Wanted: photos and info on John Wayne's rifle used the THE ALAMO (1960)

[Peter Stines]

Need some good pictures of this gun and it's measurements. (I have pics from the Dixie catalog that saluted "The Duke") I need some good photos of the patchbox, lock and the inlays. Need barrel length etc. According to the DGW write up Wayne had this rifle made by Hacker Martin. Or Martin might have reworked an original gun he hand on hand to suit Wayne's needs. I think it was .36 or .40 caliber and looked like a toy in Wayne's hands. Anyone know where this gun is now ? Thanks for all help!

 

[Sonny Rich]

Go to facebook and do a search for Kashtuk bows and ask Henry he builds flintlocks and very fine flintlocks,makes bows arrows he is a great craftsman.Be worth the visit to see what he's working on,he may be able to help you..https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=kashtuk%20bowcraft%20etc

 

[smittysmith2]

I always thought it was a Winchester 32 40

 

[sgtjman777]

This link may help you.

https://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Alamo,_The_(1960)#Kentucky_Flintlock_Rifle

 

[jbs27572]

That battle took place in 1836 so that was well before any repeaters (lever guns) came on the scene. I hope he did not have a 32-40 as that would have been a blooper