30 Cases of Major Zeman
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Country
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Czechoslovakia
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Language
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Czech
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Channel
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ČST1
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Creator
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Československá televize (ČST)
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Genre
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Crime and Espionage
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Broadcast
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1974-1979
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No. of Seasons
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3
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No. of Episodes
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30
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Main Cast
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Character
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Actor
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30 Cases of Major Zeman (original: 30 prípadu majora Zemana) is a Czechoslovak produced crime and spy television series. The series follows the career of fictional criminologist Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) from the entrance to the National Security Corps (SNB) in 1945 until in his departure for retirement in 1975. Each year represents one case resolved in one year career. The episodes are inspired by real cases, but often grossly distorted for the purpose of communist propaganda.
The following weapons were used in the television series 30 Cases of Major Zeman:
CZ 27
Various characters in series mostly show with CZ 27 pistol, which uses at the time as service weapon the Czechoslovak army and police (and consequently also SNB).
Young criminologist Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) has aimed his gun at the terrorist on the houseboat in 8th episode "Strach" (The Fear).
StB man Zitný (
Frantisek Nemec) in 5th episode "Hon na lišku" (Fox hunting) search a hiding place of secret radio.
1st Lt
SNB Pavel Blaha (
Radoslav Brzobohatý) has expected arrival of a small plane at the end of 5th episode.
Soviet officer in the 1st episode has have a
TT-33, but the production of economic reasons also used only a Czechoslovakia pistol.
Lt. Vydra (
Frantisek Hanus) in the 2nd episode "Vyznavaci ohne" (Devotees of the Fire) shot his service pistol fleeing Nazi.
Unknown rifle
PPSh-41
From the Soviet army took the Czechoslovak soldiers and SNB men receive a PPSh-41 submachine guns.
Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
Sgt SNB Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) armed by submachine gun captures the suspect man in episode "Hon na lišku" (Fox hunting.
Soviet soldier fired at the fleeing murderer by a submachine gun in the first episode "Smrt u jezera" (Death at the Lake).
Czechoslovak soldier fired by a submachine gun at a bus full of Nazis in the episode "Vyznavaci ohne" (Devotees the Fire).
Walther P38
Walther P38 pistol - 9x19mm
Member of
OUN Richard Lipinsky (Vladimír Brabec) shoots at
SNB men from pistol in 4th episode "Rubínové kříže" (Ruby Cross).
RG man Velenský (Stanislav Fiser) waving of the gun in hand in 4th episode "Vyznavači ohne" (Devotees of the Fire).
Former SS officer Mauer(Petr Hanicinec) clutching a weapon in hand in 4th episode "Rubínové kříže" (Ruby Cross).
Luger P08
Walther PP
The negative characters of TV series are often equipped with Walther PP pistols.
War Time Walther PP Pistol. The lesser-known, full-length barreled Walther PP is available in .22LR, 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).
A member of the Revolutionary Guard (RG) Velenský (Stanislav Fiser) pointed his pistol at Zeman in the 2nd episode "Vyznavaci ohne" (Devotees of fire).
Walther PPK
Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka .380 ACP.
FN Model 1905
MP40
MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm
SA Vz. 24
Double Barrel Shotghun
Modern Baikal Commercial hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.
Welrod pistol
Welrod pistol Mark II - .32 ACP.
Sniper rifle "Flintuvka"