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''MacGyver'' is an action series starring [[Richard Dean Anderson]] as a government troubleshoot who uses his wits as well as everyday items to create devices to get out of sticky situations.    The show was also notable for the main character's adversion to guns, which was attributed to a tragic childhood accident.  While the character never was seen firing guns (save for the pilot episode), that didn't preclude him from using them in a non-lethal manner.


{{TV Title|MacGyver}}
{{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}}
__TOC__<br clear=all>
|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]]. 


==Handguns==
==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
In Season 1's "Flame's End", 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|400px|S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" bl. ]]


==Heckler & Koch P9S==
'''The following lists the seasons of the series ''MacGyver'':'''
The [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is used by several characters in the series, notably in Season 1's "Last Stand" and "To Be A Man".


[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|]]
<gallery>
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>


=== Beretta 92F ===
[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]
The [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|Beretta 92F]] is used throughout the series, notably by MacGyver in Season 2's "D.O.A.", when his amnesia prevents him from remembering that he detests handling guns.
[[Image:BerettaM92FS-DieHard2-4.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm. This well worn movie gun is the '''original''' Beretta 92F that [[Bruce Willis]] used in ''[[Die Hard]]'' and was also used by Mel Gibson in the ''Lethal Weapon'' series.  This is the hero screen used live firing gun in both films and has since been 'retired' to a glass museum case. Note the extended slide catch.]]
 
 
==Rifles==
==M16A1==
The [[M16#M16A1_Rifle|M16A1]] rifle is used by several characters throughout the series.
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]]
 
===AKM===
[[AKM]]s are used by several of MacGyver's adversaries throughout the series. 
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|AKM assault rifle, 7.62x39mm]]
 
===Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*===
The SMLE (No 1 Mk III) is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man".
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III* - .303 British]]
 
 
===Valmet M71S===
Chinese soldiers as well as MacGyver  are seen using the [[Valmet_Assault_Rifle_Series|Valmet M71S]] rifles in place of the AK rifle in the pilot episode.
[[Image:ValmetM71S.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223).  The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm]]
 
 
==Other==
=== RPG-7 ===
 
The [[RPG-7]] is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in the Season 1's "To Be A Man".
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|350px|RPG-7 40mm]]
 
 
 
===Flare Gun===
MacGyver gets a flare gun from a downed jet in the pilot episode and uses to make a rocket thruster.
 
[[Category:Television]]

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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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