The Thin Blue Line

The following weapons appear in the television series The Thin Blue Line:

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Red Cap (1995 - 1996)

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

The standard weapon used by armed police when they appear in the series is the Heckler & Koch MP5A3. They are all fitted with weaponlight forends and 30 round magazines.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm

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An armed policeman moves into position in "Rag Week" (Series 1, Episode 4).

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A policeman covers the front of the bank.

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A pair of policemen move in after the siege is ended.

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A Scotland Yard officer can be seen with an MP5 in "Night Shift" (Series 1, Episode 5) whilst guarding a suspected mad bomber.

Sawed-off Shotgun

Two of the bank robbers in "Rag Week" (Series 1, Episode 4) carry sawed-off shotguns.

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Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge

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Two of the three bank robbers carry sawed-off shotguns.

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A close up of the action of one of the shotguns.

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Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson) reveals himself to be a police officer before disarming the robbers.

Taurus PT92

One of the bank robbers in "Rag Week" (Series 1, Episode 4) carries a stainless Taurus PT92.

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Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless) with Slimline Black Factory Grips - 9x19mm

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A side view of the Taurus PT92

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Inspector Fowler disarming the bank robbers

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Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans) aims the confiscated Taurus PT92.

Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873

A member of the public (Trevor Peacock) brings a Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 into the station in "Fly on the Wall" (Series 2, Episode 3).

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Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 (bare metal) - 11mm. .

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The member of public brandishes the Model 1873 in the reception.

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Inspector Grimm (David Haig) examines the revolver.

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Inspector Grimm describes the pistol as a "rusty old service revolver".

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Inspector Fowler hands the revolver back to re-enact the event for the documentary crew.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB

Inspector Grimm (David Haig) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB when confronting an armed man in "Fly on the Wall" (Series 2, Episode 3).

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (heavy barrel) revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special

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A shirtless Inspector Grimm bursts in with his Model 10, with chin under-lighting to hide the wrinkles.

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Another view of the revolver, note the non tapered barrel.