At first as he climbs the stone staircase, he believes he deteriorating, rotting mausoleum-like estate belongs to a long bygone era [a symbol of Hollywood""s own decaying state], and is deserted because of its unkempt condition.An explanatory prologue or title card appeared:This is the story of the Winchester Rifle Model 1873 "The gun that won the West" To cowman, outlaw, peace officer or soldier, the Winchester ""73 was a treasured possession.The desperadoes stealthily sneak on board the train (between he tender, the car attached to the steam locomotive that carries fuel and water, and the express mail car) just before it pulls away.Behind the wheel of the broken-down sedan was its chauffeured owner - calmly reading a local newspaper.