Tanaka Model 1897 "Wild Bunch Riot Gun" Ver.2 HW Model Gun (Released December 10, 2025)

Around the 1860s, the setting for Western movies, shotguns typically had a construction in which the number of barrels matched the number of rounds. Later, repeating shotguns, capable of firing repeatedly from a single barrel, emerged. A prime example of this was the Model 1897, designed by firearms master John M. Browning. Featuring a pump-action mechanism, external hammer, and tubular magazine, it was an innovative design, and by keeping the finish to a practical range, it also succeeded in keeping costs low. Widely adopted by police and the military, it was deployed by the U.S. Army in trench warfare during World War I, where its power was fully demonstrated.
Civilian versions were primarily 30-inch barreled hunting rifles, but a 20-inch barreled model was also produced for law enforcement. This was the "Riot" model.

This product was created based on the image of the riot gun with sling swivel used by the main characters in Sam Peckinpah's masterpiece "The Wild Bunch" (1969), which is said to be the last Western and is still highly acclaimed today.
The four main characters use this rifle in various scenes, and although the specifications vary depending on the scene, it is based on the model used by one of the main characters, "Lyle," in the famous final battle with the Mexican army. The only difference is the position of the front sling swivel, so by loosening and repositioning it, you can recreate "Dutch's" model.
This heavyweight model is approximately 500g heavier than the ABS model, eliminating the inherent flexibility of resin and achieving a rigidity closer to that of a real gun. The surface is made of heavyweight resin with a rough-grain blasting process, further enhancing its texture. The wooden stock and fore-end feature a special finish that recreates the appearance of a worn-in look. Furthermore, the Ver. 2 operating system provides improved operability. The parallel double-cap gunpowder delivers a piercing explosion and stable firing. The dynamic action of the carrier retrieving shells as the bolt retracts, combined with the metallic operating sound, creates an addictive appeal. Anyone who picks one up will be captivated by its power.
Why not pick this up while watching the movie and immerse yourself in the aesthetic of the downfall of outlaws left behind by the waves of time?
(※ 7mm cap powder firing type M1897 ver.2 shotgun shells included)

▲A newly manufactured sling swivel is attached to the front of the forend.

▲The grip is the same as that of a trench gun. It has a sling swivel at the rear.

【specification】

Total length: 985 mm
Weight: 2,800g
Number of bullets: 6 Note:

• Main material: HW resin + zinc die-cast
• Cartridge used: M1897 ver.2 shotgun shell
• M1897 ver.2 shotgun shells (2 included)
• 7mm cap gunpowder firing system