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| − | == Smith & Wesson Model 66 == | + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 66== |
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] is used by several law enforcement officers. Jim Halsey ([[C. Thomas Howell]]) acquires a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] off of Trooper Donner ([[Billy Green Bush]]) during his escape from the Sheriff's station. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] is used by several law enforcement officers. Jim Halsey ([[C. Thomas Howell]]) acquires a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] off of Trooper Donner ([[Billy Green Bush]]) during his escape from the Sheriff's station. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:S%26W66-38ss.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 66 with Pachmayr grips - .357 Magnum]] | |
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[[Image:H6610.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on Trooper Prestone ([[Jack Thibeau]]).]] | [[Image:H6610.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on Trooper Prestone ([[Jack Thibeau]]).]] | ||
[[Image:H6612.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on John Ryder.]] | [[Image:H6612.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on John Ryder.]] | ||
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[[Image:H66drop.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Smith & Wesson Model 66 lays on the ground.]] | [[Image:H66drop.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Smith & Wesson Model 66 lays on the ground.]] | ||
| − | ==Smith & Wesson Model | + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 28== |
| − | John Ryder ([[Rutger Hauer]]) keeps a [[Smith & Wesson Model | + | John Ryder ([[Rutger Hauer]]) keeps a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] as his sidearm for the majority of the film. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:S&WModel28RubberCombatGrips.jpg|thumb|none|300px|S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" barrel and Rubber Combat Grips - .357 Magnum]] |
| − | [[Image:Hm19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Ryder with the Smith & Wesson Model | + | [[Image:Hm19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Ryder with the Smith & Wesson Model 28.]] |
| − | [[Image:Hm191.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Ryder checks the load on his Smith & Wesson Model | + | [[Image:Hm191.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Ryder checks the load on his Smith & Wesson Model 28.]] |
| − | [[Image:Hlm193.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trooper Hancock ([[Henry Darrow]]) holds his Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 on John Ryder. | + | [[Image:Hlm193.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Wipe it OFF!"'' <BR> Trooper Hancock ([[Henry Darrow]]) holds his Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 on John Ryder.]] |
| − | [[Image:Hthegunisloaded.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''John Ryder:''' "The gun is loaded" | + | [[Image:Hthegunisloaded.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''John Ryder:''' ''"The gun is loaded."'' <BR> Note wood Hogue grips.]] |
| − | == Custom Smith & Wesson 629 == | + | ==Custom Smith & Wesson Model 629 Snub== |
| − | At the end of the movie, Jim Halsey ([[C. Thomas Howell]]) grabs Captain Esteridge's([[Jeffrey DeMunn]]) sidearm. It is a 2.5"-barreled, Mag-na-ported | + | At the end of the movie, Jim Halsey ([[C. Thomas Howell]]) grabs Captain Esteridge's ([[Jeffrey DeMunn]]) sidearm. It is a 2.5"-barreled, Mag-na-ported [[Smith & Wesson Model 629]]. A similar gun can be seen in the films ''[[Extreme Prejudice]]'' and ''[[Beverly Hills Cop]]''. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halsey's 629 turns into a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]]. |
| − | [[Image:M6293.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 3" barrel - 44 Magnum | + | [[Image:M6293.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Standard Smith & Wesson Model 629 snub with 3" barrel - .44 Magnum]] |
[[Image:H629.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey eyes Captain Esteridge's 629.]] | [[Image:H629.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey eyes Captain Esteridge's 629.]] | ||
[[Image:H6292.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey grabs Captain Esteridge's 629.]] | [[Image:H6292.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey grabs Captain Esteridge's 629.]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
| − | The [[Remington 870]] is used by the State Troopers, specifically during the Highway chase. | + | The [[Remington 870]] is used by the State Troopers, specifically during the Highway chase. Both standard and Police Folder variants are used. |
| − | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge]] |
| + | [[Image:H870.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trooper Hapscomb ([[Jon Van Ness]]) holds his Remington 870 on Jim Halsey.]] | ||
[[Image:H870continuity3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A deputy sheriff fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase.]] | [[Image:H870continuity3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A deputy sheriff fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase.]] | ||
[[Image:H870continuity4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sheriff prepares to shoot out Jim Halsey's tires.]] | [[Image:H870continuity4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sheriff prepares to shoot out Jim Halsey's tires.]] | ||
| − | + | [[Image:Remington870PoliceFolder.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Folding Stock - 12 Gauge]] | |
| − | [[Image:Remington870PoliceFolder.jpg|thumb|none| | ||
[[Image:H870fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A deputy sheriff fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase.]] | [[Image:H870fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A deputy sheriff fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:H870fs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The State Trooper at the far left is armed with | + | [[Image:H870fs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The State Trooper at the far left is armed with a [[Remington 870 Folding Stock]].]] |
| − | == Franchi SPAS 12 == | + | ==Franchi SPAS 12== |
A [[Franchi SPAS-12]] is carried by the State police escorting John Ryder to the state prison. Both John Ryder and Jim Halsey use the [[Franchi SPAS-12]] at the climax of the film. | A [[Franchi SPAS-12]] is carried by the State police escorting John Ryder to the state prison. Both John Ryder and Jim Halsey use the [[Franchi SPAS-12]] at the climax of the film. | ||
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[[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|Franchi SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|Franchi SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:HSPAS-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|none|John Ryder kills the State policemen.]] | [[Image:HSPAS-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|none|John Ryder kills the State policemen.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M16 SP1== | ==M16 SP1== | ||
| − | A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase with a [[M16/SP1]]. Several of the State troopers escorting John Ryder ([[Rutger Hauer]]) are also armed with | + | A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase with a [[M16 Rifle|M16/SP1]]. Several of the State troopers escorting John Ryder ([[Rutger Hauer]]) are also armed with SP1s. |
| − | [[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16 SP1 - 5.56x45mm]] |
[[Image:Hm162.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey.-note the birdcage flashider.]] | [[Image:Hm162.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey.-note the birdcage flashider.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Hm163.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A State trooper with an | + | [[Image:Hm163.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A State trooper with an M16/SP1. Note the lack of a forward assist.]] |
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''[[The Hitcher (2007)]]'' | ''[[The Hitcher (2007)]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 20:47, 13 November 2016
The Hitcher is a 1986 thriller that follows a young man (C. Thomas Howell) who agrees to give a mysterious stranger (Rutger Hauer) a ride with horrific results. A DTV sequel, The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting was released in 2003 with C. Thomas Howell returning and a remake was released in 2007.
The following weapons were used in the film The Hitcher:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 66
The Smith & Wesson Model 66 is used by several law enforcement officers. Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) acquires a Smith & Wesson Model 66 off of Trooper Donner (Billy Green Bush) during his escape from the Sheriff's station.
Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on Trooper Prestone (Jack Thibeau).
Nash (Jennifer Jason Leigh) aims the Smith & Wesson Model 66.
Smith & Wesson Model 28
John Ryder (Rutger Hauer) keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 28 as his sidearm for the majority of the film.
Custom Smith & Wesson Model 629 Snub
At the end of the movie, Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) grabs Captain Esteridge's (Jeffrey DeMunn) sidearm. It is a 2.5"-barreled, Mag-na-ported Smith & Wesson Model 629. A similar gun can be seen in the films Extreme Prejudice and Beverly Hills Cop. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halsey's 629 turns into a Smith & Wesson Model 66.
Shotguns
Remington 870
The Remington 870 is used by the State Troopers, specifically during the Highway chase. Both standard and Police Folder variants are used.
Trooper Hapscomb (Jon Van Ness) holds his Remington 870 on Jim Halsey.
The State Trooper at the far left is armed with a Remington 870 Folding Stock.
Franchi SPAS 12
A Franchi SPAS-12 is carried by the State police escorting John Ryder to the state prison. Both John Ryder and Jim Halsey use the Franchi SPAS-12 at the climax of the film.
Rifles
M16 SP1
A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase with a M16/SP1. Several of the State troopers escorting John Ryder (Rutger Hauer) are also armed with SP1s.
Trivia
In addition to scenes shot in the studio, filming locations include Amboy, California, Barstow, California, Death Valley National Park in California, Imperial County, California and Lake Mead in Nevada.