The Hitcher (1986)

The following firearms were used in The Hitcher (1986):

The Hitcher (1986)

Smith & Wesson Model 66

The Smith & Wesson Model 66 is used by several LE 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.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 - .357 Magnum (grips in the film are Pachmayr, not Hogue)

Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on a State Trooper.

Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on John Ryder.

Jim Halsey is given six rounds of ammunition for his Smith & Wesson Model 66

Jim Halsey figures out how to load his Smith & Wesson Model 66 after nervously fumbling with it.

Nash (Jennifer Jason Leigh) aims the Smith & Wesson Model 66.

Nash tries to fend off the State police.

The Smith & Wesson Model 66 lays on the ground.

Remington 870

The Remington 870 is used by the State police, specifically during the Highway chase.

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge

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A Sheriffs deputy holds his Remington 870‎ on Jim Halsey.

A State Trooper fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase.

A State Trooper prepares to shoot out Jim Halsey's tires.

Remington 870 Folding Stock

Remington 870 Folding Stock - 12 gauge

A State Trooper fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase.

The State Trooper at the far left is armed with the folding stock Remington 870.

Smith & Wesson Model 27/28

John Ryder keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 as his sidearm for the majority of the film.

Smith & Wesson Model 28

John Ryder with the Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28

John Ryder checks the load on his Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28

Trooper Hancock(Henry Darrow) holds his Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 on John Ryder. "Wipe it OFF!"

John Ryder: "The gun is loaded".

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 M16/SP1s.

M16 SP1 5.56mm

A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey.-note the birdcage flashhider.

A State trooper with an M16/SP1 -note the lack of a forward assist.

Custom Smith & Wesson 629

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 S&W N-frame (probably, a Smith & Wesson 629 ). A similar gun can be seen in the movie Extreme Prejudice and Beverly Hills Cop. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halseys 629 turns into a Smith & Wesson Model 66.

Smith & Wesson Model 629, 3" barrel - 44 magnum.

Jim Halsey eyes Captain Esteridge's 629.

Jim Halsey grabs Captain Esteridge's 629.

Custom N-frame S&W in "The Hitcher"

Jim Halsey checks the load on Captain Esteridge's 629.

Jim Halsey holds Captain Esteridge's 629. C. Thomas Howell knows to keep his finger off the trigger.

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.

Franchi SPAS-12 12-gauge

John Ryder kills the State policemen.

John Ryder looks out the Police van with a SPAS-12.

John Ryder picks the SPAS-12 back up.

John Ryder looks at Jim Halsey.

John Ryder chambers a new round.

Jim Halsey with the SPAS-12.

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.