This video delves into the creation of a prop 8-gauge double-barreled shotgun for the movie "Appaloosa" (2008). Motion picture armorer Larry Zanoff from Independent Studio Services (ISS) explains the challenges of sourcing three identical antique 8-gauge shotguns for a film with a limited budget. The discussion highlights how ISS manufactured a prop that mimics the appearance of the massive shotgun used by Viggo Mortensen's character, Everett Hitch, revealing that the on-screen firearm is not quite what it seems.
This video features motion picture armorer Larry Zanoff at Independent Studio Services (ISS) "The Vault," showcasing the Remington 11-87 shotgun used by Anton Chigurh in the film "No Country for Old Men." Zanoff explains that a silencer-equipped semi-auto shotgun didn't exist in 2005, so they custom-built the prop to fit the character's persona. He clarifies that the "silenced" shots were achieved through sound editing, not a real suppressor. The video highlights the creation of this iconic assassin's weapon.
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