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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 | '''''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 | [[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 | 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 | [[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 | [[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 | 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.]] | ||
== 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 | [[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 | [[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 | 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 | [[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 | [[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 | 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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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:
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Handguns
Colt Detective Special
The Colt Detective Special is used by Chief Barney Doyle (Daniel Benzali) and by Homer Foxx (Laurence Luckinbill).
Ruger Security Six
What appears to be a Ruger Security Six is carried by a Mormon.
Unidentified snub nose revolver
Garret Smith owns a snub nose revolver. It is seen only in a holster.
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 84B.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
In the opening scene, the assassin (John Solari) uses an Ithaca 37 pump shotgun to kill the entire family of fundamentalist Mormon Orville Beecham.
Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun
In the opening scene, Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a single barreled top break shotgun. Garret Smith (Charles Bronson) is seen with a single barreled shotgun during the scene in the Mormon cemetery.
Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun
In several scenes, Zenas Beecham (John Ireland) is seen with a double barreled side by side shotgun of unknown model.
Double Barreled Over and Under Shotgun
Several double barreled over and under shotguns are seen during the attack by Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.
Rifles
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.
Winchester Model 1894
A Winchester Model 1894 is seen in Willis Beecham's house.
Winchester Model 70
A "Pre-64" Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle is used by Orville Beecham (Charles Dierkop) during the attack on Zenas Beecham's farm.
Unidentified Bolt Action Rifles
Various bolt action rifles are seen during the attack by Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.
