Commentary by management consultant Michael Wade on Leadership, Ethics, Management, and Life
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Old West Firearms via Hollywood
In True West magazine, Phil Spangenberger explores how to get the firearms that you've seen on the silver screen. An excerpt:
In most cases, a gun cannot be identified merely by watching a film, but this rule has exceptions. Particular markings—such as dings in the stock, close inspection of color case hardening patterns, special sights or other significant features—can aid the collector in recognizing a particular firearm. With the availability of studio stills and the great advances made with high definition televisions and Blu-ray DVDs, viewers can now discern details on the screen that were unseen just a few years ago. Software, like Snagit by TechSmith, allows images to be pulled off in photo form which could be of value in authenticating a movie firearm. But to fully authenticate any weapon believed to have seen use in a given film or TV show, regardless of how it was visually recognized, often requires proper rental documentation.
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