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Difference between revisions of "Magnum P.I. - Season 3"
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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:Magpi-1911a.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Magpi-1911a.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Magnum with his Colt Government Model in a promotional photo.]] |
− | + | [[File:MagS3E02 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" Thomas Magnum ([[Tom Selleck]]) raises his [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Government Model|Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model]] in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02).]] | |
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+ | ==Tokarev TT-33== | ||
+ | A [[Tokarev TT-33]] pistol is seen carried by Ivan ([[Bo Svenson]]) is seen using a [[Remington 700]] BDL in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.1" (S3E01).]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
+ | [[File:MagS3E02 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ivan ([[Bo Svenson]]) holds the pistol during a Vietnam War flashback in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.1" (S3E01).]] | ||
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== Walther PPK == | == Walther PPK == | ||
Magnum carries a [[Walther PPK]] as a backup weapon in an ankle holster, seen in "The Big Blow" (S3E22). | Magnum carries a [[Walther PPK]] as a backup weapon in an ankle holster, seen in "The Big Blow" (S3E22). | ||
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[[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk VI .455 Webley]] | [[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk VI .455 Webley]] | ||
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− | + | =Rifles= | |
+ | == Remington 700 == | ||
+ | Ivan ([[Bo Svenson]]) is seen using a [[Remington 700]] in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02). | ||
+ | [[File:Remington-Model-700-BDL 308.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 700 BDL - .308 Winchester]] | ||
+ | [[File:MagS3E02 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ivan ([[Bo Svenson]]) is seen using a [[Remington 700]] BDL in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02).]] | ||
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+ | ==Valmet M71S== | ||
+ | As what was common for productions in the 1970's and 1980's, the [[Valmet_Assault_Rifle_Series|Valmet M71S]] rifle is seen used as a substitute for the AK-47. In a flashback to the Vietnam War, NVA soldiers are armed with the rifle. | ||
+ | [[Image:ValmetM71S.jpg |thumb|none|500px|A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223). The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:MagS3E01 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|NVA soldiers are armed with the rifle during a Vietnam War flashback in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.1" (S3E01).]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:03, 5 March 2017
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The following weapons were used in Season 3 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.
Tokarev TT-33
A Tokarev TT-33 pistol is seen carried by Ivan (Bo Svenson) is seen using a Remington 700 BDL in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.1" (S3E01).]]
Walther PPK
Magnum carries a Walther PPK as a backup weapon in an ankle holster, seen in "The Big Blow" (S3E22).
Webley Mk VI
In serveral episodes, Higgins (John Hillerman) uses a Webley Mk VI revolver. Presumably, this is his service revolver from WW II.
Rifles
Remington 700
Ivan (Bo Svenson) is seen using a Remington 700 in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02).
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 a flashback to the Vietnam War, NVA soldiers are armed with the rifle.