MacGyver (1985 TV Series)

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MacGyver (1985-1992)

MacGyver is an action series that aired on ABC from 1985 to 1992 and starred Richard Dean Anderson as the title character, a government troubleshooter who uses his wits as well as everyday items to get himself out of precarious situations. The show was also notable for the main character's aversion to guns, which was attributed to a tragic childhood incident. While the character never was seen firing guns (save for the pilot episode), that didn't preclude him from using them in a non-lethal manner. The series would continue in several made for television films and was subsequently "rebooted" in 2016 with a new television adaptation.

The following weapons were used in the television series MacGyver:

Handguns

M1911A1

The M1911A1 is used by several characters in the series.

M1911A1 .45 ACP

An enemy officer uses the M1911 in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04).

Colonel Antunnez (Gregory Sierra) uses the pistol in "Jack of Lies" (S2E06).

Taurus PT92

A (sometimes suppressed) stainless version was used by Nicolas Von Leer (Kai Wulff) in season 6, episode 14: "Eye of Osiris" It becomes the gun of choice of most villians and their underlings during seasons 4-7, taking over H&K P9S's duty from season 1-3.

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

Smith & Wesson Model 28

In Season 1's "Flame's End" (S1E13), MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) takes the frame of a Smith & Wesson Model 28 to remove a bolt from a leaking pipe.

S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" bl.

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In Season 1's "Flame's End" (S1E13), MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) takes the frame of a Smith & Wesson Model 28 to remove a bolt from a leaking pipe.

Heckler & Koch P9S

The Heckler & Koch P9S is used by several characters in the series, notably in Season 1's "Last Stand" and "To Be A Man".

It frequently appears as the gun of choice of most villians and their underlings during seasons 1-3. It is substituted by the Taurus PT92 and/or Beretta 92F during seasons 4-7.

Heckler & Koch P9S

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In "To Be A Man" (S1E17), the P9S is wielded by a fighter.

Beretta 92F

The Beretta 92F is used throughout the series, notably by MacGyver in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S02E21), when his amnesia prevents him from remembering that he detests handling guns.

Beretta 92F - 9x19mm

MacGyver holds Pete at gunpoint in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S02E21).

MacGyver uncocks his Beretta in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S02E21).

Beretta 84

Erich Von Leer (Christopher Neame) uses a Beretta 84 in season 5, episode 2: "Legend of the Holy Rose".

Beretta 84 (earlier version with round trigger guard) .380 ACP

Colt Police Positive

A Colt Police Positive is the revolver used to kill MacGyver's friend accidentaly in 1961, in the episode Blood Brothers, season 4.

Colt Police Positive - .32/.38 special.

The MacGyver's friend prepare to shot. (S04E02)

Rifles

M16A1

The M16A1 rifle is used by several characters throughout the series.

M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.

Norinco Type 56

Norinco Type 56s are used by several of MacGyver's adversaries throughout the series.

Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm. Rather than having the underfolder pig sticker Bayonet assembly, this has the standard Bayonet lug underneath the gas block as the AKM and later variants.

An enemy soldier wields the rifle in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04).

Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*

The SMLE (No 1 Mk III) is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17).

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III* - .303 British

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The SMLE (No 1 Mk III) is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17).

Valmet M71S

Chinese soldiers as well as MacGyver are seen using the Valmet M71S rifles in place of the AK rifle in the pilot episode.

A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223). The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm

In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver holds the rifle while in China. This was the very first episode before any of the character's backstory was known.

In "Pilot" (S1E01), the downed US pilot uses the rifle as MacGyver devises their escape.

Submachine Guns

Uzi

The Uzi was a frequently used gun in the series.

IMI Uzi - 9mm

The french policemen wields his Uzi. (S03E13)

MP40

The MP40 is seen in the hands of one of the boat crew members as they attempt to steal oil from a pipeline in season 3, episode 4: "Ghost ship"

MP40 Sub Machine Gun

M1 Carbine

In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), tribal members are seen using the M1 Carbine (sans magazine) when MacGyver attempts to recover a valuable horse.

Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with M4 bayonet and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine

At the beginning of "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), a tribal fighter holds the M1 Carbine when MacGyver attempts to recover a valuable horse. Note the carbine is missing its magazine.

Machine Guns

M60

An M60 is seen in the Chinese encampment in the opening sequence of the pilot episode.

An M60 is seen in the Chinese encampment in the opening sequence of "Pilot (S1E01). This machine gun is a US-made weapon and is not used by the PLA.

"Fake" DShK Machine Gun (mocked up M60D)

An M60D mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".

DShK 12.7x109mm on tripod.

An M60D mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".

Other

RPG-7

The RPG-7 is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".

RPG-7 40mm

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The RPG-7 is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".

M8 Flare Pistol (Modified)

In the pilot episode, MacGyver finds what appears to be an M8 Flare Pistol with a modified barrel from a downed jet in the pilot episode and uses to make a rocket thruster.

M8 flare pistol 40mm

In the pilot, MacGyver uses a modified M8 Flare Pistol as a rocket thruster.