John Johnston was the real historical figure the movie “Jeremiah Johnson” was based upon ... know for sure is that this is Johnston’s Hawken rifle, as he was photographed holding it.

56 caliber half-stock Hawken rifle that he carried during his time ... Actor Robert Redford — who had portrayed Jeremiah Johnson — served as one of the pallbearers, drawing a large crowd ...

56 caliber half-stock Hawken rifle that he carried during his time ... Actor Robert Redford – who had portrayed Jeremiah Johnson – served as one of the pallbearers, drawing a large crowd ...

Jeremiah Johnson rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns ... Initially, Johnson uses a .30 caliber Hawken rifle for hunting and protection, but finds it under-powered for his needs.

56 caliber half-stock Hawken rifle that he carried during his time ... Actor Robert Redford — who had portrayed Jeremiah Johnson — served as one of the pallbearers, drawing a large crowd ...

56 caliber half-stock Hawken rifle that he carried during his time ... Actor Robert Redford — who had portrayed Jeremiah Johnson — served as one of the pallbearers, drawing a large crowd ...