Much Hokum Here

Surely, if Steve Farrell, who's employed by the Colt Firearm Company, would be carrying papers to prove it. Alternatively, the Sherrif could have wired Colt to confirm Farrell's identity.

No need to spend four months in jail, or for the townsfolk to mistake him for the leader of the .45 gang (twice).

A very average film, I'm afraid.