The Postman

Movie Poster

Country	United States
Directed by	Kevin Costner
Release Date	1997
Language	English
Studio	Tig Productions
Distributor	Warner Bros.

Main Cast
Character	Actor
The Postman	Kevin Costner
General Bethlehem	Will Patton
Ford Lincoln Mercury	Larenz Tate
Abby	Olivia Williams
Captain Idaho	James Russo
Sheriff Briscoe	Daniel von Bargen
Colonel Getty	Joe Santos
Old George	Ron McLarty
Mercer	Rex Linn
Bandit 20	Giovanni Ribisi

The following weapons were used in the film The Postman:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

M1911A1

The M1911A1 is seen in the hands of Holnists, to include General Bethlehem (Will Patton), and is also used by The Postman (Kevin Costner) when he escapes from the Holnists.

Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP

A Holnist prepares to execute the Postman.

Looking at the hammer and the safety, the guns used on the set are probably civilian Government models.

Idaho (James Russo) fires his M1911A1 at the Postman.

Smith & Wesson Military & Police

General Bethlehem (Will Patton) carries a Pre-Model 10 Smith & Wesson M&P as his sidearm. The same revolver was used just moments before by Ford Lincoln Mercury (Larenz Tate). It's identifiable as a Pre-Model 10 because of the hammer, front sight and the ejector rod design.

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special

Bethlehem (Will Patton) pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 10 at the Postman

The Postman (Kevin Costner) stops Ford Lincoln Mercury (Larenz Tate) from using the S&W.

The revolver is handed off to The Postman by Ford Lincoln Mercury.

Rifles & Carbines

Colt AR-15 Sporter I Carbine (mocked up as XM177E2)

The Holnists use Colt AR-15 Sporter I Carbines, fitted with mock flash moderators to pass for XM177E2s, that are subsequently taken and used by several other characters including The Postman (Kevin Costner) as well as Abby (Olivia Williams). They were seen firing in semi-auto, further indicating that they are mocked-up civilian models (that in this instance weren't converted to full auto). In a brief continuity error, the Sporter 1 taken from an unconscious Holnist by Abby has a standard 16" barrel and A1 flash hider, but changes back to a faux XM177E2 the next time she's shown with it.

Late 1970s model AR-15 Sporter I Carbine converted into an XM177 Lookalike - 5.56x45mm

The Postman (Kevin Costner) holds the XM177 (mocked up from a Sporter I Carbine).

The Postman takes aim at ambushed Holnists with his carbine. This shot clearly shows the SP1-style 'slickside' upper receiver (no forward assist or shell deflector) and 'slabside' lower receiver (no 'fencing' around the magazine release).

The Sporter 1 on the ground after Abby knocks out its owner. Note 16" barrel and A1 flash hider.

Abby (Olivia Williams) trains her Colt carbine at a Holnist scout.

Colt AR-15 Sporter II Carbine (mocked up as XM177E2)

A Holnist pursuing The Postman and Abby during their escape from Benning is armed with a Colt AR-15 Sporter II also mocked up as an XM177E2. The Postman later holds this carbine when encountering "Ponytail" (played by Costner's daughter Anne) in the woods.

Colt Sporter II Carbine with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

A Holnist holds the Sporter II on Abbey. Note the forward assist.

The Postman holds the Sporter II on Ponytail, though he isn't much of a threat considering the bolt carrier is locked back on an empty chamber.

M1 Carbine

An M1 Carbine is carried by the Postman (Kevin Costner) at the beginning of the film. He loses it when he gets captured and it's never seen again. Near the end of the movie members of the Postman's army can be seen carrying M1 Carbines as well.

Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with birch stock, adjustable sight and bayonet lug - .30 Carbine. Most of the World War 2 variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to government arsenals and retrofitted with the bayonet lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s.

The Postman (Kevin Costner) walks through the remains of Salt Lake City with his faithful mule Bill and his trusty M1 Carbine.

The Postman (Kevin Costner) explores an abandoned gas station.

The Postman looks around inside the gas station with his M1 Carbine at his side.

The Postman readies his M1 Carbine. This shot shows the bayonet lug and adjustable rear sight, indicating it is a 'post-war'(World War II) variant.

Springfield Armory M1A

Springfield Armory M1As are seen in the hands of Ford Lincoln Mercury (Larenz Tate) as well as other followers of The Postman (Kevin Costner).

Springfield Armory M1A - 7.62x51mm (.308 Winchester)

Ford Lincoln Mercury (Larenz Tate) aims his M1A at a retreating Holnist. Note the lack of selector notch on the stock, indicating this as a civilian-spec commerically-built rifle.

The Postman's followers armed with M1As during the film's climax.

M1As are shown being prepared for the impending confrontation with the Holnists.

Winchester Model 70

A scoped Winchester Model 70 rifle is used by the Holnist Mercer (Rex Linn).

Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06

Mercer (Rex Linn) prepares to shoot a traitor with his scoped Winchester Model 70 rifle.

Winchester Model 1894

A Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine is carried, and used, by Colonel Getty (Joe Santos) of the Holnist Army.

Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine - .30-30.

Col Getty (Joe Santos) with his Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine.

Getty raises his Winchester 1894 in surrender.

Another shot of the same scene.

FN FAL (with Cobray CM203 Launcher)

One of the Holnist soldiers is armed with what appears to be an FN FAL with mounted Cobray CM203 (standing in for the M203 grenade launcher). This appears to possibly be one of the same prop weapons previously used in the film Escape from L.A..