James Sikking

James B. Sikking (1934-2024) looking at a Star Model B as Lt. Howard Hunter in the series Hill Street Blues.

James B. Sikking holds a Colt Detective Special as Harris in Scorpio.

James B. Sikking was an American character actor whose long career covered television, movies and stage appearances to include his well-known role as Lt. Howard Hunter in the series Hill Street Blues. He also appeared in several films directed by Peter Hyams, including The Star Chamber, Outland, and Narrow Margin. He passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of ninety.

James Sikking can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:

Film

Gun	Character	Title	Note	Date
MP40	American POW	Von Ryan's Express	Uncredited role	1965
Winchester Model 70	Organization hitman	Point Blank	with scope	1967
Single Action Army "Civilian" model	Gunner	Charro!		1969
Winchester Model 1892	Gunner	Charro!	Carbine and rifle	1969
Remington 1875	Captain Andy Hayes	The Magnificent Seven Ride	.	1972
Colt Detective Special	Harris	Scorpio	.	1973
Colt Detective Special	Dr. Harold Lewin	The Star Chamber	1st Gen/Nickel-Plated	1983
Single Action Army	Colonel Raymond Laribee, CIA	Morons from Outer Space	matched pair of nickel-plated "Artillery" models	1985
Cobray M11/9	Nelson	Narrow Margin	suppressor	1990

Television

Title	Gun	Character	Note	Date
Smith & Wesson Model 15	Sergeant Howard Hunter	Hill Street Blues	pilot episode (E01S01)	1981-1987
Colt Python	Lt. Howard Hunter	Hill Street Blues	6 inch barrel	1981-1987
Winchester Model 70	Lt. Howard Hunter	Hill Street Blues	Humorously had strawberry jam in the trigger housing	1981-1987
Ithaca 37	Lt. Howard Hunter	Hill Street Blues		1981-1987
Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Gun	Lt. Howard Hunter	Hill Street Blues		1981-1987