The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October (1990)

The Hunt for Red October is a 1990 feature film adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same name by Tom Clancy. Directed by John McTiernan and set during the time of the Cold War, the military thriller follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) as he ascertains the true intentions of Captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery), who has disappeared with a top secret Soviet stealth submarine designated Red October. Three more feature film adaptations would follow: Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger and The Sum of All Fears. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, a new feature film based on the Jack Ryan character and starring Chris Pine as Ryan is scheduled to be released in the near future.

The following weapons were used in the film The Hunt for Red October:

Colt Mk IV Series 70

The Colt Mk IV Series 70 pistol chambered in 9x19mm appears several times towards the end of the film; first in the hands of Commander Bart Mancuso (Scott Glenn) and Sonar Technician 2nd Class Ronald "Jonsey" Jones (Courtney Vance). CDR Mancuso later gives his Colt to the C.O. of the Red October, Captain 1st Rank Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) to defend himself with, and issues one to Dr. Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) as well, who uses it to kill GRU sleeper agent Igor Loginov (Tomas Arana) who's attempting to sabotage Ramius' plans to defect to the United States with the Red October. It is interesting to note that although the Colt Mancuso gives Ryan is in the classic leather holster Mancuso's is in the M12 Universal Military holster which was not available at the time the movie was set. Also, in the original Tom Clancy novel, Ryan uses a Browning Hi-Power.

Colt Mk IV Series 70 - 9x19mm

CDR Mancuso chambers his Colt on board the U.S. Navy DSRV submersible Mystic en-route to the Red October

CDR Mancuso (Scott Glenn) with his Colt drawn aboard the Red October

Sonar Technician 2nd Class Ronald "Jonsey" Jones (Courtney Vance) draws his Colt aboard the Red October as the GRU agent opens fire.

Capt. 1st Rank Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) holds onto the Colt as he's wounded by the GRU sleeper agent

Dr. Jack Ryan draws his Colt as he corners the GRU sleeper agent

Closeup of Dr. Ryan's Colt moments before he fatally shoots the sleeper agent. In this shot, you can see that the bore is too small to be .45 ACP, confirming that it is a 9mm

Makarov PM

The Makarov PM pistol is wielded by Cook's Assistant Igor Loginov (Tomas Arana) who is, in fact, a GRU sleeper agent planted aboard the Red October. He ambushes the protagonists while they're attempting to evade the Soviet sub Konovalov, his attack fatally wounding Cpt. 2nd Rank Vasily Borodin (Sam Neill) and also wounding Captain 1st Rank Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) when he and Ryan pursue him.

Makarov PM 9x18mm PM

Igor Loginov (Tomas Arana) opens fire with his Makarov PM.

Remington 870

During the battle with the Konovalov, sailors aboard the American frigate Reuben James (in reality the USS Wadsworth; the Reuben James had not been commissioned at the time the movie was filmed) can be seen holding Remington 870 shotguns while guarding the rescued crew of the Red October.

Remington 870 Police Magnum 12 gauge

A U.S. Navy Sailor (left, green vest) wields a Remington 870 shotgun as the Red October crew witnesses the destruction of Konovalov.

M14 Rifle

Near the end of the film, an M14 rifle can be seen very briefly in the hands of a U.S. Navy sailor on board the American frigate Reuben James when the Konovalov appears.

M14 rifle 7.62x51mm NATO

The U.S. Navy Sailor on the right wields an M14 rifle aboard the USS Reuben James.

Mossberg 500

As Ryan visits the Patuxent River Navy Shipyard, a U.S. military guard is seen with a Mossberg 500 shotgun slung over his shoulder.

Mossberg 500 12 gauge

A guard at the Patuxent River Navy Shipyard has a Mossberg 500 slung over his back as Ryan arrives.

Norinco Type 56

A Soviet Naval Infantryman in the Red October's conn can be seen armed with a Norinco Type 56 rifle (note the hooded front sight) standing in for a Russian AK-47 rifle.

Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm

A Soviet Naval Infantryman (left) shoulders a Norinco Type 56 rifle as Ramius (Sean Connery) leaves the conn.

Phalanx CIWS

The Phalanx CIWS (Close In Weapons System) is glimpsed aboard the USS Reuben James.

Phalanx CIWS 20mm

The CIWS is seen on the left side of the Reuben James.