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[[Image:V_series_cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''V: The Series'' (1984-1985)]] | [[Image:V_series_cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''V: The Series'' (1984-1985)]] | ||
− | '''''V: The Series''''' | + | '''''V: The Series''''' was the 1984 television series continuation of the battle for Earth between the Visitors and the Human Resistance that was introduced in 1983's ''[[V: The Original Miniseries]]'' and 1984's ''[[V: The Final Battle]]''. The series ran for 19 episodes on NBC and would later be released on DVD as ''V: The Complete Series''. |
{{TV Title}} | {{TV Title}} | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
− | The [[M1911A1]] is the | + | The [[M1911A1]] is the handgun used by Mike Donovan ([[Marc Singer]]) in the series. |
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | ||
− | [[File:VE12 02.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VE12 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[M1911A1]] is held by Mike Donovan ([[Marc Singer]]) in "The Rescue" (S1E13).]] |
== Heckler & Koch P9S == | == Heckler & Koch P9S == | ||
A [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is the handgun used by Juliet Parish ([[Faye Grant]]) in the series. | A [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is the handgun used by Juliet Parish ([[Faye Grant]]) in the series. | ||
[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S, 45. ACP]] | [[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S, 45. ACP]] | ||
− | [[File:VE15 08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VS1E15 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Juliet Parish ([[Faye Grant]]) draws her [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] |
+ | [[File:VE15 08.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is the handgun fired by Juliet Parish in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
+ | ==AKM== | ||
+ | Tony Baker ([[J.J. Cohen]]) is armed with an [[AKM]] assault rifle in "The Wildcats" (S1E15). | ||
+ | [[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Maadi ARM - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:VS1E15 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Tony Baker ([[J.J. Cohen]]) is armed with an [[AKM]] in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | ||
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==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
− | As in the miniseries, the Resistance | + | As in the miniseries, the Resistance fighters are seen with [[M16A1]] rifles. |
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | ||
− | [[File:VE10 10.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VE10 10.jpg|thumb|none|450px|On the left, the resistance fighter ([[Henry Kingi]]) fires the M16A1 in "The Conversion" (S1E10).]] |
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+ | == Ruger Mini 14 Stainless version with Folding stock == | ||
+ | Ellen Baker ([[Rhonda Aldrich]]) uses a [[Ruger Mini-14]] with a factory folding stock in Stainless steel in "The Wildcats" (S1E15) | ||
+ | [[Image:Mini14gb-f.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Stainless Steel Ruger Mini-14 GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:VS1E15 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ellen Baker ([[Rhonda Aldrich]]) is armed with a [[Ruger Mini-14]] in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | ||
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+ | ==Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"== | ||
+ | A [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] is used by Jesse in "The Champion" (S1E14). | ||
+ | [[Image:Winchester66.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine - .44 RF]] | ||
+ | [[File:VS1E14 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] is used by Jesse in "The Champion" (S1E14).]] | ||
+ | [[File:VS1E14 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] is used by Jesse to fire at a Visitor transport in "The Champion" (S1E14).]] | ||
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+ | =Shotguns= | ||
+ | ==Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun== | ||
+ | In "Dreadnought" (S1E02), Robert Maxwell ([[Michael Durrell]]) is armed with a pistol-gripped [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]]. | ||
+ | [[Image:S&WModel3000FoldingStockExt.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun with black synthetic furniture and folding stock - 12 Gauge]] | ||
+ | [[File:VS1E02 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Dreadnought" (S1E02), Robert tries to use the shotgun against Visitors.]] | ||
+ | [[File:VS1E02 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Dreadnought" (S1E02), Robert Maxwell ([[Michael Durrell]]) uses the shotgun against Visitors.]] | ||
+ | == Ithaca 37 == | ||
+ | [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are used by various law enforcement and resistance members. | ||
+ | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | ||
+ | [[File:VS1E14 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Ithaca 37 is used in "The Champion" (S1E14).]] | ||
+ | [[File:VS1E15 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ellen Baker ([[Rhonda Aldrich]]) is armed with an [[Ithaca 37]] on the left in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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The [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] with its barrel chopped down to resemble the MP5A3 is a frequent weapon used by the Resistance in the series. As the series was filmed in the early 1980's, this show was one of the earliest to feature this firearm. | The [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] with its barrel chopped down to resemble the MP5A3 is a frequent weapon used by the Resistance in the series. As the series was filmed in the early 1980's, this show was one of the earliest to feature this firearm. | ||
[[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|400px|none|The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.]] | [[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|400px|none|The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.]] | ||
− | [[File:VE08 04.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VE08 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The converted [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] is held by Kyle in "The Dissident" (S1E08).]] |
+ | [[File:VS1E10 11.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The converted [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] is used by a gunman in "The Conversion" (S1E10).]] | ||
==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
− | The [[MAC-10]] is | + | As in ''[[V: The Final Battle]]'', the [[MAC-10]] is the weapon of choice for Ham Tyler ([[Michael Ironside]]). He sometimes was seen using it with a suppressor. The MAC-10 also is used by Kyle Bates ([[Jeff Yagher]]), who carries his in a thigh holster. |
[[File:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[File:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
− | [[File:VE08 02.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VE08 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ham fires the MAC-10 in "The Dissident" (S1E08).]] |
− | [[File:VE10 07.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VE10 07.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ham holds the suppressed MAC-10 in "The Conversion" (S1E10).]] |
− | [[File:VE13 01.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VE13 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Kyle Bates ([[Jeff Yagher]]) holds up his MAC-10 in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).]] |
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==Uzi== | ==Uzi== | ||
Mike Donovan is seen using a full size [[Uzi]] in several episodes, notably in "The Dissident" (Ep.08) when he and Ham Tyler infiltrate a Visitor mothership to rescue a Visitor scientist, as well as in "The Conversion" (Ep.10). | Mike Donovan is seen using a full size [[Uzi]] in several episodes, notably in "The Dissident" (Ep.08) when he and Ham Tyler infiltrate a Visitor mothership to rescue a Visitor scientist, as well as in "The Conversion" (Ep.10). | ||
− | [[File:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | + | [[File:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Uzi - 9x19mm]] |
− | [[File:VE10 09.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VS1E08 12.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mike uses the Uzi and Ham uses the MAC-10 in "The Dissident" (S1E08).]] |
+ | [[File:VE10 09.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mike opens fire with the Uzi in "The Conversion" (S1E10).]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
− | Ham Tyler ([[Michael Ironside]]) is seen using an [[M72 LAW]] to take out a Visitor convoy in "The Conversion". In the series finale "The Return" ( | + | Ham Tyler ([[Michael Ironside]]) is seen using an [[M72 LAW]] to take out a Visitor vehicle in a convoy in "The Conversion" (S1E10). In the series finale "The Return" (S1E19), Visitors disguised as humans use the LAW in an assassination attempt. |
− | [[File:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|401px]] | + | [[File:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|401px|M72 LAW]] |
− | [[File:VE10 03.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VE10 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ham Tyler ([[Michael Ironside]]) is seen using an [[M72 LAW]] to take out a Visitor convoy in "The Conversion" (S1E10). ]] |
− | [[File:VE19 07.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:VE19 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In the series finale "The Return" (S1E19), Visitors disguised as humans use the LAW in an assassination attempt.]] |
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] |
Latest revision as of 06:24, 4 January 2016
V: The Series was the 1984 television series continuation of the battle for Earth between the Visitors and the Human Resistance that was introduced in 1983's V: The Original Miniseries and 1984's V: The Final Battle. The series ran for 19 episodes on NBC and would later be released on DVD as V: The Complete Series.
The following weapons were used in the television series V: The Series:
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is the handgun used by Mike Donovan (Marc Singer) in the series.
Heckler & Koch P9S
A Heckler & Koch P9S is the handgun used by Juliet Parish (Faye Grant) in the series.
![](/images/thumb/1/1d/VE15_08.jpg/450px-VE15_08.jpg)
Rifles
AKM
Tony Baker (J.J. Cohen) is armed with an AKM assault rifle in "The Wildcats" (S1E15).
M16A1
As in the miniseries, the Resistance fighters are seen with M16A1 rifles.
![](/images/thumb/7/75/VE10_10.jpg/450px-VE10_10.jpg)
Ruger Mini 14 Stainless version with Folding stock
Ellen Baker (Rhonda Aldrich) uses a Ruger Mini-14 with a factory folding stock in Stainless steel in "The Wildcats" (S1E15)
Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"
A Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" is used by Jesse in "The Champion" (S1E14).
![](/images/thumb/4/43/VS1E14_03.jpg/450px-VS1E14_03.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/6/62/VS1E14_05.jpg/450px-VS1E14_05.jpg)
Shotguns
Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun
In "Dreadnought" (S1E02), Robert Maxwell (Michael Durrell) is armed with a pistol-gripped Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun.
![](/images/thumb/c/c6/VS1E02_05.jpg/450px-VS1E02_05.jpg)
Ithaca 37
Ithaca 37 shotguns are used by various law enforcement and resistance members.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch HK94 (chopped and converted)
The Heckler & Koch HK94 with its barrel chopped down to resemble the MP5A3 is a frequent weapon used by the Resistance in the series. As the series was filmed in the early 1980's, this show was one of the earliest to feature this firearm.
![](/images/thumb/5/51/VE08_04.jpg/450px-VE08_04.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/d/de/VS1E10_11.jpg/450px-VS1E10_11.jpg)
MAC-10
As in V: The Final Battle, the MAC-10 is the weapon of choice for Ham Tyler (Michael Ironside). He sometimes was seen using it with a suppressor. The MAC-10 also is used by Kyle Bates (Jeff Yagher), who carries his in a thigh holster.
![](/images/thumb/6/61/VE13_01.jpg/450px-VE13_01.jpg)
Uzi
Mike Donovan is seen using a full size Uzi in several episodes, notably in "The Dissident" (Ep.08) when he and Ham Tyler infiltrate a Visitor mothership to rescue a Visitor scientist, as well as in "The Conversion" (Ep.10).
Other
M72 LAW
Ham Tyler (Michael Ironside) is seen using an M72 LAW to take out a Visitor vehicle in a convoy in "The Conversion" (S1E10). In the series finale "The Return" (S1E19), Visitors disguised as humans use the LAW in an assassination attempt.
![](/images/thumb/1/1f/VE10_03.jpg/500px-VE10_03.jpg)