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''The Hunter'' is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for [[Steve McQueen]]. The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph | [[Image:Hunter1980.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Hunter'' (1980)]] | ||
''The Hunter'' is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for [[Steve McQueen]]. The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph Thorson. | |||
The following weapons were used in the film ''The Hunter'': | The following weapons were used in the film ''The Hunter'': | ||
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==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" | The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) is an [[M1911A1]]. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Hunt 013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ralph 'Papa' Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) holds an [[M1911A1]] to the head of Tommy Price ([[LeVar Burton]]). ]] | [[Image:Hunt 013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ralph 'Papa' Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) holds an [[M1911A1]] to the head of Tommy Price ([[LeVar Burton]]). ]] | ||
==Colt New Service== | ==Colt New Service== | ||
When | When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls a [[Colt New Service]] revolver with custom grips in order to warn off the bounty hunter. | ||
[[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 magnum.]] | [[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 magnum.]] | ||
[[Image:Hunt 015.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:Hunt 015.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | ||
When | When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls his [[Colt New Service]] revolver.]] | ||
==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in | An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper. Los Angeles police also are seen handling a 3-shot Ithaca. | ||
[[Image:IthacaExtMagTub.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaExtMagTub.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Hunt 016.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Hunt 016.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Stun Gun== | ==Stun Gun== | ||
Thorson is seen using a stun launcher that fires bean bags to subdue the bail jumper. | |||
[[Image:Hunt 019.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Hunt 019.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ||
Det. Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) is seen waving around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] when | Det. Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) is seen waving around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] when Thorson finds him at his home drunk. | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]] | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]] | ||
[[Image:Hunt 025.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) waves around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]].]] | [[Image:Hunt 025.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) waves around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]].]] | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
In Chicago, | In Chicago, Thorson finds out that Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]), the bail jumper he's after, has a [[Remington 870]] shotgun on his couch. | ||
[[Image:Shotgun US Remington 870 'Tac Star' 12 gauge slide action shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|right|Remington 870 with pistol grip and vertical foregrip - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:Shotgun US Remington 870 'Tac Star' 12 gauge slide action shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|right|Remington 870 with pistol grip and vertical foregrip - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Hunt 028.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) sits on a couch next to a Remington 870 with extended magazine and factory pistol grip - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:Hunt 028.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) sits on a couch next to a Remington 870 with extended magazine and factory pistol grip - 12 gauge.]] | ||
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds a young girl hostage with a [[Walther P38]] while confronting | Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds a young girl hostage with a [[Walther P38]] while confronting Thorson on the elevated train. | ||
[[Image:WaltherP38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P38 with worn bluing and black grips - 9mm]] | [[Image:WaltherP38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P38 with worn bluing and black grips - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Hunt 032.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds the [[Walther P38]] on the young hostage.]] | [[Image:Hunt 032.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds the [[Walther P38]] on the young hostage.]] | ||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope to hold | In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope to hold Thorsons wife hostage. SWAT members are also seen with the M16A1. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Hunt 033.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope.]] | [[Image:Hunt 033.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope.]] | ||
==Beretta Jetfire== | ==Beretta Jetfire== | ||
Thorson is seen carrying a [[Beretta Jetfire]] in his ankle at the climax. | |||
[[Image:Hunt 035.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Hunt 035.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
Revision as of 03:34, 15 August 2010
The Hunter is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for Steve McQueen. The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph Thorson.
The following weapons were used in the film The Hunter:
WORK IN PROGRESS
M1911A1
The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson (Steve McQueen) is an M1911A1.
Colt New Service
When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong (Ben Johnson) pulls a Colt New Service revolver with custom grips in order to warn off the bounty hunter.
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper. Los Angeles police also are seen handling a 3-shot Ithaca.
Stun Gun
Thorson is seen using a stun launcher that fires bean bags to subdue the bail jumper.
Winchester Model 70
A Los Angeles police sniper uses a Winchester Model 70 rifle.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Det. Spota (Richard Venture) is seen waving around his Smith & Wesson Model 36 when Thorson finds him at his home drunk.
Remington 870
In Chicago, Thorson finds out that Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.), the bail jumper he's after, has a Remington 870 shotgun on his couch.
Walther P38
Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.) holds a young girl hostage with a Walther P38 while confronting Thorson on the elevated train.
M16A1
In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason (Tracey Walter) uses an M16A1 fitted with a night scope to hold Thorsons wife hostage. SWAT members are also seen with the M16A1.
Beretta Jetfire
Thorson is seen carrying a Beretta Jetfire in his ankle at the climax.
