Man of Peace

When two wagons full of repeating rifles are stolen by an Apache raiding party, Marshal Fry decides that the problem is more than his small staff can handle and sends for the Army.

However, deputy Clay is convinced that the Apaches must have a reason to steal the rifles and is determined to resolve the issue peaceably before the soldiers can arrive and possible start another Indian war.

But the real cause for the Apaches going on the warpath aren't going to sit around and talk! Guns are going to blaze...

The villainous gang is led by Edgar Buchanan who plays a heel here- a dysfunctional father who brings his sons up to kill injuns, and even criticises one of them for being soft. It's a standard plot but bolstered by some rather wild gunplay in the finale. Quite exciting and hectic. Liked the conversation between Fonda and Allen Case regarding peaceful methods vs wearing a gun.