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{{TV Title|Ashes to Ashes}} | {{TV Title|Ashes to Ashes}} | ||
== Colt Python == | == Colt Python == | ||
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[[Image:ColtPythonRubberGrips.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Python with 6" barrel and rubber grips - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:ColtPythonRubberGrips.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Python with 6" barrel and rubber grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:gene.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:gene.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[Image:Genepython2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Genepython2.jpg ]] | [[Image:Genepython.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[Image:Genepython. | |||
== Browning High Power == | == Browning High Power == | ||
Several characters on the show use [[Browning Hi-Power]] pistols in 9mm including DI Alex Drake ([[Keeley Hawes]]), WPC Shaz Granger ([[Montserrat Lombard]]), and DC Chris Skelton ([[Marshall Lancaster]]). | Several characters on the show use [[Browning Hi-Power]] pistols in 9mm including DI Alex Drake ([[Keeley Hawes]]), WPC Shaz Granger ([[Montserrat Lombard]]), and DC Chris Skelton ([[Marshall Lancaster]]). | ||
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:hipower.png|thumb|none|500px|DI Alex Drake with a Hi-Power]] | [[Image:hipower.png|thumb|none|500px|DI Alex Drake with a Hi-Power]] | ||
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== Steyr MPi81 == | == Steyr MPi81 == | ||
Gene Hunt uses a Steyr MPi81 in the first episode when rescuing Shaz Granger from Arthur Layton. | Gene Hunt uses a Steyr MPi81 in the first episode when rescuing Shaz Granger from Arthur Layton. | ||
[[Image:SteyrMPi81.jpg|thumb|none|350px| Steyr MPi81 - 9mm Luger]] | [[Image:SteyrMPi81.jpg|thumb|none|350px| Steyr MPi81 - 9mm Luger]] | ||
[[Image:Raygenechris.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ray with his 1911, Gene with Steyr in hand, and Chris loading up the Hi Power]] | |||
[[Image:Raygenechris.jpg|Ray with his 1911, Gene with Steyr in hand, and Chris loading up the Hi Power]] | |||
== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
Several [[M1911A1]]s appear used by both the police and criminals. DI Ray Carling ([[Dean Andrews]]) is seen using one in Series 3 Episode 5. One appears in Series 1 Episode 5 sold by Simon Neary. A nickel plated version is seen used by a Dutch diamond smuggler in Series 3 Episode 8 who uses it to shoot up Gene's Quattro. | Several [[M1911A1]]s appear used by both the police and criminals. DI Ray Carling ([[Dean Andrews]]) is seen using one in Series 3 Episode 5. One appears in Series 1 Episode 5 sold by Simon Neary. A nickel plated version is seen used by a Dutch diamond smuggler in Series 3 Episode 8 who uses it to shoot up Gene's Quattro. | ||
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Ray_1911.jpg|thumb|none|500px|DI Ray Carling ([[Dean Andrews]]) runs with a M1911]] | [[Image:Ray_1911.jpg|thumb|none|500px|DI Ray Carling ([[Dean Andrews]]) runs with a M1911]] | ||
== FN FAL == | == FN FAL == | ||
An [[FN FAL]] is seen in Series 2 Episode 1, used by a young PC, Kevin Hales, who killed his friend. | An [[FN FAL]] is seen in Series 2 Episode 1, used by a young PC, Kevin Hales, who killed his friend. | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
== Sawed-off Shotgun == | == Sawed-off Shotgun == | ||
Several sawed-off shotguns appear in the show. Chas Cale uses one in Series 1 Episode 6 in a post office robbery. Another one is used in a bullion robbery in Series 2 Episode 8 used by both the robbers and the cops. One is seen used by an undercover Special Branch agent in Series 3 Episode 4. In Series 3 Episode 8, DI Ray Carling confiscates one from an incarcerated criminal, later using it in the final shootout. Somehow he is able to dumb around 5 shots out of it without reloading! | Several sawed-off shotguns appear in the show. Chas Cale uses one in Series 1 Episode 6 in a post office robbery. Another one is used in a bullion robbery in Series 2 Episode 8 used by both the robbers and the cops. One is seen used by an undercover Special Branch agent in Series 3 Episode 4. In Series 3 Episode 8, DI Ray Carling confiscates one from an incarcerated criminal, later using it in the final shootout. Somehow he is able to dumb around 5 shots out of it without reloading! | ||
== Heckler | == Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | ||
Heckler | [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s are seen used by SAS troopers in Series 3 Episode 6 during the raid on the prison. This is notably historically accurate, as the SAS adopted the weapon in the Late 1970s and were used notably in the real SAS mission "Operation Nimrod" or the May 5th 1980 raid on the Iranian embassy. | ||
[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
Revision as of 00:01, 7 February 2011
The following weapons were used in the television series Ashes to Ashes:
Colt Python
Meropolitan Police DCI Gene Hunt's (Philip Glenister) sidearm appears to be a Colt Python in .357 Magnum.
Browning High Power
Several characters on the show use Browning Hi-Power pistols in 9mm including DI Alex Drake (Keeley Hawes), WPC Shaz Granger (Montserrat Lombard), and DC Chris Skelton (Marshall Lancaster).
Steyr MPi81
Gene Hunt uses a Steyr MPi81 in the first episode when rescuing Shaz Granger from Arthur Layton.
M1911A1
Several M1911A1s appear used by both the police and criminals. DI Ray Carling (Dean Andrews) is seen using one in Series 3 Episode 5. One appears in Series 1 Episode 5 sold by Simon Neary. A nickel plated version is seen used by a Dutch diamond smuggler in Series 3 Episode 8 who uses it to shoot up Gene's Quattro.
FN FAL
An FN FAL is seen in Series 2 Episode 1, used by a young PC, Kevin Hales, who killed his friend.
Sawed-off Shotgun
Several sawed-off shotguns appear in the show. Chas Cale uses one in Series 1 Episode 6 in a post office robbery. Another one is used in a bullion robbery in Series 2 Episode 8 used by both the robbers and the cops. One is seen used by an undercover Special Branch agent in Series 3 Episode 4. In Series 3 Episode 8, DI Ray Carling confiscates one from an incarcerated criminal, later using it in the final shootout. Somehow he is able to dumb around 5 shots out of it without reloading!
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are seen used by SAS troopers in Series 3 Episode 6 during the raid on the prison. This is notably historically accurate, as the SAS adopted the weapon in the Late 1970s and were used notably in the real SAS mission "Operation Nimrod" or the May 5th 1980 raid on the Iranian embassy.
[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm]]