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[[Image:The-twilight-zone.jpg|thumb|right|401px|''The Twilight Zone'' (1959-1964)]]
[[Image:The-twilight-zone.jpg|thumb|right|401px|''The Twilight Zone'' (1959-1964)]]


'''''The Twilight Zone''''' is the classic science fiction anthology series created and hosted by Rod Serling. The series would spawn two revival television series as well as a [[Twilight Zone: The Movie|1983 feature film adaptation]].
'''''The Twilight Zone''''' is the classic science fiction anthology series created and hosted by Rod Serling.   The series aired for 5 seasons in the US on CBS from 1959 to 1964 and has been continuously seen on television ever since. In addition, the series would spawn a [[Twilight Zone: The Movie|1983 feature film adaptation]] and three television series revivals: a CBS network adaptation (1985-1989), a UPN adaptation (2002-2003) and a [[The Twilight Zone (2019 TV Series)|CBS All Access adaptation]] that premiered in 2019.
 
'''The following weapons were used in the series ''The Twilight Zone'':'''
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=Pistols=
== Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket ==
In Season 5's "The Jeopardy Room", Major Ivan Kuchenko ([[Martin Landau]]) is seen drawing a [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket]] from his pants and training it on Commissar Vassil ([[John van Dreelen]]).
[[Image:Colt1908.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket - .25 ACP]]
[[File:TZ 009.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 5's "The Jeopardy Room", Major Ivan Kuchenko ([[Martin Landau]]) is seen drawing a [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket]] and training it on Commissar Vassil ([[John van Dreelen]]).]]
 
== Mauser C96 ==
Also in Season 5's "The Jeopardy Room", Boris (Robert Kelljan) uses a [[Mauser C96]] to fire at Major Kuchenko.
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser. Note the rear tangent sight; in something of a display of wishful thinking, the C96's sight is adjustable for ranges up to 1000 meters.]]
[[File:TZ 010.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 5's "The Jeopardy Room", Boris (Robert Kelljan) uses a [[Mauser C96]] to fire at Major Kuchenko.]]
 
== Colt 1911 ==
In Season 1's "People Are Alike All Over", Sam Conrad ([[Roddy McDowall]]) takes a [[M1911]] from his spaceship to explore Mars. An [[M1911]] pistol is notably carried by Pvt. Michael McCluskey ([[Randy Boone]]) in Season 5's "The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms" (S5E10). M1911 pistols are seen in several episodes. In Season 5's "The Old Man in the Cave" some of the Militia soldiers have M1911 pistols in their holsters and one is fired.
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 .45 ACP]]
[[File:TZ 001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "People Are Alike All Over", Sam Conrad ([[Roddy McDowall]]) takes a [[M1911]] from his spaceship to explore Mars.]]
[[File:TZ 005.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An [[M1911]] pistol is notably carried by Pvt. Michael McCluskey ([[Randy Boone]]) in Season 5's "The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms" (S5E10).]]
 
== Luger P08 ==
In Season 4's "He's Alive" (S4E04), Peter Vollmer ([[Dennis Hopper]]), the leader of a Neo-Nazi group, uses a [[Luger P08]] pistol.
In Season 5's "The Self Improvement of Salvadore Ross" (S5E16), Mr. Maitland (Vaughn Taylor) keeps two [[Luger P08]] pistols that are seen on the wall of his apartment in addition to a [[Karabiner 98k]]. These appear to be souvenirs he brought back from Europe during his service in World War II. At the end of the episode, he pulls one of the Lugers on Salvadore Ross (Don Gordan).
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 Pistol - 9mm]]
[[File:TZS4E04_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 4's "He's Alive" (S4E04), Peter Vollmer ([[Dennis Hopper]]), the leader of a Neo-Nazi group, uses a [[Luger P08]] pistol. ]]
[[File:TZS4E04_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup of the Luger in "He's Alive" (S4E04).]]
[[File:TZS5E16_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Lugers and the Karabiner on the wall  in "The Self Improvement of Salvadore Ross" (S5E16).]]
[[File:TZS5E16_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Maitland pulls the Luger in "The Self Improvement of Salvadore Ross" (S5E16).]]
 
== Remington Model 51 ==
In season 1's "The Lonely" (S1E07) Nickel plated [[Remington Model 51]] pistols with pearl grips are seen in the holsters of the astronauts. At the end of the episode Captain Allenby (John Dehner) draws his.
 
[[Image:RemingtonM51.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington Model 51 Pistol]]
 
=Revolvers=
==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
A long barreld [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is taken by Robert Wilson ([[William Shatner]]) from a policeman's holster to shoot a Gremlin in "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet".
[[Image:S&WModel10Long.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with long barrel and Gold Medallion grips - .38 Special. The revolver used in the show had non-diamond Magna grips.]]
[[File:TZ 006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Robert Wilson ([[William Shatner]]) takes the revolver from a policeman's holster to shoot a Gremlin in "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet".]]
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB==
In Season 1's "Execution" (S1E26), Joe Caswell (Albert Salmi), a cowboy brought to the 20th century, takes a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] from Professor Manion (Russell Johnson) when venturing out into modern day New York.
[[Image:SW103inch.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 heavy Barrel .38 Special]]
[[File:TZ 014.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "Execution" (S1E26), Joe Caswell (Albert Salmi), takes a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] from Professor Manion (Russell Johnson) when venturing out into modern day New York.]]
 
== Colt Police Positive ==
In Season 1's "A Nice Place To Visit" (S1E28), Rocky Valentine ([[Larry Blyden]]) uses a [[Colt Police Positive]] to shoot at police after a robbery, before being shot himself. He also uses one to try to shoot his guardian angel, with no effect.
[[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Police Positive .38 Special]]
[[File:TZ 012.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "A Nice Place To Visit" (S1E28), Rocky Valentine ([[Larry Blyden]]) uses a [[Colt Police Positive]] to shoot at police after a robbery.]]
 
== Colt Single Action Army ==
The [[Single Action Army]] revolver is another weapon seen throughout the series.  In Season 1's "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" (S1E03), both Al Denton ([[Dan Duryea]]) and Dan Hotaling ([[Martin Landau]]) are seen using the SAA.  Rance McGrew ([[Larry Blyden]]), Jesse James (Arch Johnson), and other actors playing cowboys use Single Action Army revolvers with 4 3/4 barrels in "Showdown with Rance McGrew" (S3E20).  Rance shows his ineptitude by accidentally throwing it into the window when trying to draw.
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Single Action Army .45 Colt]]
[[File:TZ 018.jpg|thumb|none|500px| In Season 1's "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" (S1E03), Al Denton ([[Dan Duryea]]) holds the revolver.]]
[[File:TZ 020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dan Hotaling ([[Martin Landau]]) draws his SAA in Season 1's "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" (S1E03).]]
[[File:TZ 016.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Actor Rance McGrew ([[Larry Blyden]]) is threatened with the SAA in "Showdown with Rance McGrew" (S3E20). ]]
=Rifles=
==M1 Garand ==
The [[M1 Garand]] is a frequent weapon seen in the series, usually carried by US troops in episodes dealing with war.  In Season 3's "A Quality of Mercy" (S3E15), American GIs carry the [[M1 Garand]] while fighting in the Pacific during World War II.
[[Image: M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06]]
[[File:TZ 35.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "The Purple Testament" (S1E19), the Garand is seen on the left.]]
[[File:TZ 021.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldier with his M1 Garand in Season 3's "A Quality of Mercy" (S3E15).]]
 
== M1 Carbine ==
The [[M1 Carbine]] fitted with extended 30-round magazines is used in several episodes. In Season 5's "The Old Man in the Cave" (S5E07), the militia men are seen armed with M1 Carbines.  In Season 5's "The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms" (S5E10), Cpl. Langsford ([[Warren Oates]]) is seen armed with the carbine.
[[Image:M1ExtdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Carbine with 30 round magazine - .30 Carbine]]
[[File:TZ 025.jpg|thumb|none|500px| In Season 5's "The Old Man in the Cave" (S5E07), the militia men led by French ([[James Coburn]]) are seen armed with M1 Carbines.]]
[[File:TZ 004.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 5's "The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms" (S5E10), Cpl. Langsford ([[Warren Oates]]) is armed with the M1 Carbine.]]
 
== Arisaka Type 99 Sniper Rifle ==
In Season 4's "No Time Like the Past" (S4E10), Paul Driscoll ([[Dana Andrews]]) is seen holding a takedown variation of the [[Arisaka Type 99 Sniper Rifle]]  with a scope in his hotel window and aiming it at Adolf Hitler.
[[File:Type 99 sniper rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Arisaka Type 99 Sniper Rifle with scope - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]]
[[File:No_Time_Like_the_Past.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 4's "No Time Like the Past" (S4E10), Paul Driscoll ([[Dana Andrews]]) is seen holding a Arisaka Type 99 as he contemplates assassinating Adolf Hitler.]]
[[File:TZS4E10 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup of Driscoll with the rifle in Season 4's "No Time Like the Past" (S4E10).]]
 
== Karabiner 98k ==
In Season 5's "The Self Improvement of Salvadore Ross", Mr. Maitland (Vaughn Taylor) keeps a [[Karabiner 98k]] in addition to two [[Luger P08]] pistols that are seen on the wall of his apartment.
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]]
[[File:TZS5E16_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Lugers and the Karabiner on the wall  in "The Self Improvement of Salvadore Ross" (S5E16).]]
 
==Springfield Model 1840==
In "A Hundred Yards Over the Rim" (S2E23), Chris Horn ([[Cliff Robertson]]) is seen carrying what appears to be a Springfield flintlock musket.
[[Image:Springfield 1840.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Springfield Model 1840 - .69 Percussion]]
[[File:TZ_017.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "A Hundred Yards Over the Rim" (S2E23), Chris Horn ([[Cliff Robertson]]) is seen carrying what appears to be a Springfield flintlock musket.]]
 
=Submachine Guns=
==M1928A1 Thompson==
Another weapon seen throughout the series is the [[M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun.  US and British troops are seen carrying the Thompson in Season 3's "A Quality of Mercy" (S3E15).
[[Image:M1928-A1_T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]
[[File:TZ 35.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "The Purple Testament" (S1E19), the Thompson is seen on the right.]]
[[File:TZ 023.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A British soldier defends a cave with his Thompson  in Season 3's "A Quality of Mercy" (S3E15).]]
 
==Sten==
The [[Sten]] is seen carried by several crewmembers of a crashed rocket ship in Season 1's "I Shot An Arrow into the Air" (S1E15).
[[File:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
[[File:TZ 054.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[Sten]] is seen carried by several crewmembers of a crashed rocket ship including Col. Bob Donlin ([[Edward Binns]]) in Season 1's "I Shot An Arrow into the Air" (S1E15).]]


=Shotguns=
'''The following lists the seasons of the series ''The Twilight Zone'':'''
== 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun ==
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In "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street", Steve Brand ([[Claude Akins]]) is seen holding a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] that Charlie Farnsworth ([[Jack Weston]]) uses to shoot at what he thinks is an alien invader.
File:TZS1.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Twilight Zone - Season 1|Season 1]]<br>(1959-1960)</div>
[[File:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charlie Parker 1878 - 12 Gauge]]
File:TZS2.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Twilight Zone - Season 2|Season 2]]<br>(1960-1961)</div>
[[File:TZ 015.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street", Steve Brand ([[Claude Akins]]) is seen holding a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] that Charlie Farnsworth ([[Jack Weston]]) uses to shoot at what he thinks is an alien invader.]]
File:TZS3.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Twilight Zone - Season 3|Season 3]]<br>(1961-1962)</div>
File:TZS4.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Twilight Zone - Season 4|Season 4]]<br>(1963)</div>
File:TZS5.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Twilight Zone - Season 5|Season 5]]<br>(1963-1964)</div>
</gallery>


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The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)

The Twilight Zone is the classic science fiction anthology series created and hosted by Rod Serling. The series aired for 5 seasons in the US on CBS from 1959 to 1964 and has been continuously seen on television ever since. In addition, the series would spawn a 1983 feature film adaptation and three television series revivals: a CBS network adaptation (1985-1989), a UPN adaptation (2002-2003) and a CBS All Access adaptation that premiered in 2019.

The following lists the seasons of the series The Twilight Zone: