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== Colt Government Model ==
== Colt Government Model ==
Thomas Magnum's ([[Tom Selleck]]) main sidearm is a [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Government Model|Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model]], which is a civilian version of the U.S. Military [[M1911A1]], sometimes carried in a shoulder holster, most often seen carried inside wast band small of back, no holster. It is sometimes seen in Magnum's flashbacks to Vietnam. A former propmaster for the show has been quoted saying that the original gun was a traditional .45 ACP 1911, but was soon changed to a 9mm version because .45 ACP blanks were too hard to get on location for the show.
Thomas Magnum's ([[Tom Selleck]]) main sidearm is a [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Government Model|Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model]], which is a commercial version of the U.S. Military [[M1911A1]], sometimes carried in a shoulder holster, most often seen carried inside wast band small of back, no holster. It is sometimes seen in Magnum's flashbacks to Vietnam. A former propmaster for the show has been quoted saying that the original gun was a traditional .45 ACP 1911, but was soon changed to a 9mm version because .45 ACP blanks were too hard to get on location for the show.
[[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt Government Model - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt Government Model - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:Magpi-1911a.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Magnum with his Colt Government Model in a promotional photo.]]
[[Image:Magpi-1911a.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Magnum with his Colt Government Model in a promotional photo.]]

Revision as of 15:17, 28 October 2009

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The following firearms were used on the TV series Magnum P.I.:


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Magnum P.I. (1980 - 1988)


Colt Government Model

Thomas Magnum's (Tom Selleck) main sidearm is a Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model, which is a commercial version of the U.S. Military M1911A1, sometimes carried in a shoulder holster, most often seen carried inside wast band small of back, no holster. It is sometimes seen in Magnum's flashbacks to Vietnam. A former propmaster for the show has been quoted saying that the original gun was a traditional .45 ACP 1911, but was soon changed to a 9mm version because .45 ACP blanks were too hard to get on location for the show.

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Colt Government Model - .45 ACP
Magnum with his Colt Government Model in a promotional photo.
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Magnum (Tom Selleck) loads his Colt Government Model in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii".

Walther P38

Jonathan Higgins (John Hillerman) uses a Walther P38 in the episode "Never Again.....Never Again".

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Walther P38 Pistol - 9mm

Uzi

Magnum and Orville "Rick" Wright (Larry Manetti) use Uzi submachine guns in various episodes.

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IMI Uzi - 9mm

Smith & Wesson Model 19

Katrina (Ann Dusenberry) shoots Higgins and later holds Margo (Mimi Rogers) at gunpoint with a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 19 (2½" bbl.) in the episode "Italian Ice".

Luther H. Gillis (Eugene Roche) carries a blue Smith & Wesson Model 19 (2½" bbl.) in the episode "Luther Gillis: File #521".

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 - .357 Magnum
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Katrina (Ann Dusenberry) with a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the episode "Italian Ice".
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Luther H. Gillis' blue Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the episode "Luther Gillis: File #521".

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Luther H. Gillis (Eugene Roche) carries a blue Smith & Wesson Model 36 (2" bbl.) in the episode "The Return of Luther Gillis".

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Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special
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Luther H. Gillis' blue Smith & Wesson Model 36 in the episode "The Return of Luther Gillis".

Colt Detective Special

Theodore "TC" Calvin (Roger E. Mosley) is seen holding a Colt Detective Special in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii".

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Colt Detective Special - .38 Special

Mossberg 500

Higgins uses a Mossberg 500 for skeet-shooting in the episode "Skin Deep".

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Mossberg 500 Shotgun - 12 Gauge
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Higgins (John Hillerman) skeet-shooting with a Mossberg 500 in the episode "Skin Deep".

Remington 870

A police version of the Remington 870, with a shortened barrel and extended magazine tube, is used by Magnum in the episode "L.A."

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Remington 870 Shotgun - 12 Gauge
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Magnum (Tom Selleck) with a Remington 870 in the episode "L.A."

Colt Commander

Rick has been seen on the show with a stainless Colt Commander in several episodes.

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Colt Commander 1911 - .45 ACP

over and under shotgun

An O/U shotgun is seen being used for skeet-shooting in the episode "Tropical Madness".

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Over and Under Shotgun - 12 Gauge

side-by-side shotgun

Magnum uses a side-by-side shotgun to shoot down Higgins' remote control airplane in the episode "Distant Relative".

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Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Magnum and Higgins use Heckler & Koch MP5A3 in Vietnam in the episode "All for One" (at one point, they are fitted with suppressors).

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Heckler & Kock MP5A3 - 9mm

Heckler & Koch HK91

A Heckler & Koch HK91 is used by TC in Vietnam in the episode "All for One".

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Heckler & Koch HK91 Rifle - 7.62mm NATO

M60

Rick uses an M60 in Vietnam in the episode "All for One", as well as various flashbacks to Vietnam (the M60 in the flashbacks are seen mounted on the side of TC's helicopter). Also seen in the series is the M60C model (most often in disguise as a DSHK) as in "All for One" and "Mad Dogs and Englishmen)

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M60 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

M16A1

An M16A1 is seen in the various flashbacks to Vietnam.

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M16A1 Rifle -5.56x45mm

Walther PPK

Magnum carries a Walther PPK as a backup weapon in an ankle holster, seen in the episode "The Big Blow".

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Walther PPK - .32 ACP

Ingram MAC-10

Rick uses a MAC-10 in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii".

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Ingram MAC 10 - .45 ACP
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Rick (Larry Manetti) with the MAC-10 in the pilot episode.

Remington 700

Higgins cleans a Remington 700 in the episode "Missing in Action".

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Remington 700 - .308 Winchester

Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher

A Manville 25 mm Projectile Launcher is used by Magnum in the episode "All for One", described as "18 rounds, armor piercing".

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Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher - 25mm

M72 LAW

Magnum uses an M72 LAW.

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M72 LAW - 66mm

Steyr SSG 69

Magnum uses a Steyr SSG 69 in the episode "Unfinished Business".

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Steyr SSG 69 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Detonics Pocket 9

Magnum uses a Detonics Pocket 9 as a backup in the episode "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime".

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Detonics Pocket 9