K3
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Question:
The .30-30 cartridge came out in 1895, so says Wiki.
Why then do movies set in the 1880s and even 1870s feature what appears to be Model 94s? I see this in many John Wayne movies. Recently, I bought 'Open Range'. I'm pretty sure the movie was set in the 1880s, yet both Costner and Duvall wield .30-30s. Now, 'Unforgiven' has a Spencer and was set in 1881, I think. Much more believable.
What gives?
The .30-30 cartridge came out in 1895, so says Wiki.
Why then do movies set in the 1880s and even 1870s feature what appears to be Model 94s? I see this in many John Wayne movies. Recently, I bought 'Open Range'. I'm pretty sure the movie was set in the 1880s, yet both Costner and Duvall wield .30-30s. Now, 'Unforgiven' has a Spencer and was set in 1881, I think. Much more believable.
What gives?