John Wayne Items

[Keith429421]

These are a few of the John Wayne items the Western Heritage Museum (formerly the Cowboy Hall of Fame) in Okla. City have on display . They have a nice collection of the Dukes's items as well as other actors and Cowboy and American Indian items from the past and present.

Duke's pistols from The Shootist.
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Full view of his Model 92 lever action
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His pistol used in his movies.
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His holster and belt used in many of his movies.
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His hat and eye patch used in Rooster Cogburn and True Grit.
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Some of his clothes wore in his movies.
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Hope you enjoy looking at these.
Danny

[MakeMineA10mm]

I love John Wayne! Thanks for sharing these. (I especially like the way the maker created triangular blocks in the corners to hold 6 shells for each revolver.)

I've found myself watching a JW movie every night I get off work. After dealing with criminals and the "Justice" system for a 12-hr shift, it's refreshing to see a movie about right and wrong, where there is absolutely no freaking doubt which side the star is on, or that he will always come out on top. I think it's the only thing that gets me through a shift and lets me decompress...

Doesn't hurt either that the Duke was a good gun-handler (love his "lesson" for Opie in The Shootist). I know that he was just a man, and he was quick to point that out himself when he was alive, but the ideal that he stood for on-screen obviously touched a cord in much of America. And, I think he's just as popular today, because of America's continued decline and the nostalgia so many (even young whipper-snappers) feel for a simpler and more straight-forward time.

[jh45gun]

Thanks for sharing Danny I am a huge Duke fan.

[Keith429421]

Glad you enjoyed them.
I was raised on John wayne movies myself. One thing my dad and I enjoyed doing was watching the Duke. My dad past away seven years ago, but everytime I watch a John Wayne movie it brings back many memories. My dad stood for the same ideals John Wayne stood for in many of his movies.
Thanks for the comments.

[gregg]

Thank you . Nice interesting stuff.

[Char-Gar]

BTW... That nice pair of engraved SA used in the Shootist are Great Westerns and not Colts.

[Keith429421]

That's correct Charger. If you'll look on page 66 of Sixsguns by Keith, you'll see Duke holding these pistols. They were later shortened to 4 3/4" for the movie. You can tell by the photo above the case was originally made for 5 1/2" barreled pistols.
Danny

[Jim]

Duke, we miss you, Sir!

[Bigjohn]

Danny,
Thanks for the look in on the 'Duke', it's good to see that not everything is locked away from his fans.

John.

[StrawHat]

Thanks fo rthe pics.

I'm a big JW fan. I especially like that in his later career he carried the actors that were the stars when he was starting out. Ward Bond, Victor MacClaughlin, Walter Brennan, Richard Boone, always great to see JW with one of them.

And not the least of his co stars, Maureen O'Hara.

I recall from somewhere that when he started out he carried a 5 1/2" 38 WCF revolver. Anyone can prove or disprove that?

[Mugs]

Danny,
When I read your first post and you mentioned Yakima Canutt it brought a lot of great memories. My dads aunt and uncle had raised Yaks wife. When my family moved to California we spent alot of time with the Canutts. All my years growing up it was always Uncle Yak. My sister and Yaks daughter have remained life long friends. We had a long visit with her and her husband last year.
Mugs

[waksupi]

I'd met Yakima many years ago, along with Jocko Mahoney. My friend E.G., used to do stunt work with them, and we had breakfast one morning after the old Great Western, in Pomono. I had also met Pat Wayne that weekend, and had worked on a trade, as I had an item he wanted, and he was willing to trade two of John's Remington bronzes for it. Like an idiot, I turned down the deal, as I had no way to transport the huge chunks of bronze. Sure wish I had them now!

[Keith429421]

Bigjohn, yes it is very keen to see the Dukes guns and attire up close. He donated most of the items just before his death. Every Memorial weekend the museum host a Cowboy Festival. Chuckwagon cooks compete against each other for the best meal cooked the cowboy way on an open fire. They get extra points the more they dress in period clothing and the tools used to cook with. It is a fun time to be sure. For three dollars, you go around and get samples from each contestant. I will post pics of this years competition. If anyone is close to OKC, it is well worth the trip. Admission to the museum is included in the ticket, so you can go inside and see all the museum has to offer.

Thanks Strawhat. That's one of many things I also admired about the Duke. He was always taking care of other actors. It was interesting to watch each one be a bad guy against the Duke in one movie then a friend in the next. They all made a great combination in all the movies. Also, I believe Guns and Ammo wrote an article on the Duke's early pistol, I'll dig it out if I can find it.. I believe you are right about the 5 1/2" 38 wcf though.

Mugs and waksupi, that is VERY interesting to know you are so close to the Canutt family. I really enjoy watching his work in the Dukes earliest movies. Thanks for sharing the stories.

I have more pics, so I will add more as time allows. I'm glad I can share these with other fans. Thanks for all the comments.

[Keith429421]

Found the article, wonders never cease!!
It was in Guns and Ammo-The Complete Guide to Single Action Revolvers, Dated 1986.
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[MT Gianni]

One of the things I admired about john wayne was his down to earth sense. I read in a biography that on the movie set, in between scenes, he would go visit with the props people and lighting assistants. It seemed he never was too big for his britches. gianni

[Keith429421]

MT Gianni, yes he always seemed to stay in touch with his beginnings. His genuiness is a quality that makes him remain popular.
Thanks for looking.