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A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase with a [[M16/SP1]]. Several of the State troopers escorting John Ryder ([[Rutger Hauer]]) are also armed with [[M16/SP1]]s.
A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase with a [[M16/SP1]]. Several of the State troopers escorting John Ryder ([[Rutger Hauer]]) are also armed with [[M16/SP1]]s.
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Colt M16 SP1 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Colt M16 SP1 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Hm162.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey.-note the birdcage flashhider.]]
[[Image:Hm162.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey.-note the birdcage flashider.]]
[[Image:Hm163.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A State trooper with an [[M16/SP1]] -note the lack of a forward assist.]]
[[Image:Hm163.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A State trooper with an [[M16/SP1]] -note the lack of a forward assist.]]


== Custom Smith & Wesson 629 ==
== Custom Smith & Wesson 629 ==
At the end of the movie, Jim Halsey ([[C. Thomas Howell]]) grabs Captain Esteridge's([[Jeffrey DeMunn]]) sidearm. It is a 2.5"-barreled, Mag-na-ported S&W N-frame (probably, a [[Smith & Wesson 629]] ). A similar gun can be seen in the movie ''[[Extreme Prejudice]]'' and ''[[Beverly Hills Cop]]''. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halseys 629 turns into a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]].
At the end of the movie, Jim Halsey ([[C. Thomas Howell]]) grabs Captain Esteridge's([[Jeffrey DeMunn]]) sidearm. It is a 2.5"-barreled, Mag-na-ported S&W N-frame (probably, a [[Smith & Wesson 629]] ). A similar gun can be seen in the movie ''[[Extreme Prejudice]]'' and ''[[Beverly Hills Cop]]''. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halsey's 629 turns into a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]].
[[Image:M6293.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 3" barrel - 44 Magnum (Not the same one in the movie)]]
[[Image:M6293.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 3" barrel - 44 Magnum (Not the same one in the movie)]]
[[Image:H629.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey eyes Captain Esteridge's 629.]]
[[Image:H629.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim Halsey eyes Captain Esteridge's 629.]]

Revision as of 12:57, 4 January 2012

The following firearms were used in The Hitcher (1986):

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The Hitcher (1986)


Smith & Wesson Model 66

The Smith & Wesson Model 66 is used by several law enforcement officers. Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) acquires a Smith & Wesson Model 66 off of Trooper Donner (Billy Green Bush) during his escape from the Sheriff's station.

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Smith & Wesson Model 66 - .357 Magnum (grips in the film are Pachmayr, not Hogue)
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Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on a State Trooper.
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Jim Halsey holds a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on John Ryder.
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Jim Halsey is given six rounds of ammunition for his Smith & Wesson Model 66
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Jim Halsey figures out how to load his Smith & Wesson Model 66 after nervously fumbling with it.
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Nash (Jennifer Jason Leigh) aims the Smith & Wesson Model 66.
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Nash tries to fend off the State police.
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The Smith & Wesson Model 66 lays on the ground.

Remington 870

The Remington 870 is used by the State police, specifically during the Highway chase.

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Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge

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A Sheriffs deputy holds his Remington 870‎ on Jim Halsey.
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A State Trooper fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase.
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A State Trooper prepares to shoot out Jim Halsey's tires.

Remington 870 Folding Stock

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Remington 870 Folding Stock - 12 Gauge
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A State Trooper fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase.
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The State Trooper at the far left is armed with the folding stock Remington 870.

Smith & Wesson Model 27/28

John Ryder (Rutger Hauer) keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 as his sidearm for the majority of the film.

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Smith & Wesson Model 28 - .357 Magnum
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John Ryder with the Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28
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John Ryder checks the load on his Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28
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Trooper Hancock(Henry Darrow) holds his Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 on John Ryder. "Wipe it OFF!"
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John Ryder: "The gun is loaded". Note wood Hogue grips.

M16 SP1

A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey during the Highway chase with a M16/SP1. Several of the State troopers escorting John Ryder (Rutger Hauer) are also armed with M16/SP1s.

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Colt M16 SP1 - 5.56x45mm
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A State trooper riding in a Helicopter fires on Jim Halsey.-note the birdcage flashider.
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A State trooper with an M16/SP1 -note the lack of a forward assist.

Custom Smith & Wesson 629

At the end of the movie, Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) grabs Captain Esteridge's(Jeffrey DeMunn) sidearm. It is a 2.5"-barreled, Mag-na-ported S&W N-frame (probably, a Smith & Wesson 629 ). A similar gun can be seen in the movie Extreme Prejudice and Beverly Hills Cop. A continuity error is seen when John Ryder jumps through the windshield, Jim Halsey's 629 turns into a Smith & Wesson Model 66.

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Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 3" barrel - 44 Magnum (Not the same one in the movie)
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Jim Halsey eyes Captain Esteridge's 629.
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Jim Halsey grabs Captain Esteridge's 629.
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Custom N-frame S&W in "The Hitcher"
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Jim Halsey checks the load on Captain Esteridge's 629.
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Jim Halsey holds Captain Esteridge's 629. C. Thomas Howell knows to keep his finger off the trigger.

Franchi SPAS 12

A Franchi SPAS-12 is carried by the State police escorting John Ryder to the state prison. Both John Ryder and Jim Halsey use the Franchi SPAS-12 at the climax of the film.

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Franchi SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge
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John Ryder kills the State policemen.
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John Ryder looks out the Police van with a SPAS-12.
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John Ryder picks the SPAS-12 back up.
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John Ryder looks at Jim Halsey.
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John Ryder chambers a new round.
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Jim Halsey with the SPAS-12.

Trivia

In addition to scenes shot in the studio, filming locations include Amboy, California, Barstow, California, Death Valley National Park in California, Imperial County, California and Lake Mead in Nevada.