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Originally Posted by luis
A friend's father is an old prop master and he confirmed that until the late 1980's 44 mag guns were modified to fire 45LC blanks. It is still possible to find an old Colt or Great Western revolver that will hold 45LC blanks and have a 38 spl opening at the front of the cylinder.
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For your info, the DH M29s were from a prop house in Hollywood by the name of Ellis Mercantile, I know cause that's where I started my TA business in the 80s.
The 29s were 6 1/2", I shot them.
Since the 1950s the blank used is called a 5in1.
It fits the 44 mag, 44 special, 45 Colt, 44-40 and 38-40 (maybe he confused this round although a 38-40 is actually close to 40 caliber..)
It wasn't till the mid 90s that more individual blanks were made, in fact 5in1s are still used, alot.
Used them two weeks ago on "BONES".
Mike