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The main handgun used by Thomas Magnum ([[Tom Selleck]]) is a [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Government Model|Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model]], which is a commercial version of the U.S. Military [[M1911A1]]. This handgun is supposed to be the one he carried during his service in Vietnam and is sometimes carried in a tanker-style holster, most often seen carried inside wast band small of back, no holster. It is sometimes seen in Magnum's flashbacks to Vietnam. A former propmaster for the show has been quoted saying that the original gun was a traditional .45 ACP 1911, but was soon changed to a 9mm version because .45 ACP blanks were too hard to get on location for the show. | The main handgun used by Thomas Magnum ([[Tom Selleck]]) is a [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Government Model|Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model]], which is a commercial version of the U.S. Military [[M1911A1]]. This handgun is supposed to be the one he carried during his service in Vietnam and is sometimes carried in a tanker-style holster, most often seen carried inside wast band small of back, no holster. It is sometimes seen in Magnum's flashbacks to Vietnam. A former propmaster for the show has been quoted saying that the original gun was a traditional .45 ACP 1911, but was soon changed to a 9mm version because .45 ACP blanks were too hard to get on location for the show. | ||
[[Image:Magnum pi cgm.jpg|thumb|450px|none|The actual main prop from the show (Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model, 9×19mm Parabellum, serial number 70L33101, currently owned by the National Firearms Museum). A 9mm version of the Government Model was chosen for reliable functioning with readily available blanks. In the context of the show, Magnum's pistol was playing the role of a .45 ACP however, given that various characters referred to it as a "forty-five" several times throughout the series.]] | [[Image:Magnum pi cgm.jpg|thumb|450px|none|The actual main prop from the show (Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model, 9×19mm Parabellum, serial number 70L33101, currently owned by the National Firearms Museum). A 9mm version of the Government Model was chosen for reliable functioning with readily available blanks. In the context of the show, Magnum's pistol was playing the role of a .45 ACP however, given that various characters referred to it as a "forty-five" several times throughout the series.]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 14.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Magnum loads the mag into the Colt in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01). Note the line on the magazine that's different from an M1911A1's magazine.]] |
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 002.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 002.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Magnum ([[Tom Selleck]]) with his Colt Government Model in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01).]] |
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 18.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Magnum puts down the Colt to take off the ring in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01).]] |
== Star Model B == | == Star Model B == | ||
In some episodes, Magnum's Colt becomes a [[Star Model B]]. | In some episodes, Magnum's Colt becomes a [[Star Model B]]. | ||
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Blued Star Model B - 9mm pistol from the movie ''[[The Untouchables (1987)]]''.]] | [[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Blued Star Model B - 9mm pistol from the movie ''[[The Untouchables (1987)]]''.]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 19.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "China Doll" (S1E03), Magnum is seen using the very similar Star Model B instead of his Colt.]] |
== Walther P38 == | == Walther P38 == | ||
Jonathan Higgins ([[John Hillerman]]) uses a [[Walther P38]] in "Never Again.....Never Again" (S1E07). Magnum is also seen handling one in "Skin Deep" (S1E06). | Jonathan Higgins ([[John Hillerman]]) uses a [[Walther P38]] in "Never Again.....Never Again" (S1E07). Magnum is also seen handling one in "Skin Deep" (S1E06). | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 Pistol - 9mm]] | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 Pistol - 9mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 34.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Magnum handles the Walther P38 in "Skin Deep" (S1E06).]] |
− | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jonathan Higgins ([[John Hillerman]]) uses a [[Walther P38]] in "Never Again.....Never Again" (S1E07). ]] | |
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
A thug who confronts Higgins at the Ferrari is seen holding a [[Colt Detective Special]] in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01). | A thug who confronts Higgins at the Ferrari is seen holding a [[Colt Detective Special]] in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01). | ||
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 12.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A thug who confronts Higgins at the Ferrari is seen holding a [[Colt Detective Special]] in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01).]] |
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[File:Uzi old stock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi with detachable wood buttstock (early model with straight comb) - 9x19mm]] | [[File:Uzi old stock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi with detachable wood buttstock (early model with straight comb) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|An unmodified Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|An unmodified Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 38.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 38.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The "Uzi" (a mocked up MAC-10) on the counter in the series premiere "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01).]] |
== Ingram MAC-10 == | == Ingram MAC-10 == | ||
Rick ([[Larry Manetti]]) uses a [[MAC-10]] in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01). | Rick ([[Larry Manetti]]) uses a [[MAC-10]] in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01). | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC 10 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC 10 - .45 ACP]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 001.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rick ([[Larry Manetti]]) with the MAC-10 in "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01).]] |
==Madsen M50== | ==Madsen M50== | ||
In the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01), thugs who chase Magnum are armed with the [[Madsen M50]] fitted with a barrel shroud. | In the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01), thugs who chase Magnum are armed with the [[Madsen M50]] fitted with a barrel shroud. | ||
[[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 03.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01), thugs who chase Magnum are armed with the [[Madsen M50]] fitted with a barrel shroud.]] |
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
== Mossberg 500 == | == Mossberg 500 == | ||
− | Higgins uses a [[Mossberg 500]] for skeet-shooting in "Skin Deep". | + | Higgins uses a [[Mossberg 500]] for skeet-shooting in "Skin Deep" (S1E06). |
[[Image:Mossberg_500_wooden.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Mossberg_500_wooden.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumPIMossberg500.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Higgins ([[John Hillerman]]) skeet-shooting with a Mossberg 500 in | + | [[Image:MagnumPIMossberg500.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Higgins ([[John Hillerman]]) skeet-shooting with a Mossberg 500 in "Skin Deep" (S1E06).]] |
==Winchester Model 1897== | ==Winchester Model 1897== | ||
In "Skin Deep", actress Erin Wolfe (Cathie Shiriff) is seen enacting a scene with a [[Winchester Model 1897]]. | In "Skin Deep", actress Erin Wolfe (Cathie Shiriff) is seen enacting a scene with a [[Winchester Model 1897]]. | ||
[[File:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[File:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
− | [[Image:MagnumS1 20.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In | + | [[Image:MagnumS1 20.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Skin Deep" (S1E06), actress Erin Wolfe (Cathie Shiriff) is seen enacting a scene with a [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotgun for a video camera.]] |
=Rifles= | =Rifles= |
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The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the series Magnum P.I.:
Handguns
Colt Government Model
The main handgun used by Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck) is a Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model, which is a commercial version of the U.S. Military M1911A1. This handgun is supposed to be the one he carried during his service in Vietnam and is sometimes carried in a tanker-style holster, most often seen carried inside wast band small of back, no holster. It is sometimes seen in Magnum's flashbacks to Vietnam. A former propmaster for the show has been quoted saying that the original gun was a traditional .45 ACP 1911, but was soon changed to a 9mm version because .45 ACP blanks were too hard to get on location for the show.
Star Model B
In some episodes, Magnum's Colt becomes a Star Model B.
Walther P38
Jonathan Higgins (John Hillerman) uses a Walther P38 in "Never Again.....Never Again" (S1E07). Magnum is also seen handling one in "Skin Deep" (S1E06).
Colt Detective Special
A thug who confronts Higgins at the Ferrari is seen holding a Colt Detective Special in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01).
Submachine Guns
"Fake" Uzi (Mocked up M11)
In the series premiere "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii (Part 1)" (S1E01), foreign agents are seen with Uzi's which are actually MAC-10 with furniture to make it look like an Uzi.
Ingram MAC-10
Rick (Larry Manetti) uses a MAC-10 in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01).
Madsen M50
In the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (S1E01), thugs who chase Magnum are armed with the Madsen M50 fitted with a barrel shroud.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500
Higgins uses a Mossberg 500 for skeet-shooting in "Skin Deep" (S1E06).
Winchester Model 1897
In "Skin Deep", actress Erin Wolfe (Cathie Shiriff) is seen enacting a scene with a Winchester Model 1897.
Rifles
Remington 700
Higgins cleans a Remington 700 in "Missing in Action" (S1E09).
Weatherby Mark V
In "Skin Deep", a Weatherby Mark V is seen handled by Magnum and later used by David Norman (Ian McShane).
Valmet M71S
As what was common for productions in the 1970's and 1980's, the Valmet M71S rifle is seen used as a substitute for the AK-47. In the pilot episode, Vietnamese pirates are seen opening fire on T.C.'s helicopter from a boat. Higgins refers to the rifles in the episode as AK-47's.