Law & Order - Season 2

Law & Order - Season 2 (1991 – 1992)

Season 2 of Law & Order saw the first of the many cast changes that the show would eventually be known for. George Dzundza did not return for Season 2, citing weariness of the LA to NYC commute, especially for an ensemble show. Dzunda's character of Sgt. Max Greevey (played by a double) was murdered in the teaser of the season premiere. Paul Sorvino would join the cast as Sgt. Phil Cerreta. Season 2 also saw the first appearance of Leslie Hendrix as Medical Examiner Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers, a role she would play for the rest of the series, as well as in all three spinoffs, and even spoofed on an episode of Community. Defense attorney Danielle Melnick (Tovah Feldshuh) also made her first appearance. She would appear twelve more times throughout the run of the series, as well as in one episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent and the series premiere of Chicago Justice.

Cast:

Law

• Sergeant Phil Cerreta - Paul Sorvino
• Detective Mike Logan - Chris Noth
• Captain Donald Cragen - Dann Florek

Order

• Executive Assistant District Attorney Ben Stone - Michael Moriarty
• Assistant District Attorney Paul Robinette - Richard Brooks
• District Attorney Adam Schiff - Steven Hill

The following weapons were used in Season 2 of the television series Law & Order:

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Sergeant Phil Cerreta (Paul Sorvino) and Detective Mike Logan (Chris Noth) are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolvers. Captain Donald Cragen (Dann Florek) appears to be armed with one as well, but never draws it.

Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special - 5 shot

Logan and Cerreta draw their S&W 36's when going to a suspect's door in "Star Struck" (S02E12). It's clear in this photo that Cerreta prefers larger grips.

A S&W 36 with a taped grip and trigger is the murder weapon in "Working Stiff" (S02E22).

The same S&W 36 is seen in a "lineup" of revolvers in "Working Stiff" (S02E22).

Smith & Wesson Model 10HB

Smith & Wesson Model 10s are carried by the NYPD Officers in the initial seasons of the series. The Smith & Wesson Model 10 was an authorized weapon for all NYPD officers who had entered onto the job on or prior to 1986.

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

A S&W 10HB is the murder weapon in "Confession" (S02E01).

Sgt. Cerreta fishes the S&W 10HB out with a pencil.

EADA Ben Stone with the murder weapon during the trial in "Confession" (S02E01).

Defense attorney Lambrusco (Daniel von Bargen) with the murder weapon during the trial in "Confession" (S02E01).

A S&W 10HB is seen in a "lineup" of revolvers in "Working Stiff" (S02E22).

Ruger Redhawk

A patron at a shooting range is seen with a Ruger Redhawk in "Trust" (S02E15). This appears to be the 7.5" barrel variant, but it's hard to be sure.

Ruger Redhawk Hunter with scope ring cuts and a 7.5" barrel, the longest factory option for the classic Redhawk - .44 Magnum

A Redhawk at a shooting range.

Ruger Speed Six

The murder weapon in "Trust" (S02E15) is a Ruger Speed Six. It is described, however, by the ballistics expert as a Ruger Security Six, with "custom Pachmayr grip, modified hammer and trigger." Since the owner is described as a target shooter, a Security Six, which has adjustable sights, would make more sense than a Speed Six, which only has fixed sights.

Ruger Speed Six with blued finish and 2.75-inch barrel - .357 Magnum

Cerreta picks up the Speed Six.

Here the Ruger-style cylinder release is seen.

Logan with the Speed Six.

H&R Model 777 Super Sportsman

Forensics Tech Arlene Shrier (Christine Farrell) demonstrates the difference between single action and double action for the detectives (and the audience) with a H&R Model 777 Super Sportsman in "Trust" (S02E15). It's a top-break, single action revolver, with target sights.

Harrington & Richardson Super Sportsman - .22 Long Rifle

The H&R Model 777 Super Sportsman next to the double action Ruger Speed Six.

Single Action Army

EADA Ben Stone (Michael Moriarty) handles a Single Action Army owned by the suspect's father before handing it over to the suspect himself (Harley Cross) in "Trust" (S02E15).

Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - .45 Colt

Stone with the SAA.

The suspect, Jamie Maser, with the SAA.

Smith & Wesson Model 64

Smith & Wesson Model 64's are seen in various episodes. The S&W Model 64 was modified to meet NYPD requirements and designated as the Model NY-1 by the NYPD and was the authorized issued revolver for all officers of the NYPD who entered on to "the Job" after 1986 until the department stopped issuing revolvers and began issuing semi-automatic 9mm pistols starting around 1992.

Smith & Wesson Model 64 Stainless Model - .38 Special

A S&W 64 is seen in a "lineup" of revolvers in "Working Stiff" (S02E22).

Colt Detective Special

Two third gen Colt Detective Specials are seen in a "lineup" of revolvers in "Working Stiff" (S02E22).

Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special

Two Colt Detective Specials are seen in a "lineup" of revolvers in "Working Stiff" (S02E22).

Pistols

Browning Hi-Power

A Browning Hi-Power is found in the possession of a suspect in "Severance" (S02E13).

Browning Hi Power with "Beer Can" adjustable sights - 9x19mm

The Hi-Power with a knife and two loaded magazines.

M1911A1

A patron at a shooting range is seen with a 9mm M1911A1 in "Trust" (S02E15).

Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP

A shooter unloading his M1911A1. Note the tapered 9mm barrel and the crimped 9mm magazine.

Star Model BM

Maggie (Kelli Williams) threatens to kill herself with a nickel-plated Star Model BM in "Sisters of Mercy" (S02E17).

Star Model BM - 9x19mm

Maggie pointing the pistol at her own head.

This shot shows that there is no magazine in place, probably for safety reasons.

Tanfoglio Titan II

A nickel-plated or stainless Tanfoglio Titan II is the murder weapon in "Intolerance" (S02E20). It is described by ballistics as a "Tanfoglio Titan .380."

FIE/Tanfoglio Titan 2, stainless - .380 ACP

Cerreta find the Tanfoglio Titan II in the suspect's apartment.

The Tanfoglio Titan II after being test fired by Forensics Tech Arlene Shrier (Christine Farrell).

Unknown pistol

Isaac Shore (David Spielberg) uses an unknown pistol in "The Fertile Fields" (S02E19). It's a bit too blurry to make a proper ID, but it might be a Davis P-380.

The pistol in Isaac Shore's hand in "The Fertile Fields" (S02E19).

The pistol in Isaac Shore's hand as he's being wrestled to the ground by court officers.

The pistol in Isaac Shore's hand as he's being wrestled to the ground by court officers.