Tales from the Crypt

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Tales from the Crypt (1989-1996)

The following weapons were used in the television series Tales from the Crypt:

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 629 (Custom Mag-na-ported)

In "Cutting Cards" (S2E03), both Reno (Lance Henriksen) and Sam (Kevin Tighe) use what appears to be a custom Mag-na-ported Smith & Wesson Model 629 with a 2.5 inch barrel. This appears to be the same revolver seen in the films Beverly Hills Cop and Extreme Prejudice.

3" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 629

In "Cutting Cards" (S2E03), Reno (Lance Henriksen) and Sam (Kevin Tighe) just before a game of Russian Roulette.

Reno (Lance Henriksen) with the revolver.

Closeup of the revolver just before it's loaded with a single round.

Sideview of same revolver.

Reno (Lance Henriksen) letting the metal get warm against his skin in a game of Russian Roulette.

Colt M1917

A Colt M1917 is the revolver carried by Lt. Martin Kalthrob (Eric Douglas) in "Yellow" (S3E14).

Colt M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP

Lt. Kalthrob on the left with the revolver in "Yellow" (S3E14).

Walther PPK

A stainless Walther PPK with pearl grips is seen in the hands of Sylvia Vane (Lea Thompson) in "Only Sin Deep" (S1E04).

Walther PPK - .380 ACP

Sylvia Vane (Lea Thompson) holds the stainless pistol in "Only Sin Deep" (S1E04).

Rifles

M1903 Springfield

In "Yellow" (S3E14), US troops are armed with M1903 Springfield rifles. This rifle is also seen held by the Crypt Keeper for the opening of the episode and then activates several rifles at the end.

Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06

In "Yellow" (S3E14), US troops are armed with M1903 Springfield rifles.

General Kalthrob (Kirk Douglas) loads rounds into the rifle of a firing squad member in "Yellow" (S3E14).

Soldiers escorting Lt. Martin Kalthrob (Eric Douglas) carry the rifle in "Yellow" (S3E14).

In "Yellow" (S3E14), the Crypt Keeper holds the rifle.

Machine Guns

Vickers Mk1 Machine Gun

US troops also use Vickers Mk1 Machine Guns in "Yellow" (S3E14).

Vickers Mk1 Machine Gun - .303 British

US troops also use Vickers Mk1 Machine Guns during a battle in "Yellow" (S3E14).

Shotguns

Winchester Model 1897 Trench shotgun

Sergeant Ripper (Lance Henriksen) carries a Winchester Model 1897 Trench shotgun fitted with a bayonet in "Yellow" (S3E14).

Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 Gauge. This is an original mint condition 1935 Manufacture commercial trench gun by Winchester.

Sergeant Ripper (Lance Henriksen) carrying the Winchester Model 1897 Trench shotgun in "Yellow" (S3E14).

Ripper on the right with the shotgun in "Yellow" (S3E14).