Bone Tomahawk

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Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Bone Tomahawk is a 2015 Western starring Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt, Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer, Richard Jenkins as Chicory, and Matthew Fox as John Brooder. The film was directed by S. Craig Zahler. Of particular interest for Western enthusiasts is the fact that Peter Sherayko was brought on as armorer and producer for this film, hence the excellent gun choices.

The following weapons were used in the film Bone Tomahawk:

Remington Model 1890

Buddy (Sid Haig) and Purvis (David Arquette) both carry Remington 1890 pistols in the opening of the film, distinguishable by the lanyard rings on the butts and the grip shape (distinct from Colts).

Remington 1890 - .45 Long Colt.

Buddy with his Remington cocked.

Buddy's Remington on the ground. Lanyard ring clearly visible.

Smith & Wesson Schofield

Sheriff Franklin Hunt (Kurt Russell) uses two different Smith & Wesson Schofields during the movie. First he carries a blued 5" barrel Schofield similar to the "Wells Fargo" variations. Later he carries a full-length nickel-plated Schofield with ivory grips.

Smith & Wesson Schofield with nickel finish - .45 Schofield.

Hunt with his Schofield approaching the barn.

Hunt with his Schofield approaching the bar.

Hunt with his Schofield investigating the bar.

Hunt with his nickel Schofield confronting Brooder.

Hunt with his nickel Schofield.

Hunt with his nickel Schofield.

Merwin, Hulbert & Co. First Model Frontier Army

Arthur O'Dwyer (Patrick Wilson) uses a Merwin, Hulbert & Co. First Model Frontier Army throughout the movie. It is differentiated from other later models by the lack of a top strap. It is nickel plated. Rare to see these in movies, and even more rare to see one reloaded in a movie, which O'Dwyer does towards the end!

Merwin, Hulbert SA First Model Frontier Army .44MH caliber with early "humpback" hammer and shortened barrel.

O'Dwyer with his Merwin & Hulbert. Best view I could find of the gun.

O'Dwyer with his Merwin & Hulbert in his holster. This version has the earlier "square butt" rather than the "skull-crusher."

O'Dwyer with his Merwin & Hulbert, visible in its holster at the bottom of the frame.

O'Dwyer with his Merwin & Hulbert. Oddly, in this screen cap it looks like it has a top strap over the cylinder and looks blued rather than nickel. Maybe a different gun used for the shot, or simply a trick of the lighting.

O'Dwyer reloading his Merwin & Hulbert. The static screen cap doesn't do it justice; it's the only time I've seen one of these reloaded in a film. Pretty cool.

Winchester Model 1873

John Brooder (Matthew Fox) carries a very distinct engraved and nickel-plated Winchester Model 1873 carbine in the film. It is another choice that I am sure was influenced by Peter Sherayko. Very unique version of the gun, very fitting of Brooder's high-falutin' character.

Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal.

Brooder carrying his 1873 Winchester.

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

Chicory (Richard Jenkins) is seen carrying a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.

Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.