Back to the Future Part II

Back to the Future Part II Movie Poster Country United States Directed by Robert Zemeckis Release Date 1989 Language English Studio Universal Pictures Distributor Universal Pictures Amblin Entertainment Main Cast Character Actor Marty McFly Michael J. Fox Dr. Emett Brown Christopher Lloyd Lorraine Baines Lea Thompson Strickland James Tolkan Biff Tannen Thomas F. Wilson Match Billy Zane 3-D Casey Siemaszko Jennifer Elisabeth Shue

Back to the Future Part II is the 1989 sequel to Back to the Future. The sequel follows Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) as he travels to 2015 with Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) to prevent a disastrous event from devastating the lives of his future children. However, certain events cause his own timeline to be altered radically. This movie was filmed back-to-back with 1990's Back to the Future Part III.

The following weapons were used in the film Back to the Future Part II:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 60

In the Alternate 1985, Biff Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson) pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 60 with 2 1/8" barrel and black rubber grips on Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) after explaining how he came to be so rich. He fires it at Marty several times in his suite, but does not score a hit. Biff then corners Marty on the roof with the Model 60, stating he was the one who killed his father, with the same Model 60 - "Two McFlys with the same gun", he says. He aims it at Marty but doesn't get a chance to finish the job as Marty jumps off the roof of the building. Two hero Model 60s were used in the film, with at least serial number 85372 being rented from Stembridge Gun Rentals.

Screen-used Smith & Wesson Model 60 from the movie Back to the Future Part II - .38 Special. Note that the grips have changed since the revolver's appearance in the film. Image from Prop Store of London.

Opposite side view of the S&W Model 60 from Back to the Future Part II - .38 Special. Image from Prop Store of London.

A close-up of the model and serial number of the Model 60 from Back to the Future Part II - .38 Special. Image from Prop Store of London.

The Alternate Biff pulls the Smith & Wesson Model 60 on Marty.

Biff aims the Smith & Wesson Model 60 at Marty on the rooftop of his casino hotel.

"I suppose it's poetic justice - two McFlys... with the same gun!"

Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Nickel)

In the alternate 1985, a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 is pulled by Biff's friend "3-D" (Casey Siemaszko) .

Smith & Wesson Model 36, nickel plated - .38 Special. This model is often confused with the similar looking Smith & Wesson Model 60, which is a fully stainless steel gun.

3-D's S&W is briefly seen as the goons round the corner in pursuit of Marty.

3-D's snub-nosed S&W is better seen here, if a bit blurry.

Colt M1911A1

Biff's friends "Match" (Billy Zane) and "Skinhead" (J.J. Cohen) both carry M1911A1 variants in the alternate 1985. Skinhead's is black and not well seen.

M1911A1 - .45 ACP

Skinhead (J.J. Cohen) pulls his M1911A1 from a shoulder holster.

Skinhead pulls his M1911A1 from a shoulder holster.

The only other good view of Skinhead's M1911A1 is when the goons run downstairs.

Match's M1911A1 is seen as the goons enter the stairwell.

A good shot of Match's M1911A1 as the goons run down the stairs.

Colt Single Action Army

In the alternate 1985, Marty watches a promotional film that shows an ancestor of Biff named "Mad Dog" holding a Single Action Army.

Cimarron Model P (Copy of the Single Action Army) Nickel Finish - .45 Long Colt

A promotional film shows Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen with his SAA.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500

Mr. Strickland (James Tolkan) in the alternate 1985 uses a Mossberg 500 to threaten Marty (Michael J. Fox), whom he mistook for a newspaper thief. After a group of thugs shoot up his house, Strickland fires two shots at the vehicle and runs after it as Marty flees the urban battlefield.

Mossberg 500 - 12 Gauge

In the alternate 1985, Mr. Strickland (James Tolkan) uses a Mossberg 500 to threaten Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox).

Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) tries to explain himself as the Alternate Mr. Strickland (James Tolkan) points his Mossberg 500 at him.

"Eat lead, slackers!" The Alternate Mr. Strickland (James Tolkan) fires his Mossberg 500 at the "slackers" who shot at him.

Mossberg 500 (Extended Magazine)

What appears to be a Mossberg 500 Shotgun fitted with an extended magazine tube is used by one of the thugs who open fire on Mr. Strickland. A camo-dressed Hill Valley police officer riding on a police APC also is armed with the shotgun.

Mossberg 500 with full stock, heat shield and extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge

In the alternate 1985, the muzzle flash is from what appears to be a Mossberg.

In the alternate 1985, an officer in camo rides in the front armed with what appears to be a Mossberg 500. The APC in the background is a police-configured M114: while it might appear to be some kind of assault gun, the thing on the front is actually the support for a battering ram.

Rifles

Norinco Type 56

In the alternate 1985, one of the thugs fires a Norinco Type 56 rifle from the passing car.

Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the US as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm

In the alternate 1985, the thug on the left fires a Norinco Type 56 rifle from the passing car.

Remington 700PSS

In the alternate 1985, another camo-dressed Hill Valley police officer is seen armed with what appears to be a Remington 700PSS while riding atop the police APC.

Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod, in .300 Win Mag

In the alternate 1985, an officer in camo is seen armed with what appears to be a Remington 700PSS while riding atop an APC.

M16A2

In the alternate 1985, camo-dressed Hill Valley police officers are seen armed with what appear to be M16A2 rifles. One is seen walking around the town square and another rides atop an APC.

M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).

In the alternate 1985, officers are seen armed with what appear to be M16A2 rifles.

Winchester 1892

In the alternate 1985, Biff watches a scene from A Fistful of Dollars where Ramón Rojo (Gian Maria Volontè) uses a Winchester Model 1892 rifle.

Winchester 1892 - .38-40

In the alternate 1985, Biff watches a scene from A Fistful of Dollars where Ramón Rojo (Gian Maria Volontè) uses a Winchester 1892 rifle.

Back to the Future Part III Weapons

At the end of Back to the Future Part II, a preview for Back to the Future Part III is seen and several weapons are visible from that film. Many of these scenes were alternate takes from the ones seen in the finished film. Please visit the Discussion page for the weapons seen in this preview.