Error creating thumbnail: File missing Boxcar Bertha (1972)Boxcar Bertha Martin Scorsese . This film was among a series of cheaply made gangster films produced by Roger Corman that was intended to capitalize on the success of such films as Bonnie and Clyde .
The following weapons were used in the film Boxcar Bertha :
Pistols Remington 1866 Derringer While traveling through the South as a gambler, Rake Brown (Barry Primus ) keeps a stag-gripped Remington 1866 Derringer as his sidearm. During a scuffle with Joe Cox, Bertha Thompson (Barbara Hershey ) takes it from him.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rake's derringer sits on his bed next to the two rounds he loads into it. M1911A1 Bill Shelly (David Carradine ) carries a M1911A1 as his main sidearm throughout the film. During one of the payroll robberies, Bertha (Barbara Hershey ) carries a nickel-plated M1911A1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Auto Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill aims his 1911A1 at a railroad conductor. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Von (Bernie Casey ) aims the 1911A1 at a security guard. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Commercial Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. Manufactured on license by Remington Rand. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bertha holds her nickel 1911A1. Ruby Bill Shelly (David Carradine ) uses a nickel-plated Spanish Ruby pistol when he robs Sartoris's home.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gabilondo Ruby pistol - .32 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill robs Sartoris' guests with his Ruby. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close up of the Ruby, showing off the finish as well as the indicative holster safety knob. Revolvers Smith & Wesson Model 10 During the film's finale, Bill Shelly (David Carradine ) keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 10 with a 3" barrel while living in solitude in a shack in the woods.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson Model 10 with three inch barrel Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill picks up his Model 10 when he hears someone outside. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill hugs Bertha, his Model 10 in hand. Colt Official Police Rake Brown (Barry Primus ) keeps two nickel Colt Official Police revolvers with white grips throughout the gang's crime spree. After the prison break, he has a blued Official Police with black Colt grips in his waistband.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Official Police - 5" Barrel Error creating thumbnail: File missing A nice close up of Rake's two Official Police revolvers during a payroll robbery. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rake with his two revolvers. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rake stands over his hostages. Colt Police Positive Joe Cox (Joe Reynolds ), a prominent Southern lawyer, carries a Colt Police Positive that he draws on Rake after the card game.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Police Positive - .38 Special. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cox cocks the hammer on his Colt Police Positive while aiming it at Rake. Single Action Army "Boxcar" Bertha Thompson (Barbara Hershey ) carries a Single Action Army as her main sidearm, using it during the chain gang breakout and the first train robbery. Rake Brown (Barry Primus ) uses a different one during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris. Rake's SAA appears to be a Uberti replica with a bright brass frame while Bertha's appears to be original.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bertha sticks her SAA inside Harvey's mouth. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bertha holds her SAA on Harvey to allow the others to escape. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bertha draws her SAA on the train conductor. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill, with the Ithaca 37, and Rake, with the SAA, assault Sartoris. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rake sets down his SAA, showing off the brass frame. Submachine Guns Thompson M1921 Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry Thompson M1921 submachine guns.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A strikebreaker with a Thompson grabs one of the union organizers. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the detectives aims his Thompson at Bill's groin. Rifles Winchester Model 1892 Railroad detectives and uniformed police are seen with Winchester Model 1892 rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester 1892 -.32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A policeman apprehends Rake. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two detectives with Winchester rifles surround Von during the attempted kidnapping of Sartoris on his train. Shotguns Double-Barreled shotgun Several detectives carry Double Barreled Shotguns , including one of the McIvers (Victor Argo ). Bill Shelly (David Carradine ) and Von Morton (Bernie Casey ) also use them for occasional robberies.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A strikebreaker walks around the union camp starting fires as he carries his shotgun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill levels his shotgun at a railroad payroll clerk. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Von carries his shotgun through the train as he collects the passengers' items. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Both McIvers place their shotguns on the ground. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the McIvers (Victor Argo ) reloads his shotgun after Bertha gets away. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the McIvers (Victor Argo ) is forced to crouch at gunpoint with his shotgun a few inches away. Winchester Model 1897 Winchester Model 1897 shotguns are seen primarily in the hands of the McIvers detectives, especially McIver #2 (David Osterhout ) although McIver #1 (Victor Argo ) uses one when both McIvers blast at the prisoners. Von Morton (Bernie Casey ) uses several, picking up another when running out of ammunition, during the film's climax.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two Winchester '97s sit in the Louisiana sheriff's office. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Both McIvers fire their Winchesters into the prison. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The McIvers cycle their Winchesters, showing off the 1897's action in motion. Error creating thumbnail: File missing McIver #2 walks through the railroad payroll office with his Winchester '97. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Both McIvers place their shotguns on the ground. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Von pumps another round into his shotgun. During this scene, Von's shotgun has the amazing ability to send its victims flying. Remington Model 10 Von Morton (Bernie Casey ) carries an Remington Model 10 as his main weapon throughout the film, taken from Deputy Sheriff Harvey Hall (Harry Northup ) when he escapes from the chain gang.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Remington Model 10 Riot Version Error creating thumbnail: File missing A deputy aims an Remington Model 10 into the jail next to Von. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Deputy Hall watches the chain gang with his Remington Model 10 . Error creating thumbnail: File missing Von threatens a railroad conductor with his Remington Model 10 . Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill (David Carradine ) holds Von's Remington Model 10 when discussing their next robbery. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill, with the Remington Model 10 , and Rake, with the SAA, assault Sartoris. Winchester Model 1912 Some of the railroad detectives hired to stop the union activity carry Winchester Model 1912 pump shotguns.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester M1912 Riot Gun Error creating thumbnail: File missing A strikebreaker bends over with his Winchester in one hand. 
