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{{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}}
|name=MacGyver
|picture = MacGyverComplete.jpg
|country = [[File:USA.jpg|25px]] USA
|channel =  ABC
|genre = Action-Adventure
|dates = 1985-1992
|seasons = 7
|episodes = 139 + 2 TV Films
|character1 =MacGyver
|actor1=[[Richard Dean Anderson]]
|character2=Pete Thorton
|actor2=[[Dana Elcar]]
|character3=Jack Dalton
|actor3=[[Bruce McGill]]
|character4=Murdoc
|actor4=[[Michael Des Barres]]
|character5=Nikki Carpenter
|actor5=Elyssa Davalos
|character6=Harry Jackson
|actor6=John Anderson
}}
'''''MacGyver''''' was an television adventure series that starred [[Richard Dean Anderson]] as the title character, a government troubleshooter who uses his wits as well as everyday items to get himself out of precarious situations. The show was also notable for the main character's aversion to shooting guns (attributed to a tragic childhood incident). While the character never was seen operating weapons (save for the pilot episode), that didn't preclude him from using them in a non-lethal manner. The series aired in the US on ABC for 7 seasons from 1985 to 1992 and co-starred [[Dana Elcar]], [[Bruce McGill]], and [[Teri Hatcher]].  When the series ended, the story would continue in several made for television films and was subsequently "rebooted" in 2016 with a [[MacGyver (2016 TV Series)|new CBS television adaptation]]. 


[[Image:Macgyver.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''MacGyver'' (1985-1992)]]


'''''MacGyver''''' was an television adventure series that aired on ABC from 1985 to 1992 and starred [[Richard Dean Anderson]] as the title character, a government troubleshooter who uses his wits as well as everyday items to get himself out of precarious situations. The show was also notable for the main character's aversion to shooting guns (attributed to a tragic childhood incident). While the character never was operating weapons (save for the pilot episode), that didn't preclude him from using them in a non-lethal manner. The series would continue in several made for television films and was subsequently "rebooted" in 2016 with a [[MacGyver (2016 TV Series)|new CBS television adaptation]]. 
'''The following lists the seasons of the series ''MacGyver'':'''  


{{TV Title|MacGyver}}
<gallery>
__TOC__<br clear=all>
File:Macgyver.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_1|Season 1]]<br>(1985)</div>
File:MacGyverS2.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_2|Season 2]]<br>(1986)</div>
File:MacGyverS3.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_3|Season 3]]<br>(1987)</div>
File:MacGyverS4.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_4|Season 4]]<br>(1988)</div>
File:MacGyverS5.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_5|Season 5]]<br>(1989)</div>
File:MacGyverS6.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_6|Season 6]]<br>(1990)</div>
File:MacGyverS7.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_7|Season 7]]<br>(1991)</div>
</gallery>


=Pistols=
[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]
==M1911A1==
The [[M1911A1]] is used by several characters in the series.
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|M1911A1 .45 ACP]]
[[Image:MacS1 18.jpg|thumb|none|450px|An enemy officer uses the M1911A1 in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04).]]
[[Image:MacS1E07 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Terry Andrews ([[Michael McGuire]]) uses the M1911A1 in "Last Stand" (S1E07).]]
[[Image:t02e06i1.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Colonel Antunnez ([[Gregory Sierra]]) uses the pistol in "Jack of Lies" (S2E06).]]
 
==Unknown M1911 variant==
 
Appears in "Strictly Business" (S6E19), it is Murdoc's ([[Michael Des Barres]]) main carry pistol through-out the episode. It is distinguishable with chrome finish, large black slide stop lever, heavily angular slide and slightly protruding barrel.
 
It first appears in the beggining sequence when HIT is. Though when asked to remove all weapons, Murdoc lays the gun on the hood of his car. He uses the gun again at MacGyver's houseboat. He first keeps it in his holster and takes it out when Mac gets out of the trap. After blowing up Mac's rental car at road, Murdoc chases Mac to the forest with the M1911 at hand.
 
[[Image:MacGyverS6E19MurdocPistol3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S6E19 - Murdoc (Michael Des Barres) watching mom and daughter take MacGyver to shelter.]]
 
==Taurus PT92AFS==
A (sometimes suppressed) [[Taurus PT92AFS]] was used by Nicolas Von Leer ([[Kai Wulff]]) in "Eye of Osiris" (S6E14). The Taurus was a pistol more readily available to Canadian armorers, so when the production moved to Vancouver in later seasons, it became the gun of choice for most villains and their underlings during seasons 4-7, taking over H&K P9S's duty from season 1-3.
[[Image:TaurusPT92AFSwBlack.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless) with Slimline Black Factory Grips - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Kai Wulff In MacGyver.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Nicolas Von Leer ([[Kai Wulff]]) with the suppressed Taurus PT92AFS in "Eye of Osiris" (S6E14).]]
[[File:MacS6E14 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A suppressed Taurus PT92AFS was used by Nicolas Von Leer ([[Kai Wulff]]) in "Eye of Osiris" (S6E14).]]
[[File:MacS6E14 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Taurus PT92AFS was held by Nicolas Von Leer ([[Kai Wulff]]) in "Eye of Osiris" (S6E14).]]
 
==Heckler & Koch P9S==
The [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is used by several characters in the series, notably in Season 1's "Last Stand" and "To Be A Man".  It frequently appears as the gun of choice of most villians and their underlings during seasons 1-3. It is substituted by the Taurus PT92 and/or Beretta 92F during seasons 4-7.
[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S]]
[[Image:MacS1E07_03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Last Stand" (S1E07), Elias (Anthony Pena) holds the P9S.]]
[[Image:MacS1 27.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "To Be A Man" (S1E17), the P9S is wielded by a fighter.]]
 
==Heckler & Koch VP70==
A [[Heckler & Koch VP70]] is handled by a little boy that sparks a flashback in "Blood Brothers" (S4E02).
[[Image:VP70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch VP70Z with spare magazine - 9x19mm]]
[[File:MacS4E02 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A little boy handles the [[Heckler & Koch VP70]] in a hunting store in "Blood Brothers" (S4E02). ]]
 
== Beretta 92F ==
The [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|Beretta 92F]] is used throughout the series
 
* '''"D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S2E21)''' - used by amnesiatic MacGyver. His amnesia prevents him from remembering that he detests handling guns.
 
* '''"Halloween Knights" (S5E06)''' - Wielded by a freelance assassin named Hank Gregg (Scott J. Ateah), who is used as a guinea pig for Nicholas Helman's "Death Row" trap gauntlet to test it's effectiveness against a skilled assassin on par with Murdoc.
 
* '''"Strictly Business" (S6E19)''' - When Murdoc sets off a metal detector at HIT hearing early in the episode, he told to remove the rest of his hidden weapons. One of these weapons is a Beretta 92F.
 
 
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MacGyverS02E22type1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Suffering from amnesia, MacGyver uses the Beretta 92F to hold Pete at gunpoint in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S2E21).]]
[[Image:MacS2E21 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MacGyver ([[Richard Dean Anderson]]) holds the Beretta in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S2E21).]]
[[Image:MacGyverS02E21.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MacGyver decocks the Beretta in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S2E21).]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06MrGregg1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S5E06 - Mr. Gregg (Scott J. Ateah) with his Beretta 92F ready to take on the Death Row]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06MrGregg2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S5E06 - Mr. Gregg (Scott J. Ateah) with his Beretta 92F, pinned down at the machine gun nest trap. You can just see the slide-mounted safety, indicating that it's a Beretta and not a Taurus]]
[[Image:MacGyverS6E19MurdocWpns.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S6E19 - Murdoc laying the second batch of weapons after triggering the metal detector. Beretta 92F on the left.]]
 
==Beretta 84==
Eunice (Claire Vardiel) uses a [[Beretta 80 Series Pistols - "Cheetah"|Beretta 84]] in "Legend of the Holy Rose, Part 2" (S5E02). Erich Von Leer ([[Christopher Neame]]) appears to use a stainless model in the same episode.
[[Image:Ber84left.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 84 (earlier version with round trigger guard) .380 ACP]]
[[File:MacS5E04 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Eunice (Claire Vardiel) uses a [[Beretta 84]] in "Legend of the Holy Rose, Part 2" (S5E02). ]]
[[File:MacS5E04 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Erich Von Leer ([[Christopher Neame]]) appears to use a stainless model in "Legend of the Holy Rose, Part 2" (S5E02). ]]
 
==Beretta M1934==
 
Appears in episode "Halloween Knights" (S5E06). When Sonia Chapel (Jo Bates) catches Murdoc and informs that MacGyver is disguised as one of the HIT board members, Nicholas Helman ([[Daniel Davis]]) draws what appears to be stainless Beretta M1934 on MacGyver. After the Mac and Murdoc manage to get through the Death Row, Helman rushes to confront Murdoc with the Beretta.
[[Image:Beretta34silver.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 Stainless - .380 ACP.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06HelmanPist1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S5E06 - Helman (Daniel Davis) draws a Beretta Model 1934 on MacGyver, whose cover has just been blown]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06HelmanPist2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S5E06 - Helman (Daniel Davis) pointing his Beretta M1934 on Murdoc]]
 
==Walther PPK==
Murdoc ([[Michael Des Barres]]), disguised as nurse, pulls out a supressed Walther PPK in an attempt shoot hospitalized Jack Dalton in episode "Partners" (S2E18)
[[Image:WaltherPPkSilenced.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther PPK  with a sound suppressor - .380 ACP (Brown factory grips)]]
[[Image:MacGyverS2E18MurdocPPK.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Disguised Murdoc with supressed Walther PPK (S2E18). ]]
 
==Browning Hi-Power==
In Episode "Widowmaker" (S3E08), Murdoc ([[Michael Des Barres]]) makes his final cliffside attack with what appears to a Browning Hi-Power pistol. He loses it when fast-acting Nikki Carpenter ([[Elyssa Davalos]]) karate kicks the pistol out of his hands (!!)
 
Due to weak video quality murking the details, it's kinda hard to tell it's Browning Hi-Power. The shape of the gun is easier to tell in motion that with screen captures.
 
[[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Commercial Browning Hi-Power Mark III - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8Pistol1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Murdoc: ''"Mind if I drop in!?"'' <BR> Murdoc with what appears to be a Browing Hi-Power.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8Pistol2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Murdoc's got his Browning Hi-Power right at MacGyver, but is about to be disarmed by Nikki Carpenter's hi-keeba move. Brave woman, I wouldn't try crane kicks on cliffside.]]
 
=Revolvers=
== Smith & Wesson Model 10==
In "Blood Brothers" (S4E02), a flashback to 1961 shows what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver used by MacGyver's friend in the incident that explains Mac's aversion to guns.
[[File:SW10-5 6in.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 with 6" barrel - 38 special.]]
[[Image:T04E02.jpg|thumb|none|451px|In "Blood Brothers" (S4E02), a flashback shows MacGyver's friend about to use the revolver.]]
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
In "Flame's End" (S1E13), MacGyver ([[Richard Dean Anderson]]) takes the frame of a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] to remove a bolt from a leaking pipe.
[[Image:S&WModel28.jpg|thumb|none|300px|S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" bl. ]]
[[Image:MacS1 23.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Flame's End" (S1E13), MacGyver ([[Richard Dean Anderson]]) takes the frame of a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] to remove a bolt from a leaking pipe.]]
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 36 ==
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is used in several episodes.
* '''"Three for the Road" (S2E10)''' - [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is used by Michael Talbot ([[Richard Hatch]]).
* '''"Cleo Rocks" (S4E09)''' - Murdoc ([[Michael Des Barres]]) uses a nickle S&W Model 36 with pearl grips during the episode. First appears when Murdoc is using it to force Pete Thorthon ([[Dana Elcar]]) into a cage for a future trap for MacGyver. He is later shown with it when he lures MacGyver to a trap with Penny Parker ([[Teri Hatcher]]). He loses it when tied-up Penny kicks it off his hands.
 
[[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special.]]
[[File:MacS2E10 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is used by Michael Talbot ([[Richard Hatch]]).]]
[[File:MacGyverS4E9SW1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S4E09''' - Murdoc forces Pete Thorthon into a cage a with a S&W Model 36]]
[[File:MacGyverS4E9SW2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S4E09''' - Murdoc holds Mac at gunpoint while taunting him]]
[[File:MacGyverS4E9SW3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S4E09''' - Good shot of Murdoc's S&W Model 36 before Penny kicks it. Hammer appears uncocked and likely so due to safety reasons, so that the kick won't by chance set off the revolver.]]
[[File:MacGyverS4E9SW4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S4E09''' - S&W Model 36 on the ground after Penny kicks it away. Notice the pearl grips]]
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 19 ==
Through-out the flashback sequence of the episode "Partners" (S2E18), Peter Thornton ([[Dana Elcar]]) carries a snubnose [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] as his sidearm.
[[Image:Smith&Wesson-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side).]]
[[File:MacGyverS2E18PeteRevolver.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S2E18''' During flashback sequence, Peter Thornton orders MacGyver to go after Murdoc with a S&W Model 19 on his hand]]
[[File:MacGyverS2E18PeteRevolver2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S2E18''' flashback sequence. Predicting disaster, Peter Thornton keeps his S&W Model 19 snubnose ready]]
 
== Unknown Smith & Wesson ==
Appears in "Halloween Knights" (S5E06) - Used by HIT executive Sonia Chapel ([[Jo Bates]]).
 
[[File:MacGyverS5E06Soniagun2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S5E06 - Sonia has Murdoc at gunpoint with her S&W, while calling to inform Nicholas Helman about the situation]]
 
== Colt Detective Special (3rd Gen) ==
Appears in "Halloween Knights" (S5E06). Unknown assilant uses a [[Colt Detective Special]] to shoot the rear wheel of MacGyver's old Chevrolet pick-up truck. Even though the assilant turns out to be Murdoc, it cannot be confirmed that his actor - [[Michael Des Barres]] - is firing the revolver.
[[Image:ColtDS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special]]
[[File:MacGyverS5E06MurdocRevolver.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S5E09''' - Mystery assilant shoots the rear wheel of MacGyver's old Chevy pick-up with a 3rd gen Colt Detective Special]]
 
== Colt Single Action Army ==
Appears in "Halloween Knights" (S5E06). A cowboy at Helman Club's costume party has a two holstered, ivory-gripped [[Colt Single Action Army|Colt SAA(s)]] as part of his costume.
 
[[Image:Colt Single Action Army Quick-Draw 38 Special.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model, custom engraved with ivory grips - .38 Special]]
[[File:MacGyverS5E06Cowboy.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S5E09''' - Helman Club party participant dressed as a Cowboy with two Colt SAA(s) in his holsters. The revolvers are highlighted by yellow arrows.]]
 
=Shotguns=
== Smith & Wesson Model 3000 ==
In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]] with the stock removed is used by Michael Talbot ([[Richard Hatch]]) and his henchmen.
[[Image:S&WModel3000wfoldingStock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun with black synthetic furniture and folding stock - 12 Gauge.]]
[[File:MacS2E10 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]] is used by Michael Talbot ([[Richard Hatch]]).]]
[[File:MacS2E10 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]] is held by one of Talbot's henchmen.]]
 
== Double Barrelled Shotgun ==
 
Multiple appearances
* '''"Halloween Knights" (S5E06)''' - Barbershop dummy in Death Row's street section is armed a double barrelled side-by-side shotgun, complete with a motion detector accessory atop the front sights. It's hard to see it when Mr. Gregg first goes through the Death Row, but is seen much clearer when MacGyver and Murdoc go through the Death Row later in the episode.
[[Image:Blued stainlessreceiver.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stoeger/IGA Coach Gun Supreme Blue with Stainless Receiver - 12 gauge]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06BarberShotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S5E06''' - Death Row Barbershop dummy with a double-barrelled side-by-side shotgun.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06BarberShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S5E06''' - Death Row Barbershop dummy with a double-barrelled side-by-side shotgun aims high, due to MacGyver throwing a garbage lid to decieve it's motion sensor]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06BarberShotgun3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S5E06''' - Close-up shot of the Death Row Barbershop dummy's double-barrelled side-by-side shotgun and the motion sensor attached to it.]]
 
=Rifles/Carbines=
==M16A1==
The [[M16#M16A1_Rifle|M16A1]] rifle is used by several characters throughout the series.
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]]
[[File:MacS1E07 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Buddy ([[Lewis Van Bergen]]) appears to use the M16A1 in "Last Stand" (S1E07). ]]
 
==M16/SP1==
Another rifle used in the series is an [[M16/SP1]].
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:MacS4E02 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A customer tries out the M16/SP1 in a hunting store in "Blood Brothers" (S4E02). ]]
 
==M1 Carbine==
In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), tribal members are seen using the [[M1 Carbine]] (sans magazine) when MacGyver attempts to recover a valuable horse.
[[Image:M1CarbineWBayonet.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with M4 bayonet and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine]]
[[Image:MacS1 16.jpg|thumb|none|450px|At the beginning of "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), a tribal fighter holds the [[M1 Carbine]] when MacGyver attempts to recover a valuable horse. Note the carbine is missing its magazine.]]
 
==Norinco Type 56==
[[Norinco Type 56]]s are used by several of MacGyver's adversaries throughout the series. 
[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm. Rather than having the underfolder pig sticker Bayonet assembly, this has the standard Bayonet lug underneath the gas block as the AKM and later variants.]]
[[Image:MacS1 19.jpg|thumb|none|450px|An enemy soldier wields the rifle in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04).]]
 
==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I==
A [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17).
[[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]
[[Image:MacS1 28.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17).]]
 
==Valmet M71S==
In "Pilot" (S1E01), Chinese soldiers as well as MacGyver  are seen using the [[Valmet_Assault_Rifle_Series|Valmet M71S]] rifles in place of the AK rifle.
[[Image:ValmetM71S.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223).  The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:MacS1 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver holds the rifle while in China. This being the very first episode, MacGyver's backstory and aversion of firearms was not yet clearly established.]]
 
==AKM==
In "Pilot" (S1E01), the rifle used by MacGyver as well as the downed pilot appears to change from a Valmet to an [[AKM]].
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|500px|none|AKM - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:MacS1 07.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), the downed US pilot uses the AKM rifle as MacGyver devises their escape.]]
 
==Mauser 98 Sporter==
 
Appears in "Widowmaker" (S3E08). Having lost the [[M9 Flamethrower]], Murdoc ([[Michael Des Barres]]) goes to his pick-up truck to get some gear, including what appears to be a scoped [[Mauser 98 Sporter]] with a custom stock.
Murdoc eventually catches up to MacGyver and Nikki, with MacGyver up a telephone circuit trying to send an SOS with his usual MacGyvering.
Murdoc tries to shoot Mac, but Mac by chance slips a bit an Murdoc misses. Mac and Nikki flee going up the mountain and Murdoc gives chase.  Murdoc catches up to them at the top, but Mac and Nikki have descended down the Widowmaker's cliffs. Murdoc has discards the rifle off-screen, as it would be too cumbersome to use in close quarters.
 
Makes a quick appearance in episode "Cleo Rocks" (S4E09) when Penny Parker ([[Teri Hatcher]]) is looking through file photos of Murdoc.
 
[[Image:MauserSporter98_8mm.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98 Sporter - 8mm]]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8Rifle1b.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S3E08''' - Murdoc checking the chamber. Yellow arrow is to point the rear sight which blends to background a bit]]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S3E08''' - Murdoc catches up to MacGyver]]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8Rifle4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Murdoc: ''"MacGyver... You are about to be disconnected!"'' <BR> '''S3E08''' - Scope view of Murdoc aiming at MacGyver's noggin']]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8Rifle5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S3E08''' - Murdoc with the rifle sees Mac and Nikki climbing down the cliff.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS4E9Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S4E09''' - File photo of Murdoc's Widowmaker appearance, posing with the rifle]]
 
=Submachine Guns=
==Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (chopped and converted)==
In "Deathlock" (S1E12), Quayle uses remotely operated [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] submachine guns set up in his garden to trap MacGyver. These HK94A3's have the barrel chopped and converted to look like an [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3|MP5A3]].
[[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch HK94 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3. Note the lack of a paddle magazine release, a lugged barrel, and a push pin set - 9x19mm]]
[[File:MacS1E12 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chopped and converted [[HK94A3]]'s are remotely operative by Quayle ([[Christopher Neame]]) in "Deathlock" (S1E12). Note the lack of barrel lugs.]]
[[File:MacS1E12 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chopped and converted [[HK94A3]] is used in "Deathlock" (S1E12).]]
 
==Heckler & Koch HK94==
An unmodified [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] also is used remotely in "Deathlock" (S1E12).
[[Image:HK94.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Heckler & Koch HK94A3 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:MacS1E12 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px|An unmodified [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] also is used remotely in "Deathlock" (S1E12).]]
 
==IMI Uzi ==
The [[Uzi#Uzi|Uzi]] was a frequently used gun in the series.
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi - 9mm]]
[[Image:t03e13e1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The French Police Nationale are armed with the Uzi in "Thin Ice" (S3E13).]]
 
 
==Ingram MAC-10==
A [[MAC-10]] is used by Quayle ([[Christopher Neame]]) in "Deathlock" (S1E12).
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]]
[[File:MacS1E12 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A [[MAC-10]] is used by Quayle ([[Christopher Neame]]) in "Deathlock" (S1E12).]]
 
==MP40==
The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of one of the boat crew members as they attempt to steal oil from a pipeline in "Ghost Ship" (S3E04).
[[Image:MP40.jpg‎|thumb|450px|none|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:MacS3E04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of one of the boat crew members in "Ghost Ship" (S3E04).]]
 
==M1A1 Thompson==
Appears in "Halloween Knights" (S5E06) - Dummy in gangster clothes in death Row's Street section is armed with a Tommy Gun, that has a motion sensor attached to beneath of the muzzle. The tommy gun is actually a military [[M1A1 Thompson]], since the bolt actuator is on the right side of the reciever and not on top, as with the the M1921 and/or M1928 models that were associated with 20's/30's gangsters.
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]]
[[File:Black Thompson M1A1 AEG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Softair M1A1 Thompson in black synthetic furniture with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.]]
[[File:MacGyverS5E06GangsterTommy1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S5E06 - Gangster dummy with M1A1 about to open fire]]
[[File:MacGyverS5E06GangsterTommy2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S5E06 - Gangster dummy with the M1A1 Thompson SMG. Notice that the bolt actuator is on the right side of the reciever and not in top, as with the "true tommy guns" like M1921 and/or M1928]]
[[File:MacGyverS5E06GangsterTommy3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S5E06 - Close up of the M1A1 and the motion sensor]]
 
=Machine Guns=
==M60==
An [[M60]] is seen in the Chinese encampment in the opening sequence of the pilot episode.
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]
[[Image:MacS1 01.jpg|thumb|450px|none|An [[M60]] is seen in the Chinese encampment in the opening sequence of "Pilot (S1E01). This machine gun is a US-made weapon and is not used by the PLA.]]
 
=="Fake" DShK Machine Gun (mocked up M60D)==
An [[M60D]] mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17). This mockup was common in productions made in 1980s.
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|DShK 12.7x109mm on tripod.]]
[[Image:MacS1 31.jpg|thumb|450px|none|An M60D mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".]]
 
==Browning M1919==
 
Appears in "Halloween Knights" (S5E06) - an automated [[Browning M1919]] machine gun with a motion sensor appears in the jungle section of the Death Row.
[[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06mg nest1.jpg|thumb|450px|none|S5E06 - M1919 idle]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06mg nest2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|S5E06 - close up of the M1919 and the motion sensor]]
 
=Other=
 
 
== RPG-7 ==
The [[RPG-7]] is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|350px|RPG-7 40mm]]
[[Image:MacS1 32.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[RPG-7]] is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".]]
 
==M8 Flare Pistol (Modified)==
In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver finds what appears to be an [[M8 Flare Pistol]] with a modified barrel from a downed jet in the pilot episode and uses to make a rocket thruster.
[[Image:M8FlarePistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M8 flare pistol - 37mm]]
[[Image:MacS1 08.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver uses a modified [[M8 Flare Pistol]] as a rocket thruster.]]
 
==M72 LAW==
Makes an appearance in the flashback sequence of the episode "Partners" (S2E18). As Murdoc leads MacGyver and Pete Thornton to a ambush, two goons under Murdoc's command with [[M72 LAW]] launchers force Mac and Pete to stop for Murdoc's elaborate machinations.
[[Image:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm. The "Empty" marking makes it clear this is a spent tube.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS2E18M72goons.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S2E18 - two goons with M72 LAW launchers]]
 
==M9 Flamethrower (w/ M2 Wand)==
[[M9 Flamethrower]] with M2 wand appears appears in the episode "Widowmaker" (S3E8). It is wielded by Murdoc ([[Michael Des Barres]]) who launches an all-out attack on MacGyver and Nikki Carpenter when they are talking their problems at a forest cabin near the Widowmaker mountain. Murdoc breaks in the cabin and attacks MacGyver and Nikki, engulfing the entire cabin in flames and burning it down. MacGyver and Nikki manage to escape by using a thick mattress to block the flames/liquid fuel. When MacGyver and Nikki set off Murdoc's booby-trap on Nikki's SUV, Murdoc goes to investigate. MacGyver disables the flamethrower by perforating the propellent tanks with a makeshift arc-welder, causing it to catch on fire and forcing Murdoc to abandon it as the propellent tanks explode.
 
[[Image:M9 with M2 wand.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M9 Flamethrower with M2 wand]]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8FlameThr1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MacGyver: ''"That's Murdoc. He's not your normal professional killer."'' <BR>  Murdoc sprays fire over the cabin with the M9 Flamethrower. Notice the M2 Wand]]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8FlameThr2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Murdoc continues to attack. Notice the M9 backpack/propellent tanks]]
[[Image:MacGyverS3E8FlameThr3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Murdoc with his M9 Flamethrower is all glee, seeing that his SUV booby-trap went off. The M2 wand is nicely visible here.]]
 
==M67 Hand Grenade==
[[M67 hand grenade]] has multiple appearances
* '''"Halloween Knights" (S5E06)''' - When Macgyver is trying to figure out how to bypass the finger-print detector, Murdoc ([[Michael Des Barres]]) humors Mac by offering to blow it up with a M67 grenade. Murdoc later uses a one in Death Row, having spared it for a special occassion.
* '''"Strictly Business" (S6E19)''' - When Murdoc sets off a metal detector at HIT hearing early in the episode, he told to remove the rest of his hidden weapons. Amongst the weapons, he put off two M67 grenades to the platform.
 
[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M69 training grenade - an inert version of the M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.  The real live version has a more brownish color and has painted factory markings on the body.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06MurdocGrenade1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Murdoc: ''"Maybe this will open it"''<BR> '''S5E06''' - Murdoc pulls out a M67 grenade while Mac is trying to figure out how to open a high-security door.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS5E06MurdocGrenade2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S5E06''' - Episode finale with Murdoc planning to do something with a M67]]
[[Image:MacGyverS6E19MurdocWpns.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S6E19 - Murdoc laying the second batch of weapons after triggering the metal detector. One M67 grenade on right and Murdoc is putting another one on the platform.]]
 
==FIM-43 Redeye==
Appears in '''"Strictly Business" (S6E19)'''. As MacGyver is travelling on road to wilderness, Murdoc ([[Michael Des Barres]]) ambushes him by using his pick-up truck as a road-block and armed with FIM-43, decked with additional parts. Murdoc fires the launcher and blows up Mac's rental car, as well as badly injures MacGyver.
 
The FIM-43 has all sorts of additional parts attached to it. One could say that these parts are added to make it appear as if it was meant to pass off as another/unique rocket launcher. However, the reality maybe that these additions have been installed to protect the actor [[Michael Des Barres]] from the pyrotechnics of the prop.
 
[[Image:FIM43.jpg|thumb|none|405px|FIM-43 Redeye - 70mm]]
[[Image:MacGyverS6E19MurdocLnchr1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S6E19''' - Murdoc atop of his pick-up truck, armed with the FIM-43.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS6E19MurdocLnchr2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S6E19''' - Launcher front.]]
[[Image:MacGyverS6E19MurdocLnchr3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S6E19''' - Launcher rear]]
[[Image:MacGyverS6E19MurdocLnchr4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Murdoc: ''"So long MacGyver! Rest in pieces!"'' <BR> '''S6E19''' - Murdoc after firing the Redeye.]]
 
 
 
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MacGyver
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Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Channel ABC
Genre Action-Adventure
Broadcast 1985-1992
No. of Seasons 7
No. of Episodes 139 + 2 TV Films
Main Cast
Character Actor
MacGyver Richard Dean Anderson
Pete Thorton Dana Elcar
Jack Dalton Bruce McGill
Murdoc Michael Des Barres
Nikki Carpenter Elyssa Davalos
Harry Jackson John Anderson


MacGyver was an television adventure series that starred Richard Dean Anderson as the title character, a government troubleshooter who uses his wits as well as everyday items to get himself out of precarious situations. The show was also notable for the main character's aversion to shooting guns (attributed to a tragic childhood incident). While the character never was seen operating weapons (save for the pilot episode), that didn't preclude him from using them in a non-lethal manner. The series aired in the US on ABC for 7 seasons from 1985 to 1992 and co-starred Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill, and Teri Hatcher. When the series ended, the story would continue in several made for television films and was subsequently "rebooted" in 2016 with a new CBS television adaptation.


The following lists the seasons of the series MacGyver:

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