Magnum P.I. - Season 3

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Magnum P.I. - Season 3 (1982 - 1983)

The following weapons were used in Season 3 of the series Magnum P.I.:

Pistols

Colt Government Model

The main handgun used by Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck) is a Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model, which is a commercial version of the U.S. Military M1911A1. This handgun is supposed to be the one he carried during his service in Vietnam and is sometimes carried in a tanker-style holster, most often seen carried inside wast band small of back, no holster. It is sometimes seen in Magnum's flashbacks to Vietnam. A former propmaster for the show has been quoted saying that the original gun was a traditional .45 ACP 1911, but was soon changed to a 9mm version because .45 ACP blanks were too hard to get on location for the show.

The actual main prop from the show (Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model, 9×19mm Parabellum, serial number 70L33101, currently owned by the National Firearms Museum). A 9mm version of the Government Model was chosen for reliable functioning with readily available blanks. In the context of the show, Magnum's pistol was playing the role of a .45 ACP however, given that various characters referred to it as a "forty-five" several times throughout the series.

Magnum with his Colt Government Model in a promotional photo.

"Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck) raises his Colt MKIV/Series 70 Government Model in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02).

Magnum carries his pistol is a shoulder holster in "Past Tense" (S3E05).

Beretta 950 Jetfire

Asani Osawa (Marilyn Tokuda), after a failed ambush, tries to murder Sato Osawa (Danny Kamekona) with her Beretta 950 Jetfire.

Beretta 950 Jetfire (.25 ACP)

Sato points Asani's own 950 Jetfire at her. "The Eighth Part of the Village" (S3E04)

Tokarev TT-33

A Tokarev TT-33 pistol is seen used by Ivan (Bo Svenson) during a flashback to the Vietnam War in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.1" (S3E01).

Tokarev TT-33 7.62x25mm Tokarev

Ivan (Bo Svenson) holds the pistol during a Vietnam War flashback in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.1" (S3E01).

Walther PPK

Magnum carries a Walther PPK as a backup weapon in an ankle holster, notably seen in "The Big Blow" (S3E22).

Walther PPK - .32 ACP

Magnum holds a Walther PPK in "The Big Blow" (S3E22).

Walther P38

Floyd (Pat Studstill) uses a Walther P38 to threaten TC (Roger E. Mosley) and Higgins (John Hillerman) in "Past Tense" (S3E05). It is also seen being carried by North Vietnamese soldiers

Walther P38 Pistol - 9mm

On the left, Floyd (Pat Studstill) uses a Walther P38 to threaten TC and Higgins in "Past Tense" (S3E05).

An NVA soldier with a P38 to the left. "Did You See the Sunrise?" (S2E01)

Revolvers

Colt Detective Special

The Colt Detective Special is used throughout the series.

Colt Detective Special - .38 Special

In the center, Jack Curry (Drew Snyder) uses a Colt Detective Special to threaten TC and Higgins in "Past Tense" (S3E05).

Smith & Wesson Model 15

A Smith & Wesson Model 15 is kept in a tanker style holster in the glove box of TC's microbus in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02). According to Magnum, TC isn't supposed to have this gun. It is also frequently seen in the hands of thugs throughout multiple episodes.

Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 Special

Magnum finds TC's Model 15 revolver. "Did You See the Sunrise? Pt.2" (S3E02)

Magnum checks the revolver's cylinder. "Did You See the Sunrise? Pt.2" (S3E02)

Magnum with TC's Model 15 in "Did You See the Sunrise? Pt.2" (S3E02).

A thug with his Model 15 revolver in the background. "Mr. White Death" (S3E09)

Smith & Wesson Model 25/29

An N-frame Smith & Wesson revolver can be seen held by an agent in "Did You See the Sunrise? Pt. 2" (S3E02). Unlike Model 27 and Model 28, Model 25 and Model 29 feature no tapered barrels, and are virtually indistinguishable from one another.

Smith & Wesson Model 25 (.45 ACP)

Smith & Wesson Model 29 (.44 Magnum)

An agent holding his Smith & Wesson Model 25 or 29 as he helps guide civillians into a building. "Did You See the Sunrise? Pt.2" (S3E02)

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Earl "Mr. White Death" Gianelli has a Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolver, which he usually keeps in his suitcase.

Smith & Wesson Model 36 (.38 Special)

Earl retrieves his Model 36 revolver from his suitcase. "Mr. White Death" (S3E09)

Smith & Wesson Model 67

In "Mr. White Death" (S3E09), a thug carries a Smith & Wesson Model 67 revolver, which he draws while searching for Magnum.

Smith & Wesson Model 67 (.38 Special)

A thug with his Model 67 revolver in the foreground. "Mr. White Death" (S3E09)

Submachine Guns

Uzi

Orville "Rick" Wright (Larry Manetti) uses an Uzi submachine gun in "Past Tense" (S3E05).

IMI Uzi - 9mm

On the left, Rick (Larry Manetti) uses an Uzi submachine gun in "Past Tense" (S3E05).

Rifles

M16 Rifle

M16 rifles are used by US Marines as well as Nuzo (James Whitmore Jr.) in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02).

M16 (Model No. 614) with 30-round magazine and Birdcage flash hider - 5.56x45mm NATO.

Nuzo in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02). Note that the "Birdcage" flash hider has been swapped for a "3-prong" flash hider.

A better view of the rifle. Note the "Full fence" lower receiver.

M16 Rifles are used by US Marines in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02).

Remington 700

Ivan (Bo Svenson) is seen using a Remington 700 in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02).

Remington 700 BDL - .308 Winchester

Ivan (Bo Svenson) is seen using a Remington 700 BDL in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.2" (S3E02).

Valmet M71S

As what was common for productions in the 1970's and 1980's, the Valmet M71S rifle is seen used as a substitute for the AK-47. In a flashback to the Vietnam War, NVA soldiers are armed with the rifle.

A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223). The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm

NVA soldiers are armed with the rifle during a Vietnam War flashback in "Did You See the Sunrise, Pt.1" (S3E01).

Machine Guns

M60

An M60 machine gun is used by Lyden (James Wainwright) in "Past Tense" (S3E05).

M60 machine gun with bipod folded - 7.62x51mm NATO

Lyden (James Wainwright) readies the M60 in "Past Tense" (S3E05).