S.W.A.T. (1975 - 1976)

S.W.A.T. was a television action series that followed the actions of an elite special weapons unit within the ranks of a Southern California police department. The series, which aired on ABC for two seasons from 1975 to 1976, helped introduce the idea of such a unit to the general public. The series would be adapted as a feature film in 2003.

The following weapons were used in the television series S.W.A.T. (1975):

Rifles

M16

The M16 is the primary weapon of SWAT and seen used by all the officers in the series including Lieutenant Dan "Hondo" Harrelson (Steve Forrest), Sgt. Deacon "Deke" McKay (Rod Perry), Officer Jim Street (Robert Urich), Officer Dominic Luca (Mark Shera), and Officer T.J. McCabe (James Coleman).

The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm

M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

The SWAT officers are seen grabbing their M16's in the show's intro.

Hondo and Street prepare to enter a room armed with their M16's in the series premiere "The Killing Ground" (S1E01).

Armalite AR-18

SWAT trainees are seen practicing with this rifle in the series premiere "The Killing Ground" (S1E01). It's also used by the assassin Mr. Bravo (Christopher George) in the episode "Bravo Enigma", as well as being identified by name in the same episode.

Armalite AR-18 - 5.56mm

The SWAT trainees including T.J. McCabe take target practice with Armalite rifles in the series premiere "The Killing Ground" (S1E01).

Winchester Model 70

The Winchester Model 70 is the primary weapon of SWAT's designated sniper, Officer T.J. McCabe (James Coleman).

Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70

A rack of Winchesters are seen notably in the series opening.

T.J. on the far left handles the Winchester.

SWAT's designated sniper, Officer T.J. McCabe (James Coleman) takes aim with the scoped Winchester Model 70.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine sometimes fitted with a scope is used by various suspects in the series.

The Modern Manufactured version of the M1 Carbine, with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance (affiliated with Kahr Arms and Thomson Arms). Chambered in .30 Carbine

Jack Bonelli (Geoffrey Lewis) takes aim with the scoped M1 Carbine in "The Killing Ground".

J&R Engineering M80 Carbine

The J&R Engineering M80 Carbine was used by a pair of SCUBA clad assassins in the episode "Bravo Enigma" and by the "Mason" like cult leader Joey Hopper (Sal Mineo) in the episode "A Coven of Killers".