Pale Rider (Warner Bros., 1985), Clint Eastwood "The Preacher" Hero Remington 1858 New Model Army Single Action Revolv...

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Pale Rider (Warner Bros., 1985), Clint Eastwood "The Preacher" Hero Remington 1858 New Model Army Single Action Revolver, Rig and Spare Cylinder. Serial no. 43525 [base of barrel and frame under grip], .44 caliber, 8-inch octagonal barrel with fixed front sight and frame notch rear sight. Blued finish. Case-hardened hammer. DA / 07 marked to base of barrel, base of frame and cylinder. Brass triggerguard. Smooth hardwood grip panels. Sold along with extra cylinder that is numbered 061107 and marked: DA / 07. Both cylinders have been sympathetically deactivated, hammer has been filed down and barrel has two deactivating bars. The hammer, trigger and cylinder all move. Sold along with unmarked leather ammo belt including (9) dummy bullets and C.F. Stembridge leather holster signed by Clint Eastwood. Eastwood starred and directed Pale Rider which became the highest-grossing Western film of the 1980s. The film deepened the archetype of Eastwood's "mysterious drifter" by giving The Preacher character (Eastwood) supernatural overtones, making it both a traditional Western and an allegorical tale. This Remington 1858 New Model Army revolver was one of six rented to the production by Stembridge Gun Rentals, to be used as The Preacher's primary firearm. Includes Certificates of De-Activation from London Proof House for the revolver (43525) and the two cylinders (061107). Also, an inventory list from Stembridge Gun Rentals, dated September 10, 1984, addressed to Warner Bros. In the description field of the list, serial number 43525 is circled on line number 28. Condition: Very good as refinished. Retaining approximately 90-94% finish with thinning at relief edges, handling wear and fine patches of pitting. Noticeable repair at loading lever catch. Noticeable scuffs and dings to grips, with some loss at corners. Action good. Strong bore. Honest wear to leather. Signature slightly smudged. Special shipping arrangements via a federal firearms licensed dealer will apply. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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