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== Custom Smith & Wesson 629 == | == 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]]''. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halseys 629 turns into a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]]. | 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]]''. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halseys 629 turns into a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]]. | ||
− | + | [[Image:629 2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson Model 629, 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.]] |
Revision as of 19:44, 24 December 2009
The following firearms were used in 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.
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Remington 870
The Remington 870 is used by the State police, specifically during the Highway chase.
Remington 870 Folding Stock
Smith & Wesson Model 27/28
John Ryder keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 as his sidearm for the majority of the film.
![](/images/thumb/e/e4/Hlm193.jpg/600px-Hlm193.jpg)
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.
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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. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halseys 629 turns into a Smith & Wesson Model 66.
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.]]
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.