The Gun That Won the West

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The star of this film is the Springfield "Trapdoor" .45-70 breech-loading rifle. Issued to the U.S. Cavalry shortly after the Civil War, the rifle is credited for helping to "tame the west" (although it didn't help Custer very much).read more

The star of this film is the Springfield "Trapdoor" .45-70 breech-loading rifle. Issued to the U.S. Cavalry shortly after the Civil War, the rifle is credited for helping to "tame the west" (although it didn't help Custer very much). This action-packed film follows the cavalry's adventures in picturesque Wyoming.

Original Release

09/01/1955

US Release

09/01/1955

Cast

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Directors

William Castle

Writers

Robert E. Kent

Cast

Producers

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