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The Skull Man's weapon of choice is a [[Mauser C96#Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer|Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer]] as denoted by the selector switch on the side of the frame. He only uses the semi-auto setting and never switches to full-auto, and uses the shorter 10-round box magazines. | The Skull Man's weapon of choice is a [[Mauser C96#Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer|Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer]] as denoted by the selector switch on the side of the frame. He only uses the semi-auto setting and never switches to full-auto, and uses the shorter 10-round box magazines. | ||
[[Image:MauserM712Schnellfeuer.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MauserM712Schnellfeuer.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanc961.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanc961.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Skull Man aims his Mauser M712.]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanc962.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanc962.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Skull Man fires the M712 during the Japanese opening credits. As the entire opening sequence was changed for the Region 1 DVD release, this scene was not included.]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanc963.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanc963.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Note the distinctive M712 selector switch.]] | ||
===Nambu 14=== | ===Nambu 14=== | ||
Kyōichirō Tachigi, a private investigator, carries a [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol|Nambu Type 14]] pistol. Other Nambu Type 14s are seen throughout the series in the hands of various minor characters. | Kyōichirō Tachigi, a private investigator, carries a [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol|Nambu Type 14]] pistol. Other Nambu Type 14s are seen throughout the series in the hands of various minor characters. | ||
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb|400px|none|Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu]] | [[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb|400px|none|Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmann142.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmann142.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kyōichirō Tachigi with his Type 14]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmann141.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmann141.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An unnamed officer in the Ōtomo City train station with his Nambu Type 14]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmann143.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmann143.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A military operative aims his Type 14]] | ||
===Nambu Model 60=== | ===Nambu Model 60=== | ||
The [[Nambu Model 60]] is the standard sidearm for the Ōtomo City Police Department. | The [[Nambu Model 60]] is the standard sidearm for the Ōtomo City Police Department. | ||
[[Image:Nambu60.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Nambu Model 60 - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Nambu60.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Nambu Model 60 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmannambu601.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmannambu601.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two police officers armed with Nambu Model 60s watch dumbfounded as The Skull Man races away with their suspect and the Chief of Police throws a tantrum]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmannambu602.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmannambu602.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Detective Shinjou aims his Model 60]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmannambu603.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmannambu603.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of Shinjou's Model 60. Here you can see the distinctive hammer shape and lanyard loop.]] | ||
===Walther PPK/S=== | ===Walther PPK/S=== | ||
The Ōtomo City Chief of Police is seen with a [[Walther PP Pistol Series#Walther PPK/S|Walther PPK/S]] near the end of the series. Another PPK/S is seen in Episode 00 in the hands of a turncoat Ōtomo Concern researcher. | The Ōtomo City Chief of Police is seen with a [[Walther PP Pistol Series#Walther PPK/S|Walther PPK/S]] near the end of the series. Another PPK/S is seen in Episode 00 in the hands of a turncoat Ōtomo Concern researcher. | ||
[[Image:PPKS blued.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther PPK/S blued - .380 ACP]] | [[Image:PPKS blued.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther PPK/S blued - .380 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanppks1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanppks1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Ōtomo Police Chief's PPK/S]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanppks2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanppks2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Ōtomo Concern researcher with his PPK/S.]] | ||
===Browning Hi-Power=== | ===Browning Hi-Power=== | ||
Masaki Kuroshio uses a [[Browning Hi-Power]] during the series finale. | Masaki Kuroshio uses a [[Browning Hi-Power]] during the series finale. | ||
[[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:skullmanhp.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:skullmanhp.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kuroshio aims his Browning Hi-Power.]] | ||
===M1911A1=== | ===M1911A1=== | ||
A White Bell officer is seen using a nickel-plated [[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|M1911A1]] during Episode 00. | A White Bell officer is seen using a nickel-plated [[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|M1911A1]] during Episode 00. | ||
[[Image:NickelM1911A1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:NickelM1911A1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmn1911.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmn1911.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The White Bell leader readies his M1911A1]] | ||
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The Ōtomo City Police Department makes frequent use military surplus [[Type 100 submachine gun|Type 100]] submachine guns. | The Ōtomo City Police Department makes frequent use military surplus [[Type 100 submachine gun|Type 100]] submachine guns. | ||
[[Image:Submachine gun Type 100.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 100 - 8x22mm Nambu]] | [[Image:Submachine gun Type 100.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 100 - 8x22mm Nambu]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmant100.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmant100.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer in the Ōtomo Train Station fires his Type 100 at a man trying to sneak past the security checkpoint, while his partner reloads.]] | ||
===MP40=== | ===MP40=== | ||
By far the most prolific submachine gun in the series is the [[MP40]]. Whenever members of the White Bell cult arm themselves, it is almost always with this weapon. | By far the most prolific submachine gun in the series is the [[MP40]]. Whenever members of the White Bell cult arm themselves, it is almost always with this weapon. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanmp401.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanmp401.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A White Bell member's MP40 is silhouetted against the light, giving the audience a good outline of the weapon.]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanmp403.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanmp403.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The White Bell official from Episode 00 is flanked by two White Bell members armed with MP40s.]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanmp404.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanmp404.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A White Bell member aims his MP40 while his superior talks with the rogue Ōtomo Concern researcher.]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanmp402.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanmp402.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gōzō Kuroshio arms himself with a fallen cultist's MP40.]] | ||
===IMI Uzi=== | ===IMI Uzi=== | ||
In Episode 00, a few White Bell cultists carry [[Uzi|IMI Uzis]] as opposed to their normal MP-40s. | In Episode 00, a few White Bell cultists carry [[Uzi|IMI Uzis]] as opposed to their normal MP-40s. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanuzi1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanuzi1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two White Bell members with IMI Uzi's]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanuzi2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanuzi2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another two Uzis in a sea of MP40s.]] | ||
==Rifles== | ==Rifles== | ||
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During a flashback to (presumably) the Vietnam War, two American G.I.s can be seen with [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1 rifles]]. | During a flashback to (presumably) the Vietnam War, two American G.I.s can be seen with [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1 rifles]]. | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanm16.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanm16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
===Howa Type 64=== | ===Howa Type 64=== | ||
The solders sent to quarantine Ōtomo City near the end of the series are armed with [[Howa Type 64]] rifles. As the series is set in the 1980's, this would still be the standard-issue rifle for the Japanese military. | The solders sent to quarantine Ōtomo City near the end of the series are armed with [[Howa Type 64]] rifles. As the series is set in the 1980's, this would still be the standard-issue rifle for the Japanese military. | ||
[[Image:Type 64 assault rifle.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 64 - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:Type 64 assault rifle.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 64 - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmant641.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmant641.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier disguised as a truck driver pulls his Type 64 at a police checkpoint]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmant642.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmant642.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers fire their Type 64s]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmant643.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmant643.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of the Type 64 rifles]] | ||
===Barrett=== | ===Barrett=== | ||
The Ōtomo Chief of Police acquires a [[Barrett M82|Barrett M82A1]], hoping that it will help him either capture or kill The Skull Man. | The Ōtomo Chief of Police acquires a [[Barrett M82|Barrett M82A1]], hoping that it will help him either capture or kill The Skull Man. | ||
[[Image:M82a1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Barrett M82A1 - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:M82a1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Barrett M82A1 - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanbarrett.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanbarrett.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Police Chief inspects his new toy.]] | ||
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Two separate but similar [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|double barreled shotguns]] are seen in the series. The first is used by an assassin posing as The Skull Man, and has had both its stock and barrels sawed off. The second is part of Gōzō Kuroshio's personal collection, and appears to be unaltered. | Two separate but similar [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|double barreled shotguns]] are seen in the series. The first is used by an assassin posing as The Skull Man, and has had both its stock and barrels sawed off. The second is part of Gōzō Kuroshio's personal collection, and appears to be unaltered. | ||
[[Image:RemingtonSPR210.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington SPR210 Shotgun - 12 Gauge, a similar design to the shotgun seen in The Skull Man]] | [[Image:RemingtonSPR210.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington SPR210 Shotgun - 12 Gauge, a similar design to the shotgun seen in The Skull Man]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmandoublebarrel1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmandoublebarrel1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The impostor Skull Man aims his sawed-off double barrel shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmandoublebarrel2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmandoublebarrel2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The impostor reloads his shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmandoublebarrel3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmandoublebarrel3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gōzō Kuroshio aims his double barrel shotgun. Note the removable choke tubes.]] | ||
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One of the American Garo soldiers is equipped with a [[General Dynamics GAU-19/A|GAU-19/A Gatling Gun]]. | One of the American Garo soldiers is equipped with a [[General Dynamics GAU-19/A|GAU-19/A Gatling Gun]]. | ||
[[Image:GAU19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-19/A - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:GAU19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-19/A - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanminigun.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanminigun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
===M72 LAW=== | ===M72 LAW=== | ||
The American Garo tasked with finding both the Skull Man and the Garo working for him use a pair of [[M72 LAW]] rocket launchers to blast their way into the church. | The American Garo tasked with finding both the Skull Man and the Garo working for him use a pair of [[M72 LAW]] rocket launchers to blast their way into the church. | ||
[[Image:M72 law.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72 LAW - 66mm]] | [[Image:M72 law.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72 LAW - 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmanlaw.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmanlaw.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Garo drop the still-smoking M72s in the snow]] | ||
===Carl Gustav M1=== | ===Carl Gustav M1=== | ||
One of the soldiers near the end of the series is seen using a [[Carl Gustav recoilless rifle]]. | One of the soldiers near the end of the series is seen using a [[Carl Gustav recoilless rifle]]. | ||
[[Image:Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Carl Gustav M1, 84mm]] | [[Image:Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Carl Gustav M1, 84mm]] | ||
[[Image:Skullmancarlgustav.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Skullmancarlgustav.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
Revision as of 19:23, 24 October 2010
The Skull Man is an anime television series based on the 1970 manga of the same name by Shotaro Ishinomori. The show consists of 13 animated episodes and one live-action prequel episode (Episode 00) titled "Skullman: Prologue of Darkness".
The following firearms are used in the anime series The Skull Man:
Handguns
Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer
The Skull Man's weapon of choice is a Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer as denoted by the selector switch on the side of the frame. He only uses the semi-auto setting and never switches to full-auto, and uses the shorter 10-round box magazines.
Nambu 14
Kyōichirō Tachigi, a private investigator, carries a Nambu Type 14 pistol. Other Nambu Type 14s are seen throughout the series in the hands of various minor characters.
Nambu Model 60
The Nambu Model 60 is the standard sidearm for the Ōtomo City Police Department.
Walther PPK/S
The Ōtomo City Chief of Police is seen with a Walther PPK/S near the end of the series. Another PPK/S is seen in Episode 00 in the hands of a turncoat Ōtomo Concern researcher.
Browning Hi-Power
Masaki Kuroshio uses a Browning Hi-Power during the series finale.
M1911A1
A White Bell officer is seen using a nickel-plated M1911A1 during Episode 00.
Submachine Guns
Type 100
The Ōtomo City Police Department makes frequent use military surplus Type 100 submachine guns.
MP40
By far the most prolific submachine gun in the series is the MP40. Whenever members of the White Bell cult arm themselves, it is almost always with this weapon.
IMI Uzi
In Episode 00, a few White Bell cultists carry IMI Uzis as opposed to their normal MP-40s.
Rifles
M16A1
During a flashback to (presumably) the Vietnam War, two American G.I.s can be seen with M16A1 rifles.
Howa Type 64
The solders sent to quarantine Ōtomo City near the end of the series are armed with Howa Type 64 rifles. As the series is set in the 1980's, this would still be the standard-issue rifle for the Japanese military.
Barrett
The Ōtomo Chief of Police acquires a Barrett M82A1, hoping that it will help him either capture or kill The Skull Man.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
Two separate but similar double barreled shotguns are seen in the series. The first is used by an assassin posing as The Skull Man, and has had both its stock and barrels sawed off. The second is part of Gōzō Kuroshio's personal collection, and appears to be unaltered.
Heavy Weapons
General Dynamics GAU-19/A
One of the American Garo soldiers is equipped with a GAU-19/A Gatling Gun.
M72 LAW
The American Garo tasked with finding both the Skull Man and the Garo working for him use a pair of M72 LAW rocket launchers to blast their way into the church.
Carl Gustav M1
One of the soldiers near the end of the series is seen using a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle.
