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'' '''Alien Nation - The Series''' was a television show based on the Movie with James Caan and Mandy Patinkin.  The Series ran for several seasons as well a several made for TV moviesThe Characters of Detective Sikes and Francisco were played by actors, Gary Graham and Eric Pierpoint in the television show. ''
'''Alien Nation - The Series''' was a television series based on the 1988 film ''[[Alien Nation]]'' starring [[James Caan]] and [[Mandy Patinkin]].  The Series ran for 22 episodes on the Fox network but was resurrected for several made for TV filmsIn the series, Detective Sikes was portrayed by [[Gary Graham]] and Francisco was portrayed by [[Eric Pierpoint]].


The Following guns were used in the show:
The following guns were used in the show:


==Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver==
==Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver==
For appears to be an odd choice, in the Pilot Episode, Detective George Francisco ([[Eric Pierpoint]]) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver (.38 Special) .  It would have been more correct for him to carry a Model 27 Snub nose (.357 Magnum) which was more common for LAPD detectives in the 1970s-1980s.  But upon careful examination of the front end of the barrel (when compared to all of the other Smith & Wesson Snub nosed revolvers in other calibers, this does appear to be a Model 10.
An odd choice, but in the Pilot Episode, LAPD Detective George Francisco ([[Eric Pierpoint]]) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver (.38 Special) .  It would have been more correct for him to carry a Model 27 Snub nose (.357 Magnum) which was more common for LAPD detectives in the 1970s-1980s.  But upon careful examination of the front end of the barrel (when compared to all of the other Smith & Wesson Snub nosed revolvers in other calibers, this does appear to be a Model 10.
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10-2 Snub Revolver - .38 Special]]
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10-2 Snub Revolver - .38 Special]]
[[Image:ALTS-S&WM10Snub.jpg‎|thumb|400px|none|Detective George Francisco ([[Eric Pierpoint]]) with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver in his holster - .38 Special]]
[[Image:ALTS-S&WM10Snub.jpg‎|thumb|400px|none|Detective George Francisco ([[Eric Pierpoint]]) with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver in his holster - .38 Special]]
[[Image:ALTS-S&WModel10SnubA.jpg‎ |thumb|400px|none|Detective George Francisco ([[Eric Pierpoint]]) with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver in his holster - .38 Special]]  Looks more like a Colt to me, especially with the exposed cylinder rod.
[[Image:ALTS-S&WModel10SnubA.jpg‎ |thumb|400px|none|Detective George Francisco with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver in his holster - .38 Special]]  Looks more like a Colt to me, especially with the exposed cylinder rod.


==Beretta Model 92SB==
==Beretta Model 92SB==
Whereas in the movie, Sikes carried a Model 92FS, in the television show, Detectives Sykes ([[Gary Graham]]) carries a Beretta Model 92SB pistol.
In the film ''[[Alien Nation]]'', Sikes carried a Model 92FS, but in the television show, the character carries a Beretta Model 92SB pistol.
[[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 92SB -  9mm]]
[[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 92SB -  9mm]]
[[Image:ALTS-BerettaM92SB Sikes.jpg‎ |thumb|400px|none|Detectives Sykes ([[Gary Graham]]) with his Beretta Model 92SB pistol - 9mm]]
[[Image:ALTS-BerettaM92SB Sikes.jpg‎ |thumb|400px|none|Detective Sykes ([[Gary Graham]]) with his Beretta Model 92SB pistol - 9mm]]


==HK94==
==HK94==
[[Image:HK94.jpg|thumb|300px|none|HK94 16" Barreled Carbine - 9mm]]
[[Image:HK94.jpg|thumb|300px|none|HK94 16" Barreled Carbine - 9mm]]
* The HK94, the 16" barreled carbine version of the [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] was used by both Detectives Sykes, played by [[Gary Graham]], and Francisco, played by [[Eric Pierpoint]], during a hostage situation.
* The HK94, the 16" barreled carbine version of the [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] was used by both Detectives Sykes and Francisco during a hostage situation.


==HK91==  
==HK91==  
[[Image:HK_Model_91.jpg‎ |thumb|300px|none|HK91 Rifle - 7.62mm NATO]]
[[Image:HK_Model_91.jpg‎ |thumb|300px|none|HK91 Rifle - 7.62mm NATO]]
* The HK91, the Civilian version of the [[Heckler & Koch G3]] rifle was used by LAPD Detective Sykes, played by [[Gary Graham]].
* The HK91, the Civilian version of the [[Heckler & Koch G3]] rifle was used by Detective Sykes.


==Smith & Wesson 669==
==Smith & Wesson 669==
* The [[Smith & Wesson 669]] was the issued sidearm carried by LAPD Detective George Francisco, played by [[Eric Pierpoint]]
* The [[Smith & Wesson 669]] was the issued sidearm carried by Detective Francisco.
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[[Image:Smith & wesson model 669.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson 669 with old bobbed hammer - 9mm.]]
[[Image:Smith & wesson model 669.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson 669 with old bobbed hammer - 9mm.]]


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Alien Nation - The Series was a television series based on the 1988 film Alien Nation starring James Caan and Mandy Patinkin. The Series ran for 22 episodes on the Fox network but was resurrected for several made for TV films. In the series, Detective Sikes was portrayed by Gary Graham and Francisco was portrayed by Eric Pierpoint.

The following guns were used in the show:

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver

An odd choice, but in the Pilot Episode, LAPD Detective George Francisco (Eric Pierpoint) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver (.38 Special) . It would have been more correct for him to carry a Model 27 Snub nose (.357 Magnum) which was more common for LAPD detectives in the 1970s-1980s. But upon careful examination of the front end of the barrel (when compared to all of the other Smith & Wesson Snub nosed revolvers in other calibers, this does appear to be a Model 10.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10-2 Snub Revolver - .38 Special
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Detective George Francisco (Eric Pierpoint) with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver in his holster - .38 Special
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Detective George Francisco with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub nosed revolver in his holster - .38 Special

Looks more like a Colt to me, especially with the exposed cylinder rod.

Beretta Model 92SB

In the film Alien Nation, Sikes carried a Model 92FS, but in the television show, the character carries a Beretta Model 92SB pistol.

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Beretta Model 92SB - 9mm
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Detective Sykes (Gary Graham) with his Beretta Model 92SB pistol - 9mm

HK94

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HK94 16" Barreled Carbine - 9mm
  • The HK94, the 16" barreled carbine version of the Heckler & Koch MP5 was used by both Detectives Sykes and Francisco during a hostage situation.

HK91

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HK91 Rifle - 7.62mm NATO
  • The HK91, the Civilian version of the Heckler & Koch G3 rifle was used by Detective Sykes.

Smith & Wesson 669

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Smith & Wesson 669 with old bobbed hammer - 9mm.