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[[Image:Hunter1980.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Hunter'' (1980)]]
 
''The Hunter'' is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for [[Steve McQueen]].  The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph Thorson.
 
  
The following weapons were used in the film ''The Hunter'':
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|name=The Hunter
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|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]]United States
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|director=Buzz Kulik
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|date=1980
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|studio=Rastar
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|distributor=Paramount
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|character1= Ralph "Papa" Thorson
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|actor1=[[Steve McQueen]]
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|character2=Ritchie Blumenthal
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|actor2=[[Eli Wallach]]
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|character3=Spota
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|actor3=[[Richard Venture]]
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|character4=Rocco Mason
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|actor4=[[Tracey Walter]]
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|character5=Sheriff Strong
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|actor5=[[Ben Johnson]]
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|character6=Bernardo
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|actor6=[[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]
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'''''The Hunter''''' is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for [[Steve McQueen]].  The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph Thorson.
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'''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Hunter'':'''
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=Handguns=
 
==M1911A1==
 
==M1911A1==
 
The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) is an [[M1911A1]].
 
The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) is an [[M1911A1]].
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]]
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[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:Hunt 013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ralph 'Papa' Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) holds an [[M1911A1]] to the head of Tommy Price ([[LeVar Burton]]). ]]
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[[Image:Hunt 013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ralph 'Papa' Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) holds an [[M1911A1]] to the head of Tommy Price (LeVar Burton). ]]
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[[Image:Hunt 027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thorsen with his pistol.]]
  
 
==Colt New Service==
 
==Colt New Service==
When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls a [[Colt New Service]] revolver with custom grips in order to warn off the bounty hunter.
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When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls a [[Colt New Service]] revolver with stag grips in order to warn off the bounty hunter.
 
[[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 magnum.]]
 
[[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 magnum.]]
[[Image:Hunt 015.jpg|thumb|none|500px|
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[[Image:Hunt 015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls his [[Colt New Service]] revolver.]]
When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls his [[Colt New Service]] revolver.]]
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==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
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Det. Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) is seen waving around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] when Thorson finds him at his home drunk.
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[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]]
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[[Image:Hunt 025.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) waves around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]].]]
  
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==Walther P38==
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Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds a young girl hostage with a [[Walther P38]] while confronting Thorson on the elevated train.
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[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 with black grips - 9mm]]
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[[Image:Hunt 032.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds the [[Walther P38]] on the young hostage.]]
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==Beretta Jetfire==
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Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) is seen carrying a nickel-plated [[Beretta Jetfire]] that is strapped to his ankle during the school confrontation.
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[[Image:Spirit950Jetfire.JPG|thumb|none|300px|A nickel Beretta 950BS Jetfire (.25 ACP‎) as used in ''[[The Spirit]]''. The weapon pictured here was [[Eva Mendes]] actual pistol in the film.]]
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[[Image:Hunt 035.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) is seen carrying a nickel-plated [[Beretta Jetfire]] that is strapped to his ankle.]]
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=Shotguns=
 
==Ithaca 37==
 
==Ithaca 37==
 
An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper.  Los Angeles police also are seen handling a 3-shot Ithaca.
 
An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper.  Los Angeles police also are seen handling a 3-shot Ithaca.
 
[[Image:IthacaExtMagTub.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge]]
 
[[Image:IthacaExtMagTub.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Hunt 016.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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[[Image:Hunt 016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper. ]]
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[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
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[[File:Hunt_021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officer on the right handling a 3-shot Ithaca.]]
  
==Stun Gun==
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==Remington 870==
Thorson is seen using a stun launcher that fires bean bags to subdue the bail jumper.
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In Chicago, Thorson finds out that Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]), the bail jumper he's after, has a [[Remington 870]] shotgun on his couch.
[[Image:Hunt 019.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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[[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with stock extended and extended magazine - 12 gauge]]
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[[Image:Hunt 028.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) sits on a couch next to a Remington 870 with extended magazine and factory pistol grip - 12 gauge.]]
  
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=Rifles=
 
==Winchester Model 70==
 
==Winchester Model 70==
A Los Angeles police sniper uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle.
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A Los Angeles SWAT police sniper uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle.
 
[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]]
 
[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]]
[[Image:Hunt 020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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[[Image:Hunt 020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Los Angeles SWAT police sniper uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle.]]
 
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
 
Det. Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) is seen waving around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] when Thorson finds him at his home drunk.
 
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]]
 
[[Image:Hunt 025.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) waves around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]].]]
 
  
==Remington 870==
 
In Chicago, Thorson finds out that Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]), the bail jumper he's after, has a [[Remington 870]] shotgun on his couch.
 
[[Image:Shotgun US Remington 870 'Tac Star' 12 gauge slide action shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|right|Remington 870 with pistol grip and vertical foregrip - 12 Gauge.]]
 
[[Image:Hunt 028.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) sits on a couch next to a Remington 870 with extended magazine and factory pistol grip - 12 gauge.]]
 
 
==Walther P38==
 
Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds a young girl hostage with a [[Walther P38]] while confronting Thorson on the elevated train.
 
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P38 with worn bluing and black grips - 9mm]]
 
[[Image:Hunt 032.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds the [[Walther P38]] on the young hostage.]]
 
  
 
==M16A1==
 
==M16A1==
In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope to hold Thorsons wife hostage.  SWAT members are also seen with the M16A1.
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In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope to hold Thorsons wife hostage.  SWAT officers are also seen with the M16A1.
 
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Hunt 033.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope.]]
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[[Image:Hunt 033.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope.]]
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[[Image:Hunt 021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the bottom left, a SWAT officer is armed with the M16A1.]]
  
==Beretta Jetfire==
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=Other=
Thorson is seen carrying a [[Beretta Jetfire]] in his ankle at the climax.
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==Bean Bag Launcher==
[[Image:Hunt 035.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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Thorson is seen using a launcher that fires bean bags to subdue the bail jumper.
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[[Image:Hunt 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thorson is seen using a launcher that fires bean bags.]]
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Revision as of 01:30, 30 April 2021



The Hunter
Hunter1980.jpg
Theatrical Release Poster
Country Flag of the United States.jpgUnited States
Directed by Buzz Kulik
Release Date 1980
Studio Rastar
Distributor Paramount
Main Cast
Character Actor
Ralph "Papa" Thorson Steve McQueen
Ritchie Blumenthal Eli Wallach
Spota Richard Venture
Rocco Mason Tracey Walter
Sheriff Strong Ben Johnson
Bernardo Thomas Rosales Jr.




The Hunter is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for Steve McQueen. The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph Thorson.

The following weapons were used in the film The Hunter:


Handguns

M1911A1

The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson (Steve McQueen) is an M1911A1.

M1911A1 - .45 ACP.
Ralph 'Papa' Thorson (Steve McQueen) holds an M1911A1 to the head of Tommy Price (LeVar Burton).
Thorsen with his pistol.

Colt New Service

When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong (Ben Johnson) pulls a Colt New Service revolver with stag grips in order to warn off the bounty hunter.

Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 magnum.
When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong (Ben Johnson) pulls his Colt New Service revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Det. Spota (Richard Venture) is seen waving around his Smith & Wesson Model 36 when Thorson finds him at his home drunk.

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot
Spota (Richard Venture) waves around his Smith & Wesson Model 36.

Walther P38

Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.) holds a young girl hostage with a Walther P38 while confronting Thorson on the elevated train.

Walther P38 with black grips - 9mm
Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.) holds the Walther P38 on the young hostage.

Beretta Jetfire

Thorson (Steve McQueen) is seen carrying a nickel-plated Beretta Jetfire that is strapped to his ankle during the school confrontation.

A nickel Beretta 950BS Jetfire (.25 ACP‎) as used in The Spirit. The weapon pictured here was Eva Mendes actual pistol in the film.
Thorson (Steve McQueen) is seen carrying a nickel-plated Beretta Jetfire that is strapped to his ankle.

Shotguns

Ithaca 37

An Ithaca 37 shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper. Los Angeles police also are seen handling a 3-shot Ithaca.

Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge
An Ithaca 37 shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper.
Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge
SWAT officer on the right handling a 3-shot Ithaca.

Remington 870

In Chicago, Thorson finds out that Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.), the bail jumper he's after, has a Remington 870 shotgun on his couch.

Remington 870 Police Magnum with stock extended and extended magazine - 12 gauge
Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.) sits on a couch next to a Remington 870 with extended magazine and factory pistol grip - 12 gauge.

Rifles

Winchester Model 70

A Los Angeles SWAT police sniper uses a Winchester Model 70 rifle.

Winchester Model 70 - .30-06
A Los Angeles SWAT police sniper uses a Winchester Model 70 rifle.


M16A1

In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason (Tracey Walter) uses an M16A1 fitted with a night scope to hold Thorsons wife hostage. SWAT officers are also seen with the M16A1.

M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm
Rocco Mason (Tracey Walter) uses an M16A1 fitted with a night scope.
At the bottom left, a SWAT officer is armed with the M16A1.

Other

Bean Bag Launcher

Thorson is seen using a launcher that fires bean bags to subdue the bail jumper.

Thorson is seen using a launcher that fires bean bags.

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