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[[Image:Crimestory.jpg|right|thumb|none|300px|''Crime Story'' (1986-1988)]] | [[Image:Crimestory.jpg|right|thumb|none|300px|''Crime Story'' (1986-1988)]] | ||
''Crime Story'' was a television crime series co-created by [[Chuck Adamson]] and executive produced by [[Michael Mann]]. Set during the early 1960's, the series was based on cases that Adamson investigated during his time as a Chicago | '''''Crime Story''''' was a television crime series co-created by [[Chuck Adamson]] and executive produced by [[Michael Mann]]. Set during the early 1960's, the series was based on cases that Adamson investigated during his time as a Chicago Police detective. [[Dennis Farina]] (another former Chicago police officer who had previously appeared in [[Michael Mann]]'s ''[[Thief]]'') starred in the series as Lt. Mike Torello, a Chicago police detective in the Major Crimes Unit who was determined to take down Ray Luca ([[Anthony Denison]]), a young ambitious mobster. The series premiered in 1986 on NBC and for the first half of season one, the show was set in Chicago. In the second half of season one, the detectives became Federal agents and followed Ray Luca to Las Vegas, where the rest of the series would take place. | ||
The series aired for two seasons from 1986 to 1988. | |||
'''The following weapons were used in the series ''Crime Story'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the series ''Crime Story'':''' | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ||
Other members of the Chicago Major Crimes Unit carry the [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]. | Other members of the Chicago Major Crimes Unit carry the [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]], including Detectives Joey Indelli and Nate Grossman. | ||
[[File:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]]] | [[File:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]]] | ||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
A sawed off [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is used by several characters in the series, notably Det. Clemmons ([[Paul Butler]]). | A sawed off [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is used by several characters in the series, notably Det. Clemmons ([[Paul Butler]]). | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:CrimeS 10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Det. Clemmons ([[Paul Butler]]) in action with his sawed-off 12 gauge double barrel.]] | [[File:CrimeS 10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Det. Clemmons ([[Paul Butler]]) in action with his sawed-off 12 gauge double barrel.]] | ||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is one of the weapons used by Torello's unit. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is one of the weapons used by Torello's unit. It was Detective Joey Indelli's preferred long gun. | ||
[[File:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | [[File:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[File:CrimeS 28.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | [[File:CrimeS 28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Detective Joey Indelli ([[Bill Campbell]]) takes aim with an [[M1 Carbine]].]] | ||
== Browning Automatic Rifle == | == Browning Automatic Rifle == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:06, 2 September 2017
Crime Story was a television crime series co-created by Chuck Adamson and executive produced by Michael Mann. Set during the early 1960's, the series was based on cases that Adamson investigated during his time as a Chicago Police detective. Dennis Farina (another former Chicago police officer who had previously appeared in Michael Mann's Thief) starred in the series as Lt. Mike Torello, a Chicago police detective in the Major Crimes Unit who was determined to take down Ray Luca (Anthony Denison), a young ambitious mobster. The series premiered in 1986 on NBC and for the first half of season one, the show was set in Chicago. In the second half of season one, the detectives became Federal agents and followed Ray Luca to Las Vegas, where the rest of the series would take place. The series aired for two seasons from 1986 to 1988.
The following weapons were used in the series Crime Story:
Colt M1911A1
An M1911A1 with pearl grips and notably an elastic band around the grip safety to enable quicker firing is the sidearm carried by Lt. Mike Torello (Dennis Farina). In the pilot episode, a nickel plated M1911A1 is used by one of Luca's men in the mall shootout.
Colt Detective Special
Sgt. Danny Krychek (Bill Smitrovich) as well as other detectives carry the Colt Detective Special.
Colt Python (Snub)
In addition to his M1911A1, Lt. Torello (Dennis Farina) also carries a snub version of the Colt Python.
Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman
Det. Walter Clemmons (Paul Butler) carried the Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman as his main sidearm.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Other members of the Chicago Major Crimes Unit carry the Smith & Wesson Model 36, including Detectives Joey Indelli and Nate Grossman.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A sawed off 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used by several characters in the series, notably Det. Clemmons (Paul Butler).
Ithaca 37
Several variations of the Ithaca 37 are used throughout the series by both cops and mobsters.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is one of the weapons used by Torello's unit. It was Detective Joey Indelli's preferred long gun.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is seen used by Sgt. Danny Krychek (Bill Smitrovich).
