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The following guns were used in the television show Mythbusters. Since many Mythbusters episodes features guns, this list is far from complete.

NOTE: On occasion Mythbusters shows clips from movies pertaining to the myth they are trying to replicate. Sometimes those clips contain guns. I am NOT including those clips here. If you want to check those guns, look on the page for the particular movie that they mentioned.

PLEASE SUMMARIZE YOUR EDITS!

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Mythbusters (2003-Present)

Handguns

Colt 1851 Navy

In "Exploding Lighter" (S04E23), the Colt 1851 Navy is used to test a variety of old western myths.

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Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber.
A close up of the Colt. (S04E23)
A wider angle of Kari holding the gun. (S04E23)

Colt 1860 Army

A Colt 1860 Army is used in "Western Myths" (S05E10) to test the myth that you can shoot a cowboy's hat off.

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Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber.
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Jamie prepares to fire the Colt. (S05E10)

Colt Anaconda

In "Brown Note, Water Torture" (S03E01) Jamie is seen with a Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Revolver testing the myth that when you get shot, you fly backwards.

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Colt Anaconda - .44 Magnum
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Jamie prepares to fire the gun. (S03E01)
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A close up of the gun. (S03E01)

Colt Gold Cup National Match (custom)

A Colt Gold Cup National Match pistol is used in "Boomerang Bullet" (S07E24) to see if a bullet can ricochet back and hit the shooter.
Both Adam and Jamie both use the same Colt Gold Cup National Match in Wheel of Mythfortune (S9E21) to test whether action movie shooting stances actually work. Jamie describes it as a "very common gun worldwide."

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Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP
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Adam mounts the Colt Gold Cup National Match in the vice. (S08E01)
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Jamie preps the the Colt 1911 to fire.(S08E01) Note you can see the remnants of the Ellasian sight notch.
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Jamie fires the Colt Gold Cup National Match.(S07E24)
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Adam fires the Colt Gold Cup National Match single handed. (S07E24)

Colt King Cobra

In "Helium Football" (S04E04), a Colt King Cobra is used to test the myth that you can catch a bullet in your teeth.
In "Myths Reopened" (S04E08), Grant, Tori and Kari use the Colt King Cobra to test whether guns fired underwater are still lethal.
In "Mega Movie Myths" (S04E19), Grant, Tori and Kari use the Colt King Cobra to see if shooting a lock allows it to be opened.
In "Exploding Lighter" (S04E23), the Colt King Cobra is used to shoot a hole through a silver dollar.

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Colt King Cobra - .357 Magnum
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Grant loads the King Cobra. (S04E04)
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The King Cobra sitting in the ransom rest. (S04E04)
The King Cobra ready to fire underwater. (S04E08)
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Kari fires the King Cobra at the door. (S04E19)
Tori prepares the King Cobra for the test. (S04E23)

Colt MK IV Series 70

In "Curving Bullets" (S07E10) Tori, Grant and Kari use a Colt MK IV Series 70 to test the technique of curving a bullet demonstrated in the movie Wanted.

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Colt MK IV Series 70 - .45 ACP
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Tori loads the Colt MK IV Series 70. (S08E03)
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Grant preps the Colt MK IV Series 70 to fire. (S08E03)

Colt Police Positive

In "Firearms Folklore" (S04E25), Adam and Jamie use a Colt Police Positive while testing the myth that a bullet fired from a Glock lodged backwards in the cylinder of a revolver.
In "Unarmed and Unharmed" (S07E21), Adam and Jamie use a Colt Police Positive to test whether you can shoot a gun out of someones hand without injuring them.

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Colt Police Positive - .38 Special
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Jamie prepares the gun for the test. (S04E25)
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The Colt Police Positive is seen in the dummy hand after they attempted to shoot it out.(S07E21)

Colt Single Action Army

In "Exploding Lighter" (S04E23), the Colt Single Action Army makes its debut as we see them actually purchase the gun. It is referred to as the "1873 Peacemaker" and is used to test a variety of old western myths.
In "Unarmed and Unharmed" (S07E21), Adam and Jamie use a Colt Single Action Army to test whether you can shoot a gun out of someones hand without injuring them.
In "Paper Armor" (S09E12), Kari, Grant and Tori use a Colt Single Action Army to test their paper made armor.

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Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt
Tori checks out the Colt Single Action Army at the gun store. (S04E23)
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The Colt Single Action Army is shown in a clamp as Jamie uses a laser to check the alignment. (S07E21) A Colt Single Action Army, Artillery Length.
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A view of the Colt Single Action Army. (S09E12)
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Tori prepares to fire. (S09E12)

CornerShot with Modified Glock

In "Myth Evolution" (S07E18), the CornerShot is used to test the effectiveness of shooting around a corner.

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The CornerShot, shown here with a Glock 17 9x19mm
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Kari shows off the CornerShot.

Flintlock Pistol

In "Paper Armor" (S09E12), Kari, Grant and Tori use a Flintlock Pistol to test how durable their paper armor is. The expert states that it is a French gun from about 1750.

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A view of the Flintlock. (S09E12)

Glock 17

In "Firearms Folklore" (S04E25), Adam and Jamie use the Glock 17 to test the myth that a bullet fired from a Glock lodged backwards in the cylinder of a revolver.
In "Mission Impossible Mask" (S09E01), Tori, Grant and Kari use a 3rd Generation Glock 17 to test if you can start a merry-go-round spinning by shooting at it as shown in Shoot 'Em Up.
In "Spy Car 2" (S09E07), Tori, Grant and Kari use a 2nd Generation Glock 17 with custom sights to test the myth that if you shoot a bullet into ice it will spin like a top.

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3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
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The Glock being sighted in. (S04E25)
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Tori prepares fires the Glock 17 at the merry go round. (S09E01)
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2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
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Tori prepares the Glock 17 for the test. You can just make out "9x19" stamped on the slide.(S09E07)
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Tori remotely fires the Glock 17. Note the lack of an accessory rail meaning it is a 2nd Generation. (S09E07)

Glock 23

In "Mini Myth Mayhem" (S08E17), the Glock 23 is used, to test weather a hair weave is bulletproof. Unsurprisingly, it is most definitely not. It is also used, int he same episode, to test whether a refrigerator door is bullet proof.
In "Inverted Underwater Car" (S08E19), the Glock 23 is used to test whether the muzzle flash from a gun can ignite a room full of gas.

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Glock 23 (3rd Generation) - .40 Smith & Wesson.
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Grant shows the Glock 23 to the camera. (S08E17)
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Grant prepares the Glock 23 to fire into a miniature room full of methane. (S08E19)

Glock 35

In "Mission Impossible Mask" (S09E01), during the introduction for the test to see if you can start a merry-go-round spinning by shooting at it as shown in Shoot 'Em Up Kari brandishes a Glock 35 fitted with target sights, despite the fact a Glock 17 is the gun that is used for the actual test.

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Glock 34 - 9x19mm
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A closeup of the Glock 35.

Heckler & Koch USP Tactical

The Heckler & Koch USP Tactical is shown in "Blow Your Own Sail" (S09E06) when testing the myth of Hollywood sound effects, testing a .45 ACP pistol un-suppressed. Oddly, they ended up switching to a different, unknown 45 for the test.

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Heckler & Koch USP Tactical - .45 ACP
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Adam shows off the Heckler & Koch USP Tactical. (S09E06)

Modified Glock

In "Myth Evolution" (S07E18), the Mythbusters use a Glock that has been modified to fire special gel markers.

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Seargent Rob Makelroy shows the gun (appears to be a glock) that has been modified to fire the gel markers. The blue slide indicates that it is a non-lethal weapon.
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The gel markers fired by the modified glock.

Ruger Mk II

This pistol is seen in Mythbusters episode 85 Hot Bullets.

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Ruger Mk II - .22LR

SIG Pro SP2009

Adam was seen holding what was stated as the actual rubber prop gun that was used in "The Bourne Identity" in "Bourne Magazine".

SIG-Sauer P226 Combat TB

In "Blow Your Own Sail" (S09E06), Adam and Jamie use the SIG-Sauer P226 Combat TB to test the myth of Hollywood sound effects, testing a 9mm pistol suppressed and un-suppressed. In the HD broadcast the "P226" marking on the handle can be seen as Adam prepares to fire.

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SIG-Sauer P226 Combat TB - 9x19m
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Jamie prepares to fire the SIG-Sauer P226 unsuppressed. (S09E06)
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Jamie wielding the SIG-Sauer P226 fitted with a Silencer-co Osprey suppressor. The logo is clearly visible on the side of the silencer. (S09E06)
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Jamie fires the SIG-Sauer P226 fitted with a Silencer-co Osprey suppressor. Once again the logo is clearly visible on the silencer. (S09E06)

SIG-Sauer P239

The most common gun on the show, the SIG-Sauer P239 is almost always used when a myth calls for a 9mm.

In "Explosive Decompression" (S01E04), Jamie and Adam use the SIG-Sauer P239 to test the myth of explosive decompression on a plane.
In "Bulletproof Water" (S03E10), Jamie uses the SIG-Sauer P239 to test whether water is in fact bulletproof.
In "Shredded Plane" (S04E02), Grant, Tori and Kari use the SIG-Sauer P239 to attempt to start a fire with a gun. They remove the bullet from the round and attempt to use the firing cap to ignite gunpowder.
In "Bullets Fired Up" (S04E07), Jamie and Adam use the SIG-Sauer P239 to test the myth that bullets fired upward can kill on their return trip.
In "Myths Reopened" (S04E08), Grant, Tori and Kari use the SIG-Sauer P239 to test whether you can fire a gun underwater. Amazingly it does fire, it does not however reload correctly.
In "Mega Movie Myths" (S04E19), Grant, Tori and Kari use the SIG-Sauer P239 to see if shooting a lock allows it to be opened.
In "Myth Revolution" (S05E18), Grant, Tori and Kari use the SIG-Sauer P239 to see if a ninja can slap a bullet away.
In "Shooting Fish in a Barrel" (S05E22), Adam and Jamie use the SIG-Sauer P239 to test how easy it really is to shoot fish in a barrel.
In "Inverted Underwater Car" (S08E19), Grant , Tori and Kari use the SIG-Sauer P239 to test whether shooting through milk will prevent the muzzle flash of a gun from igniting a room full of gas. This is based on the movie Kiss The Girls where Morgan Freeman's character does just that.
In "Spy Car 2" (S09E07), Tori is seen holding the SIG-Sauer P239 when preparing for the myth that a bullet fired into ice will spin like a top. For the actual testing of the myth, they used a Glock.

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SIG-Sauer P239 - 9x19mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG
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Tori attempts to start a fire with the SIG-Sauer P239. (S04E02)
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Jamie shows the SIG-Sauer P239. (S04E07)
Grant points at the unejected shell casing in the submerged P239. (S04E08)
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Kari loads the SIG-Sauer P239 in preperation for the test. (S04E19)
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Grant remote fires the SIG-Sauer P239 at a ninja. (S05E18)
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Adam fires the SIG-Sauer P239 at a fish in a barrel. (S05E22)
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The SIG-Sauer P239 ready for use in "Inverted Underwater Car" (S08E19).
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Tori holds the SIG-Sauer P239 in "Spy Car 2." (S09E07)

Smith & Wesson Model 19

In "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) a Smith & Wesson Model 19 chambered in .357 Magnum is used to test whether filling a car door with phone books makes it bullet proof.

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 (nickel) - .357 Magnum.
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Kari takes aim with the Smith & Wesson Model 19. (S08E03)
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Another view as Kari takes aim with the Smith & Wesson Model 19. (S08E03)

Smith & Wesson Model 29

In "Paper Armor" (S09E12), Adam uses a Smith & Wesson Model 29 to conduct underwater shock wave tests. It has been heavily modified by removing the rear sight (the square cut out for the sights is visible on the top corner of the frame), shortening the barrel and attaching a vertical tube to the muzzle. The gun fires blanks which send a shock wave both up and down.

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Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 Magnum
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Adam explains how the gun will work. It appears that this apparatus is made from a Model 29 with a 6" or longer barrel, as no front sight ramp is visible on the portion of the barrel that remains.

Smith & Wesson Model 460

The Smith & Wesson Model 460 is used in "Thermite vs. Ice" (S07E08) to test whether holding a hunting revolver improperly will blow your thumb of fingers when it's fired.
Kari, Grant and Tori use a Smith & Wesson Model 460 in "Bike and Bazookas" (S09E13) to test the scene from Red where John Malkovich blows up an RPG but shooting it in midair.

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Smith & Wesson Model 460 OD Green Carry - .460 S&W Magnum
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Adam holds the Smith & Wesson Model 460 while talking to the experts who explains that the gasses come out of the gap between the cylinder and the frame with the force of a cutting torch. (S07E08)
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High speed shot of the Smith & Wesson Model 460 firing. Note the gas coming out of the gap between the cylinder and the frame. (S07E08)
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Grant shows off the revolver. (S09E13)
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Grant checks his sights before a test. (S09E13)

Smith & Wesson Model 629

In "Inverted Underwater Car" (S08E19), Grant uses what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 629 (he states it is a .44 Magnum) to test whether the muzzle flash from a gun can ignite a room full of methane.
In "Mission Impossible Mask" (S09E01), Grant again uses the Smith & Wesson Model 629 to test if you can start a merry-go-round spinning by shooting at it as shown in Shoot 'Em Up.

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Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 4" Barrel - .44 Magnum.
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Grant does his best Dirty Harry impression. (S09E01)
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Grant firs the Smith & Wesson Model 629 at the merry-go-round. (S09E01)
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Grant shows off the Smith & Wesson Model 629. (S08E19)
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The Smith & Wesson Model 629 ready to fire. (S08E19)

Smith & Wesson SW99

In "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01), Kari uses the Smith & Wesson SW99 to attempt to blow up a propane tank a la James Bond. Note that James Bond's pistol is the Walther P99, not its licensed clone.

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Smith & Wesson SW99 -- 9x19mm
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Kari prepares to fire the Smith & Wesson SW99 at a propane tank. Note the absence of the "Walther" logo on the side of the slide.

Springfield Armory Loaded 1911

In "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01), Jamie and Adam use a different Springfield Armory 1911 to test whether James Bond's watch could actually deflect a bullet.
In "Curving Bullets" (S07E10) Tori, Grant and Keri use a Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 to test the the technique of curving a bullet demonstrated in the movie Wanted.
In "Knock Your Socks Off" (S07E12), Adam and Jamie use the gun to test whether a bullet droped and one fired horizontally hit the ground at the same time.
In "Mini Myth Mayhem" (S07E23), the Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 makes another appearance where they successfully use it to light a match with a bullet.
In "Mission Impossible Mask" (S09E01), Kari uses a different Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 to test if you can start a merry-go-round spinning by shooting at it as shown in Shoot 'Em Up.

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Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 - .45 ACP
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Kari takes aim with the Springfield Armory Loaded 1911. (S07E10)
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Jamie fires the Springfield Armory Loaded 1911. (S07E12)
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Jamie prepares to fire the Springfield Armory Loaded 1911. (S07E23)
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The Springfield Armory 1911 ready to fire. In another shot the serial number is visible as "N441853". Maybe an expert can use this to determine the exact make. (S07E23)
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You can clearly see "Springfield Armory" stamped on the side as Kari takes aim. (S09E01)

Walther P22

In "Blow Your Own Sail" (S09E06), Adam uses an Walther P22 with a threaded barrel to test the myth of Hollywood sound effects. Hilariously, it is referred to as a .45 caliber rather than the correct .22 caliber in the graphics.

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Walther P22 with Compensator (one used had no compensator)- .22 LR
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Adam fires the P22. (S09E06)
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Adam fires the P22. (S09E06)

Unknown 1911

The Mythbusters often use a variety of 1911 pistols. The ones listed here are ones that I have not been able to positively identify.

  • An unknown 1911 pistol, chambered in .45 is used in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test whether a phone books make a car bulletproof.
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Grant preps the unknown 1911 to fire. Note what appears to be a camo-pattern painted on the gun. (S08E03)
  • In "Blow Your Own Sail" (S09E06), Adam uses an unknown, suppressed 1911 to test whether silenced pistols really sound like they do in the movies.
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Adam shows of the 1911 fitted with a Silencer-co Osprey suppressor.(S09E06)
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Adam shows of the 1911 fitted with a Silencer-co Osprey suppressor. The logo is clearly visible on the side of the silencer. (S09E06)
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Adam shows of the 1911 fitted with a Silencer-co Osprey suppressor. (S09E06)

Sub-Machine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

In "Brown Note, Water Torture" (S03E01) Adam is seen with the Heckler & Koch MP5A3 testing the myth that when you get shot, you fly backwards. The announcer erroneously calls the weapon an M4.
In "Mega Movie Myths" (S04E19), Tori uses a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 to test the myth from Underworld that you can shoot a hole in the floor and fall through. The gun is fitted with a collapsible stock and surefire flashlight hand-guards.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with weapon-light - 9x19mm
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Adam MP5A3 prepares to fire. (S03E01)
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Tori holds the MP5A3 as he gets comfortable with the weapon. (S04E19)
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A close up of the MP5A3. (S04E19)
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Tori fires the MP5A3 through the plywood. (S04E19)

Heckler & Koch MP5A4

In "Snow Special" (S05E13) Adam and Jamie use a Heckler & Koch MP5A4 with a full stock and surefire flashlight handguards to attempt to start an avalanche.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A4 - 9x19mm
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Jamie removes the Heckler & Koch MP5A4 from its case. Note the 3-Round burst trigger group. (S05E13)
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Adam fires the Heckler & Koch MP5A4. (S05E13)
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Adam and Jamie fire the Heckler & Koch MP5A4. (S05E13)

Heckler & Koch UMP

In "Dive to Survive" (S08E03), the Mythbusters use a Heckler & Koch UMP to test the 'bullet-proofness' of their phonebook filled car.

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Heckler & Koch UMP45 - .45 ACP
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The Heckler & Koch UMP is shown laying on the table prior to use.
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Keri is seen on the left firing the Heckler & Koch UMP. (S08E03)

M1 Thompson

In "Brown Note, Water Torture" (S03E01) Tori is seen with the M1 Thompson testing the myth that when you get shot, you fly backwards.

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M1 Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP
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Tori prepares to fire the M1. (S03E01)

M1928 Thompson

In "Viewer Special 2" (S06E05), Grant uses the M1928 Thompson to try and cut a tree down with a machine gun.

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M1928 - .45 ACP
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Grant attempts to gun the tree down with the Thompson.

Shotguns

10 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

In "More Myths Revisted" (S05E06), an antique 10 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used to re-test the myth that if you plug the barrel of a gun with your finger, it will explode. They used an antique that was made in 1877 using the old Damascus technique of heating narrow strips of metal then shaping them around a mandrel. The theory was that this older, and definitely weaker barrel might fail when the barrel was plugged.

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The 10 Gauge is preped for testing. (S05E06)
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While it didn't do a full banana-peel as the myth called for, the barrel still failed pretty badly. (S05E06)

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

In "Myths Reopened" (S04E08), Grant, Tori and Kari use a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun to test the lethality of firing a gun underwater. Turns out that a shotgun explodes when fired underwater.
In "Western Myths" (S05E10), a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used to test the myth that you can shoot a cowboy's hat off.


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Double Barrel Shotgun - 12 Gauge
Tori removes the shotgun from the water. (S04E08)
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Jamie loads the 12 Gauge. (S05E10)
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Jamie prepares to fire the 12 Gauge. (S05E10)
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Jamie prepares to fire the 12 Gauge. (S05E10)

Benelli M1 Super 90

Kari uses a Benelli M1 Super 90 fitted with a GG&G charging handle to see if a laptop computer can stop a 12 Gauge birdshot blast at point blank range in "Mini Myth Madness" (S08E17).

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Benelli M1 Super 90 - 12 gauge
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Kare prepares to fire the shotgun into a laptop.

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Kari holding the shotgun after the test.

Benelli M4

Grant, Tori and Kari use a Benelli M4 in "Mission Impossible Mask" (S09E01) to test if you can start a merry-go-round spinning by shooting at it as shown in Shoot 'Em Up.

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Benelli M4 Super 90 with 7-shot tube - 12 Gauge (Shown here is the military version, the civilian version used on the show has a fixed sock.)
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Tori loads the Benelli M4. (S09E01)
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Tori prepares to fire the Benelli M4. (S09E01)

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

Jamie uses what appears to be a Mossberg 500 Cruiser in "Shooting Fish in a Barrel" (S05E22).

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Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 Gauge
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Jamie with the Mossberg 500 Cruiser. (S05E22)
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Jamie fires the Mossberg 500 Cruiser. (Note the safety switch cossistent with a Mossberg Cruiser.) (S05E22)

Remington Model 870

A Remington 870 shotgun with Ghost Ring sights is used in "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01) to try and pierce a propane tank.

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Custom Remington 870 combat shotgun with Mossberg Ghost Ring sights
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Tori fires the shotgun into a propane tank. (S06E01)

Tory uses what appears to be a Remington 870 in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test whether phonebooks make a car bullet proof.

Jamie tested to see if a box full of pepperoni pizzas could stop different types of shotgun rounds using a Remington 870 with a peep sight. He also used it to shoot his custom bullet proof vest, in which the slug round left a gaping hole in it.

Tory can briefly be seen with a Remington 870 in "Mission Impossible Mask" fitted with a muzzle stand-off device, but the shotguns that were used in the test were a Benelli M4 and a Remington Model 1100 Tactical.

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Remington 870 Shotgun with early style factory Remington Black Synthetic Riot furniture - 12 gauge
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Tory chambers a 12 gauge shell into the Remington 870. (S08E03)
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Tory just after firing the 12 gauge deer slug. (S08E03)
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Tori holding a Remington 870 during the introduction to the Benelli M4. (S09E01)
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The Remington 870 is visible on the right, showing the muzzle stand-off device. (S09E01)

Remington Model 870 Field Gun

In "Bulletproof Water" (S03E10) a Remington Model 870 Field Gun is used to test whether water is bulletproof.
In "MythBusters Revisited" (S03E14), the Remington Model 870 Field Gun is again used to retest whether someone flies backwards when shot.
In "Seasickness - Kill or Cure" (S03E19), the same shotgun is used while testing the myth that a gun will explode when the barrel is plugged.

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Remington 870 Field Gun with raised barrel ribbing and 28" barrel - 12 gauge
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Jamie chambers a round. (S03E10)
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A view as Jamie prepares to fire the gun. (S03E14)
A close up on the barrel. (S03E19)
Tori holds the gun. (S03E19)

Unknown Single shot shotgun

An unknown single shot, 12-gauge shotgun was used by Grant in "Mega Movie Myths" (S04E19), to test if you could shoot through a lock.

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Grant loads the shotgun. (S04E19)
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Grant prepares to fire the shotgun. (S04E19)

Machine Guns

Browning BAR

During the MacGyver myths, a modified BAR is used as a speargun, firing blank cartridges.

Dillon Aero M134 Minigun

Kari uses the Dillon Aero M134 Minigun in "Viewer Special 2" (S06E05) to cut down a tree.
Adam and Jaimie use the Dillon Aero M134 Minigun in "Shooting Fish in a Barrel" (S05E22).
Grant uses the Dillon Aero M134 Minigun in "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01) to blow up a propane tank.

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M134 - 7.62x51mm
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Jaimie prepares to fire the Dillon Aero M134 Minigun. (S05E22)
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Jaimie unleashes hell with the Dillon Aero M134 Minigun. (S05E22)
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Kari looking hot with the Dillon Aero M134 Minigun. (S06E05)
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The Dillon Aero M134 Minigun just before Grant steps up to use it. (S06E01)

FN Minimi Para

Tory uses an FN Minimi Para in "Viewer Special 2" (S06E05) to attempt to cut down a tree. It is fitted with a heat shield and has the folding rear sight of the first model of FN Minimi indicating that this gun is likely cobbled together from several different weapons. Tory mistakenly identifies the gun as the M249 SAW.

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FN Minimi Para - 5.56x45mm
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Tori shows off his new toy. "I would like to make a withdraw!" (S06E05)
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Tori makes his withdraw. Note that the rear sight is not actually unfloded. (S06E05)

Rifles

Carcano Carbine

In "Exploding Toilet" (S01E04), Adam and Jamie use a Caracano Carbine to test the mythical 'ice bullet'.
In "Seasickness - Kill or Cure" (S03E19), a Caracano Rifle is used to test the myth of a gun exploding when the barrel is plugged.
In "Shredded Plane" (S04E02), Tori uses a Caracano Carbine firing a modified round to attempt to start a fire. He removes the bullet and using a piece of cloth to compact the pouder in the shell. The theory was that the cloth would catch fire and then ignite their 'campfire'.
In "Firearms Folklore" (S04E25), a Caracano Carbine is used to test the myth from the Vietnam War of a sniper shooting through another sniper's scope.

also to test the Ice bullet myth.

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Carcano Cavalry Carbine - 6.5x52mm
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Tori test firing the modified round in the Carcano. (S04E02)
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Adam positions the Carcano for the test. Note that the bolt has been removed. (S04E25)

Chinese Type 56 (AK47 clone)

Used to test if an MP3 player/iPod is bulletproof.

Colt AR-15 Match Target Competition HBAR

In "MythBusters Revisited" (S03E14), Adam is seen using a Colt Match Target Competition (Model MT6700), a civilian equivalent of the M16A4 with the bayonet and flash hider deleted.

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Colt AR-15 Match Target Competition with 10 round magazine - 5.56x45mm
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Adam fires the AR-15. (S03E14)
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Jamie holds the AR-15. (S03E14)

Colt AR-15 Match Target Competition HBAR II

In "Bulletproof Water" (S03E10), Jamie uses a Colt AR15 Match Target Competition HBAR II (Model MT6731) when testing if water is bulletproof.

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Colt AR15 Match Target HBAR II (Model MT6731) - 5.56x45mm
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A close up of trigger area. (S03E10)
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Jamie holds the rifle. (S03E10)

Colt Model 723

The Mythbusters use a Colt Model 723 carbine with an M4 profile barrel in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test whether phonebooks can be used to make a car bulletproof.

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Colt Model 723 - 5.56x45mm
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The Colt carbine is seen on the table prior to use. (S08E03)
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Tori is shown firing the Colt carbine fully automatic. (S08E03)

Enfield Pattern 1853

An Enfield Pattern 1853 rifled musket is used to test whether Davy Crockett could actually split a bullet on an axe head in "Swimming With Syrup" (S07E05). This choice of rifle is anachronistic, not entering service until 17 years after Davy Crockett's death at The Alamo in 1836.

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Enfield Pattern 1853 - .58 inch
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The rifle is described by the expert as a ".58 Caliber."

M1A

In "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01), Tori uses a M1A SOCOM 16 with tracer rounds to shoot at a propane tank.

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M1A SOCOM 16 - 7.62 Nato (.308 Winchester)
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Tori prepares to fire the M1A SOCOM 16. (S06E01)


M1 Carbine

In "MythBusters Revisited" (S03E14), Kari is seen using an M1 Carbine to attempt to blow up a gas tank.

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M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine
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Kari shows of the M1 Carbine. (S03E14)

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is another favorite of the show and is often used when a higher caliber is needed.

In "Bulletproof Water" (S03E10), Jamie uses the M1 Garand when testing if water is bulletproof.
In "MythBusters Revisited" (S03E14), Grant is seen using the M1 Garand to attempt to blow up a gas tank. In "Jaws Special" (S03E17), Adam and Jamie use the M1 Garand to try to blow up a scuba tank as seen in Jaws.
In "Bullets Fired Up" (S04E07), Adam and Jamie use the M1 Garand to test the myth that bullets shot upward call kill when they fall. In this episode, the announcer mistakenly referred to it as the '30.06 assault rifle.
In "Myths Reopened" (S04E08), Grant, Tori and Kari use an M1 Garand to test the lethality of a bullet fired underwater.
In "Mega Movie Myths" (S04E19), Grant uses the M1 Garand to shoot through a lock.
In "More Myths Revisted" (S05E06), Adam and Jamie use an M1 Garand to reattempt the myth from the Vietnam war that a sniper killed his Vietcong counterpart by shooting him through his scope.
In "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01), Kari, Grant and Tori use the M1 Garand to try and blow up a propane tank.
The Mythbusters use the M1 Garand in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to do a shop test to see how many phonebooks it would take to stop a "high powered" bullet. The narrator mistaking refers to rifle as a M14 and there is also a continuity error as the Mythbusters had been using the M14 earlier in the episode. In the end, for some unknown reason, they end up switching to the M1 Garand.


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M1 Garand - .30-06.
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Jamie is seen holding the M1 Garand. (S03E10)
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Jamie stands next to the M1 Garand with a clip in hand. (S04E07)
Tori drains the water out of the M1 Garand. (S04E08)
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Grant takes aim at the lock with the M1 Garand. (S04E19)
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Jamie takes aim with the M1 Garand. (S05E06)
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Jamie prepares to use the M1 Garand. (S05E06)
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Kari takes aim with the M1 Garand. (S06E01)
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Tory preps the M1 Garand to fire. The narrator mistaking refers to it as a M14 and there is also a continuity error as the Mythbusters had been using the M14 earlier in the episode. (S08E03)
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Kari uses the M1 Garand to shoot at the 'bulletproof' car. (S08E03)

M4 Carbine

Used to test if bathroom tiles covered in fiber-reinforced gypsum cement is bulletproof.

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Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm

M14

The Mythbusters use an M14 in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test whether phonebooks can be used to make a car bulletproof.

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M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Tory fires the M14. (S08E03)
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Great view of Grant as he looks down the sights of the M14. (S08E03)

M1903 Springfield

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Springfield M1903 - .30-06

Mosin Nagant M91/30

In "More Myths Revisted" (S05E06), Adam and Jamie use a Mosin Nagant to reattempt the myth from the Vietnam war that a sniper killed his Vietkong counterpart by shooting him through his scope.

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Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54R
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The Mosin Nagant is displayed. (S05E06)
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The Mosin Nagant with the scope is readied for the test. (S05E06)

Remington 700

In "Firearms Folklore" (S04E25), Adam and Jamie use a Remington 700 to test the myth of the sniper during the Vietnam War who shot another sniper by shooting through his scope.

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Remington 700 .308 Winchester
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Officer Normandy sights in the rifle. (S04E25)
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Officer Normandy sights in the rifle. (S04E25)
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Adam takes a shot with the rifle. (S04E25)
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Jamie prepares to takes a shot with the rifle. (S04E25)

Savage 111

A Savage 111 .30-06 hunting rifle is used in "More Myths Revisted" (S05E06) to test the myth that firing a gun with a boresight still installed can cause the gun to 'banana-peel'.

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Savage 111 - .30-06
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The gun ready to fire. (S05E06)
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The gun ready to fire. (S05E06)

SKS Rifle

The SKS is used to test whether a car stereo can set off a rifle. "Thermite vs Ice" (S07E08)

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Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm.
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This diagram from S07E08 shows the free floating firing pin of the SKS.
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Grant and Tory test fire their SKS rifles with the free floating pins.
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Grant test fires his SKS. (Note the 7.62x39mm cartridge ejecting.)


Unknkown .50 muzzle loader

An Unknown .50 cal, muzzle loader, percussion rifle is used in "Viewer Special" (S05E15) to shoot cigaret butts.

The unknown rifle. (S05E15)
The unknown rifle. (S05E15)
Jamie fires the unknown rifle. (S05E15)

Unknown Musket

In "Song of a Gun" (S03E06), an unknown musket is use to test whether a bullet cant transfer sperm.
In "Shredded Plane" (S04E02), the same unknown musket is used to start a campfire by firing a piece of cloth out of the barrel.
In "Firearms Folklore" (S04E25), the musket is used again to test the myth of fusing two bullets fired from different muskets.

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The gun is being prepared. (S03E06)
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The expert preparing for his shot. (S03E06)
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Tori loads the unknown rifle. (S04E02)
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A close up of the firing cap. (S04E02)
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A close up of the gun in the rig. (S04E25)

Unknown Musket #2

In "Bulletproof Water" (S03E10), Jamie uses an unknown musket when testing if water is bulletproof. They specify that is is Civil War era, black-powder and fires at 1000ft/sec.

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A close up of the firing cap. (S03E10)
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Jamie fires the rifle. (S03E10)

Unknown Winchester Rifle

In "Exploding Lighter" (S04E23), an unknown Winchester Rifle (refered to as a 1888) is used to shoot a noose.

The expert fires the rifle. (S04E23)

Winchester Model 1886

A Winchester Model 1886 rifle is used in "Western Myths" (S05E10) to test the myth that you can shoot a cowboy's hat off.

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Winchester 1886 - 45-70 Govt
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Adam loads the Winchester. (S05E10)
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Adam with the Winchester. (S05E10)
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Adam prepares to fire. (S05E10)

Sniper Rifles

Armalite AR-50

In "Bulletproof Water" (S03E10), the Armalite AR-50 makes it debut as Jamie and Adam use it to test whether water is bulletproof.
In "MythBusters Revisited" (S03E14), the Armalite AR-50 is again used to retest whether someone flies backwards when shot.
In "Curving Bullets" (S07E10), Adam and Jamie use an Armalite AR-50 to test whether a sonic boom from a gun will shatter glass.
In "Mission Impossible Mask" (S09E01), Grant uses the Armalite AR-50 to test if you can start a merry-go-round spinning by shooting at it as shown in Shoot 'Em Up.

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Armalite AR-50 - .50 BMG
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Jamie takes aim with the AR-50. (S03E10)
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Kari takes the AR-50 out of its box. (S03E14)
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The AR-50 is shown on the table prior to use. (S07E10)
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Adam explains how the AR-50 will work in the experiment. (S07E10)
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Grant introduces the AR-50. (S09E01)
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Grant explains how the AR-50 will work in the experiment. (S09E01)
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A look at the AR-50 post firing. (S09E01)

Barrett M98B

Adam and Jamie use the Barrett Model 98 Bravo in "Dodge a Bullet" (S09E08) to test whether you can jump out of the way of a bullet.

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Barrett M98B with Harris bipod - .338 Lapua Magnum
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Jamie shows off the Barrett M98B. (S07E10)
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Adam takes his turn at the Barrett M98B. (S07E10)

Barrett M99

Tori uses what I believe is the Barrett M99 to shoot up the 'bulletproof car' in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03).

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Barrett M99 - .416 Barrett
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Tori uses the Barrett M99. Note the flames coming out of the end of the gun.

Barrett M107

In "Mission Impossible Mask" (S09E01), Kari uses a Barrett M107 chambered in .416 Barrett to test if you can start a merry-go-round spinning by shooting at it as shown in Shoot 'Em Up.

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Barrett M107 - .416 Barrett
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The Barrett is introduced. (S09E01)
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Kari fires the Barrett. (S09E01)
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Kari fires the Barrett. (S09E01)

Desert Tactical Arms SRS

The Mythbusters recruit professional sniper Dave Liwanag to use the Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout in "Dodge a Bullet" (S09E08) to test whether it is possible to just out of the way of a bullet after seeing the muzzle flash.

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DTA Stealth Recon Scout with Harris bipod - .338 Lapua Magnum
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Jamie shows off the DTA Stealth Recon Scout rifle which has been fitted with the Harris bipod. (S09E08)
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Sniper Dave Liwanag chambers a round. You can clearly see "SRS" stamped on the gun. (S09E08)
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Sniper Dave Liwanag prepares to fire. You can clearly see "Desert Tactical Arms" stamped on the gun. (S09E08)

Maadi Griffin

Kari uses a Maadi Griffin Model 99, single shot .50 Cal rifle to shoot up the 'bulletproof car' in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03).

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Maadi-Griffin Model 99 - .50 BMG
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Kari loads a .50 Cal round into the Maadi Griffin. (S08E03)
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Kari takes the final shot that goes through the engine block. (S08E03)
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Promotional image of Kari with the Maadi Griffin. (S08E03)
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Promotional image of Kari with the Maadi Griffin. (S08E03)
Promotional image of Kari with the Maadi Griffin. (S08E03)

SVD Dragunov

Adam is seen holding the SVD Dragunov in "Dodge a Bullet" (S09E08).

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SVD-M modernized sniper rifle with synthetic furniture and bipod - 7.62x54mm
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Adam is seen sporting a ghillie suit and holding the SVD Dragunov. (S09E08)

Other

Advanced M26 Taser

Adam and Jaimie use the Advanced M26 Taser in "Fireball Stun Gun" (S08E10) to test whether pepper spray + taser = giant fire ball.

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Advanced Taser M26
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Adam prepares to fire the Advanced M26 Taser in "Fireball Stun Gun" (S08E10).
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Adam fires the Advanced M26 Taser (S08E10).

Harpoon Gun

In "Phonebook Friction" (S06E12), Grant, Tori and Kari use a harpoon gun to test the final scene from Deep Blue Sea. They have the actual prop from the movie present but use a Greener Light Harpoon Gun (a weapon based on Greener target rifles, themselves originating from the Martini-Henry) to actually test the myth. Tori states that it works by firing a .30 blank.

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Greener Light Harpoon Gun - .38 Special blanks
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Tori holds the harpoon gun. (S06E12)
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Tori prepares to fire the harpoon at his foam shark. (S06E12)

Mk 2 Hand Grenade

In "Grenades and Guts" (S05E12) Adam and Jamie are seen holding inert Mk 2 hand grenade while discussing the myth that diving on a grenade can save those around you. For the actual test they used a M67 Hand Grenade.

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Mk 2 Hand Grenade
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Adam is seen holding an inert Mk 2.(S05E12)

M2 Flamethrower

Jamie uses the M2 Flamethrower in "Fireball Stun Gun" (S08E10).

M2 Flamethrower
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Jamie uses the M2 Flamethrower to burn the shirt. (S08E10)
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Another view of Jamie using the M2 Flamethrower. (S08E10)

M67 Hand Grenade

Adam and Jamie use a number of M67 Hand Grenades in "Grenades and Guts" (S05E12) to test whether diving on a grenade can save those around you.

M67 fragmentation grenade
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FBI Agent Frank Doyle holds the M67. For the testing, they used a remote detonator wired to a blasting cap. (S05E12)

RAP4 T16 Paintball Marker

A RAP4 T16, a paintball marker based an the M4 Carbine, is held by Adam while introducing the myths they will be testing in "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01).

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RAP4 T16 - .68 caliber paintballs
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Adam wields the RAP4 T16.
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Adam plays a villain with the RAP4 T16.

RPG-7

Kari, Grant and Tori use an RPG-7 in "Bike and Bazookas" (S09E13) to test the scene from Red where John Malkovich blows up an RPG but shooting it in midair.

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RPG-7 - 40mm
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A good look at the RPG-7. (S09E13)
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Another view of the RPG-7. (S09E13)
Kari with an RPG-7 warhead
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Kari with an RPG-7 warhead

Miscellaneous Collections

Grenade Collection

In "Grenades and Guts" (S05E12), a collection of different grenades is shown.

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James Bond Special

In "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01) you see a shot of multiple firearms being used by Tori, Grant and Kari to attempt to blow up a propane tank.

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Present is a Remington 870, an M1 Garand, a Walther P99 and an M14.

Table of Pistols

In the episode "Blow Your Own Sail" (S09E06), a large number of pistols are seen on a table when Adam and Jamie were discussing silenced pistol sound effects in Hollywood movies.

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A number of the pistols in "Blow Your Own Sail" (S09E06).

Western Guns

In the episode "Western Myths" (S05E10), a collection of pistols and rifles are seen on a table in preperation for Adam and Jamie testing if you can shoot the hat off a cowboy.

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A collection of pistols and rifles in "Western Myths" (S05E10).