mcqueen, three vintage 1876 winchester rifles were reblued specifically for that photoplay. Only 2020 model 1890s were ever produced, and very, very few were engraved for presentation. Virginia madsen used the 1876 centennial when she saved the dayand her man also in crossfire trail. That is to say that horn s rifle in this movie is slightly anachronistic, but thats quite common in westerns.
It is widely believed that mcqueen directed much of the movie himself. The real life tom horn carried a winchester model 1894 chambered in. American legacy firearms is proud to present the tom horn rifle into the gunfighter series. Born in memphis, missouri on november 21, 1860, tom horn began life on the farm and developed a liking for the outdoors that stayed with him all of his life. Based on a true story, steve mcqueen the films executive producer stars as bounty hunter tom horn in wyoming who winds down his long career of heroism as civilization moves westward at the turn. All the available historical sources state that horn actually used a. Irwin, one of the men in the parade, and the family has owned it all these years, until this auction. A repeating rifle that was as reliable and capable as it was practical. Beginning in 1901, in what looks to be too small a town for cheyenne at that time, tom horn is hired by a group of wyoming ranchers as a stock detective to stop rustling. Tang mounted sight similiar to tom horns in the steve mcq. He was awaiting execution for the murder of willie nickell when he and a pal broke out of the cheyenne, wy jail on august 9, 1903.
Steve mcqueen played horn in the 1980 film, tom horn. May 25, 2018 if you like to hunt with a firearm that was used extensively in the wild west, you owe it to yourself to consider the beautiful guns from cimarron like the tom horn signature edition model 1876. And characters johnny ringo and sherm mcmasters used it in tombstone 1993. Mar 25, 2020 the movie tom horn, was one of his last films before he succumbed to cancer at age 50 in 1980. Firearms news feature cimarron 1876 centennial tom horn. The engravings on the metal and wood depict important events that have happened throughout tom horn.
It made an appearance steve mcqueens hands when he played tom horn in the 1980 movie of the same name. Manufactured from 18771894, the model 76 was an obsolete arm by the turn of the century, when the events of the story take place. February 1, 2015 tom horns winchester is top seller at brian lebels high noon auction in mesa, az. Tom horn, a legendary frontier scout and tracker who helped capture geronimo, drifts around the quickly disappearing western frontier. Horn vs hollywood or a cheap ripoff of the history channels hollywood vs history. A few years ago i was working on a story about tom horn, the frontier hit man. For me, it is a good reminder of how movies effect our knowledge and misinformation, even subconsciously. Tom horn steve mcqueen uses the winchester model 1876 rifle as his weapon of choice throughout the movie. Aug 15, 2017 the leveraction rifle used in the movie could be the same used by christ pratt in jurassic world. The rifle steve mcqueen uses in the film is a winchester model 1876, stated to be chambered in. As far as a tang sight for your marilin 1895 cowboy in 4570 i bought one from marble.
Mar 22, 2018 the preeminent king of cool also grips an 1876 winchester centennial rifle while his sorrel stocking legged quarter horse with a blaze face majestically waits nearby. Prior to this film, the winchester model 1876 was rarely featured in hollywood westerns. Cimarrons 1876 centennial tom horn rifle is inspired by the great film tom horn which starred steve mcqueen. However my research indicates that while horn did use an 1876 in 4560 on his earlier adventures, he was using a 1894 winchester rifle not carbine in 30 wcf 3030 during the last few years before his arrest. Tom horn in real life shot a model 94 winchester with a 26 inch barrel in calibur 3030, known then as the 30wcf. The other rifle used by cory in the film appears to be a marlin model 1895sbl leveraction rifle set up for a lefthanded shooter. Tom horn is a 1980 western film directed by william wiard and starring steve mcqueen as the legendary lawman, outlaw, and gunfighter tom horn. Tom horn is a 1980 western film directed by william wiard and starring steve mcqueen as the. February 1, 2015 tom horn s winchester is top seller at brian lebels high noon auction in mesa, az. Nevertheless, horns death marked the end of the cowboy era, and the old frontier perished along with him. This is a picture of his rifle which may or may not have been used in the feud.
In the steve mcqueen movie tom horn, mcqueen stated that he preferred a. Horn had been found guilty of murdering 14yearold willie nickell the previous october. But the historical fact is that tom horn used a much smaller leveraction 30. Horn grabbed a semiautomatic pistol from a jailer as he ran. Nevertheless, horn s death marked the end of the cowboy era, and the old frontier perished along with him. Anyone know of a tang mounted sight similiar to the one steve mcqueen used in tom horn. Rifle possibly used by tom horn forensic science specialists in the buttstock, wrapped around the sectioned cleaning rod was an envelope of the wyoming stock growers association upon which, written in pencil, are the lyrics to lifes railroad to heaven the hymn sung at horns hanging and signed g. A forensic firearms expert, lucien haag of carefree, arizona has used.
Remington 1890 presentation to tom horn by john coble description. For john waynes 1971 horse opera big jake, hollywoods stembridge gun rentals cobbled up a walther p38 with some ersatz parts to give it the rough appearance of an early 1900s bergmann auto pistol, as used by. Tom horn rifle american legacy firearms custom engraved. Tom horn rifle retrieved from john coble ranch by jack linscott winchester mdl cal tom horn came to be known as the murderous cattle detective in wyoming. Remington 1890 presentation to tom horn by john coble for sale. Another man riding with stock contractor irwin was buffalo bill cody, the showman behind the wild west extravaganza that began in 1883. Im thinking it was a marlin due to the fact it has a short magazine tube and what looks like cut checkering and the shells looked like they ejected from the side. Joe belle, who has political ambitions, wants horn out of the way for the same reasons. Aug 26, 2017 based on poor research, the movie screenwriters then concocted a story in which tom horn lugged around a governmentissue leveraction 45. Dont know the model, but will guess at 76 winchester, and in the movie, mcqueen stated it was a 4560.
Sep 23, 2010 in more recent times it found fame as the rifle used by steve mcqueen in the 1980 movie tom horn and in 2001 as a slickedupped model 76 carbine carried by tom selleck in the movie crossfire trail. Tom horn stated that he was at linscotts place when willie nickell s father was shot and wounded a few days after willies murder. Aug 1, 2015 tom horn rifle retrieved from john coble ranch by jack linscott winchester mdl 76,,4560 cal stay safe and healthy. For real rifle work, you had to go to something like an 1869 sharps, a ballard perfection rifle, or a remington rolling block. Without cheating in the movie tom horn steve mcqueen. The rifle horn uses to such deadly effect in the film is an original winchester model 1876 in. In fact when horn was arrested for the murder of willie nickell, a murder which he probably didnt commit, he had 4560 cartridges in his pocket. The winchester model 1876 is associated with teddy roosevelt and with the wild west era. Weve been fortunate enough to examine a few model 1876 rifles over the years, and every last detail is there. Its this movie that really piqued my interest in tom, i knew of him from other readings on old west lawmen and outlaws, but this movie pushed me.
Roping the legend of tom horn, steve mcqueens overlooked. Irwin, just days before horn s execution in cheyenne, wyoming. Usmc master gunnery sergeant thomas beckett tom berenger uses an m40a1 in 7. Horn 1979 was a madefortv movie starring david carradine as tom horn. Although not as famous, or infamous as the earps and other major players in the old west, legendary gunman, tom horn was a central character in the story of wyomings early days. The engravings on the metal and wood depict important events that have happened throughout tom horns life. Firearm news features cimarrons tom horn leveraction. It was steve mcqueen who used the winchester model 1876 gun that i could so vividly recall.
Tom hornsteve mcqueen, linda evans, richard farnsworth, slim pickens. In the 1980 western tom horn, starring steve mcqueen, the title character uses an 1876 winchester centennial and says he prefers to use that rifle because. Actual winchester model 1876 used by steve mcqueen during the filming of the movie. Wolfie the grunt takes 8mm movies of a combat assault in vietnam duration. One of the most collectible revolvers connected to truly, a legendary old west gunslinger. Mounted to the tang, it flips up when you need an extra precise shot at long range. On june 1, 1903, three men who knew tom horn rode together in the parade at cheyenne frontier days in wyoming. Combined with the cimarron tom horn sight included, rustlers will think twice before taking your herd. Without cheating in the movie tom horn steve mcqueen version which rifle and caliber did the main character use. Stories, photos, and history tom horn rifle retrieved from john coble ranch by jack linscott winchester mdl 76.
My buddy thinks its a winchesterand claims they eject from the top. Most notably, its got the iconic sight used in the tom horn movie. Apr 14, 2015 my favorite clip from tom horn, showing both sides of the man. Tom horn came to be known as the murderous cattle detective in wyoming. The 28inch octagonal barrel is equipped with a front post sight and a target style, tang mounted. Im treating myself to a cowboy style 4570 1895 marlin i know. This is a discussion on nevada smith movie rifle within the lever action forums, part of the gun forum category. In the movie tom horn with steve mcqueen, horn used a model 1876 winchester in 4560. The rifles blued frame features the infamous stock detectives signature engraved on. What was the lever action rifle that paul newmans character john russell used in the 1967 movie hombre. Tom horn made use of winchesters a model 1894 and maybe a. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
My favorite clip from tom horn, showing both sides of the man. Tom horn internet movie firearms database guns in movies. Born in memphis, missouri on november 21, 1860, tom horn began life on the farm and developed a liking for the outdoors that. Tom horn did, in fact, carry and use a winchester model 94 rifle in. The gun mcqueen carried in the movie was an original winchester model 1876. Shipping charges will be adjusted at the order desk. Their conspiracy is set in motion when a young boy tending sheep is shot by a. Winchester model 1876 cimarron arms tribute to tom horn. While the film took liberties with facts, mcqueens performance was highly praised, and the film was wellreceived. The cimarron tom horn rifle is chambered in 4560 winchester.
That is to say that horns rifle in this movie is slightly anachronistic, but. The winchester models 1873, 1892 and 1894 were the rifles that got all the attention. It is a rifle that was iconic even before steve mcqueen immortalized it in his classic movie tom horn, a movie which blended history with folklaw in the best western tradition. Jul 11, 2017 uberti 1874 sharps down under rifle in 45. Sniper 1993 internet movie firearms database guns in. If this is the case you will be emailed with a shipping cost update. The m40a1 rifles used in the film were remington 700 rifles, supplied for the filming by weapons and effects of san rafael, ca. Cimarron 1876 winchester tom horn edition for sale, used.
It was, in reality, a 4575 but was depicted in the movie as a 4560 since thats the caliber horn used. Tang mounted sight similiar to tom horns in the steve. Based on poor research, the movie screenwriters then concocted a story in which tom horn lugged around a governmentissue leveraction 45. Presenting tom horn s 1890 remington, serial number 1254. Checking on facts through my historical sources, i kept finding the notation that horn used a winchester model 1894. A friend sent me a text about seeing nevada smith on tv tonight and noted that steve mcqueen used a winchester 76. You have to drill and tap the tang one hole to mount it. When authorities arrested the real tom horn, he had several cartridges in his pockets, one of which was a. In more recent times it found fame as the rifle used by steve mcqueen in the 1980 movie tom horn and in 2001 as a slickedupped model 76 carbine carried by tom selleck in the movie. First, let me say right from the get go, im a big fan of the late actor steve mcqueen and his portrayal of horn in the 1980 film tom horn. Cimarrons 1876 centennial tom horn rifle is inspired by the great film tom horn, which starred steve mcqueen.