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The Missing (2003)
The Missing is a 2003 Western drama directed by Ron Howard and starring Cate Blanchett as Magdalena Gilkeson, a single mother living in 19th century New Mexico whose daughter is kidnapped by renegade Apaches. Tommy Lee Jones co-stars as her estranged father Samuel, who, after living among the Apaches, reunites with his daughter in order to accompany her on the search.
The following weapons were used in the film The Missing:
Handguns
Colt 1871-72 Open Top Revolver
Another weapon used in the film is the Colt 1871 Open Top Revolver, most notably by Lt. Jim Ducharme (Val Kilmer).
Colt Single Action Army
The Colt Single Action Army is used during the canyon shootout.
Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model
In addition to his rifles, Samuel Jones (Tommy Lee Jones) also carries a Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model.
Smith & Wesson Model 3 Top Break
A top break Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 is used by Isaac Edgerly (Max Perlich).
Shotguns
Meteor 10 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
Samuel also is seen using a Meteor 10 Gauge side-by-side shotgun.
Rifles & Carbines
Winchester Model 1866
A featured rifle in the movie is the Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy". It is used by several characters in the film including Magdalena Gilkeson (Cate Blanchett), Samuel Jones (Tommy Lee Jones), and Brake Baldwin (Aaron Eckhart).
Sharps 1863 Carbine
US Cavalry soldiers are seen with the Sharps 1863 Carbine.
Sharps 1874 Buffalo
Samuel also is seen using a Sharps 1874 Buffalo.
Stevens Favorite
There is a notable scene where Maggie Gilkeson (Cate Blanchett) hands a rifle to her youngest daughter, Dot (played by Jenna Boyd), as the family prepares an ambush against the captors. This rifle is briefly visible in the standard version of the movie, but it is more prominently featured in the Extended Cut DVD. Based on the visible characteristics, the firearm appears to be a "Stevens .22 single-shot rifle", possibly a "Stevens Favorite". This weapon is an unusual choice for a western film, which often features reproductions from manufacturers like "Pedersoli", "Uberti", or "Pietta". The rifle seems to be anachronistic for the setting of "The Missing", which is set in 1885. Most Stevens models were introduced after this date, suggesting some artistic license by the filmmakers.
