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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