What If...? - Season 1

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What If...? - Season 1 Country USA Language English German Channel Disney + Creator A.C. Bradley (Showrunner) Bryan Andrews (Director) Genre Animation Anthology Broadcast 2021 No. of Episodes 9 Main Cast Character Actor Uatu/The Watcher Jeffrey Wright Peggy Carter/Captain Carter Hayley Atwell T'Challa/Star-Lord Chadwick Boseman Party Thor Chris Hemsworth Erik Stevens Killmonger Michael B. Jordan Steve Rogers/HYDRA Stomper Josh Keaton

The first season tells 9 stories (originally planned 10, but due to COVID-19 pandemic one of them was postponed) from alternate universes that arose after the events of Loki. Episode 1 of the series finds Peggy Carter taking the super serum instead of Steve Rogers and Episode 2 poses the question what if T'Challa (the final role for Chadwick Boseman) became Star-Lord, among other alternate scenarios. Despite the format of the anthologies, all the episodes of Season 1 are linked by a coherent plot. Season 1 of What If...? premiered on Disney+ on August 11, 2021.

The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the television series What If...?:

Handguns

Colt M1911A1

During the liberation of allied prisoners of war, Bucky Barnes and Captain Carter are armed with Colt M1911A1 pistols in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01).

Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP

Captain Carter and the Howlin' Commandos burst into Austrian HYDRA Facility while armed with their M1911A1 pistols in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). This scene is a homage to a similar moment from the film Captain America: The First Avenger.

Colt M1917 Revolver

Colt M1917 Revolver - .45 ACP

Luger P08

A HYDRA assassin named Heinz Kruger armed with a Luger P08 pistol during a sabotage at SSR Brooklyn Facility in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). Now he chooses other targets and kills Chester Phillips and wounds Steve, instead of killing Abraham Erskine (who died in the explosion), as in the original film.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum

In "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01), Kruger shoots Colonel Phillips, killing him. Notably that here he uses a Luger instead of Walther P38 as in the original film.

After that, Kruger fires his Luger P08 pistol at Steve, who rushed at him.

In the episode, Heinz Kruger holds his Luger P08, having stolen one capsule containing the Super Soldier serum. The assassin was already heading for the exit, but Peggy blocked his way.

Mauser C96

In "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01), Johann Schmidt, aka "The Red Skull", uses a Mauser C96 pistol to eliminate a German officer.

Mauser C96 M1930 - 7.63x25mm Mauser

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Closeup of the Mauser C96 pistol used by Johann Schmidt in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01).

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The Red Skull holds a Mauser C96 pistol during a confrontation with a German officer.

Walther PPK

As in the original film, Peggy Carter is armed with a Walther PPK pistol in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). She uses it to kill Kruger and after that drops the gun to the floor while helping the injured Steve.

Walther PPK - .380 ACP

Peggy points her Walther PPK pistol at Kruger in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01).

A profile image of the PPK pistol as Peggy runs towards Steve in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01).

Peggy Carter holds the Walther PPK pistol in her right hand as she tends to a wounded Steve.

Webley Mk VI

During the liberation of allied prisoners of war, James Montgomery Falsworth is armed with Webley Mk VI in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01).

Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley

James with his Webley is seen on the left. Unlike the original film, here he uses a Webley, not a Sten Mk II.

Submachine Guns

M1A1 Thompson

When Captain Carter rescues captives from the 107th Infantry Regiment, Gabe Jones engages in combat with the HYDRA soldiers using an M1A1 Thompson in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). James Montgomery Falsworth and Bucky Barnes also use the M1A1 Thompson in the episode.

M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP

Gabe with his Thompson is seen on the right. Unlike the original film, here he uses a Thompson, not a Browning M1919A4.

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Both James Montgomery Falsworth and Bucky Barnes also use the M1A1 Thompson in the episode.

MP40

The HYDRA soldiers use a MP40 submachine guns as their main weapon throughout "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). A small squad storming a Castle Rock Tower in Norway uses MP40. After Carter blows up several motorcycles, soldiers with guns get out of the trucks, but they are all quickly eliminated by her. The soldiers guarding Austrian HYDRA Facility, like all the other HYDRA soldiers, use the MP40 submachine guns.

MP40 - 9x19mm Parabellum

The HYDRA soldiers march with the MP40s during the opening scene.

Two soldiers go to Castle Rock Tower with their guns.

The close-up of the muzzle of the gun aimed at the Church Keeper.

The Hydra soldiers hold the old man at gunpoint while Schmidt searches for the Tesseract.

The HYDRA soldier hesitated for a second, seeing Captain Carter scattering his companions.

Another soldier takes Carter at gunpoint.

The soldier at Austrian HYDRA Facility witnesses the attack of Captain Carter.

Rifles & Carbines

BCM/C Recce-14 KMR-A13

Erik Killmonger holds what appears to be a BCM Recce-14 KMR-A13 rifle, during his rescue of Tony Stark in Season 1.

The screen-used BCM Reece-14 KMR-A13 and M203 grenade launcher in the film Black Panther.

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Killmonger with his rifle.

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Colt M4A1

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents, Brock Rumlow and Jack Rollins are seen using a Colt M4A1s in Season 1.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

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S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents with M4A1 carbines.

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S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents aim at Einherjar army.

Gewehr 43

Gewehr 43 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

M1 Garand

A US soldier is armed with the M1 Garand rifle in Season 1.

M1 Garand - .30-06

Karabiner 98k

What appears to be a Karabiner 98k with hooded front sight are used by HYDRA soldiers in a truck as part of Zola's convoy in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). However, after the attack of Captain Carter, the rifles are replaced with a MP40.

Karabiner 98k with hooded front sight - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The HYDRA soldiers with rifles in the truck.

Shotguns

Winchester 1897

Timothy "Dum Dum" Dugan uses a Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" during Liberation of Allied Prisoners of War in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01).

Winchester 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 gauge

Dum Dum Dugan shoots a Trench Gun during the assault on Austrian HYDRA Facility.

Machine Guns

Tesseract Gun (Browning M1919A4)

A Browning M1919A4 machine gun is mounted on HYDRA Stomper in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01).

Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield

Browning M2HB

Several Browning M2HB machine guns are mounted on US Army Humvees, which convoy accompanies Tony Stark in Kunar, Afghanistan. This is based of the opening scene of Iron Man.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

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An US Army convoy is driving along a road in the desert.

Browning M2 Aircraft

Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 BMG

MG17

MG17 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser

MG34

A MG34 machine guns are mounted on HYDRA tanks and motorcycles in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). Several machine gunners from Zola's convoy shoot at Captain Carter, but she always takes cover behind her shield.

MG34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

One of the motorcycles with a machine gun in Zola's convoy.

The HYDRA machine-gunner on his motorcycle opens fire on Captain Carter.

MG34 Panzerlauf - 7.92x57mm Mauser

MG42

The two HYDRA soldiers on the watchtower are armed with a MG42 machine guns with drum magazines in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). On orders from an officer, they start shooting when Captain Carter storms Austrian HYDRA Facility.

MG42 with drum magazine - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The watchtower at the HYDRA facility with two machine gunners.

After the explosion of the tower, one of the machine guns takes off, but continues to shoot.

Grenades & Explosives

Kruger's Bomb

As in the original film, Heinz Kruger, a HYDRA top assassin, uses a detonator disguised as a lighter to activate the bomb, and then sabotages in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). But unlike the original movie, Kruger placed the bomb in a rectangular metal case next to the control panels, while in the film the bomb itself was not visible, and the explosion took place in the observation room.

Peggy notices the detonator in Kruger's hand.

A metal case a second before the explosion.

Mk 2 Hand Grenade

Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

Other

Compound Bow

A Compound Bow is used by Hawkeye in Season 1.

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This scene is based on footage from Thor.

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This scene is based on footage from The Avengers.

Panzerkampfwagen VI "Tiger"

The HYDRA uses a variety of heavy Tiger tanks throughout "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01). First, one tank is covered by a detachment of infantry storming Castle Rock Tower where the Tesseract is hidden. A few heavy Tiger tanks attacks Captain Carter and Howling Commandos in "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" (S1E01)., but HYDRA Stomper destroys it. Carter also destroys one, damaging the tracks.

Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger I (E), SdKfz 181. This is Bovington Tank Museum's Tiger 131, the only running Tiger I in the world.

The first tank in Tønsberg, Norway.

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The heavy tank attacks Captain Carter.

Iron Man's Repulsors

Zombified Tony Stark aims at someone with one of his palm repulsors.

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Stark points one of his palm repulsors.

Necroblasters

A necroblasters are used by Sakaarans.

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Robot's Guns

Some kind of guns mounted on robots that are involved in a battle between Wakandan Royal Guard.

Stark Industries Rocket

As in the original film, Stark's rocket hits a rock, next to Tony, but unlike the movie, Killmonger throws it aside, saving him.

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A Stark's rocket belonging to the Ten Rings terrorists hits next to Tony Stark.

Vibranium Gauntlets

A vibranium gauntlets are used by Shuri.

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Also note some weapon in Pepper Potts' hands.

Quad Blasters

A Quad Blasters are used by T'Challa as Star-Lord in Episode 2.

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An alternate team of Avengers in a similar scene from The Avengers.