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[[Image:MissionImpossible.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Mission: Impossible'' (1966 - 1973)]] | [[Image:MissionImpossible.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Mission: Impossible'' (1966 - 1973)]] | ||
''Mission: Impossible'' is the classic television espionage series that ran on CBS from 1966-1973. | ''Mission: Impossible'' is the classic television espionage series that ran on CBS from 1966-1973. From Season 2 until the series' conclusion, the team was led by Jim Phelps ([[Peter Graves]]), who assembled a team of highly specialized agents each week to accomplish a mission that no one else would dare attempt. Throughout its six seasons, several notable actors would appear in the series as cast members including [[Martin Landau]], [[Leonard Nimoy]], [[Lesley Ann Warren]] and [[Sam Elliott]]. The series would also spawn a 1980's television revival as well as a feature film series starring [[Tom Cruise]], beginning with 1996's ''[[Mission: Impossible]]''. | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is also a frequent handgun used by IMF Agents and gangsters in the series. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is also a frequent handgun used by IMF Agents and gangsters in the series. | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]] | ||
[[Image:MI 524.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMF Agent Jim Phelps ([[Peter Graves]]) opens fire with the S&W Model 36 in Season 5's "Squeeze Play".]] | [[Image:MI 524.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMF Agent Jim Phelps ([[Peter Graves]]) opens fire with the S&W Model 36 in Season 5's "Squeeze Play".]] | ||
[[Image:MI 533.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMF Agent Paris ([[Leonard Nimoy]]) pulls the S&W in Season 5's "Hunted".]] | [[Image:MI 533.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMF Agent Paris ([[Leonard Nimoy]]) pulls the S&W in Season 5's "Hunted".]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is another frequently used weapon by foreign guards and soldiers in the series. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is another frequently used weapon by foreign guards and soldiers in the series. In Season 1's "Action!" (S1E23), actors portraying American troops in fake documentary footage are armed with the [[M1 Carbine]]. | ||
[[File:M1ExtdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[File:M1ExtdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[File:MisImp 1016.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Action!" (S1E23), actors portraying American troops in fake documentary footage are armed with the [[M1 Carbine]].]] | [[File:MisImp 1016.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Action!" (S1E23), actors portraying American troops in fake documentary footage are armed with the [[M1 Carbine]].]] | ||
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==Madsen M50== | ==Madsen M50== | ||
The [[Madsen M50]] is also seen in the series carried by foreign troops. | The [[Madsen M50]] is also seen in the series carried by foreign troops. In Season 2's "The Slave (Part 1)" (S2E05), a camera is concealed in a specially modified Madsen M50 carried by Barney. | ||
[[File:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | [[File:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | ||
[[File:MisImp 1018.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 2's "The Slave (Part 1)" (S2E05), a camera is concealed in a specially modified Madsen M50 carried by Barney.]] | [[File:MisImp 1018.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 2's "The Slave (Part 1)" (S2E05), a camera is concealed in a specially modified Madsen M50 carried by Barney.]] | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] is a frequent weapon seen in the hands of guards and soldiers in the series. | The [[M1 Garand]] is a frequent weapon seen in the hands of guards and soldiers in the series. In Season 5's "The Rebel", a Latin American soldier is armed with an [[M1 Garand]]. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:MI 534.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 5's "The Rebel", a Latin American soldier is armed with an [[M1 Garand]].]] | [[Image:MI 534.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 5's "The Rebel", a Latin American soldier is armed with an [[M1 Garand]].]] | ||
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[[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG.]] | [[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG.]] | ||
[[File:MisImp 1000.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Soldiers clean the barrels of their Browning M2 machine guns in the Pilot episode.]] | [[File:MisImp 1000.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Soldiers clean the barrels of their Browning M2 machine guns in the Pilot episode.]] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:Espionage]] | [[Category:Espionage]] | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 8 April 2012
Mission: Impossible is the classic television espionage series that ran on CBS from 1966-1973. From Season 2 until the series' conclusion, the team was led by Jim Phelps (Peter Graves), who assembled a team of highly specialized agents each week to accomplish a mission that no one else would dare attempt. Throughout its six seasons, several notable actors would appear in the series as cast members including Martin Landau, Leonard Nimoy, Lesley Ann Warren and Sam Elliott. The series would also spawn a 1980's television revival as well as a feature film series starring Tom Cruise, beginning with 1996's Mission: Impossible.
Handguns
Astra 400
The Astra 400 is a frequent handgun used by the IM Force.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
The Smith & Wesson Model 36 is also a frequent handgun used by IMF Agents and gangsters in the series.
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is another weapon seen in the series.
Luger P08
In Season 5's "The Amateur" (S5E09), Eric Schilling (Anthony Zerbe) holds the Luger P08.
Walther P38
Seravno Prison Guards are armed with the Walther P38 in Season 1's "Old Man Out, Part 1" (S1E04).
Submachine Guns
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is another frequently used weapon by foreign guards and soldiers in the series. In Season 1's "Action!" (S1E23), actors portraying American troops in fake documentary footage are armed with the M1 Carbine.
M1A1 Carbine
A M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine with foregrip is seen in the hands of a border guard in Season 1's "Old Man Out, Part 2" (S1E05).
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is seen in the hands of the soldiers guarding the vault in the Pilot episode.
M3 "Grease Gun"
The M3 "Grease Gun" is seen in the hands of the soldiers guarding the vault in the Pilot episode.
Madsen M50
The Madsen M50 is also seen in the series carried by foreign troops. In Season 2's "The Slave (Part 1)" (S2E05), a camera is concealed in a specially modified Madsen M50 carried by Barney.
Rifles
Mauser Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k rifle is seen used by a firing squad in Season 5 "The Hostage".
Winchester Model 70
A Winchester Model 70 is seen being handled by IMF Agent Dana Lambert (Lesley Ann Warren) in Season 5's "Takeover".
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is a frequent weapon seen in the hands of guards and soldiers in the series. In Season 5's "The Rebel", a Latin American soldier is armed with an M1 Garand.
Beretta BM59
In Season 5's "The Amateur", an Eastern European guard is seen armed with what appears to be a Beretta BM59.
Shotguns
Sawed off 12 gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A sawed off shotgun is used in Season 5's "Takeover".
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB Machine Gun
Soldiers clean the barrels of their Browning M2 machine guns in the Pilot episode.
