Blue Ruin

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Blue Ruin (2013)

'Blue Ruin' is an independent thriller film written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier, and funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign. It follows a drifter (Macon Blair) who returns to his hometown seeking revenge after his parents' supposed killer is released from prison.

The following weapons were used in the film Blue Ruin:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Revolvers

EKOL Viper

Early in the film, Dwight (Macon Blair) steals a gun case from a parked truck, only to discover the revolver inside is protected by a trigger lock. He attempts to remove the trigger lock by hitting it repeatedly with a crowbar, which, predictably, is ineffective and destroys the gun. For this scene the filmmakers used an EKOL Viper, a blank-fire only weapon, rather than destroy an actual working firearm.

EKOL Viper, 2.5" barrel, 9mm R.K./P.A.K. blanks

The Viper sitting on the passenger seat of Dwight's Pontiac Bonneville. Note the trigger lock and 9mm dummy rounds in the case.

The Viper as Dwight attempts to remove the trigger lock. "Cal 9MM R/P.A.K." can be read on the frame.

The result of Dwight's fruitless efforts to remove the trigger lock.

Ruger GP100

While searching the Clelands' home, Dwight (Macon Blair) finds two Ruger GP100s.

Ruger GP100, stainless version - .357 Magnum

Dwight finds a Ruger GP100 in the Clelands' home.

The Ruger logo is clearly seen on the frame in this shot.

Dwight finds a second Ruger underneath a mattress.

Pistols

Ruger Mk III

One of the weapons that Ben (Devin Ratray) offers to Dwight (Macon Blair) is a Ruger Mk III, which he describes as firing "its own nine millimetre cartridge" and instructs Dwight that it must be loaded with stripper clips. Both of these statements are incorrect, although it is possible that the scene was written with another firearm in mind. Later in the film, Ben makes mention of giving Dwight a "Steyr" as a secondary weapon, meaning perhaps that the filmmakers had confused the Ruger with a similar-looking but older firearm that does indeed load from stripper clips.

Ruger Mk III with standard weight barrel - .22 LR

Ben loads a magazine into the Mk III. Note the distinctive shape of the magazine well.

Ben showing Dwight the Mk III. Note the distinctive cylindrical bolt.

Rifles and Carbines

Ruger Mini-14 GB

The final weapon that Ben (Devin Ratray) initially shows to Dwight (Macon Blair) is a Ruger Mini-14 GB. Dwight then uses the Mini-14 while interrogating Teddy (Kevin Colack), who also briefly uses it after overpowering Dwight.

Ruger Mini-14 GB ("Government Barrel") - 5.56x45mm

Ben shows Dwight the Mini-14. After properly identifying it, he refers to it as "the A-Team gun" and even properly explains the distinction between the A-Team's standard rifles and his own GB.

Dwight, not a familiar firearms user, holds the Mini-14 somewhat awkwardly.

Dwight aims the Mini-14 at the trunk of his car.

Dwight, holding the Mini-14, reaches down to grab a jug of water for Teddy.

Dwight fires the Mini-14, eyes closed, and misses Teddy from roughly two yards.

Teddy with the Mini-14 after overpowering Dwight.

Teddy rests the Mini-14 on his knees.

Teddy, about to shoot Dwight, cocks his head at the sound of Ben's Mosin firing. Seconds later he is hit. (In reality, the bullet would have hit him before the sound had travelled far enough for him to hear it).

Mosin-Nagant M91/30

One of the weapons that Ben (Devin Ratray) shows to Dwight (Macon Blair) is a Mosin Nagant M91/30. He is seen firing it later in the film.

Full-length Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mm R

Ben shows Dwight the Mosin rifle.

Ben approaches Dwight after firing the Mosin.

Shotguns

Double Barrelled Shotgun

Several double barrelled shotguns are seen in the film. The first is seen in the hands of Teddy (Kevin Kolack) and later Dwight (Macon Blair) at Dwight's sister Sam's house. At least one more is seen at the Clelands' home, and another is seen used by William at the end of the film.

1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge

Teddy aims the double barrelled shotgun at Dwight.

Dwight handling Teddy's shotgun. This stance would be likely to injure him if he were to fire it.

William prepares to fire the shotgun.

Other

Crossbow

A crossbow of unknown make or model is seen used by one of the Clelands to shoot Dwight in the leg.

One of the Clelands with a crossbow outside Sam's house.