Babylon Berlin - Season 1

Babylon Berlin - Season 1 Country Germany Channel Sky Deutschland Genre Crime Broadcast October 13 - November 3, 2017 No. of Episodes 8 Main Cast Character Actor Gereon Rath Volker Bruch Charlotte Ritter Liv Lisa Fries Alfred Nyssen Lars Eidinger Reinhold Gräf Christian Friedel Gottfried Wendt Benno Fürmann Helga Rath Hannah Herzsprung Samuel Katelbach Karl Markovics

The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the television series Babylon Berlin:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Pistols

Dreyse Model 1907

Gereon Rath's (Volker Bruch) duty sidearm is a Dreyse Model 1907 throughout the series. The first appearance of his pistol is in Episode 1 chasing a criminal but accidentally drops it.

Dreyse 1907 - 7.65mm Browning

After taking good care, Bruno Wolter loaded a magazine into the Dreyse, ...

"... barrel adjusted, blown through."
... checks the rights...

"Everything in order..."
...and hands it back to Gereon, which offers a view of the grip with the "FMR" logo. This means it is an early produced Dreyse (Ep. 02).

Johann König (Marc Hosemann) threatens Gereon during the interrogation (Ep. 02).

He aims the Dreyse (Ep. 08).

Left view of the pistol (Ep. 08).

He aims at the Armenian (Misel Maticevic) (Ep. 08).

Gereon Rath with the Dreyse and a Colt (Ep. 08).

Lignose 3A

Franz Krajewski (Henning Peker) uses a Lignose 3A pistol.

Lignose Einhandpistole 3A - 6.35 mm

Franz Krajewski pointing his Lignose 3A with his finger on the trigger guard, not yet having chambered a round (Ep. 01).

Franz Krajewski cambering a round with the Lisnose's distinct trigger guard cocking mechanism (Ep. 01).

Stephan Jänicke (Anton von Lucke) finds Krajewski's Lignose 3A in Rath's desk Season 1, Episode 5

Ortgies Pocket Pistol

Bruno Wolter's (Peter Kurth) service weapon is a Ortgies Pocket Pistol, chambered in either .32 ACP or .380 ACP. pistol. Svetlana Sorokina (Severija Janusauskaite) is also seen with this pistol, chambered in .25 ACP.

Ortgies Pocket Pistol - .25 ACP

Svetlana shows one of her comrades an argument (Ep. 03).

(Ep. 05).

Bruno moves the slide to reload while waiting in a car (Ep. 08).

Bruno Wolter points his Ortgies Pocket Automatic pistol at a bouncer (Ep. 08).

Luger P08

The Luger P08 is one of the standard sidearms of the German police.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Police officer's child removes his father's Luger P08 from its holster (Ep. 05).

A closeup of the child holding his father's Luger P08 (Ep. 05).

A frightened train station guard pointing his Luger P08 (Ep. 06).

Tokarev TT-30/TT-33

One of the inaccuracies of the show is its constant use of the TT-type pistol by the Soviet agents Grigori Selenskij (Dmitri Alexandrov) and Michail Fallin (Waléra Kanischtscheff) of ambassador Trochin (Denis Burgazliev). The show is set in 1929, while the TT-30 would not even be designed until 1930. An accurate choice would be the Korovin TK pistol or the already used Nagant M1895 revolver.

Tokarev TT-30, first version of Tokarev pistol - 7.62x25mm Tokarev.

A closeup of a Russian taking aim with a TT-type pistol with what appears to be some sort of light attached to the front, just under the muzzle (most likely put onto the gun so a blank would not have to be fired at an actor at such close range) (Ep. 02).

Fallin holds the TT while riding a bloody consignment bill. Note the shape of the cocking serrations which is typical for the pre-1947 version of TT pistols. (Ep. 02).

A police officer is seen laying out several captured handguns, including multiple TT-type pistols (Ep. 07).

WE TT-33 air gun with fake suppressor.

Fallin holds his TT equipped with a suppressor (Ep. 05).

Selenskij rushes by Svetlana (Ep. 05).

Mauser C96

Mauser C96 pistols are also seen in the police armory.

Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser.

Some C96 at the back of the table (Ep. 03).

J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 1926

Czerwinski (Rüdiger Klink) uses a Sauer 1913 pocket pistol as his duty sidearm.

Sauer Model 1913 - .32 ACP

Czerwinski points his Model 1926 at the Soviet agent Fallin (Ep. 07).

Flintlock Pistol

During one of the apartment searches, Bruno finds an old Flintlock Pistol in Episode 4.

Screen-used flintlock pistol.

Bruno examines his find...

... and fools around with it.

Colt M1911A1

Edgar "The Armenian" Kasabian (Misel Maticevic) owns a nickel Plated Colt M1911A1 as his preferred sidearm that is taken away by Gereon Rath in Episode 8.

Nickel Plated M1911A1 with brown plastic grips - .45 ACP

Having taken Edgar's Colt, Gereon points his own pistol at him.

Gereon using Edgar as a human shield aims the colt at the main bodyguard.

One of Kasabian's henchmen fires a standard Colt pistol during the restaurant shootout.

Gereon replies the fire with the Colt and his Dreyse.

"Don't overdo it, boy!"
During a cease-fire, Gereon uses the opportunity to take Edgar hostage again.

Astra 300

The main bodyguard Jonny (Wolfgang Lindner) of the Armenian is seen with an Astra 300 during the shootout in the restaurant.

Astra 300 - .380 Auto

Jonny points his Astra at Gereon holding his boss hostage.

He opens fire with his pistol starting the shootout.

A slightly different angle.

Revolvers

Nagant M1895

The Nagant M1895 is used by Soviet agents and revolutionaries.

Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62x38R Nagant. This example was dated 1939 manufacture and was a Wartime issued weapon. Note the angular front sight which was used from 1930s.

A police officer is seen laying out several captured handguns, including some 1895 Nagant revolvers Season 1, Episode 7

Smith & Wesson Model 10

A cook of Kasabian's restaurant in Episode 8 is seen using a Smith & Wesson Model 10.

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special

The cook holds his revolver at the ready.

His revolver is seen laying on a table.

Submachine Guns

M1928 Thompson

Some Russian counter-revolutionaries taking over the train in Ep. 01 are armed with M1928 Thompson submachine guns. One episode later Thompsons are used by Soviet agents including Grigori Selenskij and Michail Fallin.

M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP, made famous through countless classic gangster movies.

One of the Soviet agents starts firing his Thompson at counter-revolutionaries trapped in the basement.

Another agent mows downs the enemies of the people.

Fallin holds his Thompson in his right hand what reveals a view of the stock while finishing a wounded "parasite" with his TT pistol after the shootout.

Suomi KP/-31 SJR

The Finnish Suomi KP/-31 SJR submachine gun is used by Soviet counter-revolutionaries in Episode 1 who take control over the train. The SJR version (from Finnish suujarru - muzzle brake) appeared only in 1943.

Suomi KP/-31 - 9x19mm Parabellum. The screen gun is SJR version, equipped with the muzzle brake.

The counter-revolutionary approaches to the stooped train with his Finnish gun.

"We need to break through!"
The revolutionary raises his KP/-31 SJR at his comrade.

Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II

Some Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II submachine guns are seen lying in a crate in the police arsenal.

Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

"Would you rather have one of these? MP28, brand new."
Major Scheer presents the armory's new delivery to Bruno.

Rifles

Mauser Gewehr 1898

The Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifle is used by Berlin police forces, German Border, and Train station guards. The police armory rifles of Major Scheer (Florian Panzner) are equipped with Reichswehr tangent-leaf rear sights.

Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm.

Mauser Gewehr 1898M - 7.92x57mm Mauser

German border guards stop the train on the German-Polish border (Ep 01).

Major Scheer gives Bruno a G98 with tangent-leaf rear sight (Ep 03).

German police with Gewehr 98s watching the May 1st disputes in the streets of Berlin. Note the rifle on the right has a crest on the buttstock (Ep 04).

Bruno enters an apartment of a suspect (Ep 04).

Train station guards next to their Mausers (Ep 06).

Mosin Nagant 1891/30

Two Russian counter-revolutionaries in the first episode can be seen with Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifles. Also, two Soviet soldiers in front of the embassy are armed with Mosin-Nagants with fixed spike bayonets. The rifles stand, obviously for the earlier imperial variant.

Full-length Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR

Counter revolutionaries with their slung Mosins during the coupling of the additional wagon (Ep 01).

The two soldiers guarding the entrance of the embassy from an overfly view.

Front view of the soldiers standing guard. Note the Budenovka hats (Ep 02).

Mauser 98 Sporter

Some types of Mauser 98 Sporter rifles are used during the series. In Episode 7, Bruno introduces a Sporter rifle, that he calls a "Mauser K97" to which Major Scheer sets up a "Ziel 3" Nightvision scope. Generalmajor Seegers (Ernst Stötzner) and Oberst Gottfried Wendt (Benno Fürmann) are also seen with Sporter rifles during a deer hunting in Episode 6.

German-style Mauser 98 Sporter Model B - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Bruno hands it over to Major Beck.

Who in turn hands it over to Scheer, which sets up the scope.

At the end of the secret meeting, Bruno aims the rifle to check the Nightvision (Ep. 04).

Seegers carries a Sporter rifle over his back.

He takes aim at deer.

Wendt holds another rifle.

Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer

Major Beck (Joachim Paul Assböck) is seen with a Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer carbine over his shoulder while hunting in Episode 6.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer Carbine with Scope

The rifle over his back.

Mauser Gewehr 1888/05

Mauser Gewehr 1888/05 rifles are used by German soldiers including Gereon Rath during the WW1 flashback in Episode 7. A G88 is also seen on the wall of Bruno Wolter's living room.

Gewehr 1888/05 - 7.92x57mm.

Gereon, wearing a Model M1915 "Gummimaske", takes cover with his Gewehr in a trench.

A full view of an abandoned Gewehr in No Man's Land. The standing soldiers are armed with G98s.

Another angle of Gereon's rifle.

Berthier Mle 1916 Carbine

Berthier Mle 1916 carbines are seen in hands of French soldiers in the flashback.

Berthier Model 1916 Carabine - 8x50mm R

A French soldier raiding the trench holds his Berthier carbine.

Another left-handed soldier aims at Gereon and his brother.

Machine Guns

Maxim MG 08

During Gereon's WWI flashback in Episode 7, some Maxim MG08s can be seen in the trenches.

Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Two Maxims mounted on Dreifuss 16 tripods in the German Trench.

Schwarzlose M.07/12

Two police officers, in Episode 3, can be seen transporting an Austrian Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12 in preparation for the May 1st demonstration. Another Schwarzlose on a tripod is seen in the German trench in Episode 7.

Schwarzlose MG M. 7/12 - 8x50mmR Mannlicher.

A Schwarzlose being carried by the police officers (Ep. 03).

The other M.07/12 (background) in the German trench (Ep. 07).

Other

Armored Car

An armored car mockup is used by the Berlin police in Episode 5, which resembles a British Austin Armoured Car.