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Greg-Z: /* Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun */

2021-03-23T06:05:25Z

Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun

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	== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==		== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==
	In the opening scene, Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]]. Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled shotgun]] during the scene in the Mormon cemetery~~. These shotguns may be [[Harrington & Richardson Pardner]]s, but this is only a guess~~.		In the opening scene, Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]]. Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled shotgun]] during the scene in the Mormon cemetery.
	[[Image:NewEnglandpardner.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 12 gauge]]		[[Image:NewEnglandpardner.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 12 gauge]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.]]

			[[Image:MontgomeryWardTxRanger.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Montgomery Ward Texas Ranger - 16 gauge. This model was also available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge and .410 bore.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith looks at the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith looks at the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith with the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith with the shotgun.]]

PyramidHead at 23:22, 27 September 2020

2020-09-27T23:22:27Z

Greg-Z: /* Various Revolvers */

2020-09-27T19:44:57Z

Various Revolvers

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	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.]]

	== ~~Various Revolvers~~ ==		== Ruger Security Six ==
	~~Several revolvers are briefly seen in the movie~~.		What appears to be a [[Ruger Security Six]] is carried by a Mormon.
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons with a revolver in holster. ~~Only~~ grip ~~can be seen~~.]]		[[File:RugerSecuritySixBlue.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Ruger Security Six - .357 Magnum]]
			[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons with a revolver in holster. The grip looks Ruger-ish.]]

			== Unidentified snub nose revolver ==
			Garret Smith owns a snub nose revolver. It is seen only in holster.
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]

Greg-Z: /* Shotguns */

2020-09-27T19:42:04Z

Shotguns

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	== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==		== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==
	In the opening scene Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]] ~~of unknown model~~.		In the opening scene Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]]. Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled shotgun]] during the scene on the Mormon cemetery. [[Harrington & Richardson Pardner]] seems a decent though not nessessary guess.
			[[Image:NewEnglandpardner.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 12 gauge]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.]]
			[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith looks at the shotgun.]]
	~~== Single Barreled Bolt-action Shotgun ==~~		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith with the shotgun.]]
	~~Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled bolt-action shotgun]] during the scene on the Mormon cemetery.~~
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith ~~([[Charles Bronson]])~~ looks at the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith with the ~~single-barreled bolt-action~~ shotgun.]]

	== Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun ==		== Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun ==

Thejoker: /* Beretta 84BB */

2013-05-13T14:37:36Z

Beretta 84BB

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	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]

	== Beretta ~~84BB~~ ==		== Beretta 84B ==
	In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta ~~84BB~~]].		In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta 80 Series Pistols - "Cheetah"#Beretta 84\|Beretta 84B]].
	[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Beretta ~~84BB~~ (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]		[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Beretta 84B (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]

Funkychinaman at 16:48, 29 March 2013

2013-03-29T16:48:31Z

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	= Handguns =		= Handguns =
	== ~~Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub~~==		== Colt Detective Special ==
	The ~~snub-nosed~~ [[~~Smith & Wesson Model 10~~]] is used by Chief Barney Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) and by Homer Foxx ([[Laurence Luckinbill]]).		The [[Colt Detective Special]] is used by Chief Barney Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) and by Homer Foxx ([[Laurence Luckinbill]]).
	[[Image:~~S&WModel10Snub~~.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|~~Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver~~ - .38 Special~~. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.~~]]		[[Image:ColtDS.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Chief Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) with his revolver.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Chief Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) with his revolver.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A close view on Doyle's revolver. Notice the six shots in the cylinder.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A close view on Doyle's revolver. Notice the six shots in the cylinder.]]

Greg-Z at 03:37, 18 January 2013

2013-01-18T03:37:47Z

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	~~[[File:~~Messenger of Death Poster.jpg\|~~thumb\|right\|300px\|~~''~~Messenger of Death~~'' (1988).]]
			{{Infobox Movie
			\|name = Messenger of Death
			\|picture = Messenger of Death Poster.jpg
			\|caption = ''Cinema Poster''
			\|country = [[Image:USA.jpg\|25px]] USA
			\|director = [[J. Lee Thompson]]
			\|date= 1988
			\|language =
			\|studio=Golan-Globus Productions
			\|distributor=Cannon Films
			\|character1=Garret Smith
			\|actor1=[[Charles Bronson]]
			\|character2=Jastra Watson
			\|actor2=Trish Van Devere
			\|character3=Orville Beecham
			\|actor3=[[Charles Dierkop]]
			\|character4=Willis Beecham
			\|actor4=[[Jeff Corey]]
			\|character5=Zenas Beecham
			\|actor5=[[John Ireland]]
			\|character6=Homer Foxx
			\|actor6=[[Laurence Luckinbill]]
			\|character7=The assassin
			\|actor7=[[John Solari]]
			\|character8=
			\|actor8=
			\|character9=
			\|actor9=
			\|character10=
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			}}

	'''''Messenger of Death''''' is a 1988 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who while investigating the murder of a Mormon family, discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights. This film was directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]], who was responsible for such films as ''[[Northwest Frontier]]'', ''[[St. Ives]]'', ''[[Death Wish 4]]'' and ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]''.		'''''Messenger of Death''''' is a 1988 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who while investigating the murder of a Mormon family, discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights. This film was directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]], who was responsible for such films as ''[[Northwest Frontier]]'', ''[[St. Ives]]'', ''[[Death Wish 4]]'' and ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]''.
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	== Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub==		== Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub==
	The snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is used by Chief Barney Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) and by Homer Foxx ([[Laurence Luckinbill]]).		The snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is used by Chief Barney Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) and by Homer Foxx ([[Laurence Luckinbill]]).
	[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg\|thumb\|~~400px~~\|none\|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]]		[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Chief Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) with his revolver.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Chief Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) with his revolver.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A close view on Doyle's revolver. Notice the six shots in the cylinder.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A close view on Doyle's revolver. Notice the six shots in the cylinder.]]
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	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.]]

	== ~~Different~~ Revolvers ==		== Various Revolvers ==
	Several revolvers are briefly seen in the movie.		Several revolvers are briefly seen in the movie.
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons with a revolver in holster. Only grip can be seen.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons with a revolver in holster. Only grip can be seen.]]
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	== Beretta 84BB ==		== Beretta 84BB ==
	In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta 84BB]].		In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta 84BB]].
	[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|~~400px~~\|none\|Beretta 84BB (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]		[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Beretta 84BB (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]
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	== Winchester Model 1892 ==		== Winchester Model 1892 ==
	Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) and several of his men are armed with [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles during the shootout at Zenas Beecham's farm.		Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) and several of his men are armed with [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles during the shootout at Zenas Beecham's farm.
	[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg\|thumb\|~~500px~~\|none\|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.]]		[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham fires his Winchester.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham fires his Winchester.]]
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	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester94-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester94-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]

	== ~~Bolt Action Rifle~~ ==		== Winchester Model 70 ==
	~~Different~~ bolt action ~~rifles are seen~~ during the attack ~~of Willis~~ Beecham's ~~men on the~~ farm ~~of his brother Zenas Beecham~~.		A "Pre-64" [[Winchester Model 70]] bolt action rifle is used by Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) during the attack on Zenas Beecham's farm.
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) and the man at the right are armed with ~~different~~ bolt action rifles. Orville Beecham's rifle ~~can~~ be ~~[[Mauser_Rifle_Series#Mauser_98_Sporter\|Mauser 98 Sporter]] but not for sure~~. The man at the left is armed with lever action rifle.]]		[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]]
			[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) and the man at the right are armed with bolt action rifles of different models. Orville Beecham's rifle appeares to be a "Pre-64" Winchester Model 70. The man at the left is armed with lever action rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]]

			== Unidentified Bolt Action Rifles ==
			Various bolt action rifles are seen during the attack of Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.
			[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) carries a "Pre-64" [[Winchester Model 70]]. The man at the right is armed with unidentified bolt action rifle. The man at the left holds a lever action rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men with bolt action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men with bolt action rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men fires bolt action rifle~~. This rifle can also be [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#Mauser_98_Sporter\|Mauser 98 Sporter]] but not for sure~~.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men fires bolt action rifle.]]

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Greg-Z: Director category added.

2012-06-17T07:33:23Z

Director category added.

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	[[Category:Detective]]		[[Category:Detective]]
			[[Category:J. Lee Thompson]]

Greg-Z at 15:52, 16 June 2012

2012-06-16T15:52:35Z

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	[[File:Messenger of Death Poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''Messenger of Death'' (1988).]]		[[File:Messenger of Death Poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''Messenger of Death'' (1988).]]

	'''''Messenger of Death''''' is a 1988 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who while investigating the murder of a Mormon family, discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights. This film was directed by J. Lee Thompson, who was responsible for such films as ''[[Northwest Frontier]]'', ''[[St. Ives]]'', ''[[Death Wish 4]]'' and ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]''.		'''''Messenger of Death''''' is a 1988 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who while investigating the murder of a Mormon family, discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights. This film was directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]], who was responsible for such films as ''[[Northwest Frontier]]'', ''[[St. Ives]]'', ''[[Death Wish 4]]'' and ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]''.

	'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Messenger of Death:'''''		'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Messenger of Death:'''''

Greg-Z: /* Unidentified Pistol */ Beretta 84BB

2012-06-08T06:30:47Z

Unidentified Pistol: Beretta 84BB

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	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]

	== ~~Unidentified Pistol~~ ==		== Beretta 84BB ==
	In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It~~'s hard~~ to ~~identify this pistol~~.		In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta 84BB]].
			[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Beretta 84BB (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]

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	== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==		== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==
	In the opening scene, Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]]. Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled shotgun]] during the scene in the Mormon cemetery~~. These shotguns may be [[Harrington & Richardson Pardner]]s, but this is only a guess~~.		In the opening scene, Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]]. Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled shotgun]] during the scene in the Mormon cemetery.
	[[Image:NewEnglandpardner.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 12 gauge]]		[[Image:NewEnglandpardner.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 12 gauge]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.]]

			[[Image:MontgomeryWardTxRanger.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Montgomery Ward Texas Ranger - 16 gauge. This model was also available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge and .410 bore.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith looks at the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith looks at the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith with the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith with the shotgun.]]

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	== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==		== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==
	In the opening scene Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]] ~~of unknown model~~.		In the opening scene Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]]. Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled shotgun]] during the scene on the Mormon cemetery. [[Harrington & Richardson Pardner]] seems a decent though not nessessary guess.
			[[Image:NewEnglandpardner.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 12 gauge]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.]]
			[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith looks at the shotgun.]]
	~~== Single Barreled Bolt-action Shotgun ==~~		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith with the shotgun.]]
	~~Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled bolt-action shotgun]] during the scene on the Mormon cemetery.~~
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith ~~([[Charles Bronson]])~~ looks at the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Garret Smith with the ~~single-barreled bolt-action~~ shotgun.]]

	== Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun ==		== Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun ==

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	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]

	== Beretta ~~84BB~~ ==		== Beretta 84B ==
	In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta ~~84BB~~]].		In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta 80 Series Pistols - "Cheetah"#Beretta 84\|Beretta 84B]].
	[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Beretta ~~84BB~~ (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]		[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Beretta 84B (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]

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	'''''Messenger of Death''''' is a 1988 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who while investigating the murder of a Mormon family~~, discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights~~. This film was directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]], who was responsible for such films as ''[[Northwest Frontier]]'', ''[[St. Ives]]'', ''[[Death Wish 4]]'' and ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]''.		'''''Messenger of Death''''' is a 1988 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights while investigating the murder of a Mormon family. This film was directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]], who was responsible for such films as ''[[Northwest Frontier]]'', ''[[St. Ives]]'', ''[[Death Wish 4]]'', and ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]''.

	'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Messenger of Death:'''''		'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Messenger of Death:'''''
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	[[Image:ColtDS.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special]]		[[Image:ColtDS.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Chief Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) with his revolver.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Chief Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) with his revolver.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A ~~close~~ view on Doyle's revolver. Notice the six shots in the cylinder.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A closer view of Doyle's revolver. Notice the six shots in the cylinder.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Homer Foxx ([[Laurence Luckinbill]]) with Doyle's revolver in hand.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Homer Foxx ([[Laurence Luckinbill]]) with Doyle's revolver in hand.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.]]
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	== Unidentified snub nose revolver ==		== Unidentified snub nose revolver ==
	Garret Smith owns a snub nose revolver. It is seen only in holster.		Garret Smith owns a snub nose revolver. It is seen only in a holster.
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in its holster.]]

	== Beretta 84B ==		== Beretta 84B ==
	In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is ~~supposed~~ to be [[Beretta 80 Series Pistols - "Cheetah"#Beretta 84\|Beretta 84B]].		In the final scene, the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is appears to be a [[Beretta 80 Series Pistols - "Cheetah"#Beretta 84\|Beretta 84B]].
	[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Beretta 84B (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]		[[Image:Ber84left.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Beretta 84B (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view on the same scene.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Another view of the same scene.]]

	= Shotguns =		= Shotguns =
	== Ithaca 37 ==		== Ithaca 37 ==
	In the opening scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) uses [[Ithaca 37]] pump shotgun to kill the entire family of fundamentalist Mormon Orville Beecham.		In the opening scene, the assassin ([[John Solari]]) uses an [[Ithaca 37]] pump shotgun to kill the entire family of fundamentalist Mormon Orville Beecham.
	[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Ithaca 37 riot version - 12 Gauge.]]		[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Ithaca 37 riot version - 12 Gauge.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Ithaca37-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin approaches Beecham's house with his Ithaca 37 in hand.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Ithaca37-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin approaches Beecham's house with his Ithaca 37 in hand.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Ithaca37-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A close view on the muzzle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Ithaca37-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A close-up view of the muzzle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Ithaca37-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin at work.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Ithaca37-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The assassin at work.]]

	== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==		== Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun ==
	In the opening scene Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]]. Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled shotgun]] during the scene on the Mormon cemetery. [[Harrington & Richardson Pardner]] ~~seems~~ a ~~decent though not nessessary~~ guess.		In the opening scene, Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled top break shotgun]]. Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen with a [[Single Barreled Shotgun\|single barreled shotgun]] during the scene in the Mormon cemetery. These shotguns may be [[Harrington & Richardson Pardner]]s, but this is only a guess.
	[[Image:NewEnglandpardner.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 12 gauge]]		[[Image:NewEnglandpardner.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|For comparison: Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 12 gauge]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.]]
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	== Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun ==		== Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun ==
	In several scenes Zenas Beecham ([[John Ireland]]) is seen with [[Double Barreled Shotgun\|double barreled side by side shotgun]] of unknown model.		In several scenes, Zenas Beecham ([[John Ireland]]) is seen with a [[Double Barreled Shotgun\|double barreled side by side shotgun]] of unknown model.
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Zenas Beecham ([[John Ireland]]) with double barreled shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Zenas Beecham ([[John Ireland]]) with a double barreled shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A view on the stock of the shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A view of the stock of the shotgun.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Zenas Beecham waits for the attack of his brother Willis.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Zenas Beecham waits for the attack by his brother Willis.]]

	== Double Barreled Over and Under Shotgun ==		== Double Barreled Over and Under Shotgun ==
	Several [[Double Barreled Shotgun\|double barreled over and under shotguns]] are seen during the attack of Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.		Several [[Double Barreled Shotgun\|double barreled over and under shotguns]] are seen during the attack by Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Zenas Beecham's man fires his over and under shotgun.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Shotgun-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Zenas Beecham's man fires his over and under shotgun.]]

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	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham fires his Winchester.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham fires his Winchester.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A ~~close~~ view on the barrel of Willis Beecham's rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A closer view of the barrel of Willis Beecham's rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men with Winchester rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men with a Winchester rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men fires his Winchester.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men fires his Winchester.]]

	== Winchester Model 1894 ==		== Winchester Model 1894 ==
	[[Winchester Model 1894]] is seen in Willis Beecham's house.		A [[Winchester Model 1894]] is seen in Willis Beecham's house.
	[[Image:PheonixentWinchester1894.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Winchester 1894 - .30-30.]]		[[Image:PheonixentWinchester1894.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Winchester 1894 - .30-30.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester94-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester94-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]
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	A "Pre-64" [[Winchester Model 70]] bolt action rifle is used by Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) during the attack on Zenas Beecham's farm.		A "Pre-64" [[Winchester Model 70]] bolt action rifle is used by Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) during the attack on Zenas Beecham's farm.
	[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]]		[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) and the man at the right are armed with bolt action rifles of different models. Orville Beecham's rifle ~~appeares~~ to be a "Pre-64" Winchester Model 70. The man at the left is armed with lever action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) and the man at the right are armed with bolt action rifles of different models. Orville Beecham's rifle appears to be a "Pre-64" Winchester Model 70. The man at the left is armed with a lever action rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with a Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with a bolt action rifle.]]

	== Unidentified Bolt Action Rifles ==		== Unidentified Bolt Action Rifles ==
	Various bolt action rifles are seen during the attack of Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.		Various bolt action rifles are seen during the attack by Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) carries a "Pre-64" [[Winchester Model 70]]. The man at the right is armed with unidentified bolt action rifle. The man at the left holds a lever action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) carries a "Pre-64" [[Winchester Model 70]]. The man at the right is armed with unidentified bolt action rifle. The man at the left holds a lever action rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men with bolt action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men with a bolt action rifle.]]
	[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men fires bolt action rifle.]]		[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of Willis Beecham's men fires a bolt action rifle.]]

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