Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues (1981-1987).

The following firearms were used on the television series Hill Street Blues:

Beretta M1934

During the roll call in the pilot episode, "Hill Street Station" (1.01), an undercover detective can be seen placing a Beretta M1934 during Sgt. Esterhaus's weapons inspection due to "alleged carrying of bizarre and unauthorized weapons by the officers of this precinct".

Beretta Model 1935, the .32 ACP version of the Model 1934. Other than caliber, the pistols are identical.

An officer places a Beretta M1934 on the table.

unidentified shotgun

LaRue's partner, Sgt. Neil Washington (Taurean Blacque), places a pistol-gripped shotgun on the table during the pilot episode's weapons inspection. This appears to be the same shotgun seen later in the episode as used by Hector, one of the convenience store robbers.

Washington lays the shotgun down on the table.

Washington's shotgun.

Hector aims the shotgun at Capt. Furillo.

As Furillo covers Hector, the shotgun lays on the ground on front of them.

Colt Mk IV Series 70

Det. John "J.D." LaRue (Kiel Martin) places a Colt Mk IV Series 70 on the table during the pilot episode's weapons inspection.

Colt 1911 Series 70 - .45 ACP

LaRue places his Mk IV on the table then proceeds to help a female officer remove a compact pistol from her holster.

unidentified pistol

A female officer receives "assistance" from LaRue in removing a compact pistol from her leg holster during the pilot episode's weapons inspection.

LaRue places his Mk IV on the table then proceeds to help a female officer remove a compact pistol from her holster.

Colt Detective Special (1st Generation)

Capt. Frank Furillo (Daniel J. Travanti) carries a first generation Colt Detective Special in a shoulder holster, notably seen when he removes the holster upon confronting Hector in the pilot episode.

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special

Capt. Furillo talks to Hector with his Colt DS holstered.

Remington 870

Several officers from the Hill Street Station use Remington 870 shotguns. In the pilot episode, both Officers Bobby Hill (Michael Warren) and Andy Renko (Charles Haid) handle one during the armed robbery standoff with Hector in the pilot episode.

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge

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Bobby, with his shotgun, takes cover with Renko in the pilot episode.

Renko aims his shotgun at the liquor store during the standoff.

Officers aim their weapons at the liquor store during the pilot episode.

M16A1

The Emergency Action Team (EAT) utilizes M16A1 rifles.

M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm

EAT officers in the pilot episode with M16s.

EAT officers in the pilot episode prepare the enter the liquor store.

EAT officers in the pilot episode fire their M16s inside the store.

Colt Python

Some of the Hill Street precinct officers carry Colt Python revolvers. The junkie who shoots Bobby and Renko in the pilot episode fires four shots from a Python.

Colt Python with 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum

The junkie fires at Bobby and Renko when they enter the tenement searching for a phone in the pilot episode.

A policeman with his Python drawn as Furillo reaches the crime scene in the pilot episode.

Smith & Wesson Model 28

Many of the officers carry Smith & Wesson Model 28 revolvers, including Bobby Hill (Michael Warren), undercover Det. Sgt. Michael "Mick" Belker (Bruce Weitz), and others. Hector's friend in the pilot episode also holds a Model 28 on the hostages.

Smith & Wesson Model 28 - .357 Magnum. This is essentially the same gun as the Model 27, except for a noncheckered top strap and a less high polish blued finish.

Hector's friend in the pilot episode with his Model 28.

Officer Bobby Hill reaches for his Model 28 when he and Renko are shot by the junkie in the tenement.

An officer with his Model 28 as Furillo arrives on the scene in the pilot episode.

Hill stands outside an apartment with his Model 28 drawn in "Politics as Usual" (1.03).

Hill chases down a suspect on the roof of an apartment building in "Politics as Usual" (1.03).

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB

In the pilot episode, EAT commander Sgt. Howard Hunter (James B. Sikking) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Heavy Barrel.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy barrel) Revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special

Sgt. Hunter draws his Model 10 HB in the pilot episode when Hector breaks the glass of the storefront.

Smith & Wesson Model 19

Officer Fuentes (Steven Bauer) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 19 in "Presidential Fever" (1.02), until it is taken from him by a mob of angry Puerto Ricans when he and Officer Harris wrongly accuse them of burglary.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum

Smith & Wesson Model 29

EAT commander Sgt./Lt. Howard Hunter (James B. Sikking) keeps a Smith & Wesson Model 29 in a large shoulder holster. It is first scene in "Politics as Usual" (1.03), when Hunter is telling Capt. Furillo that "a Steyr SSG hits from a thousand yards" during an argument about security for the President's upcoming visit to Hill Street Precinct.

Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 Magnum.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Several officers, notably Officer Andy Renko (Charles Haid), carry Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special

A female detective with her Model 10 holstered.

Renko prepares to burst through a door in "Politics as Usual" (1.03).

Renko raises his Model 10 before apprehending an assault suspect in "Politics as Usual" (1.03).

Colt Detective Special (3rd Generation)

Undercover Det. J.D. LaRue (Kiel Martin) carries a third-generation Colt Detective Special in an ankle holster in "Politics as Usual" (1.03) when he tells his partner, Sgt. Washington, that he's got "a .38 strapped to [his] ankle".

Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special.

LaRue chases the other suspect in the drug bust.

LaRue searches for the other suspect, his Colt DS drawn.

LaRue holds his snub on Sgt. Ralph Macafee (Dan Hedaya) as he inspects his badge before reluctantly taking his bribe.