The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Season 1

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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Season 1 (1964-1965)

The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964):

UNCLE Special

The most famous weapon to come out of the series, or possibly any series, is the "UNCLE Special" issued to agents Napoleon Solo (Robert Vaughn) and Illya Kuryakin (David McCallum). With an attachable stock, scope, and barrel extension, the pistol quickly turns into a carbine. The producers were looking for a versatile and distinctive weapon to have on their show, one that could be adapted as the plot required.

1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol

The first attempt at the UNCLE Special was based on a 1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol. It was introduced in the second episode, as the pilot had Solo carrying a Luger P08. The Mauser variant only lasted one episode however, as the pistol was too small for all of the attachments, it did not photograph well, and even worse, didn't handle blanks well. There were continuity errors throughout the second episode, as Solo switched to a Walther P38 whenever he had to fire his weapon.

1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol - 7.65x17mmSR

Napoleon Solo with his unmodified Mauser Pocket Pistol in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

A closeup of Solo's UNCLE gun in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

Solo's Mauser-based UNCLE gun begins its transformation in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02). First a barrel extension is fitted.

Here the scope is fitted.

And finally, the shoulder stock and fully extended barrel seen.

Trivia

Where does Solo keep all of those accessories for his UNCLE Special? A shot of Solo's OWB accessories holster in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02). The pistol itself is carried in a shoulder holster.

Walther P38

As the Mauser had been unable to cycle blanks, the armorers had to borrow Walther P38s from the nearby Combat! set. A bigger pistol firing reliable 9mm blanks, the P38 was a logical replacement for the smaller, .32 caliber Mauser. Eventually, six UNCLE guns were produced at the cost of $1500 apiece, although only two of them were full upgraded, with should stock, scope, barrel extension, and even full auto. While the modifications rendered the guns incapable of firing real rounds, the full auto modification caught the attention of the Treasury department, which fined the studio $2000.

Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm

Illya Kuryakin with his UNCLE gun in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02). Although the second episode featured the Mauser-based UNCLE gun, and didn't otherwise include Illya, a short intro, which was filmed later in the season, was added to the top of each episode, which meant that Illya is the first man the audience sees wielding the Walther-based UNCLE gun.

Solo with his custom P38 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03). Note the barrel extension. Here, Solo has opened the breach to insert a tranquilizer round. In a goof, he takes out two guards, even though he only loaded once.

Solo with his custom P38 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03). Note the muzzle brake and custom grips.

Handguns

Luger P08

Napoleon Solo's handgun in the pilot, prior to the introduction of the UNCLE specials, was a Luger P08. It is seen in the hands of various characters throughout the season.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm

Solo fires his P08 in the "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01). Note the brass ejecting.

A crewman with a P08 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

M1911A1

Illya Kuryakin is armed with an M1911A1 in his brief appearance in the pilot. It is seen in the hands of various characters throughout the season.

World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

Kuryakin with his M1911A1 in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

An Air Force security officer with an M1911A1 in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

Walther P38

Various characters are seen with unmodified Walther P38s throughout the season.

Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm

An assassin (Robert Brubaker) with a suppressed P38 in the teaser of "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

Solo with a P38 in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02). This was the only episode to feature the Mauser-based UNCLE special, which did not handle blanks well. Armorers for the show were forced to borrow P38s from the set of Combat!. Any time Solo is required to fire in this episode, he switches from the Mauser to a P38.

Solo with a P38 in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

Jill Denison (Katherine Crawford) with Solo's P38 in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

Milan Horth (Roger C. Carmel) with a P38 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

Iver Johnson revolver

A snub-nosed, nickel-plated Iver Johnson Revolver is seen in Gracie Ladovan's (Victoria Shaw) handbag in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

Iver Johnson Snub Nose - .32 S&W

The Iver Johnson revolver in Gracie Ladovan's (Victoria Shaw) handbag in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01). In her handbag... on a plane. (It was a different time.)

Colt Detective Special

Various characters are seen with Colt Detective Specials throughout the series.

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Square Butt - .38 Special

A Vulcan guard (or, judging from the uniform, a chauffer) with a DS in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

Clint Spinner (Slim Pickens) with what appears to be a DS in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Various characters are seen with Smith & Wesson Model 10s throughout the series.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special

A Vulcan guard fires his S&W 10 in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

A Vulcan guard fires his S&W 10 in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

Clint Spinner (Slim Pickens) with what appears to be a S&W 10 in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

Colt Model 1903/1908 Pocket Hammerless

Prime Minister Sekue Ashumen (William Marshall) is armed with a nickel-plated Colt Model 1903/1908 Pocket Hammerless in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel with pearl grips - .32 ACP

A closeup of Prime Minister Sekue Ashumen's (William Marshall) Pocket Hammerless in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

Prime Minister Sekue Ashumen with a nickel-plated Pocket Hammerless in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

Mauser C96

A henchman is seen with a Mauser C96 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser fitted with holster/stock combo - 7.63x25mm Mauser

A henchman is seen with a Mauser C96 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

A henchman is seen with a Mauser C96 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

Submachine Guns

MP40

Various characters are seen with MP40s throughout the series.

MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm

Vulcan guards with MP40s in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01). It is highly doubtful any postwar American corporate security force would equip guards with MP40s and jackboots.

A Vulcan guard with his MP40 in "The Vulcan Affair" (S01E01).

An Air Force security guard with an MP40 in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02). Yes, the US Air Force.

A henchman with an MP40 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

Colonel Adam Pattner (Richard Anderson) with an MP40 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

Shotguns

Double-barreled Shotgun

Henchmen use a Double Barreled Shotgun for a drive-by shooting in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 gauge

A henchman with A double-barreled shotgun in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

Carbines/Rifles

M3 Carbine

Henchmen are seen with M3 Carbines in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02). Only the rifle and scope are seen.

The M3 Carbine in its final configuration with the M3 scope, including backpack for the infrared sight's large 12-volt battery. - .30 Carbine

Two henchmen with their M3s in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

A closeup of the scope of an M3 in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02).

A henchman with his M3 in "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" (S01E02). This one has a flash-hider attached.

Springfield M1903

A guard is seen with a Springfield M1903 in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).

Remington M1903A3 rifle .30-06

A guard with his M3s in "The Quadripartite Affair" (S01E03).