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[[File:TFTCDVD.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Tales from the Crypt'' (1989-1996)]] | [[File:TFTCDVD.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Tales from the Crypt'' (1989-1996)]] | ||
'''''Tales from the Crypt''''' was a television horror anthology series based on the EC horror comics of the same name. The series, which featured episodes helmed by such directors as [[Robert Zemeckis]], [[Walter Hill]], [[Richard Donner]], and [[John Frankenheimer]] aired for seven seasons on [[HBO]] from 1989 to 1996. The series would also spawn several feature films including 1995's ''Demon Knight'' and 1996's ''Bordello of Blood''. | |||
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= | =Revolvers= | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 629 (Custom Mag-na-ported)== | == Smith & Wesson Model 629 (Custom Mag-na-ported)== | ||
In "Cutting Cards" (S2E03), both Reno ([[Lance Henriksen]]) and Sam ([[Kevin Tighe]]) use what appears to be a custom Mag-na-ported [[Smith & Wesson Model 29#Smith & Wesson Model 629|Smith & Wesson Model 629]] with a 2.5 inch barrel. | In "Cutting Cards" (S2E03), both Reno ([[Lance Henriksen]]) and Sam ([[Kevin Tighe]]) use what appears to be a custom Mag-na-ported [[Smith & Wesson Model 29#Smith & Wesson Model 629|Smith & Wesson Model 629]] with a 2.5 inch barrel. Sam refers to it simply as a "forty-four". This appears to be the same revolver seen in the films ''[[Beverly Hills Cop]]'' and ''[[Extreme Prejudice]]''. | ||
[[Image:M6293.jpg|thumb|none|300px|3" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 629]] | [[Image:M6293.jpg|thumb|none|300px|3" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 629]] | ||
[[Image:Tales cutting cards (2).jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Tales cutting cards (2).jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Cutting Cards" (S2E03), Reno ([[Lance Henriksen]]) and Sam ([[Kevin Tighe]]) just before a game of Russian Roulette.]] | ||
[[Image:Tales cutting cards (1).jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Tales cutting cards (1).jpg|thumb|none|450px|Reno ([[Lance Henriksen]]) with the revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Tales cutting cards (3).jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Tales cutting cards (3).jpg|thumb|none|450px|Closeup of the revolver just before it's loaded with a single round.]] | ||
[[Image:Tales cutting cards (4).jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Tales cutting cards (4).jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sideview of same revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Tales cutting cards (5).jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Tales cutting cards (5).jpg|thumb|none|450px|Reno ([[Lance Henriksen]]) letting the metal get warm against his skin in a game of Russian Roulette.]] | ||
==Colt M1917== | |||
A [[Colt M1917]] is the revolver carried by Lt. Martin Kalthrob ([[Eric Douglas]]) in "Yellow" (S3E14). | |||
[[Image:ColtModel1917.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[File:TFTCS3E14_110.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Lt. Kalthrob on the left with the revolver in "Yellow" (S3E14).]] | |||
=Pistols= | |||
==M1911A1 (Nickel)== | |||
A nickel-plated [[M1911A1]] is seen in the hands of Dr. Oscar Charles ([[John Lithgow]]) in "You, Murderer" (S6E15). | |||
[[Image:NickelM1911.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol that was '''bright nickel''' plated by the owner (with Pearl grips) - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[File:TFTCS6E15_04.jpg|thumb|none|451px|A nickel-plated [[M1911A1]] is seen in the hands of Dr. Oscar Charles ([[John Lithgow]]) in "You, Murderer" (S6E14).]] | |||
==Walther PPK== | |||
A stainless [[Walther PPK]] with pearl grips is seen in the hands of Sylvia Vane ([[Lea Thompson]]) in "Only Sin Deep" (S1E04). | |||
[[Image:PPK_stainless.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK - .380 ACP]] | |||
[[File:TFTCS1E04_04.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Sylvia Vane ([[Lea Thompson]]) holds the stainless pistol in "Only Sin Deep" (S1E04).]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:TFTCS3E14_303.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Yellow" (S3E14), US troops are armed with [[M1903 Springfield|M1903 Springfield rifles]].]] | [[File:TFTCS3E14_303.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Yellow" (S3E14), US troops are armed with [[M1903 Springfield|M1903 Springfield rifles]].]] | ||
[[File:TFTCS3E14_21.jpg|thumb|none|450px|General Kalthrob ([[Kirk Douglas]]) loads rounds into the rifle of a firing squad member in "Yellow" (S3E14).]] | |||
[[File:TFTCS3E14_23.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Soldiers escorting Lt. Martin Kalthrob ([[Eric Douglas]]) carry the rifle in "Yellow" (S3E14).]] | |||
[[File:TFTCS3E14_101.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Yellow" (S3E14), the Crypt Keeper holds the rifle.]] | [[File:TFTCS3E14_101.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Yellow" (S3E14), the Crypt Keeper holds the rifle.]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Winchester Model 1897 Trench | ==Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"== | ||
Sergeant Ripper ([[Lance Henriksen]]) carries a [[Winchester Model 1897]] | Sergeant Ripper ([[Lance Henriksen]]) carries a [[Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"]] fitted with a bayonet in "Yellow" (S3E14). | ||
[[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 Gauge | [[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:TFTCS3E14_305.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Sergeant Ripper ([[Lance Henriksen]]) carrying the [[Winchester Model 1897]] Trench shotgun.]] | [[File:TFTCS3E14_305.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Sergeant Ripper ([[Lance Henriksen]]) carrying the [[Winchester Model 1897]] Trench shotgun in "Yellow" (S3E14).]] | ||
[[File:TFTCS3E14_110.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Ripper on the right with the shotgun.]] | [[File:TFTCS3E14_110.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Ripper on the right with the shotgun in "Yellow" (S3E14).]] | ||
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[[Category:Robert Zemeckis]] | [[Category:Robert Zemeckis]] | ||
[[Category:Stephen Hopkins]] | [[Category:Stephen Hopkins]] | ||
[[Category:HBO]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:13, 16 August 2021
Tales from the Crypt was a television horror anthology series based on the EC horror comics of the same name. The series, which featured episodes helmed by such directors as Robert Zemeckis, Walter Hill, Richard Donner, and John Frankenheimer aired for seven seasons on HBO from 1989 to 1996. The series would also spawn several feature films including 1995's Demon Knight and 1996's Bordello of Blood.
The following weapons were used in the television series Tales from the Crypt:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 629 (Custom Mag-na-ported)
In "Cutting Cards" (S2E03), both Reno (Lance Henriksen) and Sam (Kevin Tighe) use what appears to be a custom Mag-na-ported Smith & Wesson Model 629 with a 2.5 inch barrel. Sam refers to it simply as a "forty-four". This appears to be the same revolver seen in the films Beverly Hills Cop and Extreme Prejudice.
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Colt M1917
A Colt M1917 is the revolver carried by Lt. Martin Kalthrob (Eric Douglas) in "Yellow" (S3E14).
Pistols
M1911A1 (Nickel)
A nickel-plated M1911A1 is seen in the hands of Dr. Oscar Charles (John Lithgow) in "You, Murderer" (S6E15).
Walther PPK
A stainless Walther PPK with pearl grips is seen in the hands of Sylvia Vane (Lea Thompson) in "Only Sin Deep" (S1E04).
Rifles
M1903 Springfield
In "Yellow" (S3E14), US troops are armed with M1903 Springfield rifles. This rifle is also seen held by the Crypt Keeper for the opening of the episode and then activates several rifles at the end.
Machine Guns
Vickers Mk1 Machine Gun
US troops also use Vickers Mk1 Machine Guns in "Yellow" (S3E14).
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"
Sergeant Ripper (Lance Henriksen) carries a Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" fitted with a bayonet in "Yellow" (S3E14).
