8 Million Ways to Die
Theatrical release poster
8 Million Ways to Die is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby (The Last Detail ) and stars Jeff Bridges as Matthew "Matt" Scudder, an LA Sheriff's Deputy whose career and family life are in shambles due to his alcohol addiction and a tragic shooting. He then finds himself unknowingly involved in an underground drug and prostitution ring. This was the final film directed by Ashby, and the screenplay was co-written by several well-known writers, including Oliver Stone .
The following weapons were used in the film 8 Million Ways to Die :
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 66
Matt Scudder's (Jeff Bridges ) service sidearm is a Smith & Wesson Model 66 with 4" barrel. Chance (Randy Brooks ) carries a snub nose Model 66.
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Smith & Wesson Model 19
Scudder's parthner Joe Durkin (Vyto Ruginis ) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the opening scene. Chance's Nose Guard (Tommy "Tiny" Lister ) is also seen with a supposed Model 19.
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Charter Arms Undercover
Scudder's backup weapon is a snub nose revolver that appears to be a Charter Arms Undercover . This particular gun lacks a front sight.
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Pistols
Heckler & Koch P9S
In several scenes, Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges ) is seen with a Heckler & Koch P9S .
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Colt Mustang
Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges ) holds a compact pistol that appears to be a Colt Mustang .
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Walther PP
In the final scene Angel Maldonado (Andy Garcia ) fires a pistol. It is seen very poor but its shape resembles Walther PP .
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Submachine Guns
Cobray M11/9
In the final scene, Maldonado's henchman Quintero (Vance Valencia ) is armed with a Cobray M11/9 SMG.
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Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
During the encounter in warehouse, Mundo (Fred Asparagus), another of Maldonado's henchmen, holds Sarah at gunpoint with a double barreled shotgun with sawn-off buttstock.
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Ithaca 37
In the opening, one of the deputies is armed with an Ithaca 37 that is seen only in distance..
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Other Weapons
Grenade
During the encounter in warehouse, Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges ) holds a grenade that resembles some version of M18 smoke grenade .
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