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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]]. McCall always cleanly dispatches his foes with one well placed shot usually after giving them some chance to surrender. | 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| | [[Image:PPK_stainless.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK stainless - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]] | ||
[[Image:Equalizer04.JPG|thumb|none|450px|McCall draws his Walther in Season 1's "China Rain" (S1E02).]] | [[Image:Equalizer04.JPG|thumb|none|450px|McCall draws his Walther in Season 1's "China Rain" (S1E02).]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1 3008.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Desperately" (S1E11), Robert McCall ([[Edward Woodward]]) fires his Walther PPK/S.]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1 3008.jpg|thumb|none|450px|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| | [[Image:MagResDE.357MarkI.jpg|thumb|none|300px|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|450px|McCall aims the Desert Eagle at the back of Degraumont (Adam Ant) in Season 1's "The Lock Box" (S1E04). Because this episode was filmed in the early 1980's, this is likely one of the first appearances of the weapon in a television series (besides ''[[Miami Vice (TV Series)|Miami Vice]]'').]] | [[Image:Equalizer11.JPG|thumb|none|450px|McCall aims the Desert Eagle at the back of Degraumont (Adam Ant) in Season 1's "The Lock Box" (S1E04). Because this episode was filmed in the early 1980's, this is likely one of the first appearances of the weapon in a television series (besides ''[[Miami Vice (TV Series)|Miami Vice]]'').]] | ||
==Detonics CombatMaster== | |||
In "Desperately" (S1E11), Geoffery Dryden ([[Ray Sharkey]]) is seen carrying what appears to be a stainless [[M1911 pistol series|Detonics CombatMaster]] in an ankle holster. He is seen using the pistol mainly with a suppressor. | |||
[[Image:DetonicsCM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Detonics Combat Master]] | |||
[[File:EqualizerS1E11 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Geoffery Dryden ([[Ray Sharkey]]) is seen uses what appears to be a stainless [[M1911 pistol series|Detonics CombatMaster]] to threaten Allison (Blanche Baker) in "Desperately" (S1E11).]] | |||
[[File:EqualizerS1E11 32.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Geoffery Dryden ([[Ray Sharkey]]) holds the suppressed pistol in "Desperately" (S1E11).]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch VP70Z== | ==Heckler & Koch VP70Z== | ||
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In Season 1's "Out of the Past" (S1E14), a [[Taurus PT92]] is seen being handled by Walter Wesley (Barry Primus), who says, "even if I don't know how to use this thing, it makes me feel better having it around". This pistol has the curved trigger guard and has no safety selector on the frame. Because this episode was filmed in the early 1980's, this is likely one of the earliest appearances of this pistol in a feature film or television series. | In Season 1's "Out of the Past" (S1E14), a [[Taurus PT92]] is seen being handled by Walter Wesley (Barry Primus), who says, "even if I don't know how to use this thing, it makes me feel better having it around". This pistol has the curved trigger guard and has no safety selector on the frame. Because this episode was filmed in the early 1980's, this is likely one of the earliest appearances of this pistol in a feature film or television series. | ||
[[File:TaurusPT92AFEarlyFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | [[File:TaurusPT92AFEarlyFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | ||
[[File:EqualizerS1E14 04.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:EqualizerS1E14 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Out of the Past" (S1E14), a [[Taurus PT92]] is seen being handled by Walter Wesley (Barry Primus). Because this episode was filmed in the early 1980's, this is likely one of the earliest appearances of this pistol in a feature film or television series.]] | ||
==Tokarev TT-33== | ==Tokarev TT-33== | ||
In Season 1's "Unpunished Crimes" (S1E21), 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. | In Season 1's "Unpunished Crimes" (S1E21), 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-Wartime.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TT-33-Wartime.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Pre-1947 version. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips]] | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1_3041.jpg|thumb|450px|none|In Season 1's "Unpunished Crimes" (S1E21), a closeup of the Tokarev held by Frank Donahue ([[Dan Hedaya]]). McCall identifies the pistol as a "Toh-KAH-rev".]] | [[Image:EqualizerS1_3041.jpg|thumb|450px|none|In Season 1's "Unpunished Crimes" (S1E21), a closeup of the Tokarev held by Frank Donahue ([[Dan Hedaya]]). McCall identifies the pistol as a "Toh-KAH-rev".]] | ||
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==.22 Long Rifle Pen Gun== | ==.22 Long Rifle Pen Gun== | ||
In Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19), the NYPD tries to smuggle a .22 Long Rifle Pen Gun to McCall. The head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) discovers the Pen Gun and discharges it at the officer disguised as a doctor. | In Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19), the NYPD tries to smuggle a .22 Long Rifle Pen Gun to McCall. The head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) discovers the Pen Gun and discharges it at the officer disguised as a doctor. | ||
[[Image:EqualizerS1_3032.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:EqualizerS1_3032.jpg|thumb|450px|none|In Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19), the head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) discovers the Pen Gun.]] | ||
=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
Revision as of 23:32, 31 March 2013
The Equalizer was a television spy series that starred Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a disillusioned government operative who decides to leave "The Company" and use his skills to help citizens in need in the city of New York. Airing on CBS for four seasons from 1985-1989, the series is notable for its authentic New York filming locations and for the casting of several future stars including Christian Slater, Kim Delaney, Tony Shalhoub, Will Patton and Vincent D'Onofrio. The series as well featured state-of-the-art technology which included surprisingly accurate weaponry for a show of the Cold War era such as the then-new SPAS-12s, Desert Eagles and MP5s.
The following weapons are used in the television series The Equalizer:
Pistols
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 "The Equalizer" (S1E01).
Browning BDA
In Season 1's "Torn" (S1E17), McCall is seen taking what appears to be a Browning BDA from a thug and uses it in the arms warehouse shootout.
Colt M1911A1
The M1911A1 is used by various characters throughout the series. In Season 1 "Dead Drop" (S1E15), Ginger (Robin Curtis) carries an M1911 fitted with a suppressor and scope.
Desert Eagle Mark I
The Desert Eagle Mark I is a frequent weapon of McCall's throughout the series.
Detonics CombatMaster
In "Desperately" (S1E11), Geoffery Dryden (Ray Sharkey) is seen carrying what appears to be a stainless Detonics CombatMaster in an ankle holster. He is seen using the pistol mainly with a suppressor.
Heckler & Koch VP70Z
In Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19), 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 639
In Season 1's "No Conscience" (S1E20), McCall is seen loading a stainless steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 639. 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.
Taurus PT92
In Season 1's "Out of the Past" (S1E14), a Taurus PT92 is seen being handled by Walter Wesley (Barry Primus), who says, "even if I don't know how to use this thing, it makes me feel better having it around". This pistol has the curved trigger guard and has no safety selector on the frame. Because this episode was filmed in the early 1980's, this is likely one of the earliest appearances of this pistol in a feature film or television series.
Tokarev TT-33
In Season 1's "Unpunished Crimes" (S1E21), 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.
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" (S1E06).
.22 Long Rifle Pen Gun
In Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19), the NYPD tries to smuggle a .22 Long Rifle Pen Gun to McCall. The head terrorist (Tony Shalhoub) discovers the Pen Gun and discharges it at the officer disguised as a doctor.
Revolvers
Colt Python (Snub)
Mickey Kostmeyer (Keith Szarabajka) is seen carrying a Colt Python snubnose in several episodes, notably Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19). On one occasion when the pistol appears to become 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" (S1E05).
Smith & Wesson Model 29
In "Bump and Run" (S1E10), a vigilante who passes himself off as the Equalizer uses a Smith & Wesson Model 29 with a 8 3/8" barrel as his weapon of choice. An NYPD detective describes the weapon as a .44 Magnum loaded with hollow points.
Colt Detective Special (Nickel)
In Season 1's "Lady Cop" (S1E05), Officer Nick Braxton (Will Patton) is seen using a nickel Colt Detective Special when taken out of the purse of Officer Sandra Stahl. He also pulls the revolver on McCall in the episode.
Taurus Model 85
In Season 1's "Desperately" (S1E11), McCall is seen taking a Taurus Model 85 from Macklin (David Marguiles).
Shotguns
Remington 870
McCall uses a Remington 870 modified with a laser sight during an early version of a shoot/don't shoot simulator in "Reign of Terror" (S1E12).
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 "China Rain", "The Defector" and "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 on hitmen after a car chase in the pilot episode "The Equalizer" (S1E01).
Galil AR
A Galil assault rifle is seen in "Dead Drop" (S1E15).
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" (S1E15). 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 "Torn" (S1E17).
Ruger Mini-14
In "The Children's Song" (S1E07), a Ruger Mini-14 is seen used by Ray (William Youwans). The rifle is later seen used by both McCall and his son Scott (William Zabka). Ruger Mini-14 GBs are also seen in the hands of the NYPD ESU teams in "Torn" (S1E17).
Steyr SSG 69
In "Dead Drop" (S1E15), a Steyr SSG 69 appears to be the rifle held by one of the Dead Drop associates (Robert O'Reilly).
Other
McCall's Hidden Arms Cache
In "The Defector" (S1E03), McCall is seen keeping several weapons hidden behind workshelves in his workshop.
Rambo's Survival Knife
In "Out of the Past" (S1E14), an arms smuggler offers Rambo's Survival Knife as seen in First Blood to Eddie Washburn (Stephen McHattie) for $100 when Washburn says he 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.