[kenhwind]

In "Major Dundee" they almost got it right. Yes they used the Model 92 Winchester no forearm for Henry's, but the revolvers were Colt cartridge conversions. Not quite right for the Civil War but a bit more authenic than using the SAA.

As for airplanes; How about Dauntless Dive Bombers with rising suns on them bombing umm... Pearl Harbor.

 

[kenhwind]

The Star 9mm was used as a subsitute for the 1911 because it actualy functioned with blanks whereas the Colt was sporadic.

In "The Wild Bunch" they did use 1911s, except during the action scenes. And yes the 03A3 is out of date as is the 1917 BMG. But at least they loaded their guns before the final bloodbath, and Bill Holden is shown reloading the Star.

 

[kenhwind]

I thought Bill holden was perfect for the role of Pike Bishop, although Lee Marvin was Peckinpaws first choice. Actually the whole cast of "The Wild Bunch" was quite good IMO.

The Winchester Model 1912 in the begining would also be incorrect, because I do not think that U.S. Ordnance adopted the Model 12 until WWII. But hey we nitpickin a movie that at least tried to be period correct.