Favorite Gun Movies

[Art]

I made a post in books and movies about the movie "I am Legend." A comment to the thread mentioned that the previous version "The Omega Man" had some interesting guns in it.

I thought (dangerous huh) it might be fun to start a thread on you guys favorite movies from a gun point of view.

I'll start:

My personal favorite is the 1999 version of "The Mummy" with Brendan Frasier and Rachel Weisz. This movie has an incredible collection of early 20th century firearms, Mausers, Lee Enfields, a Lewis Gun, Lebels, Colt Single Actions, Colt new Services, broom handle Mausers, Snyder Conversion Enfields and on and on.

My favorites in the movie are the Chamelot-Delvigne French Ordnance Revolvers carried by Frasier's character Rick O'Connell in shoulder holsters. These were advanced revolvers when they were adopted by the French Army in the early 1870s. They were also obsolete by the 1890s, and though more modern handguns were adopted by the French subsequently, they soldiered on in French service until the end of WWII, at least in rear echelon service. Versions were also adopted by the Swiss and Italians. It fired the `11 mm French Ordnance cartridge that was ridiculously underpowered, especially in such a large revolver. The .38 Long Colt is real manstopper in comparison. The guns look way cool though and since O'Connell was a former French Foreign Legion Officer in the film their use by him is plausible. O'Connell also carries an M1911 .45 auto. The obsolete and the cutting edge in the 1930s.

[dryheat]

I just watched A Fish called Wanda. Kevin Kline and the English guy are at a stand off. Kline says more or less, are you going to shoot me down or fight me like a man?. The English guy(John something) takes him up on it and says(while taking a boxing stance) I boxed at Harvard( or some such school after laying down his pistol). Kline picks up the pistol and says, "and I killed people for the CIA". Then nonchalantly spins the pistol. Very cool. Cool as John Wayne, who could spin a pistol. So can The Dancing with Wolves guy. I think those are studio pistols though. I've tried it and the trigger slices my finger. True Grit. The ultimate gun spin.
Bully shot! True Grit again. Then there's the Australian movie where guns play a big part. With a little bit of ammo reloading. All hollywood movies.

-My personal favorite is the 1999 version of "The Mummy" with Brendan Frasier and Rachel Weisz. This movie has an incredible collection of early 20th century firearms, Mausers, Lee Enfields, a Lewis Gun, Lebels, Colt Single Actions, Colt new Services, broom handle Mausers, Snyder Conversion Enfields and on and on.g part.-

That's a diversity of guns. What does it take to kill a Mummy?
The Rachel mention made my ears perk up. Had a little Lebel once. Rifle. Belgian? I had a crate of 8mm on these metal strippers. The rifle cracked from the abuse and we glued it together with duck tape and Agraglass. The little rifle was accurate. Then one year all the ammo died. Yup, died on their strippers.

[Scott Wilson]

Point Blank with Lee Marvin. This 1966 movie showcases a 4" S&W Model 29 (Way pre-dating Dirty Harry) and a nice Unertl topped bolt action rifle.

[barretcreek]

Can't think of the title, the movie about Frank Hamer going after Bonnie and Clyde. Walks into a gun store in Louisiana and buys a Colt Monitor right off the shelf, plus lots of other stuff. The way it should be.

[lyman]

Can't think of the title, the movie about Frank Hamer going after Bonnie and Clyde. Walks into a gun store in Louisiana and buys a Colt Monitor right off the shelf, plus lots of other stuff. The way it should be.

the modern version is called The Highwaymen, and a decent movie too

[Merc]

I watched “Hacksaw Ridge” on DVD last night. The grunts carried mostly M1s with a few carbines and grease guns here and there. I thought the movie was outstanding.

[jjrothWA]

How about "The Professionals" with Lee Marvin with a WiN 97, Woody Strobe using a Longbow, Burt Lancaster & Robert Ryan.

And the WILD BUNCH, what else to say!!

[lyman]

How about "The Professionals" with Lee Marvin with a WiN 97, Woody Strobe using a Longbow, Burt Lancaster & Robert Ryan.

excellent movie,


another with a similar name, The Professional with Jean Reno and Gary Oldman, excellent selection of firearms

[M1Tommy]

I watched “Hacksaw Ridge” on DVD last night. The grunts carried mostly M1s with a few carbines and grease guns here and there. I thought the movie was outstanding.

I have not watched that. Thanks for the recommendation.

Just recently wifey and I watched, "3:10 to Yuma". It did have some nice firearms shown off and use, including the fact that, folks did miss a lot; however, I really disliked the plot compared to the original from 1957. (No, I did not see it, then!!!).
I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned, "Quigley Down Under", starring the Shiloh Rifles 1874 Sharpes Buffalo Rifle ......... I mean Tom Seleck and Laura San Giacomo. <grin>
Tommy

[Merc]

I have not watched that. Thanks for the recommendation.

Just recently wifey and I watched, "3:10 to Yuma". It did have some nice firearms shown off and use, including the fact that, folks did miss a lot; however, I really disliked the plot compared to the original from 1957. (No, I did not see it, then!!!).
I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned, "Quigley Down Under", starring the Shiloh Rifles 1874 Sharpes Buffalo Rifle ......... I mean Tom Seleck and Laura San Giacomo. <grin>
Tommy

Hacksaw Ridge is a true story about the only conscientious objector in WW2 to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Desmond Doss was the main character and was the object of scorn from his fellow soldiers until he used his tremendous religious faith to perform battlefield miracles during the battle of Okinawa. I won’t give anymore of the plot away in case you want to see it for yourself. It’s directed by Mel Gibson so, just like Braveheart and The Patriot, there is a lot of blood spilled.

[Scott Wilson]

I think we have overlooked Joe Kidd. A few seldom seen guns there.