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[[Image:Equalizer01.JPG|thumb|right|300px|''The Equalizer'' (1985 - 1989)]] | [[Image:Equalizer01.JPG|thumb|right|300px|''The Equalizer'' (1985 - 1989)]] | ||
''The Equalizer'' is a American spy show that starred [[Edward Woodward]] as Robert McCall, a fed up, burnt out former spy who worked for "The Company." | ''The Equalizer'' is a American spy show that starred [[Edward Woodward]] as Robert McCall, a fed up, burnt out former spy who worked for "The Company." It aired on CBS from 1985-1989. Like all good spy shows, the series featured state-of-the-art technology which included surprisingly accurate weaponry for a show of the Cold War era. McCall always relied on his PPK, but you would see SPAS-12s, MP5s and other top of the line weaponry of the time. | ||
'''The following weapons are used in the television series ''The Equalizer'':''' | '''The following weapons are used in the television series ''The Equalizer'':''' | ||
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==Walther PPK/S== | ==Walther PPK/S== | ||
Throughout the series, Robert McCall ([[Edward Woodward]]) carries as his sidearm the [[Walther PP Pistol Series|Walther PPK/S]]. | Throughout the series, Robert McCall ([[Edward Woodward]]) carries as his sidearm the [[Walther PP Pistol Series|Walther PPK/S]]. McCall always cleanly dispatches his foes with one well placed shot usually after giving them some chance to surrender. | ||
[[Image:PPK_stainless.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther PPK stainless - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]] | [[Image:PPK_stainless.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther PPK stainless - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1 3008.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "Desperately" (S1E11), Robert McCall ([[Edward Woodward]]) fires his Walther PPK/S.]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1 3008.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "Desperately" (S1E11), Robert McCall ([[Edward Woodward]]) fires his Walther PPK/S.]] | ||
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==Desert Eagle Mark I== | ==Desert Eagle Mark I== | ||
The [[Desert Eagle|Desert Eagle Mark I]] is a frequent weapon of McCall's throughout the series. | The [[Desert Eagle|Desert Eagle Mark I]] is a frequent weapon of McCall's throughout the series. | ||
[[Image:MagResDE.357MarkI.jpg|thumb|none|390px|Magnum Research Desert Eagle MK I - .357 Magnum. First model of Desert Eagle put into production. | [[Image:MagResDE.357MarkI.jpg|thumb|none|390px|Magnum Research Desert Eagle MK I - .357 Magnum. First model of Desert Eagle put into production. Note the "teardrop"-shaped safety, the most distinctive feature of the Mark I compared to later Eagle models.]] | ||
[[Image:Equalizer11.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McCall aims the Desert Eagle at the back of Degraumont ([[Adam Ant]]) in Season 1's "The Lock Box".]] | [[Image:Equalizer11.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McCall aims the Desert Eagle at the back of Degraumont ([[Adam Ant]]) in Season 1's "The Lock Box".]] | ||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The [[M1911A1]] is used by various characters throughout the series. | The [[M1911A1]] is used by various characters throughout the series. In the Season 1 episode "Dead Drop", Ginger ([[Robin Curtis]]) carries an M1911 fitted with a suppressor and scope. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1 2001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "Dead Drop", Ginger ([[Robin Curtis]]) carries an M1911 as she and Kostmeyer provide cover for McCall's meeting.]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1 2001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "Dead Drop", Ginger ([[Robin Curtis]]) carries an M1911 as she and Kostmeyer provide cover for McCall's meeting.]] | ||
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In Season 1's "Breakpoint", [[Tony Shalhoub]] carries a [[Heckler & Koch VP70]]-Z as the leader of a terrorist cell that takes over the wedding reception that McCall was attending. | In Season 1's "Breakpoint", [[Tony Shalhoub]] carries a [[Heckler & Koch VP70]]-Z as the leader of a terrorist cell that takes over the wedding reception that McCall was attending. | ||
[[Image:HK VP70Z 1890.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch VP70Z 9x19mm with spare magazine]] | [[Image:HK VP70Z 1890.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch VP70Z 9x19mm with spare magazine]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1 3035.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "Breakpoint", the head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) pulls out his Heckler & Koch VP70-Z.]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1 3035.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "Breakpoint", the head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) pulls out his Heckler & Koch VP70-Z.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 39== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 39== | ||
In Season 1's "No Conscience" (S1E20), McCall is seen loading a stainless steel version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]] (I can't remember if there was a different model number for the stainless version). | In Season 1's "No Conscience" (S1E20), McCall is seen loading a stainless steel version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]] (I can't remember if there was a different model number for the stainless version). The magazine is clearly a single stack magazine. McCall only uses the pistol as a decoy for the bad guys to find. After finding the Smith the evil doers assume McCall is unarmed, McCall then reveals his trusty PPK is in an ankle holster which he uses to dispatch two of the villains. Note: The stainless version is referred to as the Model 639. | ||
[[Image:S&W39-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]] | [[Image:S&W39-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]] | ||
==Tokarev TT-33== | ==Tokarev TT-33== | ||
In Season 1's "Unpunished Crimes", Frank Donahue ([[Dan Hedaya]]) removes a [[Tokarev TT-33]] from a foot locker along with several medals from his service in the Vietnam War. | In Season 1's "Unpunished Crimes", Frank Donahue ([[Dan Hedaya]]) removes a [[Tokarev TT-33]] from a foot locker along with several medals from his service in the Vietnam War. McCall identifies it as a Tokarev 7.62mm that was liberated and advises Donahue against using it to commit suicide because "that ammunition is notoriously unreliable" and may not finish the job. | ||
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips]] | [[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1_3041.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A closeup of the Tokarev.]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1_3041.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A closeup of the Tokarev.]] | ||
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==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
Mickey Kostmeyer ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) is seen carrying a short barreled [[Colt Python]] in several episodes, notably Season 1's "Breakpoint". | Mickey Kostmeyer ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) is seen carrying a short barreled [[Colt Python]] in several episodes, notably Season 1's "Breakpoint". On one occasion when he has to shoot it it magically transforms into a Smith & Wesson. | ||
[[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is seen in many episodes as the standard sidearm for officers of the NYPD. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is seen in many episodes as the standard sidearm for officers of the NYPD. Officer Sandra Stahl ([[Karen Young]]) carries one as her duty weapon in Season 1's "Lady Cop." | ||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|]] | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1_3022.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Officer Sandra Stahl ([[Karen Young]]) cleans her Model 10.]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1_3022.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Officer Sandra Stahl ([[Karen Young]]) cleans her Model 10.]] | ||
==22 Long Rifle Pen Gun== | ==22 Long Rifle Pen Gun== | ||
In Season 1's "Breakpoint", the NYPD tries to smuggle a 22 Long Rifle Pen Gun to McCall. | In Season 1's "Breakpoint", the NYPD tries to smuggle a 22 Long Rifle Pen Gun to McCall. The head terrorist discovers the Pen Gun and discharges it at the officer disguised as a doctor. | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1_3032.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) discovers the Pen Gun.]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1_3032.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) discovers the Pen Gun.]] | ||
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McCall uses a modified [[Remington 870]] in an early version of a shoot/don't shoot simulator in the episode "Desperately." The 870 is seen in several other episodes. | McCall uses a modified [[Remington 870]] in an early version of a shoot/don't shoot simulator in the episode "Desperately." The 870 is seen in several other episodes. | ||
[[Image:Equalizer06.JPG|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "The Defector", McCall is seen going to his home arsenal, which includes a pistol-gripped Remington 870 (on the bottom) among other weapons.]] | [[Image:Equalizer06.JPG|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "The Defector", McCall is seen going to his home arsenal, which includes a pistol-gripped Remington 870 (on the bottom) among other weapons.]] | ||
==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
[[Ithaca 37]]s are wielded by NYPD officers and various bad guys. | [[Ithaca 37]]s are wielded by NYPD officers and various bad guys. One can also be seen with a pistol grip in McCall's private weapons cache. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1 3003.jpg|thumb|none|500px|NYPD ESU deploy carrying an Ithaca 37 shotgun.]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1 3003.jpg|thumb|none|500px|NYPD ESU deploy carrying an Ithaca 37 shotgun.]] | ||
==Franchi SPAS-12== | ==Franchi SPAS-12== | ||
A [[Franchi SPAS-12]] can be seen in McCall's secret cache of weapons in the pilot episode. | A [[Franchi SPAS-12]] can be seen in McCall's secret cache of weapons in the pilot episode. | ||
[[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Franchi SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Franchi SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
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==Uzi== | ==Uzi== | ||
The [[Uzi]] is featured in several episodes. | The [[Uzi]] is featured in several episodes. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9x19mm]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5== | ||
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] is another weapon frequently seen in the series. | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] is another weapon frequently seen in the series. The Red Parka Man in "Dead Drop" tries to use one to shoot McCall. Mickey Kostmeyer uses one in the Season 2 episode "The Cup". | ||
[[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1 2006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Dead Drop", Red Parka Man is about to open fire on McCall with his MP5 when Kostmeyer surprises him. | [[Image:EqualizerS1 2006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Dead Drop", Red Parka Man is about to open fire on McCall with his MP5 when Kostmeyer surprises him. The MP5 appears to have the mags clamped together.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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==Ruger Mini-14== | ==Ruger Mini-14== | ||
[[Ruger Mini-14]] GBs are seen in the episode "Torn". | [[Ruger Mini-14]] GBs are seen in the episode "Torn". They are also seen in the hands of the NYPD ESU teams. | ||
[[Image:Ruger-Mini-14.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Blued Ruger Mini-14 Standard Model Semiautomatic Rifle (Pre-2005) with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Ruger-Mini-14.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Blued Ruger Mini-14 Standard Model Semiautomatic Rifle (Pre-2005) with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1 3006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|NYPD ESU officers fire their Ruger Mini-14's in "Torn".]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1 3006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|NYPD ESU officers fire their Ruger Mini-14's in "Torn".]] | ||
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==Rambo's Survival Knife== | ==Rambo's Survival Knife== | ||
An arms smuggler offers Rambo's Survival Knife as seen in ''[[First Blood]]'' to [[Stephen McHattie]] for $100 when McHattie can't afford $500 for an illegal gun. | An arms smuggler offers Rambo's Survival Knife as seen in ''[[First Blood]]'' to [[Stephen McHattie]] for $100 when McHattie can't afford $500 for an illegal gun. The arms dealer even says, "this is made by some dude down in Arkansas", ostensibly referring to knifesmith Jimmy Lile, the designer of the First Blood knives. | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:Espionage]] | [[Category:Espionage]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
Revision as of 00:04, 13 April 2012
The Equalizer is a American spy show that starred Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a fed up, burnt out former spy who worked for "The Company." It aired on CBS from 1985-1989. Like all good spy shows, the series featured state-of-the-art technology which included surprisingly accurate weaponry for a show of the Cold War era. McCall always relied on his PPK, but you would see SPAS-12s, MP5s and other top of the line weaponry of the time.
The following weapons are used in the television series The Equalizer:
Handguns
Walther PPK/S
Throughout the series, Robert McCall (Edward Woodward) carries as his sidearm the Walther PPK/S. McCall always cleanly dispatches his foes with one well placed shot usually after giving them some chance to surrender.
Walther PP
McCall carries a Walther PP as his sidearm in the Pilot episode.
Desert Eagle Mark I
The Desert Eagle Mark I is a frequent weapon of McCall's throughout the series.
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is used by various characters throughout the series. In the Season 1 episode "Dead Drop", Ginger (Robin Curtis) carries an M1911 fitted with a suppressor and scope.
Browning Hi-Power
In Season 1's "Torn", McCall takes a Browning Hi-Power from a thug and uses it in the arms warehouse shootout.
Heckler & Koch VP70Z
In Season 1's "Breakpoint", Tony Shalhoub carries a Heckler & Koch VP70-Z as the leader of a terrorist cell that takes over the wedding reception that McCall was attending.
Smith & Wesson Model 39
In Season 1's "No Conscience" (S1E20), McCall is seen loading a stainless steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 39 (I can't remember if there was a different model number for the stainless version). The magazine is clearly a single stack magazine. McCall only uses the pistol as a decoy for the bad guys to find. After finding the Smith the evil doers assume McCall is unarmed, McCall then reveals his trusty PPK is in an ankle holster which he uses to dispatch two of the villains. Note: The stainless version is referred to as the Model 639.
Tokarev TT-33
In Season 1's "Unpunished Crimes", Frank Donahue (Dan Hedaya) removes a Tokarev TT-33 from a foot locker along with several medals from his service in the Vietnam War. McCall identifies it as a Tokarev 7.62mm that was liberated and advises Donahue against using it to commit suicide because "that ammunition is notoriously unreliable" and may not finish the job.
Ruger Mk II Pistol
A silenced Ruger Mk II Pistol is seen in several episodes.
Beretta 92
A Beretta 92 is seen in Season 1's "Out of the Past" (S1E14), Walter Wesley (Berry Primus) says, "Even if I don't know how to use this thing it makes me feel better having it around", not a good theory. I believe this is an early European version because it has the safety selector on the frame and it appears to lack the frame mounted magazine release.
Stechkin APS
A Stechkin APS is briefly seen in the hands of an assassin during a flash forward in Season 1's "The Confirmation Day."
Colt Python
Mickey Kostmeyer (Keith Szarabajka) is seen carrying a short barreled Colt Python in several episodes, notably Season 1's "Breakpoint". On one occasion when he has to shoot it it magically transforms into a Smith & Wesson.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is seen in many episodes as the standard sidearm for officers of the NYPD. Officer Sandra Stahl (Karen Young) carries one as her duty weapon in Season 1's "Lady Cop."
22 Long Rifle Pen Gun
In Season 1's "Breakpoint", the NYPD tries to smuggle a 22 Long Rifle Pen Gun to McCall. The head terrorist discovers the Pen Gun and discharges it at the officer disguised as a doctor.
Shotguns
Remington 870
McCall uses a modified Remington 870 in an early version of a shoot/don't shoot simulator in the episode "Desperately." The 870 is seen in several other episodes.
Ithaca 37
Ithaca 37s are wielded by NYPD officers and various bad guys. One can also be seen with a pistol grip in McCall's private weapons cache.
Franchi SPAS-12
A Franchi SPAS-12 can be seen in McCall's secret cache of weapons in the pilot episode.
Submachine Guns
Uzi
The Uzi is featured in several episodes.
Micro Uzi
The Micro Uzi is also featured in several episodes, notably in Season 1's "Breakpoint".
Heckler & Koch MP5
The Heckler & Koch MP5 is another weapon frequently seen in the series. The Red Parka Man in "Dead Drop" tries to use one to shoot McCall. Mickey Kostmeyer uses one in the Season 2 episode "The Cup".
Rifles
M1 Carbine
McCall uses an M1 Carbine in the Pilot Episode.
Galil AR
A Galil assault rifle is seen in the episode "Dead Drop".
Mauser 660 Sniper Rifle
Mickey Kostmeyer (Keith Szarabajka) uses what appears to be a takedown version of the Mauser 660 rifle fitted with a scope and suppressor in Season 1's "Dead Drop". McCall uses the rifle in "Wash-Up".
AK Series
AKMs, both underfolder and fixed stock, can be seen in the hands of Warsaw Pact soldiers in the episode "Torn".
Ruger Mini-14
Ruger Mini-14 GBs are seen in the episode "Torn". They are also seen in the hands of the NYPD ESU teams.
Other
Rambo's Survival Knife
An arms smuggler offers Rambo's Survival Knife as seen in First Blood to Stephen McHattie for $100 when McHattie can't afford $500 for an illegal gun. The arms dealer even says, "this is made by some dude down in Arkansas", ostensibly referring to knifesmith Jimmy Lile, the designer of the First Blood knives.