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[[Image:V_series_cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''V: The Series'' (1984-1985)]] | [[Image:V_series_cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''V: The Series'' (1984-1985)]] | ||
'''''V: The Series''''' | '''''V: The Series''''' was the 1984 television series continuation of the battle for Earth between the Visitors and the Human Resistance that was introduced in 1983's ''[[V: The Original Miniseries]]'' and 1984's ''[[V: The Final Battle]]''. The series ran for 19 episodes on NBC and would later be released on DVD as ''V: The Complete Series''. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The [[M1911A1]] is the | The [[M1911A1]] is the handgun used by Mike Donovan ([[Marc Singer]]) in the series. | ||
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:VE12 02.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VE12 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[M1911A1]] is held by Mike Donovan ([[Marc Singer]]) in "The Rescue" (S1E13).]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch P9S == | == Heckler & Koch P9S == | ||
A [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is the handgun used by Juliet Parish ([[Faye Grant]]) in the series. | A [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is the handgun used by Juliet Parish ([[Faye Grant]]) in the series. | ||
[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S, 45. ACP]] | [[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S, 45. ACP]] | ||
[[File:VE15 08.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VS1E15 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Juliet Parish ([[Faye Grant]]) draws her [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | ||
[[File:VE15 08.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is the handgun fired by Juliet Parish in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==AKM== | |||
Tony Baker ([[J.J. Cohen]]) is armed with an [[AKM]] assault rifle in "The Wildcats" (S1E15). | |||
[[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Maadi ARM - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[File:VS1E15 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Tony Baker ([[J.J. Cohen]]) is armed with an [[AKM]] in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | |||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
As in the miniseries, the Resistance | As in the miniseries, the Resistance fighters are seen with [[M16A1]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | ||
[[File:VE10 10.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VE10 10.jpg|thumb|none|450px|On the left, the resistance fighter ([[Henry Kingi]]) fires the M16A1 in "The Conversion" (S1E10).]] | ||
== Ruger Mini 14 Stainless version with Folding stock == | |||
Ellen Baker ([[Rhonda Aldrich]]) uses a [[Ruger Mini-14]] with a factory folding stock in Stainless steel in "The Wildcats" (S1E15) | |||
[[Image:Mini14gb-f.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Stainless Steel Ruger Mini-14 GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[File:VS1E15 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ellen Baker ([[Rhonda Aldrich]]) is armed with a [[Ruger Mini-14]] in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | |||
==Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"== | |||
A [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] is used by Jesse in "The Champion" (S1E14). | |||
[[Image:Winchester66.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine - .44 RF]] | |||
[[File:VS1E14 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] is used by Jesse in "The Champion" (S1E14).]] | |||
[[File:VS1E14 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] is used by Jesse to fire at a Visitor transport in "The Champion" (S1E14).]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
==Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun== | |||
In "Dreadnought" (S1E02), Robert Maxwell ([[Michael Durrell]]) is armed with a pistol-gripped [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]]. | |||
[[Image:S&WModel3000FoldingStockExt.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun with black synthetic furniture and folding stock - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[File:VS1E02 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Dreadnought" (S1E02), Robert tries to use the shotgun against Visitors.]] | |||
[[File:VS1E02 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Dreadnought" (S1E02), Robert Maxwell ([[Michael Durrell]]) uses the shotgun against Visitors.]] | |||
== Ithaca 37 == | |||
[[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are used by various law enforcement and resistance members. | |||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[File:VS1E14 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Ithaca 37 is used in "The Champion" (S1E14).]] | |||
[[File:VS1E15 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ellen Baker ([[Rhonda Aldrich]]) is armed with an [[Ithaca 37]] on the left in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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The [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] with its barrel chopped down to resemble the MP5A3 is a frequent weapon used by the Resistance in the series. As the series was filmed in the early 1980's, this show was one of the earliest to feature this firearm. | The [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] with its barrel chopped down to resemble the MP5A3 is a frequent weapon used by the Resistance in the series. As the series was filmed in the early 1980's, this show was one of the earliest to feature this firearm. | ||
[[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|400px|none|The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.]] | [[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|400px|none|The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.]] | ||
[[File:VE08 04.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VE08 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The converted [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] is held by Kyle in "The Dissident" (S1E08).]] | ||
[[File:VS1E10 11.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The converted [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] is used by a gunman in "The Conversion" (S1E10).]] | |||
==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
The [[MAC-10]] is | As in ''[[V: The Final Battle]]'', the [[MAC-10]] is the weapon of choice for Ham Tyler ([[Michael Ironside]]). He sometimes was seen using it with a suppressor. The MAC-10 also is used by Kyle Bates ([[Jeff Yagher]]), who carries his in a thigh holster. | ||
[[File:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[File:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
[[File:VE08 02.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VE08 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ham fires the MAC-10 in "The Dissident" (S1E08).]] | ||
[[File:VE10 07.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VE10 07.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ham holds the suppressed MAC-10 in "The Conversion" (S1E10).]] | ||
[[File:VE13 01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VE13 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Kyle Bates ([[Jeff Yagher]]) holds up his MAC-10 in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | ||
==Uzi== | ==Uzi== | ||
Mike Donovan is seen using a full size [[Uzi]] in several episodes, notably in "The Dissident" (Ep.08) when he and Ham Tyler infiltrate a Visitor mothership to rescue a Visitor scientist, as well as in "The Conversion" (Ep.10). | Mike Donovan is seen using a full size [[Uzi]] in several episodes, notably in "The Dissident" (Ep.08) when he and Ham Tyler infiltrate a Visitor mothership to rescue a Visitor scientist, as well as in "The Conversion" (Ep.10). | ||
[[File:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[File:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Uzi - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:VE10 09.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VS1E08 12.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mike uses the Uzi and Ham uses the MAC-10 in "The Dissident" (S1E08).]] | ||
[[File:VE10 09.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mike opens fire with the Uzi in "The Conversion" (S1E10).]] | |||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
Ham Tyler ([[Michael Ironside]]) is seen using an [[M72 LAW]] to take out a Visitor convoy in "The Conversion" (S1E10). In the series finale "The Return" (S1E19), Visitors disguised as humans use the LAW in an assassination attempt. | Ham Tyler ([[Michael Ironside]]) is seen using an [[M72 LAW]] to take out a Visitor vehicle in a convoy in "The Conversion" (S1E10). In the series finale "The Return" (S1E19), Visitors disguised as humans use the LAW in an assassination attempt. | ||
[[File:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|401px]] | [[File:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|401px|M72 LAW]] | ||
[[File:VE10 03.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VE10 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ham Tyler ([[Michael Ironside]]) is seen using an [[M72 LAW]] to take out a Visitor convoy in "The Conversion" (S1E10). ]] | ||
[[File:VE19 07.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VE19 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In the series finale "The Return" (S1E19), Visitors disguised as humans use the LAW in an assassination attempt.]] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:24, 4 January 2016
V: The Series was the 1984 television series continuation of the battle for Earth between the Visitors and the Human Resistance that was introduced in 1983's V: The Original Miniseries and 1984's V: The Final Battle. The series ran for 19 episodes on NBC and would later be released on DVD as V: The Complete Series.
The following weapons were used in the television series V: The Series:
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is the handgun used by Mike Donovan (Marc Singer) in the series.
Heckler & Koch P9S
A Heckler & Koch P9S is the handgun used by Juliet Parish (Faye Grant) in the series.
Rifles
AKM
Tony Baker (J.J. Cohen) is armed with an AKM assault rifle in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).
M16A1
As in the miniseries, the Resistance fighters are seen with M16A1 rifles.
Ruger Mini 14 Stainless version with Folding stock
Ellen Baker (Rhonda Aldrich) uses a Ruger Mini-14 with a factory folding stock in Stainless steel in "The Wildcats" (S1E15)
Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"
A Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" is used by Jesse in "The Champion" (S1E14).
Shotguns
Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun
In "Dreadnought" (S1E02), Robert Maxwell (Michael Durrell) is armed with a pistol-gripped Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun.
Ithaca 37
Ithaca 37 shotguns are used by various law enforcement and resistance members.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch HK94 (chopped and converted)
The Heckler & Koch HK94 with its barrel chopped down to resemble the MP5A3 is a frequent weapon used by the Resistance in the series. As the series was filmed in the early 1980's, this show was one of the earliest to feature this firearm.
MAC-10
As in V: The Final Battle, the MAC-10 is the weapon of choice for Ham Tyler (Michael Ironside). He sometimes was seen using it with a suppressor. The MAC-10 also is used by Kyle Bates (Jeff Yagher), who carries his in a thigh holster.
Uzi
Mike Donovan is seen using a full size Uzi in several episodes, notably in "The Dissident" (Ep.08) when he and Ham Tyler infiltrate a Visitor mothership to rescue a Visitor scientist, as well as in "The Conversion" (Ep.10).
Other
M72 LAW
Ham Tyler (Michael Ironside) is seen using an M72 LAW to take out a Visitor vehicle in a convoy in "The Conversion" (S1E10). In the series finale "The Return" (S1E19), Visitors disguised as humans use the LAW in an assassination attempt.
