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== 12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun == | == 12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun == | ||
Albert Johnson ([[Charles Bronson]]) cuts down a [[12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun]] after he learns about the posse on its way to arrest him. He uses it during the fight at the cabin. | Albert Johnson ([[Charles Bronson]]) cuts down a [[12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun]] after he learns about the posse on its way to arrest him. He uses it during the fight at the cabin. In real life, Johnson's shotgun was a much shorter Iver-Johnson "Champion" in 16 gauge. | ||
[[Image:H&R Topper Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Harrington & Richardson Topper Shotgun - 12 gauge. This is a common single barreled breach loading top break shotgun.]] | [[Image:H&R Topper Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Harrington & Richardson Topper Shotgun - 12 gauge. This is a common single barreled breach loading top break shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:DeathH 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:DeathH 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnson aims his shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:Deathunt5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Deathunt5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnson loads his shotgun.]] | ||
=Machine Gun= | =Machine Gun= | ||
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Death Hunt is a 1981 action film loosely based on the actual 1932 manhunt for Albert Johnson ("Mad Trapper of Rat River") conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the Yukon. Unlike the fictionalized character portrayed by Charles Bronson the real Albert Johnson was killed by the Mounties on February 17, 1932. Additionally the movie has a much higher body-count. In the actual event Johnson shot and killed RCMP constable Edgar Millen (portrayed by Lee Marvin and whom never gets a scratch in the movie) and wounded two other constables (both of whom recovered from their wounds). The movie was filmed in March and April of 1980 in Canada and New Mexico.
The following weapons were used in the film Death Hunt:
Handguns
Colt New Service
A Colt New Service is used by RCMP Sergeant Edgar Millen (Lee Marvin) and Constable Alvin Adams, RCMP (Andrew Stevens).
Colt Peacemaker
A Single Action Army is used by Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson) during the fight at the cabin.
Webley Mk VI
One of the trappers Bill (Henry Beckman) uses a Webley Mk VI revolver.
Colt M1911
A Colt M1911 is vaguely seen in a gun store.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1873
The Winchester Model 1873 is used by different characters.
Winchester 1894
The Winchester Model 1894 is used by some of the Mounties.
Winchester Model 1866 "Golden Boy"
One of the trappers in the posse is armed with a Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy".
Marlin Model 1893
Clarence (Maury Chaykin) uses a Marlin Model 1893.
Krag-Jorgensen
A Krag-Jørgensen is used by Sgt Edgar Millen (Lee Marvin)
Savage 99
A Savage 99 is used by Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson). It should be noted that, while there are numerous inaccuracies with the weapons used in this movie compared to the ones used in real life, Albert Johnson's primary rifle in real life was a Savage 99. Therefore, this is a very accurate inclusion to the film.
Lee-Enfield No.I Mk.III* sporter
Lee Enfield "Sporter" versions are used by Sundog/George Washington Lincoln Brown (Carl Weathers) and Hazel (Ed Lauter). Being a commonwealth territory, these guns are very popular in Canada.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1912
The Winchester Model 1912 is used by both Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson) after the log cabin gets blown up, and by Sgt Edgar Millen (Lee Marvin)
12 Gauge double barrel shotgun
One is seen on a gun-rack in a gun store and also used by various characters.
12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun
Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson) cuts down a 12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun after he learns about the posse on its way to arrest him. He uses it during the fight at the cabin. In real life, Johnson's shotgun was a much shorter Iver-Johnson "Champion" in 16 gauge.
Machine Gun
Vickers .50 machine gun
A Vickers .50 machine gun is mounted on the RCAF Biplane.
