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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Shreckmeister on July 25, 2016, 06:11:20 PM

Title: Wayne Watson rifle "Last of the Mohicans"
Post by: Shreckmeister on July 25, 2016, 06:11:20 PM

I came across a wonderful Wayne Watson rendition of a Frederick Sell.  The backstory was that Wayne built it as one of 4 for the movie. 
There is no documentation of that, but the rifle is fantastic.  Is there any way to confirm or rule out this story?

Title: Re: Wayne Watson rifle "Last of the Mohicans"
Post by: WKevinD on July 25, 2016, 07:24:11 PM

At the time I remember Fred Miller being vocal about the fact that the prop managers wanted the curl to be at a 45 degree angle toward the muzzle. There were also a number of rubber copies used in the movie.

Title: Re: Wayne Watson rifle "Last of the Mohicans"
Post by: Shreckmeister on July 25, 2016, 08:14:51 PM

45 degree curl??? So what would the diameter of the tree have to be ;D
I emailed the contact info on Wayne's website.

Title: Re: Wayne Watson rifle "Last of the Mohicans"
Post by: WKevinD on July 25, 2016, 10:43:46 PM

Thats sorta what Fred was saying...only a little more colorful.

Title: Re: Wayne Watson rifle "Last of the Mohicans"
Post by: Shreckmeister on July 25, 2016, 11:21:00 PM

Well, I emailed Wayne, what a nice person to reply so quickly as I am sure he has other things to do.  Anyway, the gun was NOT
made for the movie.....as I suspected.  But he offered to tell me what he could when I provide photos.  Nice man.