Alfred Hitchcock Presents

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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1956-1962)

The following weapons were used in the television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents:

Single Action Army

In his opening remarks for the Season 1 episode "Triggers in Leash" (S1E03), Alfred Hitchcock is seen holding a Single Action Army revolver.

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Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt

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In Season 1's "Triggers in Leash" (S1E03), Alfred Hitchcock is seen holding a Single Action Army.

Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver

In his opening remarks for the Season 1 episode "A Bullet for Baldwin" (S1E14), Alfred Hitchcock is seen holding a nickel Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, that he calls a "handy applicator" for the "cure for insomnia" that comes in "capsule form" (bullets). In the actual episode, Benjamin Stepp (John Qualen) is seen taking out the revolver when he finds out that he's been fired.

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"Here is the handy applicator. It is an amazingly simple device. An idiot can operate it and indeed many do".

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"It comes in capsule form. For best results it must be taken intunnely.".

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In Season 1's "A Bullet for Baldwin", Benjamin Stepp (John Qualen) is seen taking out the revolver when he finds out that he's been fired.

Colt M1921AC Thompson Submachine Gun

In his opening remarks for the Season 2 episode "The Better Bargain" (S2E11), Alfred Hitchcock is seen using an M1921AC Thompson to "test some of the props". This Thompson has the foregrip and stock removed. When the weapon is fired, the sound effect of piano keys is heard.

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Colt M1921AC Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP

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In "The Better Bargain" (S2E11), Alfred Hitchcock is seen holding an M1921AC Thompson.

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Hitchcock fires the Thompson. The sound effect of piano keys is heard as the weapon is fired.