The A-Team is an American action television series that aired on NBC from 1983-1987. The show followed the adventures of a US Special Forces team who were convicted of a military crime they didn't commit. After escaping from a maximum security prison, they survive as soldiers of fortune in the Los Angeles underground. The show was known for its numerous gunfights where nearly no one was shot, and for its car chases where everyone is able to get out of their vehicles even after they experienced spectacular crashes. A theatrical adaptation of the show starring Liam Neeson was released in 2010.
The following weapons were used in the television series The A-Team:
Only seen during the Season 5 episode "The Theory Of Revolution", when the A-Team show General Stockwell just how many weapons they managed to smuggle into the farmhouse without his security detail noticing. It has a slide-mounted safety/decocker and could therefore be either a 92SB, or a 92F.
Beretta 950 Jetfire
Seen only during the very first Season 4 episode "Judgment Day Part 2" are two gold plated Beretta 950 Jetfire. A normal 950 Jetfire is the sidearm of Colonel Sien in Season 4´s "The Sound Of Thunder".
Browning Hi-Power
The Browning Hi-Power is one of the handguns frequently used by Col. John "Hannibal" Smith (George Peppard), notably in Season 1's "Black Day at Bad Rock".
The M1911A1 and many variants are carried at various times by A-Team members, U.S. Military Police pursuing the A-Team, and various bad guys.
Nickel Plated Colt Lawman MK III
Used in multiple episodes, primarily by Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck (Dirk Benedict). This is also the revolver of the main villain in the Season 2 episode "The Only Church In Town".
Detonics Pocket 9
Heckler & Koch P9S
Used by the A-Team and various bad guys.
Heckler & Koch VP70
A Heckler & Koch VP70 is seen among the weapons used by the terrorists in the Season 2 episode "Harder Than It Looks".
LAR Grizzly Pistol
Only seen during one sequence in "The Trouble With Harry", Season 4.
Single Action Army
A Single Action Army is used in the Wild West show. General Fullbright also carries two SAA in crossdraw holsters.
Star Model BM
The main sidearm of B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) is a nickel plated Star Model BM with ivory grips.
Seen only during the two parter "Judgement Day". Murdock retrieves it off of one of Gino´s thugs and then hands it to Hannibal.
Webley Mk VI
The leader of the Guerillas in the Season 1 Pilot "Mexican Slayride" can be seen using a Webley Mk VI.
Submachine Guns & Semi-Auto Carbines
HK94A3
The A3 model of the Heckler & Koch HK94 are featured throughout the series. They appear to have the early "Slimline" forearms featured on older versions of the MP5.
The MAC-10 appears notably when Hannibal (George Peppard) discovers it in a weapons cache inside a limo - complete with what appears to be a Psionics suppressor.
Micro Uzi
The Micro Uzi is used throughout the series by both the A-Team and bad guys.
(Mock-up) Uzi
A MAC-10 mocked up to look like an Uzi with fake Uzi furniture mounted on the barrel and receiver can be seen being used by Murdock (Dwight Schultz). These same Uzi mock-ups can be seen in Raw Deal, The Dogs of War, and also Stripes (they were all built by a company called Special Effects Unlimited, which provided the weapons used in the first two seasons of this show).
Uzi Carbine
The Uzi Carbine was also a favorite weapon of bad guys on the show, and also used by members of the A-Team in some episodes.
Ruger Mini 14 Stainless version with Folding stock
When the show began its full run in 1984, the producers decided not to have the team use different weapons every week, primarily due to budget concerns. (Let's face it, it was a cheap show). Beginning with its second season, the A-Team favored the Ruger Mini-14 with a factory folding stock in Stainless steel. Contrary to popular belief, these were not the fully automatic Ruger AC556 rifles, but the Semi auto only Ruger Mini 14 with folding stocks. Close examination of the show reveals that the actors are pulling the triggers quickly and only a few spent brass casing as flying out, despite the sound effects of full auto fire. Also the cuts in editing, showing bullet squibs and 'dust hits' against the ground and buildings, created the illusion of full auto firing Ruger rifles. Since Americans had not yet been exposed to 'assault weapon bans' being that this was the mid 1980s, the title 1 classified Ruger rifles were easy to transport across state and local lines with no paperwork hassles. The rifles were actually purchased for the show and were kept on permanent storage in the show's props containers during the show's run.
Armalite AR-18
The main villain in "The Only Church In Town" is armed with an Armalite AR-18. It can also be seen in "Recipe For Heavy Bread". This weapon, along with the older Armalite AR-10, were often used as stand-ins for the more expensive M16.
AKM
AKMs can be seen during the Season 4 finale "The Sound Of Thunder", used by North Vietnamese ground troops and throughout Season 5.
The Daewoo K2 is used in numerous episodes, notably by Murdock (Dwight Schultz) in Season 4's "Wheel of Fortune".
FN FAL
Seen in the Season 4 opener "Judgement Day Part 2" used by the boarding crew send to save the passengers of the hijacked cruise ship. Note that the model used on the show features a rear flip-up sight.
Heckler & Koch HK91A2
The Heckler & Koch HK91A2 is used mostly by bad guys during later seasons of The A-team.
IMI Galil
M16
M16A1
Used by U.S. Military Police pursing the A-Team, by A-Team members themselves, and various bad guys.
Err, I almost forgot...some could have been earlier-model M16s or AR15 Sporters, but I don't remember anymore.
I have been looking again and again, but I cant find any M16A1 anywhere in the series. If anyone has a specific episode with probable M16A1´s, leave me a message. --Milkovich 05:51, 17 July 2010 (UTC)
M16/SP1 with fake M203 Grenade Launcher
During the Season 4 finale "The Sound Of Thunder", Hannibal (George Peppard) can be seen pulling a M16/SP1 with a mock-up M203 from Murdock's (Dwight Schultz) bag.
Ruger Mini-14
The Ruger Mini-14 is used mostly by bad guys in a multitude of episodes.
One can also spot a couple of AC556 with their characteristic bayonet lugs earlier in the same episode.
Steyr AUG A1
Thompson Submachine Gun
Used in the two-parters "Judgement Day" and "Mexican Slayride". In "The Out-Of-Towners" a thug can be seen firing a Thompson M1928A1 with a drum magazine. As a nice gag, Hannibal is hanging onto a 1930´s car with a Thompson with drum magazine and fires on a mafia boss in Season 4´s "A Little Town With An Accent".
Valmet M71P
(Fake) XM177
If someone can get a clearer screenshot, please go ahead and replace this one.
Winchester Model 1892
A wide variety of lever action rifles can be seen in The A-Team, including a Winchester Model 1892.
Flintlock long gun
Only seen during Season 4´s "Mission Of Peace", is a flintlock long gun of unknown make. Please note that the rifle presented below is just an example and not the one used on the show.
Shotguns
Browning O/U
Charles Jourdan (Roy Dotrice) uses a Browning O/U to shoot clay pigeons in the Season 5 episode "The Spy Who Mugged Me".
Remington 870
Hannibal (George Peppard) is seen holding a Remington 870 in "Sheriffs Of Rivertown". Folding stock versions of this shotgun can be seen in Season 3´s "Knights Of The Road", in the Season 4 opener "Judgement Day Part 1" and the episode "A Little Town With An Accent".
Ithaca Model 37
Sheriff Hank Thompson (Ed Lauter) carries a Ithaca 37 shotgun in the Season 1 episode "Black Day at Bad Rock" episode. It's also seen in the weapon rack in the sheriff's office along with multiple other shotguns. The bartender in Season 1's "The Out-Of-Towners" uses a Ithaca 37 with sawed-off stock and barrel. Another Ithaca is used by a thug in "The Only Church In Town", this one with sawed-off stock.
Charles Parker 1878 Double Barreled Shotgun
Sniper Rifles
Arisaka Type 99 sporterized
Used only when the script calls for a trained assassin is a Arisaka Type 99 rifle. Specifically, the Type 2 takedown paratrooper variant.
Winchester Model 70
The Winchester Model 70 is used in various episodes, notably in Season 2's "Diamonds ´N Dust".
Only seen during the Season 2 episode "Say It With Bullets".
M14E2 Light Machine Gun
An M14E2 Light Machine Gun is featured only once in the Season 1 finale "A Nice Place to Visit".
M60
The M60 was the regular squad support weapon in the series, always used by Hannibal Smith (George Peppard) and rarely by B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) even though he would of been the obvious choice but more often was relegated to using a nickel plated Star Model BM with ivory grips.
M60 Rubber props
In the episode "Cowboy George" the viewer is treated to two M60 getting burned in two explosions. These are obviously rubber props.
In Season 2, Episode 17 "Pure-Dee Poison" Face (Dirk Benedict) holds a gas gun similar but not identical to the Federal Gas Riot gun series. The Body is more slender and it has a more conventional 'rifle/shotgun style' buttstock and apparently different adjustable sights on the top of the receiver. Though it could just be a Federal Gas Gun that was modified after the fact.
M72 Light Anti Tank Weapon (LAW)
The bounty hunters in the Season 3 episode "Bounty" have a M72 lying in their hideout.
M1 Rocket Launcher
The M1 "Bazooka" is used by Murdock ((Dwight Schultz) in the Season 4 episode "Where´s The Monster When You Need Him?".
Miscellaneous
CO2 Pistol
A CO2 pistol is used to fire tranquillizer darts in "The Court Martial Part 3: Firing Line".