Messenger of Death

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Messenger of Death (1988).

Messenger of Death is a 1988 detective movie directed by J. Lee Thompson (Northwest Frontier, The Guns of Navarone, St. Ives, Death Wish 4) and starring Charles Bronson as Garret Smith, Denver newspaper reporter.

The following weapons are seen in the movie Messenger of Death:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 36

The Smith & Wesson Model 36 is used by Chief Barney Doyle (Daniel Benzali) and by Homer Foxx (Laurence Luckinbill).

Smith & Wesson Model 36 with square butt - .38 Special.

Chief Doyle (Daniel Benzali) with his revolver.

A close view on Doyle's revolver.

Homer Foxx (Laurence Luckinbill) with Doyle's revolver in hand.

Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.

Different Revolvers

Several revolvers are briefly seen in the movie.

One of the Mormons with a revolver in holster. Only grip can be seen.

One of the Mormons holds Garret Smith's snub nose revolver in holster.

Unidentified Pistol

In the final scene the assassin (John Solari) tries to kill Garret Smith (Charles Bronson) with a suppressed pistol. It's hard to identify this pistol.

The assassin (John Solari) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.

Another view on the same scene.

Shotguns

Ithaca 37

In the opening scene the assassin (John Solari) uses Ithaca 37 pump shotgun to kill the entire family of fundamentalist Mormon Orville Beecham.

Ithaca 37 riot version - 12 Gauge.

The assassin approaches Beecham's house with his Ithaca 37 in hand.

A close view on the muzzle.

The assassin at work.

Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun

In the opening scene Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a single barreled top break shotgun of unknown model.

Mrs. Beecham hastily charges the shotgun.

The shotgun is seen near the body of Mrs. Beecham.

Single Barreled Bolt-action Shotgun

Garret Smith (Charles Bronson) is seen with a single barreled bolt-action shotgun during the scene on the Mormon cemetery.

Garret Smith (Charles Bronson) looks at the shotgun.

Garret Smith with the single-barreled bolt-action shotgun.

Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun

In several scenes Zenas Beecham (John Ireland) is seen with double barreled side by side shotgun of unknown model.

Zenas Beecham (John Ireland) with double barreled shotgun.

A view on the stock of the shotgun.

Zenas Beecham waits for the attack of his brother Willis.

Double Barreled Over and Under Shotgun

Several double barreled over and under shotguns are seen during the attack of Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.

Zenas Beecham's man fires his over and under shotgun.

Rifles

Winchester Model 1892

Willis Beecham (Jeff Corey) and several of his men are armed with Winchester Model 1892 rifles during the shootout at Zenas Beecham's farm.

Winchester Model 1892.

Willis Beecham (Jeff Corey) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham (Charles Dierkop) with bolt action rifle.

Willis Beecham fires his Winchester.

A close view on the barrel of Willis Beecham's rifle.

One of Willis Beecham's men with Winchester rifle.

One of Willis Beecham's men fires his Winchester.

Winchester Model 1894

Winchester Model 1894 is seen in Willis Beecham's house.

Winchester 1894 - .30-30.

Bolt Action Rifle

Different bolt action rifles are seen during the attack of Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.

Orville Beecham (Charles Dierkop) (in the middle) and the man at the right are armed with different bolt action rifles. Orville Beecham's rifle can be Mauser 98 Sporter but not for sure. The man at the left is armed with lever action rifle.

Willis Beecham (Jeff Corey) with Winchester Model 1873 and his son Orville Beecham (Charles Dierkop) with bolt action rifle.

One of Willis Beecham's men with bolt action rifle.

One of Willis Beecham's men fires bolt action rifle. This rifle can also be Mauser 98 Sporter but not for sure.