The Twilight Zone - Season 1

The Twilight Zone - Season 1 (1959-1960)

The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the series The Twilight Zone:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Colt M1911A1

In "People Are Alike All Over" (S1E25), Sam Conrad (Roddy McDowall) takes an M1911A1 from his spaceship to explore Mars. An M1911A1 also appears to be carried in "The Purple Testament" (S1E19).

Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. This has a deep Colt factory blued finish, common for commercial variants before and after the war.

In "People Are Alike All Over" (S1E25), Sam Conrad (Roddy McDowall) carries an M1911A1.

Remington Model 51

In "The Lonely" (S1E07), what appears to be a nickel-plated Remington Model 51 pistol with pearl grips is seen in the holsters of the astronauts. During a confrontation, Captain Allenby (John Dehner) pulls out his pistol. In "I Shot An Arrow into the Air" (S1E15), the astronauts also carry similar Remington pistols in the same style holsters.

Remington Model 51 Pistol

In "The Lonely" (S1E07), what appears to be a nickel-plated Remington Model 51 pistol with pearl grips is seen in the holsters of the astronauts.

During a confrontation, Captain Allenby (John Dehner) draws his pistol in "The Lonely" (S1E07).

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB

In "Execution" (S1E26), Joe Caswell (Albert Salmi), a cowboy brought to the 20th century, takes a Smith & Wesson Model 10 from Professor Manion (Russell Johnson) when venturing out into modern day New York.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 heavy Barrel .38 Special

In Season 1's "Execution" (S1E26), Joe Caswell (Albert Salmi), takes a Smith & Wesson Model 10 from Professor Manion (Russell Johnson) when venturing out into modern day New York.

Colt Police Positive

In "A Nice Place To Visit" (S1E28), Rocky Valentine (Larry Blyden) uses a Colt Police Positive to shoot at police after a robbery, before being shot himself. He also uses one to try to shoot his guardian angel, with no effect.

Colt Police Positive .38 Special

In "A Nice Place To Visit" (S1E28), Rocky Valentine (Larry Blyden) uses a Colt Police Positive to shoot at police after a robbery.

Colt Single Action Army

The Single Action Army revolver is another weapon seen throughout the series. In "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" (S1E03), both Al Denton (Dan Duryea) and Dan Hotaling (Martin Landau) are seen using the SAA.

Single Action Army .45 Colt

In Season 1's "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" (S1E03), Al Denton (Dan Duryea) holds the revolver.

Dan Hotaling (Martin Landau) draws his SAA in Season 1's "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" (S1E03).

Colt 1862 (with Richards-Mason conversion)

In "Long Live Walter Jameson" (S1E24), Walter Jameson (Kevin McCarthy) says he keeps a revolver in his drawer and thinks about using it every night. The revolver appears to be a Colt 1862 revolver with a Richards-Mason conversion and it is seen in the hands of both Jameson and Laurette Bowen (Estelle Winwood).

Colt 1862 Cartridge Conversion

In "Long Live Walter Jameson" (S1E24), Walter Jameson (Kevin McCarthy) says he keeps a revolver in his drawer and thinks about using it every night.

Webley Mk III

What appears to be a Webley Mk III revolver was carried by Flight Lt. Terry Decker, a World War I pilot, in "The Last Flight" (S1E18). This revolver also is seen in the hands of USAF General Harper (Alexander Scourby).

Webley MK lll Nickel .38 Caliber

What appears to be a Webley Mk III revolver was seen in the hands of USAF General Harper (Alexander Scourby) in "The Last Flight" (S1E18).

Rifles

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is a frequent weapon seen in the series, usually carried by US troops in episodes dealing with war. The M1 Garand is seen carried by US troops in "The Purple Testament" (S1E19).

M1 Garand - .30-06

In "The Purple Testament" (S1E19), the Garand is seen on the left.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen carried by US troops in "The Purple Testament" (S1E19).

M1 Carbine with 30 round magazine - .30 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen carried by US troops in "The Purple Testament" (S1E19).

Browning Automatic Rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle can be seen in "The Purple Testament" (S1E19), notably in the beginning when men are getting out of the truck.

Browning Automatic Rifle

In the middle, a soldier carries the Browning Automatic Rifle can be seen in "The Purple Testament" (S1E19).

Submachine Guns

M1928A1 Thompson

Another weapon seen throughout the series is the M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun. US troops are seen carrying the Thompson in "The Purple Testament" (S1E19).

M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP

In "The Purple Testament" (S1E19), the Thompson is seen on the right.

Sten Mk. II

The Sten is seen carried by several crewmembers of a crashed rocket ship in "I Shot An Arrow into the Air" (S1E15).

Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm.

The Sten is seen carried by Col. Bob Donlin (Edward Binns) in "I Shot An Arrow into the Air" (S1E15).

Machine Guns

Maxim LMG 08/15 "Spandau"

The Nieuport biplane flown by Lt. Decker appears to be armed with Spandau MG08/15 machine guns in "The Last Flight" (S1E18).

MG08/15 air-cooled.

The Nieuport biplane flown by Lt. Decker appears to be armed with Spandau MG08/15 machine guns in "The Last Flight" (S1E18).

Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun

Japanese soldiers are seen firing Type 92 Heavy Machine Guns in "The Last Testament" (S1E19).

Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm

Japanese soldiers are seen firing Type 92 Heavy Machine Guns in "The Last Testament" (S1E19).

Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun

Japanese soldiers are using the Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun in "The Last Testament" (S1E19).

Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm

On the right, Japanese soldier fires the Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun in "The Last Testament" (S1E19).

Shotguns

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

In "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" (S1E22), Steve Brand (Claude Akins) is seen holding a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun that Charlie Farnsworth (Jack Weston) uses to shoot at what he thinks is an alien invader.

Charlie Parker 1878 - 12 Gauge

In "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" (S1E22), Steve Brand (Claude Akins) is seen holding a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun that Charlie Farnsworth (Jack Weston) uses to shoot at what he thinks is an alien invader.