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Magnum P.I. (1980 - 1988)

Magnum P.I. was a detective series that was broadcast on CBS from 1980-1988. The series starred Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, a Vietnam veteran and former Naval Intelligence officer who then worked as a private investigator on the islands of Hawaii. The series was created by Donald Bellisario, who was responsible for such popular series as Quantum Leap, Airwolf, JAG, and NCIS.


The following weapons were used on the TV 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.

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.
Magnum with his Colt Government Model in a promotional photo.
Magnum loads the mag into the Colt. Note the line on the magazine that's different from an M1911A1's magazine.
Magnum (Tom Selleck) with his Colt Government Model in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii".
Magnum puts down the Colt to take off the ring.

Star Model B

In some episodes, Magnum's Colt becomes a Star Model B.

Blued Star Model B - 9mm pistol from the movie The Untouchables (1987).
In Season 1's "China Doll", Magnum is seen using the very similar Star Model B instead of his Colt.

Walther P38

Jonathan Higgins (John Hillerman) uses a Walther P38 in the Season 1 episode "Never Again.....Never Again". Magnum is also seen handling one in Season 1's "Skin Deep".

Walther P38 Pistol - 9mm
Jonathan Higgins (John Hillerman) uses a Walther P38 in the Season 1 episode "Never Again.....Never Again".
Magnum handles the Walther in Season 1's "Skin Deep".

Smith & Wesson Model 66

Katrina (Ann Dusenberry) shoots Higgins and later holds Margo (Mimi Rogers) at gunpoint with a stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 66 (2½" bbl.)in "Italian Ice" (S2E16).

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub with 2" barrel - .357 Magnum
Katrina (Ann Dusenberry) with a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 19 in "Italian Ice" (S2E16).

Smith & Wesson Model 19

Luther H. Gillis (Eugene Roche) carries a blue Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (2½" bbl.) in "Luther Gillis: File #521" (S4E02).

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side).
Luther H. Gillis' blue Smith & Wesson Model 19 in "Luther Gillis: File #521" (S4E02).

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Luther H. Gillis (Eugene Roche) carries a blue Smith & Wesson Model 36 (2" bbl.) in "The Return of Luther Gillis" (S4E16).

Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special
Luther H. Gillis (Eugene Roche) holds a blue Smith & Wesson Model 36 in "The Return of Luther Gillis" (S4E16).

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".

Colt Detective Special - .38 Special
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Detonics Compact MKV

Rick carries a stainless Dectonics Compact in several episodes.

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Rick pulls the Detonics on "All for One, Part 2" (S5E16).

Detonics Pocket 9

Magnum uses a Detonics Pocket 9 as a backup in "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime" (S4E17).

Detonics Pocket 9

TT-33 Pistol

An older TT-33 with checkered wood grips was used by the rebel leader in "All For One, Part 1" (S5E15).

TT-33 sated 1942 with checkered wood grips - 7.62x25mm Tokarev..
An older TT-33 with checkered wood grips was used by the rebel leader in "All For One".

Walther PPK

Magnum carries a Walther PPK as a backup weapon in an ankle holster, seen in "The Big Blow" (S3E22).

Walther PPK - .32 ACP

Webley Mk VI

In serveral episodes, Higgins (John Hillerman) uses a Webley Mk VI revolver. Presumably, this is his service revolver from WW II.

Webley Mk VI .455 Webley

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch HK94 (chopped and converted)

The Heckler & Koch HK94s chopped and converted to resemble MP5A3s are notably used in "All for One, Part 1" (S5E15) and "All for One, Part 2" (S5E16).

Heckler & Koch HK94 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3. Note the lack of a paddle magazine release, a lugged barrel, and a push pin set 9x19mm
Magnum lays down fire with the HK94 in "All for One, Part 1" (S5E15) . Note the lack of barrel lugs.
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Magnum with the HK94 in "All for One, Part 2" (S5E16). Note the three mags taped together "jungle" style.

"Fake" Uzi (Mocked up M11)

In Season 1, foreign agents are seen with Uzi's which are actually M11 with furniture to make it look like an Uzi.

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Uzi

Magnum and Orville "Rick" Wright (Larry Manetti) use actual Uzi submachine guns in various episodes.

IMI Uzi - 9mm

Ingram MAC-10

Rick (Larry Manetti) uses a MAC-10 in the pilot episode "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii".

Ingram MAC 10 - .45 ACP
Rick (Larry Manetti) with the MAC-10 in the pilot episode.


Madsen M50

In the pilot episode, thugs who chase Magnum are armed with the Madsen M50 fitted with a barrel shroud.

In the pilot episode, 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 the episode "Skin Deep".

Mossberg 500 Shotgun - 12 Gauge
Higgins (John Hillerman) skeet-shooting with a Mossberg 500 in the episode "Skin Deep".

Remington 870

The riot version of the Remington 870, with a shortened barrel and extended magazine tube, is seen purchased by Cynthia Farrell (Dana Delany) and then used by Magnum in "L.A., Part 2" (S7E02).

Remington 870 Shotgun - 12 Gauge
Magnum (Tom Selleck) with a Remington 870 in the episode "L.A."

Winchester Model 1897

In Season 1's "Skin Deep", actress Erin Wolfe (Cathie Shiriff) is seen enacting a scene with a Winchester Model 1897.

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In Season 1's "Skin Deep", actress Erin Wolfe (Cathie Shiriff) is seen enacting a scene with a Winchester Model 1897 shotgun for a video camera.

over and under shotgun

An O/U shotgun is seen being used for skeet-shooting in the episode "Tropical Madness".

Over and Under Shotgun - 12 Gauge

side-by-side shotgun

Magnum uses a side-by-side shotgun to shoot down Higgins' remote control airplane in the episode "Distant Relative".

Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge


Rifles

M16A1

An M16A1 is seen in the various flashbacks to Vietnam and notably in Season 4's "All for One, Parts 1 & 2".

M16A1 Rifle -5.56x45mm
Magnum fires the M16A1 during a flashback to his Vietnam days.
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Rick (Larry Manetti) as a Marine helicopter gunner uses an M16A1 while in Vietnam
Philippe Trusseau (Robert Loggia) fires the M16A1 while in Vietnam.
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Dr. Long Tang (Clyde Kusatsu) uses the M16A1 fitted with the M203 grenade launcher in Season 4's "All for One, Part 2".
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Joe (Dustin Nguyen) opens fire with the M16A1 in Season 4's "All for One, Part 2".

Remington 700

Higgins cleans a Remington 700 in "Missing in Action" (S1E09).

Remington 700 BDL - .308 Winchester
Higgins checks the barrel of the Remington 700 BDL in "Missing in Action" (S1E09).
Higgins with the rifle in "Missing in Action" (S1E09).

Steyr SSG 69

Magnum uses a Steyr SSG 69 in "Unfinished Business" (S8E08).

Steyr SSG 69 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Weatherby Mark V

In Season 1's "Skin Deep", a Weatherby Mark V is seen handled by Magnum and later used by David Norman (Ian McShane).

Weatherby Mk. V rifle - .300 Weatherby Mag
In Season 1's "Skin Deep", a Weatherby Mark V is seen handled by Magnum,
In Season 1's "Skin Deep", a Weatherby Mark V is seen used by David Norman (Ian McShane).

Heckler & Koch HK91

A Heckler & Koch HK91 is used by TC in Vietnam in the episode "All for One".

Heckler & Koch HK91 Rifle - 7.62mm NATO
T.C. uses the HK91 in "All for One".
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T.C. (Roger E. Mosley) one-hands the HK91 in "All for One, Part 2".

Galil ARM

A Galil ARM with wood handguards is seen in a cache of weapons in the episode "All for One".

IMI Galil ARM w/ wood handguard, 5.56x45mm
A Galil ARM with wood handguards is seen in a cache of weapons in the episode "All for One".


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.

A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223). The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm
In the pilot episode, Vietnamese pirates are seen opening fire on T.C.'s helicopter from a boat with Valmet M71S rifles substituting for the AK-47.

Machine Guns

M60

Rick uses an M60 in his role as T.C.'s gunner in Vietnam. In the episode "All for One, Part 1", Rick is seen using the M60 from the riverboat during the firefight on the river. Magnum and Higgins are seen using the M60 during "All For One, Part 2". The machine gun is used as well in various flashbacks to Vietnam (the M60 in the flashbacks are seen mounted on the side of TC's helicopter). Also seen in the series is the M60C model (most often in disguise as a DSHK) as in "All for One" and "Mad Dogs and Englishmen")

M60 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
Rick opens fire with the M60 in "All for One, Part 1".
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Magnum uses the M60 in Season 4's "All For One, Part 2".

DShK Machine Gun (M60D Mockup)

An M60D mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is seen in "All for One".

DShK 12.7x109mm on tripod.
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An M60D mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is seen in "All for One".

Other

Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher

A Manville 25 mm Projectile Launcher is used by Magnum in the episode "All for One", described as "18 rounds, armor piercing".

Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher - 25mm


M203 Grenade Launcher

Dr. Long Tang (Clyde Kusatsu) uses the M203 Grenade Launcher underneath his M16A1 in "All for One".

M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm.
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Dr. Long Tang (Clyde Kusatsu) uses the M203 Grenade Launcher underneath his M16A1 in "All for One".

M72 LAW

Magnum uses an M72 LAW.

M72 LAW - 66mm

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