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| − | The Equalizer starred Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a fed up, burnt out former spy who worked for "The Company." Like all good spy shows The Equalizer featured state of the art technology which showed in the weapons. McCall always relied on his PPK but you would see Spas 12s, MP5s and other top of the line weaponry of the time. The following guns are used in the television series ''The Equalizer:''
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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> |
| | + | File:EqualizerS2.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Equalizer - Season 2|Season 2]]<br>(1986-1987)</div> |
| | + | File:EqualizerS3.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Equalizer - Season 3|Season 3]]<br>(1987-1988)</div> |
| | + | File:EqualizerS4.jpg|<div align="center">[[The Equalizer - Season 4|Season 4]]<br>(1988-1989)</div> |
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| − | ==[[Walther PP Pistol Series]]==
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| − | 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. McCall always cleanly dispatches his foes with one well placed shot usually after giving them some chance to surrender.
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| − | [[Image:Equalizer04.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McCall carries a PPK stainless in the episode "China Rain".]]
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| − | [[Image:Equalizer03.JPG|thumb|none|500px|In the pilot episode, McCall uses a Walther PP.]]
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| − | ==Beretta 92==
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| − | A [[Beretta 92]] is seen in the episode "Out of the Past", Walter Wesley (played by Berry Primus) says, "Even if I don't know how to use this thing it makes me feel better having it around", not a good theory. I believe this is an early European version because it has the safety selector on the frame and it appears to lack the frame mounted magazine release.
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| − | ==Stechkin APS==
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| − | A [[Stechkin APS ]]is briefly seen in the hands of an assassin during a flash forward in the episode "The Confirmation Day."
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| − | ==Desert Eagle==
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| − | McCall is seen using a Desert Eagle in several episodes.
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| − | ==1911==
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| − | 1911s are seen in several episodes. In "Dead Drop" a modified 1911 with a silencer and scope is used to kill an assassin.
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| − | ==Heckler & Koch VP70 Z==
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| − | [[Tony Shalhoub]] plays a terrorist in the episode "Breakpoint" in which he is seen carrying a [[Heckler & Koch VP70]]-Z.
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| − | ==Smith & Wesson Model 39==
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| − | In "No Conscience" McCall is seen loading a stainless steel version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]] (I can't remember if there was a different model number for the stainless version). The magazine is clearly a single stack magazine. McCall only uses the pistol as a decoy for the bad guys to find. After finding the Smith the evil doers assume McCall is unarmed, McCall then reveals his trusty PPK is in an ankle holster which he uses to dispatch two of the villians.
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| − | ==Tokarev TT-33==
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| − | Dan Hedaya removes a [[Tokarev TT-33]] from a foot locker along with several medals from the Vietnam war. McCall identifies it as a Tokarev 7.62mm that was liberated and advises Hedaya against using it to commit suicide because "that ammunition is notoriously unreliable" and may not finish the job.
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| − | ==Ruger Mk II Pistol==
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| − | A silenced [[Ruger Mk II Pistol]] is seen in several episodes.
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| − | ==Colt Python==
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| − | Mickey is seen carrying a short barreled [[Colt Python]] in several episodes. On one occasion when he has to shoot it it magically transforms into a Smith & Wesson.
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| − | ==22 Long Rifle Pen Gun==
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| − | In the episode "Breakpoint" Control tries to smuggle a 22 Long Rifle Pen Gun to McCall. Tony Shalhoub's character recognizes it for what it is and uses it to shoot a hostage.
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| − | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
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| − | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] shows itself in many episodes as the standard sidearm for the New York City Police Department. Karen Young uses one as her duty weapon in "Lady Cop." | |
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| − | =Shotguns=
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| − | ==Remington 870==
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| − | 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 other episodes.
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| − | ==Ithaca 37==
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| − | [[Ithaca 37]]s are wielded by police and henchmen. One can also be seen with a pistol grip in McCall's private weapons stash.
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| − | ==Franchi SPAS-12==
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| − | A [[Franchi SPAS-12]] can be seen in McCall's secret cache of weapons in the pilot episode.
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| − | [[Image:Equalizer06.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A Franchi SPAS-12 can be seen in the middle of McCall's cache.]]
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| − | =Submachine Guns=
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| − | ==Uzi==
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| − | The Uzi is featured in several episodes.
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| − | [[Image:Equalizer09.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Stock ([[Robert Joy]]) uses an Uzi.]]
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| − | ==Micro Uzi==
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| − | The Micro [[Uzi]] is also featured in several episodes.
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| − | [[Image:Equalizer05.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Mickey Kostmayer ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) accompanies McCall on a mission with a Micro Uzi and magazines taped jungle style.]]
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| − | [[Image:Equalizer06.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McCall's home arsenal includes a micro Uzi among other weapons.]]
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| − | ==MP5==
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| − | An [[MP5]] is seen in the Dead Drop.
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| − | =Rifles=
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| − | == M1 Carbine ==
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| − | McCall uses an [[M1 Carbine]] in the Pilot Episode.
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| − | [[Image:Equalizer02.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McCall aims his M1 from his Jaguar]]
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| − | == Galil ==
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| − | A [[Galil]] is seen in the episode "Dead Drop".
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| − | ==Unknown Sniper Rifle==
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| − | 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. They must have had only one of these rifles or they all shopped at the same elicit arms dealer because McCall, Mickey and numerous bad guys use the same type of rifle in several episodes.
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| − | ==AK Series==
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| − | [[AK-47]]s, both underfolder and fixed stock, can be seen in the hands of Warsaw Pact soldiers in the episode "Torn".
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| − | ==Ruger Mini-14==
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| − | [[Ruger Mini-14]] GBs are seen in the episode "Torn". They are also seen in the hands of the NYPD ESU teams.
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| − | ==Rambo's Survival Knife==
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| − | 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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