Breakdown

Breakdown (1997)

Breakdown is a 1997 thriller starring Kurt Russell as Jeff, a mild-mannered husband who finds himself in the middle of the Arizona desert in search of his wife, who disappears after accepting a ride from a stranger after their car breaks down. The film was written and directed by Jonathan Mostow, who went on to direct U-571 and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.

The following weapons were used in the film Breakdown:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Beretta 92FS

The Beretta 92FS is held by Earl (M.C. Gainey) when questioning Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell). Taylor himself also uses this gun for a good part of the film. A Beretta is also used by Al (Ritch Brinkley) during the chase.

Beretta 92FS

Earl (M.C. Gainey) pulls his Beretta 92FS on Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell.

Earl (M.C. Gainey) threatens Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) with the Beretta.

A publicity photo as Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) threatens Earl (M.C. Gainey) with his own Beretta.

Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) with the Beretta.

SIG-Sauer P226

When Jeff (Kurt Russell) goes to the home of Red (J.T. Walsh), he finds a SIG-Sauer P226 in a glove compartment, which he later uses to threaten Red. It's also seen in the hands of Billy (Jack Noseworthy) earlier in the film. The SIG P226 from this film, which was provided to the production by Hand Prop Room, was later listed in a 2018 auction by Heritage Auctions.

A SIG-Sauer P226 (9x19mm) used in Breakdown; the weapon pictured here is the actual screen-used pistol carried by Kurt Russell in the film. (This picture comes from a 2018 auction listng by Heritage Auctions.

Opposite view of the screen-used SIG P226 from Breakdown. Note the filed-down barrel lock-up (an indicator that the weapon has been adapted to fire blanks), as well as missing grip panel screw.

A close-up of the muzzle of the screen-used SIG P226 from Breakdown. Note internal barrel threading (a modification necessary for installing a blank adapter), and also that this weapon has the "K-Kote" finish on its slide.

A publicity photo of Billy (Jack Noseworthy) holding his SIG-Sauer P226, "gangsta"-style.

The SIG P226 is held by Jack on the left.

Another publicity photo as Jeff (Kurt Russell) holds the SIG P226 on Red and his crew in the house. He also holds the Winchester 1873 in his other hand.

Jeff holds the SIG on Red (J.T. Walsh) after he tries to escape from the house.

Jeff (Kurt Russell) holds the SIG on Red and his crew in the barn.

Another publicity photo as Jeff fires the SIG during the vehicle chase in the climax of the film.

Beretta 950 Jetfire

A Beretta 950 Jetfire with ivory grips is pulled by Earl (M.C. Gainey) from his boot.

Beretta Jetfire .25 ACP‎

Smith & Wesson Model 28

Sheriff Boyd (Rex Linn) pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 28 revolver when he pulls Jeff over.

Smith & Wesson Model 28 - .357 Magnum.

Sheriff Boyd (Rex Linn) pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 28 revolver when he pulls Jeff over.

Colt Single Action Army Artillery

At the diner, the manager briefly pulls a nickel-plated Colt Single Action Army revolver on Jeff after he forcibly demands that he be allowed to review customer receipts. While the gun is only ever seen clearly from behind and the barrel length is difficult to gauge, it appears to be the Artillery model of the Single Action Army.

Colt Single Action Army Artillery Model w/ 5.5" barrels - .38-40 Winchester.

The diner owner holds his Colt Single Action Army on Jeff.

Mossberg 500 "Cruiser"

Earl (M.C. Gainey) is also seen holding a Mossberg 500 Cruiser shotgun w/Pachmayr Vindicator grip and forend kit, as Jeff is questioned by Red. Billy (Jack Noseworthy) uses the same shotgun near the climax.

Mossberg 500 "Cruiser" - 12 gauge

Earl (M.C. Gainey) carries a Mossberg 500 "Cruiser" shotgun as Jeff is questioned by Red.

Winchester Model 1892

A Winchester Model 1892 is used by Red's son Deke (Vincent Berry) when Jeff threatens the family in the kitchen. Jeff himself later takes but does not use the rifle. The Winchester from this film, which was provided to the production by Hand Prop Room, was eventually sold in a 2018 auction by Heritage Auctions; pictures from the auction listing appear below.

A Winchester Model 1892 (.44-40) from Breakdown; the weapon pictured here is the actual screen-used rifle from the film, as it appeared in a 2018 Heritage Auctions listing.

Opposite view of the screen-used Winchester Model 1892 from Breakdown.

The Winchester Model 1873 is used by Red's son when Jeff threatens the family in the kitchen.

Ruger Mini-14 GB

During the confrontation at the creek, Earl (M.C. Gainey) fires at Jeff Taylor with a scoped Ruger Mini-14 GB.

Ruger Mini-14 GB - 5.56x45mm

Earl fires his Ruger Mini-14 GB at Jeff at the creek.