From the Vault: Remington 11-87 from "No Country for Old Men"

Published on December 6, 2019
Duration: 3:52

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.

Quick Summary

The Remington 11-87 in 'No Country for Old Men' featured a custom, non-functional suppressor designed to look homemade. This unique prop was necessary because semi-automatic silenced shotguns weren't commercially available, and the iconic sound effect was added in post-production.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Hero Weapons
  2. 00:33Character & Script Needs
  3. 01:04The Semi-Auto Suppressor Challenge
  4. 02:00Designing the 'Homemade' Look
  5. 02:57Prop Reality vs. Film Sound

Frequently Asked Questions

What shotgun was used in 'No Country for Old Men'?

The film prominently featured a custom-modified Remington 11-87 shotgun. It was equipped with a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor designed specifically for the movie's aesthetic and character requirements.

Was the silenced shotgun in 'No Country for Old Men' real?

The suppressor on the Remington 11-87 was a non-functional prop. The iconic silenced sound effect heard in the movie was achieved entirely through post-production sound editing, not the physical prop itself.

Why was a custom suppressor needed for the Remington 11-87 in the movie?

The script required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor. At the time, readily available silenced shotguns were typically pump-action (like the Remington 870 Hushpuppy), necessitating a custom build for the 11-87.

Who designed the movie prop shotgun for 'No Country for Old Men'?

Film armorer Larry Zanoff, working with Independent Studio Services (ISS), was instrumental in creating the custom Remington 11-87 prop. He consulted with prop master Keith Walters to meet the script's unique demands.

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