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=Submachine Guns & Machine Pistols=
=Submachine Guns=


==IMI Mini Uzi==
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
Dai ([[Peter Shinkoda]]) uses a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] fitted with a RIS handguard with attached flashlight and vertical grip as his preferred weapon.
Dai ([[Peter Shinkoda]]) uses a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] fitted with a RIS handguard with attached flashlight and vertical grip as his preferred weapon.  The MP5A3 is is carried by some of the "harnessed" teens in "Grace" (S1E04).
[[Image:MP5A3RIS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with navy trigger group - 9x19mm.]]  
[[Image:MP5A3RIS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with navy trigger group - 9x19mm.]]  
[[File:FallSkiesS1E02 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:FallSkiesS1E02 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:Falling skies m240 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, the muzzle flash of Dai's Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is seen in "The Armory" (S1E02).]]
[[Image:Falling skies m240 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, the muzzle flash of Dai's Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is seen in "The Armory" (S1E02).]]
[[File:FallSkS1E04 023.jpg|thumb|none|600px|(S1E04)]]
[[File:FallSkS1E04 023.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The harnessed girl in the middle carries the MP5A3 in "Grace" (S1E04).]]
 
[[File:FallSkS1E04 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is carried by one of the "harnessed" teens in "Grace" (S1E04).]]
==Heckler & Koch MP5K==
A [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] is carried by one of the "harnessed" teens in "Grace" (S1E04).
[[File:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
[[File:FallSkS1E04 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] is carried by one of the "harnessed" teens in "Grace" (S1E04).]]


=Handguns=
=Handguns=

Revision as of 09:59, 20 June 2012

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Work In Progress

This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:Falling Skies - Season 1 for current discussions. Content is subject to change.

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Falling Skies - Season 1 (2011)

The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the series Falling Skies:


Assault Rifles & Carbines

Norinco Type 56-1 (underfolding stock)

For the first three episodes, Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) is seen carrying a Norinco Type 56-1, the Chinese underfolding stock copy of the AKMS, with its distinctive hooded front sight. The rifle also appears to have duct tape wrapped around the end of the stock, presumably for relief when the rifle is put to the shoulder.

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Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm
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Closeup of the Norinco as Tom loads it in "Live and Learn" (S1E01).
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Norinco Type 56

Several resistance fighters are seen armed with Norinco Type 56 rifles.

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Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm
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AKM

Throughout the remainder of Season 1, Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) carries an AKM as his preferred weapon.

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AKM, stamped steel receiver with slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm
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A publicity image of Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) carrying his AKM stands along side of Anne Glass (Moon Bloodgood).
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Tom holds his AKM while taking fire in "Grace" (S1E04).
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Tom holds the AKM in "Grace" (S1E04).
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A production image of Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) aims his AKM while he takes cover behind stacked tires at the high school turned bunker, a bulwark against the alien invasion.
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At the top, Tom opens fire with the AKM in the Season 1 finale "Eight Hours" (S1E10).
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Another publicity image of Noah Wyle as Tom with his AKM.

AK-103

Several harnessed children are seen wielding AK-103 rifles fitted with drum magazines in (S1E04).

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AK-103 - 7.62x39mm
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(S1E04)
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SIG SG 552 Carbine

Weaver (Will Patton) carries a SIG SG 552 carbine as his preferred weapon.

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SIG SG 552 - 5.56x45mm
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A publicity image of Will Patton as Weaver armed with the SIG SG 552.
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Another publicity image of Will Patton with the SIG SG 552.
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(S1E04)
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(S1E04)
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(S1E02)
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(S1E07)
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Weaver takes aim with SIG SG 552 as he is targeted by a "Skitter".

IMI Galil MAR Carbine

After having lost his M4A1 during the events of Episode 3, Hal Mason (Drew Roy) carries a Galil MAR carbine fitted with a conventional bolt handle and top mounted rail as his preferred weapon.

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IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm
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(S1E08)
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A publicity image of Drew Roy as Hal holding the Galil.
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Another publicity image of Hal (Drew Roy) with his Galil MAR Carbine.

M4A1 Carbine

Colt M4A1 carbine is a prominent weapon seen carried by the resistance. In the first episodes, Hal Mason (Drew Roy) is seen carrying the M4A1. Jimmy Boland (Dylan Authors) carries his M4A1 fitted with an EOTech sight.

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Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm
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In the premiere episode "Live and Learn" (S1E01), Hal Mason (Drew Roy) carries the M4A1 as alien "skitters" pass by.
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Hal holds the M4A1.
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Hal opens fire with his M4A1.
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Jimmy Boland (Dylan Authors) carries his M4A1 fitted with an EOTech sight.

M16A1

An M16A1 can be seen in the hands of a resistance fighter.

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M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm
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M16A2

Several resistance fighters are seen armed with M16A2 rifles.

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M16A2 - 5.56x45mm
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Several resistance fighters are seen armed with M16A2 rifles.

M16A4

One resistance fighter can be seen armed with an M16A4 rifle, identifiable by the removable carry handle/rear sights.

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M16A4 - 5.56x45mm
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The resistance fighter in the green coat behind Mason is armed with an M16A4 rifle

Colt Model 733

Maggie (Sarah Carter) carries a Colt Model 733 as her preferred weapon.

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Colt Model 733 - 5.56x45mm
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Colt 733 (S1E09)
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Heckler & Koch HK91

A rifle of the Heckler & Koch pattern can be seen being used by one of Pope's gang in "The Armory" (S1E02). It is possible that this is the civilian version of the Heckler & Koch G3, the HK91, as noted by the lack of the grenade launching lug on the barrel. It also appears to have a flashlight attached to side of the front sight block.

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HK91-A2 Rifle with Standard Stock - 7.62x51mm NATO
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In the bottom center, the HK rifle fitted with a weaponlight is visible in "The Armory" (S1E02).

L1A1 SLR

The British variant of the FN FAL rifle, the L1A1 SLR is seen in the hands of of a resistance fighter inside a grocery store.

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L1A1 SLR - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Rifles

M1 Garand

An M1 Garand can be seen on the right of this promotional image with the butt rested on the ground.

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M1 Garand - .30-06
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Marlin Model 336

A Marlin Model 336 can be seen in the hands of one of the resistance fighters.

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Marlin 336A Carbine
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Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*

The front end of a Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* can be seen in the middle of this image.

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Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British
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Karabiner 98k

In (S1E08), Sonya (Blair Brown), a woman that Tom, Hal, and Weaver encounter in Boston, fires on the group with a Karabiner 98k, an interesting choice for a survivor of the attack. Note the weapon has a hooded front sight, indicating that it is of late to post war manufacture.

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Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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In (S1E08), Sonya (Blair Brown), a woman that Tom, Hal, and Weaver encounter in Boston, fires on the group with a Karabiner 98k, an interesting choice for a survivor of the attack. Note the weapon has a hooded front sight, indicating that it is of late to post war manufacture.

Springfield Armory M1A

One of Terry Clayton's men in "Sanctuary (Part 2)" carries a M1A Rifle. John Pope later takes the rifle and uses it in a shoot out with Clayton's men.

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Springfield Armory M1A - 7.62x51mm (.308 Winchester)
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(S1E07)


Submachine Guns

IMI Mini Uzi

Anthony (Mpho Koaho) carries a Mini Uzi as his preferred weapon.

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IMI Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9x19mm
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Anthony (Mpho Koaho) holds a Mini Uzi in "The Armory" (S1E02).
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Anthony holds the mini Uzi on Pope in (S1E03)
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Heckler & Koch UMP9

Karen (Jessy Schram) uses a UMP9, as noted by the curved magazine, as her preferred weapon.

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Heckler & Koch UMP9 - 9x19mm
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Karen aims her Heckler & Koch UMP9
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Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Dai (Peter Shinkoda) uses a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 fitted with a RIS handguard with attached flashlight and vertical grip as his preferred weapon. The MP5A3 is is carried by some of the "harnessed" teens in "Grace" (S1E04).

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with navy trigger group - 9x19mm.
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On the right, the muzzle flash of Dai's Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is seen in "The Armory" (S1E02).
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The harnessed girl in the middle carries the MP5A3 in "Grace" (S1E04).
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A Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is carried by one of the "harnessed" teens in "Grace" (S1E04).

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

A Beretta 92FS is the handgun carried by Weaver (Will Patton).

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Weaver (Will Patton) draws his Beretta during a confrontation in "Mutiny" (S1E09).
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Tom holds the Beretta in Weaver in "Mutiny" (S1E09).

Beretta 92FS Inox

In "Sanctuary, Part 1" (S1E06), Maggie gives a Beretta 92FS Inox to Anne Glass (Moon Bloodgood) after an incident in the clinic.

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Anne Glass (Moon Bloodgood) holds the Beretta Inox after an incident in the clinic in "Sanctuary, Part 1" (S1E06).
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Closeup of the Beretta as Maggie shows Anne how to fire it in "Sanctuary, Part 1" (S1E06).
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Anne fires the Beretta in "Sanctuary, Part 1" (S1E06).

Colt M1911A1

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SIG-Sauer P228

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Colt Gold Trophy M1911A1

A variant of the Colt M1911A1 is carried by Maggie (Sarah Carter). The pistol is fitted with ivory grips and is first seen in "The Armory" (S1E02). She is seen to carry 2 of theses in a black leather shoulder rig.

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Colt Single Action Army

John Pope (Colin Cunningham) is seen carrying a Colt Single Action Army as his sidearm, notably in "The Armory" (S1E02). In (S1E08), he uses his SAA to test out a new armor-piercing round.

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Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model.
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John Pope (Colin Cunningham) holds the Colt Single Action Army during an ambush in "The Armory" (S1E02).

Magnum Research Inc. Desert Eagle Mark XIX

Dai (Peter Shinkoda) uses a Magnum Research Inc. Desert Eagle Mark XIX as his secondary weapon.

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Magnum Research Inc. Desert Eagle Mark XIX - .50 AE
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Para-Ordnance Nite-Tac

A stainless steel Para-Ordnance Nite-Tac (LDA family) is carried by Tom Mason (Noah Wyle), as noted by the double-stack magwell, DA trigger, and rail.

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Para-Ordnance Nite-Tac stainless steel - .45 ACP
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A stainless steel Para-Ordnance Nite-Tac (LDA family) is pulled by Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) in "Grace" (S1E04).

Taurus PT92

A Taurus PT92 is seen carried by Anthony (Mpho Koaho) in the series premiere "Live and Learn" (S1E01).

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A Taurus PT92 is seen carried by Anthony (Mpho Koaho) in the series premiere "Live and Learn" (S1E01).

Shotguns

Sawed Off Double Barreled Shotgun

A Sawed Off Double Barreled Shotgun is carried in a backpack by Dai (Peter Shinkoda) as his weapon of last resort. He is seen giving it to Tom Mason (Noah Wyle).

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This is the screen used Zabala short barreled shotgun used by Denzel Washington in the film Man on Fire, very similar to Tony's lupara on The Sopranos.
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In "Live and Learn" (S1E01), Dai holds his shotgun on a mortally wounded "Skitter".
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Tom uses the shotgun to disable a Skitter in (S1E03).

Remington 870

At the beginning of the premiere episode "Live and Learn" (S1E01), a Remington 870 shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen used by a resistance fighter at a human checkpoint.

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Remington 870 Police Magnum customized with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge (credit to Predator 20)

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At the beginning of "Live and Learn" (S1E01), a Remington 870 shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen used by a resistance fighter at a human checkpoint.

Mossberg 590a1 Special Purpose

In "Sanctuary, Part 2" (S1E06), a Mossberg 590 is used by Weaver to dispatch a skitter on route to kill Jimmy. The 8-shot is parkerized with ghost-ring sites and a speedfeed stock.

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In "Sanctuary, Part 2" (S1E06), a Mossberg 590 is used by Weaver to dispatch a skitter on route to kill Jimmy.
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The 8-shot is parkerized with ghost-ring sites and a speedfeed stock.

Machine Guns

Browning M2HB

A Browning M2HB is the main heavy weapon used by the 2nd Massachusetts in Season 1. The machine gun is mounted in a Pontiac GTO.

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Browning M2HB - .50 BMG
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Click (Brent Jones) mans the Browning M2 in the series premiere "Live and Learn" (S1E01).
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The Browning M2 is manned by one of Pope's gang in the series premiere "Live and Learn" (S1E01).
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Captain Weaver mans the M2HB in "Mutiny" (S1E09).
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A vehicle-mounted M2HB as seen on the Pontiac GTO in "Mutiny" (S1E09).

FN M240B

The M240B is another weapon used by the 2nd Massachusetts. It's first seen being carried by Anthony (Mpho Koaho) in the series premiere "Live and Learn" (S1E01). Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) can be seen firing an M240B when his squad ambushes Pope's bandits in "The Armory" (S1E02). The Falling Skies website mistakenly refers to this machine gun as a .50 Caliber weapon, when, in fact, it uses the .308 Winchester round.

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FN M240B - 7.62x51mm NATO
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The M240B is first seen being carried by Anthony (Mpho Koaho) in the series premiere "Live and Learn" (S1E01).
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Tom aims the M240B in "The Armory" (S1E02).
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On the left, Tom opens fire with the M240B in "The Armory" (S1E02).

PKM

A PKM machine gun is seen being fired by Hal Mason (Drew Roy) when the squad ambushes Pope's gang at the end of "The Armory" (S1E02).

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PKM with classic (most seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54mm R
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The PKM machine gun is seen being fired by Hal Mason (Drew Roy) when the squad ambushes Pope's gang at the end of "The Armory" (S1E02).
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Hal with the PKM in "The Armory" (S1E02).

RPK

An RPK machine gun is seen being fired by Anthony (Mpho Koaho) when the squad ambushes Pope's gang at the end of "The Armory" (S1E02).

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RPK - 7.62x54mm R
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In the upper left, the RPK can be seen in "The Armory" (S1E02).

Grenade & Rocket Launchers

M203 Grenade Launcher

M203 grenade launchers can be seen mounted under M4A1 carbines.

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Colt M4A1 carbine fitted with M203 grenade launcher - 40mm
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On the bottom left, one of Pope's men carries the M4A1 fitted with the M203 in "The Armory" (S1E02).

RPG-7

In Season 1's finale "Eight Hours" (S1E10), Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) can be seen firing an RPG-7 fitted with a special warhead manufactured from the aliens' "Mech" metal. The Falling Skies website erroneously refers to it as a "Bazooka" (which is a completely different weapon system).

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RPG-7 - 40mm
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The "Mech" Metal warhead is seen fitted in the RPG in "Eight Hours" (S1E10).
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Tom Mason with the RPG-7 in "Eight Hours" (S1E10).
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Tom prepares to use the launcher.
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Tom and Captain Weaver after firing the RPG-7.


Other Weapons

Molotov Cocktail

Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) fashions a molotov cocktail to distract several gun-wielding "harness" kids, when surrounded in the motorcycle store.

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