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The [[Colt Python]] was carried by Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Carroll O'Connor]]) as his sidearm.
The [[Colt Python]] was carried by Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Carroll O'Connor]]) as his sidearm.
[[Image:ColtPython6In.jpg‎ |thumb|400px|left|Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:ColtPython6In.jpg‎ |thumb|400px|left|Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]]


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In the Heat of the Night (1988-1995)

In the Heat of the Night is the television series adaptation of the 1967 feature film and novel of the same name. The series starred Carroll O'Connor as Chief Bill Gillepsie and Howard Rollins as Det. Virgil Tibbs, both law enforcement officers of the Sparta Police Department in the fictional town of Sparta, Mississippi. Together they battle crime and racism in the modern day South. The series premiered on NBC in March of 1988 and ran for 5 seasons on the network before moving over to CBS, where it continued to air until 1995.


The following weapons were used in the television series In the Heat of the Night:


Handguns

Colt Detective Special

In "Pilot, Part II" (S1E02), Det. Virgil Tibbs (Howard Rollins) carries a 3rd generation Colt Detective Special as his sidearm.

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Colt Detective Special (3rd Generation)
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In "Pilot, Part II" (S1E02), Det. Virgil Tibbs (Howard Rollins) uses a 3rd generation Colt Detective Special .
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In "Pilot, Part II" (S1E02), Det. Virgil Tibbs (Howard Rollins) with the 3rd generation Colt Detective Special .



Colt Official Police

The Colt Official Police revolver is the standard revolver of officers of the Sparta Police Department in Season 1.

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Early 1960's Official Police with round butt.
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In "Pilot, Part II" (S1E02), closeup of the Colt revolver held by Sgt. V. L. 'Bubba' Skinner (Alan Autry).

Beretta 92F

The Beretta 92F is used by several characters in the series. In Season 3 it became the standard issue sidearm for the officers of the Sparta Police Department.

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Beretta 92F - 9x19mm
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In "...And Then You Die" (S1E08), the Beretta is held.


Colt Python

The Colt Python was carried by Chief Bill Gillespie (Carroll O'Connor) as his sidearm.

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Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum




Shotguns

Ithaca 37

The Ithaca 37 is the standard shotgun of the Sparta Police Department.

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Ithaca 37 shotgun - 12 gauge
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In "Pilot, Part II" (S1E02), the Ithaca 37 is held by the officer.


Winchester Model 1200 (Field Gun)

In "Pilot, Part II" (S1E02), a gunman uses what appears to be a Winchester Model 1200 field shotgun.

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Winchester Model 1200 field shotgun - 12 gauge
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In "Pilot, Part II" (S1E02), a gunman uses what appears to be a Winchester Model 1200 field shotgun.