Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed Duke, was an American actor and filmmaker who became a popular icon through his starring roles in Western films. His career spanned from the silent era of the 1920s, through the Golden Age of Hollywood and eventually American New Wave, appearing in a total of 179 film and television productions. He was among the top box office draws for three decades, and appeared with many other important Hollywood stars of his era.
Peter Sherayko is a film armorer, actor, author as well as an authority on the guns of the Old West. Best known for his work on the 1993 Western film Tombstone, Sherayko also supplied most of the guns used for the production. He is also the author of the book Tombstone: The Guns and Gear, which goes into great detail of the weapons and accessories used during the time period of the feature.