What is Rifle In Wind River Movie?

As a gun-lover, I feel satisfied with the movie as there are scenes that rifles play an essential part. What is the gun in “Wind River”? Most of the answers that I have found for that question are about the Marlin Model 1895 SBL.

Surprisingly, there is another type of rifle used in the film. Are you curious to know? Let’s discover together!

What do you know about the Wind River Movie?

First, let’s look at a summary for anyone who has not watched it:

Cory Lambert (Jeremy Renner), who is a wildlife officer, teams up with Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen). He is an FBI agent, trying his best to solve the mystery of an 18-year-old girl’s death.

On its surface, the film looks like a typical thriller, but in fact, it draws our attention to the missing Native American women.

Overall, what made me feel most satisfied was watching great gun moments performed by the talented actor Jeremy Renner. He actually carries two rifles so that you may be wondering:

What is The Rifle in "Wind River" Movie?

Remington Model 700

Remington_Model_700

First, it is the Remington Model 700. What is good about this kind of rifle?

It is the most accurate and the most popular in the market nowadays. It belongs to the series of bolt-action centerfire rifles produced by Remington Arms in 1962.

This kind of rifle comes with some versions such as:

  • Standard consumer version – Model 700
  • Police version – Model 700P
  • Military version – Model 700

Marlin Model 1895SBL

Marlin-1895SBL

Marlin 1895SBL

The second rifle is the Marlin Model 1895SBL. This one is a lever-action rifle, and SBL stands for a stainless and big loop. Believe it or not? This rifle is the same one that Chris Pratt used in Jurassic World (2015).

It is a popular choice among hunting-lovers thanks to its long-range shooting of over 200 yards.

Other main features include:

  • 45-70 cartridge lever-action with side ejection
  • Semi-buckhorn folding rear sights
  • Front sight with brass bead and Wide-Scan™ hood
  • Solid-top receiver drilled
  • Hammer-block safety
  • Black/grey laminated hardwood pistol-grip stock
  • 6-shot, full-length tubular magazine

Additionally, apart from the Marlin 1895SBL, there are other models available:

  • Model 1895 – 22”: American walnut stock with cut checkering.
  • Model 1895G: American walnut stock with cut checkering and blued finish ventilated recoil pad.
  • Model 1895GS: this one is the same as the 1895G except the receiver, barrel all major metal parts
  • Model 1895GBL: while all the models above are four-shot tubular magazines, this one is a six-shot tubular magazine. This rifle also goes with a larger-loop finger.

One more impressive thing is the way Cory Lambert carries the Marlin 1895SBL. He cradles the rifle while running through the snow. Do you know why?

It is to maintain the balance as single-hand carrying on rough grounds will disrupt the balance and waste your energy.

This is the reason why we have seen the main actor has to carry the gun with both arms. I guess Cory Lambert must have had a gun safety lesson for this movie.

Wrapping Up

Now, let’s turn back a little bit to the movie. Personally speaking, it is a must-watch film. As far as I know, it’s now on Netflix, so I recommend this film to anyone who reads this article.

What is rifle in Wind River movie? This article has given you a general answer to the question. Are you interested in purchasing one of them? I think I do. Yeah, especially the Marlin 1895SBL.

And you will need a scope for the rifle, check out Scopes & Sights to choose one!

Comment on the box below if you are still curious about these two guns.

4 thoughts on “What is Rifle In Wind River Movie?”

  1. Jerry Gonzales, The Marlin rifle does not have Buckhorn sights, It has a peep rear sight, and how do you know it is a Remington 700? Where are you getting your information?

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