Death Hunt

Death Hunt Theatrical poster Country United States Hong Kong Directed by Peter R. Hunt Release Date 1981 Language English Studio Golden Harvest Company Northshore Investments Ltd. Distributor Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Main Cast Character Actor Albert Johnson Charles Bronson Sgt. Edgar Millen Lee Marvin Constable Alvin Adams Andrew Stevens George Washington Lincoln "Sundog" Brown Carl Weathers Vanessa McBride Angie Dickinson Bill Luce Henry Beckman Ned Warren William Sanderson Clarence Maury Chaykin Hazel Ed Lauter Captain Hank Tucker Scott Hylands

Death Hunt is a 1981 action film loosely based on the actual 1932 manhunt for Albert Johnson ("Mad Trapper of Rat River") conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the Yukon. Unlike the fictionalized character portrayed by Charles Bronson the real Albert Johnson was killed by the Mounties on February 17, 1932. Additionally the movie has a much higher body-count. In the actual event Johnson shot and killed RCMP constable Edgar Millen (portrayed by Lee Marvin and whom never gets a scratch in the movie) and wounded two other constables (both of whom recovered from their wounds). The movie was filmed in March and April of 1980 in Canada and New Mexico.

The following weapons were used in the film Death Hunt:

Handguns

Colt New Service

A Colt New Service is used by RCMP Sergeant Edgar Millen (Lee Marvin) and Constable Alvin Adams, RCMP (Andrew Stevens).

New Service chambered in .455 Eley.

Sergeant Millen (Lee Marvin) retrieves the Colt from his foot locker.

Constable Alvin Adams, RCMP (Andrew Stevens) holds the Colt.

Colt Peacemaker

A Single Action Army is used by Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson) during the fight at the cabin.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model.

Webley Mk VI

One of the trappers Bill (Henry Beckman) uses a Webley Mk VI revolver.

Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley

Bill (Henry Beckman) with the Webley Mk VI.

Colt M1911

A Colt M1911 is vaguely seen in a gun store.

Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP

Rifles

Winchester Model 1873

The Winchester Model 1873 is used by different characters.

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

Jimmy Tom (Denis Lacroix) with a Winchester Model 1873.

Ned Warren (William Sanderson) with a Winchester Model 1873 "Trapper Carbine".

Constable Adams (Andrew Stevens) with a Winchester Model 1873.

Winchester 1894

The Winchester Model 1894 is used by some of the Mounties.

Winchester 1894 - .30-30.

The Mountie on the far right is armed with a Winchester Model 1894.

Winchester Model 1866 "Golden Boy"

One of the trappers in the posse is armed with a Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy".

Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine - .44 RF

Marlin Model 1893

Clarence (Maury Chaykin) uses a Marlin Model 1893.

Marlin 1893 rifle - .30-30.

Krag-Jorgensen

A Krag-Jørgensen is used by Sgt Edgar Millen (Lee Marvin)

1896 U.S.Krag-Jorgensen carbine,.30-40 Krag

Savage 99

A Savage 99 is used by Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson). It should be noted that, while there are numerous inaccuracies with the weapons used in this movie compared to the ones used in real life, Albert Johnson's primary rifle in real life was a Savage 99. Therefore, this is a very accurate inclusion to the film.

Savage 99 - .300 Savage

Albert holds his Savage.

Albert comes out of the cabin with his Savage at the ready.

Albert aims his Savage.

Lee-Enfield No.I Mk.III* sporter

Lee Enfield "Sporter" versions are used by Sundog/George Washington Lincoln Brown (Carl Weathers) and Hazel (Ed Lauter). Being a commonwealth territory, these guns are very popular in Canada.

Lee-Enfield No.I Mk.III* Sporter - .303 British

Hazel (Ed Lauter) takes aim with his Lee Enfield Mk III* sporter

Hazel holds his Mk.III* sporter. Note the charger guide on top of the receiver and the lines on the magazine that go all the way to the bottom. This is a sure way to determine it is a No.I rifle.

Sundog (Carl Weathers) takes aim with his Lee-Enfield sporter.

Sundog aims his Lee-Enfield sporter.

Shotguns

Winchester Model 1912

The Winchester Model 1912 is used by both Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson) after the log cabin gets blown up, and by Sgt Edgar Millen (Lee Marvin)

Winchester M1912 Riot Gun

Johnson (Charles Bronson) blasts away with his Winchester Model 1912.

12 Gauge double barrel shotgun

One is seen on a gun-rack in a gun store and also used by various characters.

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

12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun

Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson) cuts down a 12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun after he learns about the posse on its way to arrest him. He uses it during the fight at the cabin. In real life, Johnson's shotgun was a much shorter Iver-Johnson "Champion" in 16 gauge.

Harrington & Richardson Topper Shotgun - 12 gauge. This is a common single barreled breach loading top break shotgun.

Johnson aims his shotgun.

Johnson loads his shotgun.

Machine Gun

Vickers .50 machine gun

A Vickers .50 machine gun is mounted on the RCAF Biplane.

Vickers .50 machine gun - Essentially the Mk1 but chambered in .50 caliber. Mounted on Armored Vehicles and used as Navy AA until supplemented by the Besa and Oerlikon 20mm Cannon - 12.7x81mm