The A-Team (TV Series)

The A-Team is an American action television series that aired on NBC from 1983-1987. The show followed the adventures of a US Special Forces team who were convicted of a military crime they didn't commit. After escaping from a maximum security prison, they survive as soldiers of fortune in the Los Angeles underground. The show was known for its numerous gunfights where nearly no one was shot, and for its car chases where everyone is able to get out of their vehicles even after they experienced spectacular crashes. A theatrical adaptation of the show starring Liam Neeson was released in 2010.

The following weapons were used in the television series The A-Team:

The A-Team (1983-1987)

Handguns

Beretta 950 Jetfire

Seen only during the very first Season 4 episode "Judgment Day Part 2" are two gold plated Beretta 950 Jetfire.

Beretta 950 Jetfire - .25 ACP

Templeton Peck (Dirk Benedict) holding one of the two gold plated Beretta 950 Jetfires.

Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power is one of the handguns frequently used by Col. John "Hannibal" Smith (George Peppard), notably in Season 1's "Black Day at Bad Rock".

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm.

Dr. Sullivan relieves Hannibal (George Peppard) of his Browning Hi-Power in the Season 1 episode "Black Day At Bad Rock". This version featues a ring hammer and external extractor.

Colt Detective Special

Hannibal (George Peppard) holds a Colt Detective Special in Season 2's "Recipe For Heavy Bread".

Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special

Hannibal (George Peppard) with his Colt Detective Special in Season 2's "Recipe For Heavy Bread". Note how the chambers are not loaded, primarily for safety reasons since the weapon is being pointed directly at an actor.

Colt M1911A1

The M1911A1 and many variants are carried at various times by A-Team members, U.S. Military Police pursuing the A-Team, and various bad guys.

Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP

A thug wields a M1911A1 in the Season 2 episode "The Only Church In Town".

In the Season 2 episode "The Battle for Bel-Air", Deckers second-in-command Capt. Crane (Carl Franklin) fires his M1911A1.

Nickel Plated Colt Lawman MK III

Used in multiple episodes, primarily by Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck (Dirk Benedict). This is also the revolver of the main villain in the Season 2 episode "The Only Church In Town".

Colt Lawman MK III. - .357 magnum

The business end of Faceman's (Dirk Benedict) nickel plated Colt Lawman MK III.

Detonics Pocket 9

Detonics Pocket 9 - 9mm

One of Gino´s (Zack Norman) henchmen holding his Detonics Pocket 9 in the Season 4 opener "Judgement Day Part 1".

Heckler & Koch P9S

Used by the A-Team and various bad guys.

Heckler & Koch P9S

B. A. (Mr. T) holds a Heckler & Koch P9S on an FBI agent in Season 5´s "The Grey Team".

One of the terrorists in the Season 2 episode "Harder Than It Looks" takes aim with his Heckler & Koch P9S.

Heckler & Koch VP70

A Heckler & Koch VP70 is seen among the weapons used by the terrorists in the Season 2 episode "Harder Than It Looks".

Heckler & Koch VP70 - 9x19mm

The terrorist next to the vehicle is holding a Heckler & Koch VP70 during the ransom pick up.

Star Model BM

The main sidearm of B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) is a nickel plated Star Model BM with ivory grips.

Star Model BM (nickel) - 9mm

A thug in "The Only Church In Town" with a nickel plated Star Model BM.

B. A. (Mr. T) with his Star Model BM, Season 2´s "Deadly Maneuvers".

Smith & Wesson 39

During Season 2, the Smith & Wesson 39 is one of the preferred sidearms of Col. John "Hannibal" Smith (George Peppard).

Smith & Wesson 39 - 9x19mm

In the Season 2 episode "The Battle for Bel-Air", Hannibal (George Peppard) holds a S&W on Col. Decker (Lance LeGault).

Hannibal (George Peppard) firing his Smith & Wesson 39 in the Season 2 episode "Say It With Bullets".

Smith & Wesson 639

Hannibal also uses a Smith & Wesson 639 in Season 2's "Deadly Maneuvers".

Smith & Wesson 639 - 9x19mm

Hannibal (George Peppard) holds a S&W in S2's "Deadly Maneuvers".

Smith & Wesson Model 10

A thug is seen loading his Smith & Wesson Model 10 in the Season 3 episode "Breakout!".

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special

One of the thugs loading his Smith & Wesson Model 10 in the Season 3 episode "Breakout!".

Smith & Wesson Model 14

Sheriff Hank Thompson (Ed Lauter) is seen loading a Smith & Wesson Model 14 in the Season 1 episode "Black Day at Bad Rock".

Smith & Wesson Model 14 - .38 spl

Sheriff Hank Thompson (Ed Lauter) loading a Smith & Wesson Model 14 in the Season 1 episode "Black Day at Bad Rock".

Smith & Wesson Model 29

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is the main sidearm of A-Team nemesis Col. Decker (Lance LeGault). It can also be seen in the Season 1 episode "Pros And Cons" used by Warden Beale. Faceman (Dirk Benedict) is also seen carrying the Smith & Wesson Model 29 in numerous episodes.

Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 magnum.

Faceman (Dirk Benedict) shows Hannibal (George Peppard) his S&W Model 29 in the Season 2 episode "The Taxicab Wars".

In the Season 2 episode "The Battle for Bel-Air", Col. Decker (Lance LeGault) with his S&W Model 29 drawn, searches for Hannibal (George Peppard) in a sporting goods store.

Walther P1

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Walther P1 - 9x19mm

Hannibal (George Peppard) aboard the hijacked cruise ship in "Judgement Day Part 2" with a Walther P1.

Webley Mk VI

The leader of the Guerillas in the Season 1 Pilot "Mexican Slayride" can be seen using a Webley Mk VI.

Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley

The leader of the Guerillas brandishing a Webley Mk VI.

Beretta 92

Only seen during the Season 5 episode "The Theory Of Revolution", when the A-Team show General Stockwell just how many weapons they managed to smuggle into the farmhouse without his security detail noticing.

Beretta 92 - 9x19mm.

A Beretta 92 can be seen lying on the table in the Virginia farmhouse. Note the pearl grips. Since filming for Season 5 began in 1986 it can be assumed that this is one of the original 92 models.

Single Action Army

A Single Action Army is used in the Wild West show.

The Custom engraved Colt Single Action army used by Lance Henriksen in The Quick and the Dead (1995) - .45 LC.

Carrie (D. D. Howard) with her Single Action Army in S3´s "Showdown!".

Submachine Guns & Semi-Auto Carbines

HK94A3

The A3 model of the Heckler & Koch HK94 are featured throughout the series. They appear to have the early "Slimline" forearms featured on older versions of the MP5.

Heckler & Koch HK94 - 9mm.

Head of the Neighborhood Watch Joe Skrylow wielding a HK94A3 in the Season 4 episode "There Goes The Neighborhood".

A close-up of the receiver. Note the Diopter Sighting System and the firing mode switch, which only offers semi-firing mode.

Intratec TEC-9

The Intratec TEC-9 is used by Boyle (Robert Davi) in Season 3's "Sheriffs of Rivertown". Hannibal (George Peppard) also uses a TEC-9 Mini.

Intratec TEC-9. - 9x19mm.

Intratec TEC-9 Mini. - 9x19mm.

Boyle (Robert Davi) opening up with his Intratec TEC-9 in Season 3's "Sheriffs of Rivertown" .

Used throughout season 2, Hannibal (George Peppard) is seen here holding an Intratec TEC-9 Mini.

MAC-10

The MAC-10 appears notably when Hannibal (George Peppard) discovers it in a weapons cache inside a limo - complete with what appears to be a Psionics suppressor.

In the Episode "When You Comin´ Back, Range Rider?", a MAC-10 is used by Col. Roderick Decker (Lance LeGault) for target practice. It should be noted that Lance LeGault barely ever flinches when firing a weapon in the series.

Hannibal (George Peppard) discovers a suppressed MAC-10 under a seat in the main villains limousine. He correctly refers to it as a "Ingram".

Micro Uzi

The Micro Uzi is used throughout the series by both the A-Team and bad guys.

Micro Uzi - 9mm.

Frankie Santana (Eddie Velez) with a Micro Uzi on General Stockwell´s plane.

(Mock-up) Uzi

A MAC-10 mocked up to look like an Uzi with fake Uzi furniture mounted on the barrel and receiver can be seen being used by Murdock (Dwight Schultz). These same Uzi mock-ups can be seen in Raw Deal, The Dogs of War, and also Stripes (they were all built by a company called Special Effects Unlimited, which provided the weapons used in the first two seasons of this show). If memory serves the "front sight" of the Uzi was actually upside down!!!

Murdock (Dwight Schultz) blasting away at a group of bad guys. Note that he is wearing the ear muffs so the bullet hits on the (apparently bulletproof) barrel he is hiding in wont blow his eardrums when he is taking cover.

Another mocked up MAC-10.

Uzi Carbine

The Uzi Carbine was also a favorite weapon of bad guys on the show, and also used by members of the A-Team in some episodes.

Uzi semiautomatic Carbine with 16" barrel - IMI Model A - 9x19mm

In the Season 4 opener "Judgement Day Part 2", a thug protecting the farm in Italy is holding a Uzi Carbine.

Wilkinson Arms Linda pistol

Hannibal (George Peppard) uses a Wilkinson Arms Linda machine pistol converted to full-auto in the Season 2 episode "Deadly Maneuvers".

Wikinson Arms Linda Pistol

Hannibal (George Peppard) fires the Wilkinson Arms Linda in the Season 2 episode "Deadly Maneuvers".

Rifles

Ruger Mini 14 Stainless version with Folding stock

When the show began its full run in 1984, the producers decided not to have the team use different weapons every week, primarily due to budget concerns. (Let's face it, it was a cheap show). Beginning with its second season, the A-Team favored the Ruger Mini-14 with a factory folding stock in Stainless steel. Contrary to popular belief, these were not the fully automatic Ruger AC556 rifles, but the Semi auto only Ruger Mini 14 with folding stocks. Close examination of the show reveals that the actors are pulling the triggers quickly and only a few spent brass casing as flying out, despite the sound effects of full auto fire. Also the cuts in editing, showing bullet squibs and 'dust hits' against the ground and buildings, created the illusion of full auto firing Ruger rifles. Since Americans had not yet been exposed to 'assault weapon bans' being that this was the mid 1980s, the title 1 classified Ruger rifles were easy to transport across state and local lines with no paperwork hassles. The rifles were actually purchased for the show and were kept on permanent storage in the show's props containers during the show's run.

Stainless Steel Ruger Mini-14 GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") - 5.56x45mm

Hannibal Smith (George Peppard) and Templeton "Faceman" Peck (Dirk Benedict) hold their Ruger rifles in the Season 2 episode "The Taxicab Wars".

"Howling Mad" Murdock (Dwight Schultz) holds a Ruger Mini-14 as he and B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) , who is holding his Star BM, burst into a backyard in Season 2's "The Taxicab Wars".

Armalite AR-18

The main villain in "The Only Church In Town" is armed with an Armalite AR-18. It can also be seen in "Recipe For Heavy Bread". This weapon, along with the older Armalite AR-10, were often used as stand-ins for the more expensive M16.

Armalite AR-18 - 5.56mm

The main villain (far left) in "The Only Church In Town" seen here armed with an Armalite AR-18.

AKM

AKMs can be seen during the Season 4 finale "The Sound Of Thunder", used by North Vietnamese ground troops and throughout Season 5.

AKM - 7.62x39mm.

A North Vietnamese soldier brandishing an AKM.

Why the NFL never thought of this.

Norinco Type 56

In addition to AKMs, many Norinco Type 56 rifles were used.

Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm

A Norinco Type 56 leaning against a chair in the Season 5 episode "Quarterback Sneak".

A soldier in "The Theory Of Revolution" brandishing a Norinco Type 56.

Daewoo K2

The Daewoo K2 is used in numerous episodes, notably by Murdock (Dwight Schultz) in Season 4's "Wheel of Fortune".

Daewoo K2 AR - 5.56mm

H. M. Murdock (Dwight Schultz) carrying a Daewoo K2 in the Season 4 episode "Wheel Of Fortune".

A good look at the left side of the receiver.

FN FAL

Seen in the Season 4 opener "Judgement Day Part 2" used by the boarding crew send to save the passengers of the hijacked cruise ship. Note that the model used on the show features a rear flip-up sight.

FN FAL - 7.62x51mm NATO

A boarding crew member with his FN FAL.

Heckler & Koch HK91A2

The Heckler & Koch HK91A2 is used mostly by bad guys during later seasons of The A-team.

Heckler & Koch HK91A2 - 7.62x51mm.

A group of bank robbers, some of which are wielding scoped HK91´s. Note clamped together magazines.

IMI Galil

IMI Galil ARM - 5.56x45mm

"Any Questions?", Templeton Peck (Dirk Benedict) holds a Galil on a bunch of thugs from atop a Sherman tank.

M16

M16/SP1 - 5.56x45mm

M16/SP1 with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider used to impersonate the original M16, here carried by Hannibal (George Peppard) in a flashback in the Season 4 finale "The Sound Of Thunder".

Murdock (Dwight Schultz) aiming a M16 with the original 3-prong flash hider.

M16A1

Used by U.S. Military Police pursing the A-Team, by A-Team members themselves, and various bad guys.

Err, I almost forgot...some could have been earlier-model M16s or AR15 Sporters, but I don't remember anymore.

M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.

M16/SP1 with fake M203 Grenade Launcher

During the Season 4 finale "The Sound Of Thunder", Hannibal (George Peppard) can be seen pulling a M16/SP1 with a mock-up M203 from Murdock's (Dwight Schultz) bag.

Screen-used Faux M203 launcher attached to M16/SP1 - 39mm/5.56x45mm

Hannibal (George Peppard) is seen using an M16 with the Faux M203 launcher attached. This is the same faux M203 used in Scarface and Predator before the advent of the more common Cobray 37mm Launchers.

Ruger Mini-14

The Ruger Mini-14 is used mostly by bad guys in a multitude of episodes.

Ruger Mini-14 - 5.56x45mm.

The Second and third extra from the left are carrying Ruger Mini-14´s in the episode "The Island".

One can also spot a couple of AC556 with their characteristic bayonet lugs earlier in the same episode.

Steyr AUG A1

Steyr AUG A1- 5.56x45mm

One of the thugs surrenders his Steyr AUG to the A-Team in the Season 4 episode "Where´s The Monster When You Need Him?".

A first person shot from the same episode. Dirk Benedict isn't actually firing the weapon, but is wiggling it around instead. Sound and special effects are doing the rest.

Thompson Submachine Gun

Used in the two-parters "Judgement Day" and "Mexican Slayride". In "The Out-Of-Towners" a thug can be seen firing a Thompson M1928A1 with a drum magazine.

M1928 Thompson - .45 ACP.

Gino (Zack Norman) is handed his Thompson M1928 during the second part of "Judgement Day".

Hannibal (George Peppard) wielding a M1921 in "Mexican Slayride". Note that the barrel appears to be cut down.

Valmet M71P

Valmet M71S - 7.62x39mm

The thug on the far right is carrying a Valmet M71P. It can be identified as the P variant by the plastic stock. Other firearms (from left to right): M16, Armalite AR-18, Colt M1911.

(Fake) XM177

Commercial CAR-15 - 5.56x45mm.

If someone can get a clearer screenshot, please go ahead and replace this one.

Winchester Model 1892

A wide variety of lever action rifles can be seen in The A-Team, including a Winchester Model 1892.

Winchester Model 1892

Main Villain in "Breakout!" holding a Winchester Model 1892.

Flintlock Rifle

Only seen during Season 4´s "Mission Of Peace", is a Flintlock rifle of unknown make. Please note that the rifle presented below is just an example and not the one used on the show.

Kentucky Rifle - .50, .45, or .36 caliber.

When the thugs arrive in the opening scene and take over the tour cart, Rudy (David White) fires upon them with his flintlock.

H. M. Murdock (Dwight Schultz) as Pathfinder carrying a flintlock rifle.

Shotguns

Browning O/U

Charles Jourdan (Roy Dotrice) uses a Browning O/U to shoot clay pigeons in the Season 5 episode "The Spy Who Mugged Me".

Browning O/U - 12 gauge.

Charles Jourdan (Roy Dotrice) with the Browning O/U aboard his yacht.

Remington 870

Hannibal (George Peppard) is seen holding a Remington 870 in "Sheriffs Of Rivertown". Folding stock versions of this shotgun can be seen in Season 3´s "Knights Of The Road" and in the Season 4 opener "Judgement Day Part 1".

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge

Hannibal (George Peppard) holding a Remington 870 while breaking up a card game in "Sheriffs Of Rivertown".

A close-up of the Remington 870´s pump action.

A thug in Season 3´s "Knights Of The Road" carrying a Remington 870 with folding stock.

Ithaca Model 37

Sheriff Hank Thompson (Ed Lauter) carries a Ithaca 37 shotgun in the Season 1 episode "Black Day at Bad Rock" episode. It's also seen in the weapon rack in the sheriff's office along with multiple other shotguns. The bartender in Season 1's "The Out-Of-Towners" uses a Ithaca 37 with sawed-off stock and barrel. Another Ithaca is used by a thug in "The Only Church In Town", this one with sawed-off stock.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge

Sheriff Hank Thompson (Ed Lauter) carrying a Ithaca 37 shotgun in the Season 1 episode "Black Day at Bad Rock"

Deputy Jack Harmson (Ted Gehring) picks up a Ithaca 37 shotgun from off-screen. It should be noted that this isn't the same shotgun as the one used by Sheriff Hank Thompson (Ed Lauter) in the final scene, since they have different stocks.

Charles Parker 1878 Double Barreled Shotgun

Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge

A farmer holds his Double Barreled Shotgun on the A-Team in the Season 5 episode "Alive At Five".

Sniper Rifles

Arisaka Type 99 sporterized

Used only when the script calls for a trained assassin is a Arisaka Type 99 rifle. Specifically, the Type 2 takedown paratrooper variant.

Arisaka Type 02 Takedown paratrooper rifle - 7.7x58mm

A Arisaka Type 99 rifle leaning against a couch. It can be identified as the Type 2 takedown paratrooper by the sling swivel and the receiver. Sporterized versions of the Type 99 are often used when a weapon that can be easily assembled is called for.

The disassembled Arisaka. In the series is it usually only separated into two parts, not counting the scope. This makes assembly fast and unproblematic. This weapon was also prominently featured in Dirty Harry.

Winchester Model 70

The Winchester Model 70 is used in various episodes, notably in Season 2's "Diamonds ´N Dust".

Winchester Model 70. - .30-06.

The Winchester Model 70 is used twice in the episode "Diamonds ´N Dust".

This shot allows for a much clearer look at the rifle.

Machine Guns

Browning M1919

Only seen during the Season 2 episode "Say It With Bullets".

Browning M1919 - .30-06

A Browning M1919 on a pintle mount in "Say It With Bullets". B. A. (Mr. T) proofs his ingenuity by rigging this and multiple other firearms to start firing by way of a remote that Hannibal (George Peppard) carries with him.

M14E2 Light Machine Gun

An M14E2 Light Machine Gun is featured only once in the Season 1 finale "A Nice Place to Visit".

M14E2 - 7.62x51mm NATO

During a flashback sequence in the final Season 1 episode "A Nice Place To Visit", a VC wields a US made M14E2 Light Machine Gun. Note the curved stock, which was unique to the M14E2. This appears to be stock footage.

M60

The M60 was the regular squad support weapon in the series, always used by Hannibal Smith (George Peppard) and rarely by B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) even though he would of been the obvious choice but more often was relegated to using a chrome Smith & Wesson 639 automatic pistol.

M60 - 7.62x51mm NATO.

In the Season 2 episode "The Battle for Bel-Air", Hannibal (George Peppard)fires the M60 mounted on a Hughes 500 helicopter.

In the Season 3 episode "The Bend in the River", B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) bursts into a bar with the M60. This is probably the only time we see B.A. (Mr. T) fire the weapon.

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A close-up of Ray Brenner's M60 that Hannibal finds in a trunk in the Season 1 finale "A Nice Place to Visit".

M60 Rubber props

In the episode "Cowboy George" the viewer is treated to two M60 getting burned in two explosions. These are obviously rubber props.

The fact that this is a rubber prop is most evident when checking for the magazine. There is none. The barrel is also visibly wiggling around when the prop hits the ground.

Another M60 rubber prop meets its untimely demise in an explosion.

Browning Automatic Rifle

Malavida Valdez (Sergio Calderón) is using a Browning Automatic Rifle throughout the Season 1 pilot episode "Mexican Slayride".

Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06

Malavida Valdez (Sergio Calderón) firing the BAR. Note the blank adaptor protruding from inside the barrel.

Launchers

Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher

A Manville 25 mm Projectile Launcher is used by Hannibal in the Season 2 episode "Say It With Bullets".

Manville 25mm Projectile Launcher - 25mm

A Manville 25 mm Projectile Launcher is used by Hannibal in the Season 2 episode "Say It With Bullets".

Federal Gas Riot Gun

In the Season 2 episode "When You Comin' Back, Range Rider?", Col. Decker (Lance LeGault) uses a Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun.

Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm

In "When You Comin' Back, Range Rider?", Col. Decker (Lance LeGault) uses a Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun, recognizable from the M201Z by its lack of a rear ladder sight and a smooth barrel with no ring for a sling mount.

Unknown Gas Launcher Gun

In Season 2, Episode 17 "Pure-Dee Poison" Face (Dirk Benedict) holds a gas gun similar but not identical to the Federal Gas Riot gun series. The Body is more slender and it has a more conventional 'rifle/shotgun style' buttstock and apparently different adjustable sights on the top of the receiver. Though it could just be a Federal Gas Gun that was modified after the fact.

"Now, which wall would you like me to remove?". Templeton Peck (Dirk Benedict) persuades a barkeeper to help the A-Team in Season 2´s "Pure-Dee Poison".

M72 Light Anti Tank Weapon (LAW)

The bounty hunters in the Season 3 episode "Bounty" have a M72 lying in their hideout.

M72 LAW

The bounty hunters in the Season 3 episode "Bounty" have a M72 lying in their hideout. Other weapons include a Winchester Model 70 (obscured by the hat), a M16/SP1 and one of the Remington 870´s used throughout the show.

M1 Rocket Launcher

The M1 "Bazooka" is used by Murdock ((Dwight Schultz) in the Season 4 episode "Where´s The Monster When You Need Him?".

M1 "Bazooka"

The M1 "Bazooka" is used once in the Season 4 episode "Where´s The Monster When You Need Him?". I am pretty sure that this is just a mock-up.

Miscellaneous

CO2 Pistol

A CO2 pistol is used to fire tranquillizer darts in "The Court Martial Part 3: Firing Line".

Model and make of this one I haven´t been able to identify thus far.

Mk 2 Fragmentation Grenade

Hannibal (George Peppard) retrieves Mk 2 Hand Grenades from the trunk of former Green Beret Ray Brenner in the Season 1 Finale "A Nice Place To Visit". Templeton Peck (Dirk Benedict) and H. M. Murdock (Dwight Schultz) also come across a box full of Mk 2 fragmentation grenades in the Season 3 episode "Moving Targets".

Mk 2 training grenade

Templeton Peck (Dirk Benedict) and H. M. Murdock (Dwight Schultz) come across a box full of Mk 2 fragmentation grenades in the Season 3 episode "Moving Targets". These are most probably the training variant painted to look like the actual thing.

M69 Training Grenade

M69 Training Grenades can be seen in "The Sound Of Thunder" in Murdock´s (Dwight Schultz) weapon bag.

M69 Training Grenade.

Identifiable by their blue paint job. These are not actual M67.

M19 mortar

In "The Theory Of Revolution" Hannibal (George Peppard) and B.A.(Mr. T) lay suppressive fire with a M19 mortar.