Batman (1966 TV Series)

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Batman (1966 TV Series) Country USA Language English Channel ABC Genre Action/Crime Broadcast 1966-1968 No. of Seasons 3 No. of Episodes 120 Main Cast Character Actor Batman/Bruce Wayne Adam West Robin/Dick Grayson Burt Ward

Batman is the 1966 television series adaptation of the DC Comics superhero. Largely known for its campiness, the series followed Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) as they fought against a "villain of the week" in the city of Gotham. The series boasted many well known figures to portray villains, including Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero, Frank Gorshin, Liberace, Cliff Robertson, and Eli Wallach. The series premiered in the US on ABC in January of 1966 and aired 120 episodes until 1968.

The following weapons were used in the television series Batman:

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Handguns

Single Action Army

In "Come Back, Shame" (S2E25), the villain Shame (Cliff Robertson) and several members of his gang are seen armed with Single Action Army revolvers. The revolver carried by Shame is nickel-plated.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, custom engraved with ivory - .32-20 Winchester

In "Come Back, Shame" (S2E25), the villain Shame (Cliff Robertson) armed with a nickel Single Action Army revolver.

In "Come Back, Shame" (S2E25), the villain Shame (Cliff Robertson) threatens with a nickel Single Action Army revolver.

In "It's How You Play the Game" (S2E26), the villain Shame (Cliff Robertson) ready to draw his nickel Single Action Army revolver on Batman and Robin.

Colt Model 1917

In "It's How You Play the Game" (S2E26), dual Colt Model 1917 revolvers are used by Laughing Leo (Milton Frome), one of Shame's henchmen.

Unmodified Colt M1917 Revolver - .45 ACP.

In "It's How You Play the Game" (S2E26), dual Colt Model 1917 revolvers are used by Laughing Leo (Milton Frome), one of Shame's henchmen.

Colt Theur Derringer

In "It's How You Play the Game" (S2E26), the villain Shame (Cliff Robertson) pulls a Colt Theur Derringer from his hat.

Colt Thuer

In "It's How You Play the Game" (S2E26), the Derringer is pulled.

Colt Detective Special

The Colt Detective Special is a frequently used handgun in the series. Both Aunt Harriet Cooper (Madge Blake) and Chandell (Liberace) handle the revolver in "The Dead Ringers" (S2E16).

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special

The Colt Detective Special is held by Aunt Harriet Cooper (Madge Blake) in "The Dead Ringers" (S2E16).

Iver Johnson Revolver

Robin (Burt Ward) appears to use an Iver Johnson Revolver to threaten Batman in "Smack in the Middle" (S1E02). The pistol later is seen in the hands of Molly (Jill St. John).

Iver Johnson - .32 S&W

Robin (Burt Ward) appears to use an Iver Johnson Revolver to threaten Batman in "Smack in the Middle" (S1E02).

Submachine Guns

M1928 Thompson

The villain Chandell (Liberace) uses an M1928 Thompson to shoot up a studio box in "The Devil's Fingers" (S2E15).

M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP

The villain Chandell (Liberace) uses an M1928 Thompson to shoot up a studio box in "The Devil's Fingers" (S2E15).

Madsen M50

Ma Parker (Shelley Winters) uses a Madsen M50 submachine gun in both "The Greatest Mother of Them All" (S2E09) and "Ma Parker" (S2E10).

Madsen M50 - 9x19mm

Ma Parker (Shelley Winters) uses a Madsen M50 submachine gun in "The Greatest Mother of Them All" (S2E09).

Rifles/Carbines

Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

The Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine is the firearm used by guards of the Gotham Penitentiary in "Ma Parker" (S2E10).

Winchester 1892 - .38-40 WCF.

The prison guard (an uncredited Milton Berle) points his rifle at Batman in "Ma Parker" (S2E10).

Shotguns

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns are carried by guards of Gotham State Prison.

Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge

In "The Great Escape" (S3E21), guards fire their shotguns.

Winchester Model 1897

Winchester Model 1897 shotguns are carried by officers of the Gotham Police in "The Greatest Mother of Them All (S2E09).

Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge

Gotham officer on the left with the shotgun in "The Greatest Mother of Them All" (S2E09).