East West 101

East West 101 (2008)

East West 101 is a critically acclaimed and award winning Australian drama series airing on the SBS network. The series is set around the Major Crime Squad in metropolitan Sydney, Australia. The series key armourer is John Bowring.

The following guns were used in series one through to three of East West 101:

Hand Guns

Glock 22

The Glock 22 is the standard NSW Police Force issue sidearm and used by the cast during the series.

Glock 22 .40 (3rd Generation) - .40 Smith & Wesson.

Don Hany as Detective Zane Malik using a Glock 22 - .40 Smith & Wesson.

Detective Helen Callas during "The Heist", Episode 1, series 3.

Detective Helen Callas during "The Heist", Episode 1, series 3.

Detective Sonny Koa (Aaron Fa'aoso), Episode 8, series 1.

Glock 17

Generation 2 Glock 17's can be seen in series one standing in for Glock 22's on occasion.

A Generation 2 Glock 17 in 9mm. This model added finger stepping and cuts to the backstrap of the frame to make it easier to hold than the Generation 1 model.

William McInnes as Detective Sergeant Ray Crowley in series one with a generation two Glock 17.

Detective Sergeant Ray Crowley's Glock 17.

Taurus PT92AFS

A Taurus PT92AFS is used by a gunman during a drive-by shooting in series one, episode three Islander Sacrifice. It also appears in the hands of a terrorist is series two, episode two, a A Prodigal Fear.

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

Taurus PT92AFS 9x19mm used in a drive-by shooting.

Taurus PT92AFS 9x19mm used in a drive-by shooting.

Taurus PT92AFS armed terrorist in series two, episode two, a A Prodigal Fear.

Type 54

Used by a robber in the very first episode of series one in a flashback scene where Detective Zane Malik recalls his father being shot.

Type 54 - 7.62x25mm

Episode 1, series 1.

Glock 23/27

Carried by plain clothes officers and detectives throughout the series.

Glock 23 .40 S&W

Glock 27 .40 S&W

SIG-Sauer P226

Used by a criminal in series two, episode eight "A Progical Fear".

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Browning BDA 380

The Browning BDA 380 is used by many criminals throughout the series. Malik carries one whilst working under-cover in episode nine "Just Cargo".

Browning BDA 380 - .380 ACP (Years of production: 1980-1997)

Man with Browning BDA pistol to his neck

Malik confronted by two pistol armed arms dealers

Smith & Wesson Model 10 with three inch barrel

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 with three inch barrel is used by armored van security guards in episode one of series three and also by offenders in other episodes/series.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 with three inch barrel

Security guard shooting dead an armed robber with his S&W .38 revolver before being shot himself.

Episode 2 "Death at the Station", offender confronts police.

Smith & Wesson Model 66

What appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 66 is used in a drive by shooting.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 with 4" barrel & Hogue grips - .357 Magnum

Smith & Wesson Model 66 - .357 Magnum

M1911A1

Used by a "motorcycle criminal" in the episode "Jerusalem" to murder two gang members and near the end of the episode.

Unknown pistol

Found in a gutter and was taken as evidence in the episode "Jerusalem".

Assault Rifles

Colt M4

An M4 variant without any attachments is used by TOU officer during an early morning raid.

Colt M4 carbine 5.56x45mm.

Colt M4 carbine 5.56x45mm.

Colt M4 carbine carry handle lugs visible.

First TOU officer from the left with M4.

M4 with 10.5 barrel and fitted with scope and tactical torch

Colt carbines

A number of 'Colt' carbines with different barrel lengths are used instead of actual M4's by Tactical Operations Unit officers.

USAF Variant of the XM177E2 upper, the slab side called GAU-5A/B with XM style brake removed and standard birdcage installed, mounted on an SP1 lower - 5.56x45mm

Colt with 10.5" barrel and no forward Assist - 5.56x45mm

Colt with 10.5" barrel and no forward Assist - 5.56x45mm

Colt varient with 10.5" barrel, tactical lights and scope mounted ontop of the carrying handle. - 5.56x45mm

M16A1 with A2 style handguards

At least two M16A2 'style' rifles are carried by tactical officers with one having an unknown scope fitted atop the carrying handle. A similar looking rifle is also seized by police in episode 10 "Ice in the Veins". Possibly an M16A1 with A2 style handguards. Putting the distinctive A2 handguards on the older rifle was a method used by Movie/TV armorers to simulate A2 rifles when M16A1s were the only ones available.

M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm.

M16A1 with A2 style handguards and scope- 5.56x45mm.

M16A1 with A2 style handguards and scope- 5.56x45mm.

Norinco Type 56

Seized by police in episode 10 "Ice in the Veins". PMCs were also seen holding them in photos in Series Three. One was also seen on a desk in the Series Three finale.

Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm

Zastava M70

It appears that both the Zastava M70AB2 folding stock rifle and M70B1 (fixed) stock are used to represent fully automatic "AK-47's" during episode 1 of series 3 during "The Heist". In episode 2 of series 3, a number of them were also seized by police along with some RPK machine guns.

7.62x39mm

Four armed robbers us AK-47 style rifles to fire "900" rounds at police.

Fixed stock version AK-47 style rifle to fire "900" rounds at police.

One of the six robbers turns and open fire at police.

Three of the six robbers turn and open fire at police whilst conducting a "break contact" drill.

Sig551

Seized by police in episode 10 "Ice in the Veins"

SIG SG 551 with factory standard furniture - 5.56x45mm

Two SIG SG 551 with factory standard furniture seized by police - 5.56x45mm

FN FAL

Seized by police in episode 10 "Ice in the Veins".

FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO

Steyr AUG

An Australian soldier was seen holding one in a photo in the series three premiere.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A3's are used by TOU officers.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm - 9x19mm with stock extended

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 and MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

Heckler & Koch MP5A2's also are used by TOU officers.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 9x19mm with early "slimline" handguard

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 and MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with the third officer

Uzi

Seized by police in episode 10 "Ice in the Veins".

IMI Uzi - 9x19mm

Two IMI Uzis seized by police along with a cache of weapons and explosives.

Micro Uzi

Used by two armed robbers during "The Heist", episode 1 of series 3 to shoot out the rear tyres of an armoured bank van.

Micro Uzi with 15 round magazine - 9x19mm

Used to shoot out the tyres of an armoured van during a robbery.

Armed robbers loading and preparing for the robbery. Note bent trigger guard.

Shotguns

Unknown Double-Barrel Shotgun

An unknown double-barrel shotgun is used by 'Talal' towards the end of The Enemy Within during a standoff with Police.

Double-barrel break action shotgun with exposed hammers similar to that used by Telal.

Telal with an unknown double-barrel break action shotgun

Close up of Telal's shotgun trigger.

Both the Remington 870 and the Benelli M3 Super 90 are used by members of the Tactical Operations Unit in episode 1 during the raid on two premises.

Benelli M2 Super 90

Benelli M2 Super 90 in tactical pistol grip configuration, standard rifle sights - 12 gauge

Benelli M2 Super 90 in tactical pistol grip configuration with extended magazine tube - 12 gauge

Close up of Benelli M2 Super 90.

Close up of Benelli M2 Super 90.

Remington 870

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge

Remington 870 Police Shotgun - 12 gauge

Remington 870 Police Shotgun - 12 gauge

Rifles

Use by at least one of the TOU snipers towards the final standoff with 'Telal' in The Enemy Within can be seen to use a Remington PSS700.

RemingtonPSS700

Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod, in .300 Win Mag

Remington 700PSS in use with a TOU sniper

Explosives

M18A1 Claymore

A M18A1 Claymore is us used as part of a car bomb during the opening sequence of episode one of series two. Claymore feature throughout series two and can be seen in episode nine "Just Cargo" and in episode ten "Ice in the Veins".

M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine

Arms deal with M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine being sold.

Arms seized by police in the episode "Ice in the Veins".

Mk 2 Grenade

Seized by police in episode 10 "Ice in the Veins".

Mk 2 training grenade

M26 Hand Grenade

Seized by police in episode 10 "Ice in the Veins".

M26 HE Frag hand grenade

M26 hand grenades

M72 LAW

Seized by police in episode 10 "Ice in the Veins".

M72 LAW

M72 LAW

C4 explosive

Plastic explosives with the Hollywood standard red flashing light detonator used by armed robbers to blow up an armoured van during season three, episode one The Heist".

Explosives used to blow open an armoured van.

Explosives used to blow open an armoured van.

C4 explosives are also seized by police in season one, episode ten "Ice in the Veins".

Browning M2

Browning M2 mounted atop a HMMWV.

Producers and cast pose during filming of 'flash back' sequences for series three in which Detective Neil Travis (Matthew Nable) is a former military contractor having served in Iraq.

Other

Detective Neil Travis (Matthew Nable) in "The Heist" identifies shell casings at the crime scene as being "9mm parabellum" and "7.62 AK rounds".

"9mm parabellum" Micro UZI shell casings.

7.62×39mm AK shell casings.