"The Hand of God" .45colt *ACTUAL REVOLVER USED IN THE MOVIE 3:10 TO YUMA*

Bryant Ridge's Analysis

3:10 to Yuma is a 2007 American Western action drama film directed by James Mangold and produced by Cathy Konrad, starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale in the lead roles with supporting performances by Peter Fonda, Gretchen Mol, Ben Foster, Dallas Roberts, Alan Tudyk, Vinessa Shaw, and Logan Lerman. It is about a drought-impoverished rancher (Bale) who takes on the dangerous job of taking a notorious outlaw (Crowe) to justice. It is the second adaptation of Elmore Leonard's 1953 short story "Three-Ten to Yuma," after the 1957 film of the same name. Filming took place in various locations in New Mexico. 3:10 to Yuma opened September 7, 2007, in the United States and received positive reviews from critics. Several characters in the film, including Russell Crowe's standout role as Ben Wade, prominently wield Single Action Army revolvers. Wade’s firearm stands out due to its custom grips embellished with gold crosses, earning it the nickname “The Hand of God.” The revolver is accompanied by a fabled curse, asserting that all those who handle it, apart from Wade himself, meet a grim fate. To house the weapon, Wade employs a meticulously crafted holster designed by Will Ghormley, seamlessly blending the aesthetics of a bygone era with the functionality of contemporary quick-draw holsters. In preparation for the role and to ensure authenticity, Russell Crowe underwent training by Thell Reed, an acclaimed quick draw expert and Colt-endorsed “Fastest Gun Alive,” whose expertise has extended to training actors in various cinematic endeavors.

Specifications

Manufacturer: U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. (USFA)

Model: Single Action Revolver (Hand of God)

Serial: 16101

Caliber: .45 Colt

Finish: Blue/CCH

Barrel Length: 4.75"

Optics/Sights: Fixed Front & Rear

Stock/Grips: Custom Fitted African Ebony with 18k Gold Cross

Action: Single Action

Markings: Standard, Serial Number 16101, Authenticated by set armorer Thell Reed to be the gun used by Russell Crowe's character in the 2007 film "3:10 to Yuma"!

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