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| [[Image:Equalizer01.JPG|thumb|right|300px|''The Equalizer'' (1985 - 1989)]]
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| '''''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 to 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-12]]s, [[Desert Eagle]]s and [[MP5]]s. A [[The Equalizer (2014)|feature film adaptation]] directed by [[Antoine Fuqua]] and starring [[Denzel Washington]] as Robert McCall is scheduled for release in 2014.
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| '''The following weapons are used in the television series ''The Equalizer'':'''
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| =Pistols=
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| ==Walther PPK/S==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:PPK_stainless.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK stainless - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]]
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| [[Image:Equalizer04.JPG|thumb|none|450px|McCall draws his Walther in Season 1's "China Rain" (S1E02).]]
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| [[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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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 3019.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A closeup of McCall's Walther PPK/S in Season 1's "Lady Cop" (S1E05).]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 3024.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "The Distant Fire" (S1E08), Robert McCall ([[Edward Woodward]]) with his Walther PPK/S.]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E12_3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|"You want me without a bloody gun, you shall have me without a bloody gun!" McCall puts down his Walther in "Reign of Terror" (S1E12).]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E12_4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Closeup of his Walther in "Reign of Terror" (S1E12).]]
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| ==Walther PP==
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| McCall carries a [[Walther PP Pistol Series|Walther PP]] as his sidearm in the pilot episode "The Equalizer" (S1E01).
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| [[Image:Walther_PP.jpg|thumb|300px|none|The lesser-known, full-length barreled Walther PP is available in .22LR, 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).]]
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| [[Image:Equalizer03.JPG|thumb|none|450px|In the pilot episode "The Equalizer" (S1E01), McCall pulls a Walther PP on a would-be rapist.]]
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| ==Browning BDA==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:Browning-BDA-9mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning BDA 9x19mm]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 3005.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Torn" (S1E17), McCall takes a [[Browning BDA]] from a thug and uses it in the arms warehouse shootout. This is most likely one of the earliest appearances of the firearm in a US television series.]]
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| ==Colt M1911A1==
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| The [[M1911A1]] is used by various characters throughout the series. In "Out of the Past" (S1E08), Michael Rosa (Jon DeVries) carries a suppressed [[M1911A1]] as his weapon of choice. McCall is seen holding it on him in the episode. In Season 1 "Dead Drop" (S1E15), Ginger ([[Robin Curtis]]) carries an M1911 fitted with a suppressor and scope.
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| [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M1911A1 .45 ACP]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 2001.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Dead Drop" (S1E15), Ginger ([[Robin Curtis]]) carries a suppressed M1911 as she and Kostmeyer provide cover for McCall's meeting.]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E08 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Out of the Past" (S1E08), McCalll threatens Michael Rosa (Jon DeVries) with the suppressed [[M1911A1]].]]
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| ==Desert Eagle Mark I==
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| The [[Desert Eagle|Desert Eagle Mark I]] is a frequent weapon of McCall's throughout the series.
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| [[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.]]
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| [[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]]'').]]
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| ==Detonics CombatMaster==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:DetonicsCM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Detonics Combat Master]]
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| [[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).]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E11 32.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Geoffery Dryden ([[Ray Sharkey]]) holds the suppressed pistol in "Desperately" (S1E11).]]
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| ==Heckler & Koch VP70Z==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:HK VP70Z 1890.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch VP70Z 9x19mm with spare magazine]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 3035.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19), the head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) pulls out his Heckler & Koch VP70-Z.]]
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| ==Smith & Wesson Model 639==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:S&W 639.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 639 - 9x19mm]]
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| ==Taurus PT92==
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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.
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| [[File:TaurusPT92AFEarlyFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
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| [[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.]]
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| ==Tokarev TT-33==
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| 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.
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| [[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]]
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| [[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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| ==Stechkin APS==
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| A [[Stechkin APS]] is briefly seen in the hands of an assassin during a flash forward in Season 1's "The Confirmation Day" (S1E06).
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| [[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
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| ==.22 Long Rifle Pen Gun==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1_3032.jpg|thumb|450px|none|In Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19), the head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) discovers the Pen Gun.]]
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| =Revolvers=
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| ==Colt Python (Snub)==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E15 306.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mickey Kostmeyer ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) pulls his [[Colt Python]] snub in Season 1's "Dead Drop" (S1E15).]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E19_11.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mickey Kostmeyer ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) is seen carrying a [[Colt Python]] snub in several episodes, notably Season 1's "Breakpoint" (S1E19).]]
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| ==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
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| 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).
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1_3022.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Officer Sandra Stahl ([[Karen Young]]) cleans her Model 10 in Season 1's "Lady Cop" (S1E05).]]
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| ==Smith & Wesson Model 29 ==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:Smith wesson 44mag 8inch barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver with 8 3/8" barrel - .44 Magnum]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E10 01.jpg|thumb|450px|none|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.]]
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| ==Colt Detective Special (Nickel)==
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| 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.
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| [[File:ColtNickelDS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Nickel [[Colt Detective Special]] ]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E05 01.jpg|thumb|450px|none|In Season 1's "Lady Cop" (S1E05), Officer Nick Braxton ([[Will Patton]]) is seen using a nickel Colt when taken out of the purse of Officer Sandra Stahl.]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E05 02.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Closeup of the revolver in "Lady Cop" (S1E05).]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E05 04.jpg|thumb|450px|none|In Season 1's "Lady Cop" (S1E05), Officer Nick Braxton ([[Will Patton]]) pulls the revolver on McCall.]]
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| ==Taurus Model 85==
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| In Season 1's "Desperately" (S1E11), McCall is seen taking a [[Taurus Model 85]] from Macklin (David Marguiles).
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| [[Image:Taurus85.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus Model 85 (classic Model) in Blued Finish - .38 Special.]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E11 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Desperately" (S1E11), McCall is seen taking the revolver from Macklin (David Marguiles). This also is likely one of the earliest appearances of the firearm in a US television series.]]
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| =Shotguns=
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| ==Remington 870==
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| 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).
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| [[Image:Remington870PoliceFolder.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 Police Folder - stock extended - 12 Gauge]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1E12_2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|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). ]]
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| ==Ithaca 37==
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| [[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.
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| [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 3003.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Torn" (S1E17), an NYPD ESU officer carrying an Ithaca 37 shotgun.]]
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| ==Franchi SPAS-12==
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| A [[Franchi SPAS-12]] can be seen in McCall's secret cache of weapons in "The Defector" (S1E03).
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| [[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Franchi SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge.]]
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| [[Image:Equalizer06.JPG|thumb|none|450px|In "The Defector", a Franchi SPAS-12 can be seen in the middle of McCall's cache.]]
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| =Submachine Guns=
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| ==Uzi==
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| The [[Uzi]] is featured in several episodes.
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| [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9x19mm]]
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| [[Image:Equalizer09.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Stock ([[Robert Joy]]) uses an Uzi in Season 1's "The Defector".]]
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| ==Micro Uzi==
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| The Micro [[Uzi]] is also featured in several episodes, notably in Season 1's "China Rain", "The Defector" and "Breakpoint".
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| [[Image:Equalizer05.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Mickey Kostmayer ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) accompanies McCall on a mission with a Micro Uzi and magazines taped jungle style in Season 1's "China Rain" (S1E02).]]
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| [[Image:Equalizer06.JPG|thumb|none|450px|In "The Defector" (S1E03), McCall's home arsenal includes a micro Uzi among other weapons.]]
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| [[Image:Equalizer07.JPG|thumb|none|450px|McCall racks the bolt of his Micro Uzi in "The Defector" (S1E03).]]
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| [[Image:Equalizer08.JPG|thumb|none|450px|McCall opens fire with the Micro Uzi in Season 1's "The Defector" (S1E03).]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 3030.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The head terrorist ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) fires his Micro-Uzi in the wedding reception hall in Season 1's "Breakpoint".]]
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| ==Heckler & Koch HK94==
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| The [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] 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".
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| [[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|350px|The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.]]
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| [[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.]]
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| =Rifles=
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| == M1 Carbine ==
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| McCall uses an [[M1 Carbine]] on hitmen after a car chase in the pilot episode "The Equalizer" (S1E01).
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| [[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]]
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| [[Image:Equalizer02.JPG|thumb|none|500px|In the pilot episode, McCall fires his M1 carbine from his Jaguar in the pilot episode "The Equalizer" (S1E01).]]
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| == Galil AR==
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| A [[Galil]] assault rifle is seen in "Dead Drop" (S1E15).
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| [[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 2004.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hat Man ([[Anthony John Denison]]) prepares his Galil in "Dead Drop" (S1E15).]]
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| ==Mauser 660 Sniper Rifle==
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| 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".
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 2003.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mickey Kostmeyer ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) carries the sniper rifle as he provides cover in "Dead Drop".]]
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| ==AK Series==
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| [[AK-47|AKM]]s, both underfolder and fixed stock, can be seen in the hands of Warsaw Pact soldiers in "Torn" (S1E17).
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 6000.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In a flashback sequence, Warsaw Pact soldiers are seen carrying AK series rifles in "Torn" (S1E17).]]
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| ==Ruger Mini-14==
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| 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).
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| [[Ruger Mini-14]] GBs are also seen in the hands of the NYPD ESU teams in "Torn" (S1E17).
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| [[Image:Ruger-Mini-14.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Blued Ruger Mini-14 Standard Model Semiautomatic Rifle (Pre-2005) with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1E07 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|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.]]
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| [[Image:EqualizerS1 3006.jpg|thumb|none|450px|NYPD ESU officers fire their Ruger Mini-14's in "Torn" (S1E17).]]
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| == Steyr SSG 69 ==
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| In "Dead Drop" (S1E15), a [[Steyr SSG 69]] appears to be the rifle held by one of the Dead Drop associates ([[Robert O'Reilly]]).
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| [[Image:Steyr_ssg69.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr SSG 69 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E15_302.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Dead Drop" (S1E15), a [[Steyr SSG 69]] appears to be the rifle held by one of the Dead Drop associates ([[Robert O'Reilly]]).]]
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| [[File:EqualizerS1E15_304.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Dead Drop" (S1E15), a sideview of the rifle is seen as the associate goes down.]]
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| =Other=
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| ==McCall's Hidden Arms Cache==
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| In "The Defector" (S1E03), McCall is seen keeping several weapons hidden behind workshelves in his workshop.
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| [[Image:Equalizer06.JPG|thumb|none|500px|In Season 1's "The Defector" (S1E03), McCall is seen going to his home arsenal, which includes a pistol-gripped Remington 870 (on the bottom), a Franchi SPAS-12, a MAC-10, a full size Uzi and a Micro Uzi among other weapons.]]
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| ==Rambo's Survival Knife==
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| 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.
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