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The following guns are used in the television series ''The Equalizer:''
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[[Image:Equalizer01.JPG|thumb|right|300px|''The Equalizer'' (1985 - 1989)]]
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'''''The Equalizer''''' was a television spy series that starred [[Edward Woodward]] as Robert McCall, a disillusioned US government spy who decides to leave "The Company" and use his skills to "equalize" the odds for citizens who call upon his help in the city of New York.  Airing on CBS for four seasons from 1985 to 1989, the series is notable for its authentic New York filming locations and for the casting of several future stars, including [[Christian Slater]], [[Kim Delaney]], [[Joe Morton]], [[Tony Shalhoub]], [[Kevin Spacey]], [[Will Patton]] and [[Vincent D'Onofrio]]. The series as well featured then state-of-the-art technology which included surprisingly accurate weaponry for a show of the Cold War era such as the then-new [[SPAS-12]], the [[Desert Eagle]] and the [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]].  A [[The Equalizer (2014)|feature film adaptation]] directed by [[Antoine Fuqua]] and starring [[Denzel Washington]] as Robert McCall was released in 2014 and a new [[The Equalizer (2021 series)|television series "reboot"]] starring [[Queen Latifah]] as Robyn McCall premiered in the US on CBS in February of 2021 following Super Bowl LV.
  
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'''The following lists the seasons of the television series ''The Equalizer'':'''
  
  
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File:EqualizerS1.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Equalizer - Season 1|Season 1]]<br>(1985-1986)</div>
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File:EqualizerS2.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Equalizer - Season 2|Season 2]]<br>(1986-1987)</div>
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File:EqualizerS3.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Equalizer - Season 3|Season 3]]<br>(1987-1988)</div> 
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File:EqualizerS4.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Equalizer - Season 4|Season 4]]<br>(1988-1989)</div> 
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=Handguns=
 
 
 
 
 
==[[Walther PP Pistol Series]]==
 
Robert McCall ([[Edward Woodward]]) carries a Walther PP series pistol as his main sidearm in the Pilot episode.  Throughout the series, his chief sidearm is the Walther PPK. 
 
[[Image:Equalizer04.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McCall carries a PPK stainless in the episode "China Rain".]]
 
[[Image:Equalizer03.JPG|thumb|none|500px|In the pilot episode, McCall uses a Walther PP.]]
 
 
 
 
 
==Beretta 92==
 
 
 
A [[Beretta 92]] is seen in the episode "Out of the Past."
 
 
 
 
 
==Stechkin APS==
 
 
 
A [[Stechkin APS ]]is briefly seen in the hands of an assassin during a flash forward in the episode The Confirmation Day.
 
 
 
==Desert Eagle==
 
McCall is seen using a Desert Eagle in several episodes.
 
 
 
==1911==
 
 
 
1911s are seen in several episodes.  In "Dead Drop" a 1911 with a silencer and scop is used to kill an assassin.
 
 
 
 
 
=Shotguns=
 
 
 
==Remington 870==
 
 
 
McCall uses a modified [[Remington 870]] in an early version of a shoot/don't shoot simulator in the episode "Desperately." The 870 is seen in several episodes.
 
 
 
=Submachine Guns=
 
 
 
==Uzi==
 
The Uzi is featured in several episodes.
 
[[Image:Equalizer09.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Stock ([[Robert Joy]]) uses an Uzi.]]
 
 
 
==Micro Uzi==
 
The Micro [[Uzi]] is also featured in several episodes.
 
[[Image:Equalizer05.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Mickey Kostmayer ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) accompanies McCall on a mission with a Micro Uzi and magazines taped jungle style.]]
 
[[Image:Equalizer06.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McCall's home arsenal includes a micro Uzi among other weapons.]]
 
[[Image:Equalizer07.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[Image:Equalizer08.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
 
 
==MP5==
 
 
 
An [[MP5]] is seen in the Dead Drop.
 
 
 
=Rifles=
 
 
 
== M1 Carbine ==
 
McCall uses an [[M1 Carbine]] in the Pilot Episode.
 
[[Image:Equalizer02.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McCall aims his M1 from his Jaguar]]
 
 
 
 
 
== Galil ==
 
 
 
A [[Galil]] is seen in the episode "Dead Drop".
 
 
 
==Unknown Sniper Rifle==
 
 
 
Mickey [[Keith Szarabajka]] uses what appears to be a Blaser straight pull rifle in the episode Dead Drop.  In the episode "Wash-Up" the rifle is seen again.  It appears to be a highly modified sniper rifle that we see broke down into several parts so that it fits in a brief case.  The bolt handle is far forward on the bolt much like a straight pull Mauser or Blaser.  However, we see McCall work the bolt like a traditional bolt action rifle.
 
 
 
==AK Series==
 
 
 
[[AK-47]]s, both underfolder and fixed stock, can be seen in the hands of Warsaw Pact soldiers in the episode "Torn".
 
 
 
 
 
=Other=
 
 
 
 
 
==Rambo's Survival Knife==
 
 
 
An arms smuggler offers [[Rambo's Survival Knife]] (First Blood) to [[Stephen McHattie]] for $100 when McHattie can't afford $500 for an illegal gun.  The arms dealer even says, "This is made by some dude down in Arkansas."  Refering to Jimmy Lile the designer of the First Blood knives.
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 18:06, 29 July 2023

The Equalizer (1985 - 1989)

The Equalizer was a television spy series that starred Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a disillusioned US government spy who decides to leave "The Company" and use his skills to "equalize" the odds for citizens who call upon his help in the city of New York. Airing on CBS for four seasons from 1985 to 1989, the series is notable for its authentic New York filming locations and for the casting of several future stars, including Christian Slater, Kim Delaney, Joe Morton, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Spacey, Will Patton and Vincent D'Onofrio. The series as well featured then state-of-the-art technology which included surprisingly accurate weaponry for a show of the Cold War era such as the then-new SPAS-12, the Desert Eagle and the Heckler & Koch MP5A3. A feature film adaptation directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington as Robert McCall was released in 2014 and a new television series "reboot" starring Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall premiered in the US on CBS in February of 2021 following Super Bowl LV.

The following lists the seasons of the television series The Equalizer:




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