Malcolm in the Middle
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Malcolm in the Middle is an American television sitcom that followed the misadventures of a dysfuntional lower middle class family and their teenaged son Malcolm, a young savant with an IQ of 160
The following weapons were used inMalcolm in the Middle :
Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
What appears to be a Colt Detective Special is seen used by One of the pair of criminals robbing Lucky Aid in "Robbery" (S2E07). His Colt is a snub nose with ivory grips.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Detective Special 1st Version with Ivory Grips - .38 Special
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the robbers brandishes the revolver in an attempt to intimidate Lucky Aid employees.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The same robber, this time casually brandishing the revolver while contemplating the offer to receive sexual favors from Lois in exchange for them leaving Craig unharmed.
Colt Single Action Army
Hal Wilkerson (Bryan Cranston ) uses a Colt Single Action Army to kill Otto Mannkusser (Kenneth Mars ) in "Boys at Ranch" (S4E08).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model - .45 Long Colt
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hal "fans the hammer" on his Single Action Army into the sky while inebriated. Shortly thereafter, Otto drunkenly reveals that he has been molesting Francis for several months, causing Hal to turn the pistol onto him off screen.
Pistols
Walther TPH/PPK
Malcolm (Frankie Muniz ) finds what appears to be a Walther TPH in an escort's purse in "Poker 2" (S3E13). A Nickle plated version is first digitally imposed into the purse using special effects, but later appears in the same episode with factory standard coating and a taped grip. Malcolm also uses a TPH to kill Francis in "Malcolm in the Middle East: Part 2" (S8E24)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Walther TPH - .22lr
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The TPH is found after Malcolm peeks into the escort's purse. Note that in this shot, the handgun has actually been digitally edited into frame
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Malcolm affixes the TPH to a vise to destroy the evidence of his escort's murder. Note that now the gun is no longer nickle plated
Luger P08
Otto Mannkusser (Kenneth Mars ) carries a Luger P08 into the desert while accompanying Hal in "Boys at Ranch" (S5E08).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger P08 Pistol - 9mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A clear shot of Otto's Luger can be seen during the monolouge in which he admits his sexual transgressions to Hal in "Boys at Ranch" (S5E08).
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer
A Second robber brandishes the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer in "Robbery" (S2E07).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer - .38 ACP.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The robber displays his Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer to Lois at the cash register.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The robber draws down on Craig Feldspar. (David Anthony Higgins ) Note that Craig is not afraid to die after spending the majority of his adult life in retail.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another angle of the same scene shows an alternate view of the 1903
Shotguns
Remington 870
Of the two shotguns used in the show, the Remington 870 appears most frequently. Shotguns are commonly used for ranch work and home defense throughout the show.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Remington 870 Wingmaster with 20" Home Defense barrel - 12 gauge
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lillian Miller pumps a Remington 870 at Lois' book club in "Book Club" (S2E03).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Francis holds the Remington 870 While denying Otto's sexual advances in "Forward Backward" (S4E05).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese Wilkerson (Justin Berfield ) holds a Remington 870 before departing on a hunting trip in "Victor's Other Family" (S5E20).
Mossberg 500
The Mossberg 500 is the second shotgun seen in Malcolm in the Middle, and is often found in tandem with the Remington 870. The props department most likely only used these two models, as they were reused many times regardless of the show's location.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mossberg 500AT Shotgun - 12 gauge with wood furniture.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Francis holds the Mossberg 500 in a shotgun battle with Otto. In a continuity error, the two have switched shotguns from the previous scene in which Francis was already holding the 870
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese's cousin holds a Mossberg 500 as the pair depart for a hunt in Canada
Rifles
M4 Carbine
Reese(Justin Berfield ) wields an M4 Carbine rifle with the MILES equipment during his training in "Reese Joins the army Part 2" (S5E22). He also uses the rifle without the training system in "Reese comes home" (S6E01).
thumb|none|550px|MColt M4A1 SOPMOD with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic- 5.56x45mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese leads his men in a training simulation in "Reese Joins the Army Part 2" (S5E22). Note the MILES equipment on both Reese and the rifle
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese's men during an ambush. Angle shows a better shot of the M4 Carbines- "Reese Joins the army Part 2" (S5E22).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese lands in Afghanistan after paradropping in "Reese comes home" (S6E01). Note the lack of MILES accessories
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese experiences the horros of war in under 5 seconds in "Reese comes home" (S6E01).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese then opts for a tactical retreat.
Other
Zoo Rifle Cabinet
In "Zoo" (S4E01), numerous firearms, including a dart gun, can be seen behind Lois' ex lover.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The rifle cabinet can be seen from the infirmary window in "Zoo"
Pawn Shop Display Cabinet
A rifle cabinet can be seen in the pawn shop in "Motivational Speaker" (S6e19).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dewey (Erik Per Sullivan ) purchases a rifle when asked by the corrupt pawn shop owner. Although not shown on screen, it is heavily implied he purchases one of these rifles to commit suicide in "Dewey Dewey You're gonna Cry" (S8E12)
M26C Taser
A Police officer deploys an M26C Taser on Hal in "Reese Joins the Army Part 1 (S5E21)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The police officer readies his M26C to deploy on Hal. Note this is NOT the M26 modular shotgun used to kill Hal in "Hal's Well that Ends Well" (S8E25)