| 30 Cases of Major Zeman
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| Country
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 Czechoslovakia
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| Language
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Czech
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| Channel
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Československá televize (ČST)
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| Creator
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Jirí Sequens
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| Genre
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Crime
Espionage
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| Broadcast
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1976-1980
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| No. of Seasons
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3
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| No. of Episodes
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30
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| Main Cast
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| Character
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Actor
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30 Cases of Major Zeman (original: 30 prípadu majora Zemana) is a Czechoslovak produced crime and spy television series directed by Jirí Sequens. The series follows the career of fictional criminologist Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) from the entrance to the National Security Corps (SNB) in 1945 until in his departure for retirement in 1975. Each year represents one case resolved in one year career. The episodes are inspired by real cases, but often grossly distorted for the purpose of communist propaganda.
The following weapons were used in the television series 30 Cases of Major Zeman:
Pistols
Browning Hi-Power
Policeman-turned-spy Pavel Blaha (Radoslav Brzobohatý) returns to his old country armed with a Browning Hi-Power pistol.
Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm
Spy Pavel Bláha (Radoslav Brzobohatý) carries his gun holstered in the 9th episode "Loď do Hamburku" (Ship to Hamburg).
The
Browning Hi-Power is hidden under Blaha's pillow in the 11th episode called "Křížová cesta" (Way of the Cross).
A
Browning Hi-Power is also seen in Bláha's trunk in the 14th episode "Konec velké šance" (End for a Big Chance).
CZ 27
Various characters carry CZ 27 pistol, which was used by the Czechoslovak army and police shortly after World War 2.
Young criminologist Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) aims his gun at the terrorist on the houseboat in 8th episode "Strach" ("Fear").
StB agent Mr. Zitný (
Frantisek Nemec) in 5th episode "Hon na lišku" ("Fox Hunting") searching for a hidden radio.
1st Lt
SNB Pavel Blaha (
Radoslav Brzobohatý) draws his weapon after the expected arrival of a small plane at the end of 5th episode.
Lt. Vydra (
Frantisek Hanus) in the 2nd episode "Vyznavači ohně" ("Fire Devotees") fires his service pistol at a fleeing Nazi.
Strm. Skládal (
Ivo Niederle) pulls his sidearm on a murderer in the 11th episode called "Křížová cesta" ("Way of the Cross").
CZ 70
In episodes taking place during the 70´s, Czechoslovak policemen correctly use CZ 70 pistols as their service weapons.
First lieutenant Skládal (
Ivo Niederle) holds a
CZ 70 pistol in 30th episode "Růže pro Zemana" ("A Rose for Zeman").
Major Zeman (
Vladimír Brabec) is also seen with this weapon in the final episode.
CZ DUO
CZ DUO pocket pistol appears in the hands of Rudi Lorenz (Josef Abrhám).
File:Josef Abrhám-B1906.jpg Smuggler and human trafficker Rudi Lorenz brandishes his pocket pistol In the seventeenth episode called "Pán ze Salcburku" ("Lord of Salzburg").
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Closeup from the same scene.
Luger P08
German Luger P08 pistol is featured in several episodes.
Captain Vaclav Kalina (
Milos Willig) confronts a former Gestapo informant Karel Prágr (
Josef Somr) with a murder weapon in the 1st episode "Smrt u jezera" ("Death at the Lake")
Bayard Model 1908
One of the guns used by the plane hijackers is Bayard Model 1908 pocket pistol.
Bayard Model 1908 - .32 ACP
... in 29th episode called "Mimikry" ("Mimicry").
TT-33
A TT-33 pistol is seen in the hands of aRed Army officers.
Soviet officer guarding the demarcation line fires at a suspect in the pilot episode called "Smrt u jezera" ("Death at the Lake").
Walther P38
Nazis and collaborators use Walther P38 pistols.
Walther P38 pistol - 9x19mm
Ukrainian Insurgent Army agent Richard Lipinsky (Vladimír Brabec) shoots at
SNB policemen men from his Walther in the 4th episode "Rubínové kříže" ("Ruby Cross").
RG man Velenský (Stanislav Fiser)posing with hs pistol in the 3rd episode "Vyznavači ohne" ("Fire Devotees").
Former SS officer Mauer (
Petr Hanicinec) holds his weapon in hand in the 4th episode "Rubínové kříže" ("Ruby Cross").
Walther PPK
Many bad guys of the series seem to have a soft spot for Walther PPK.
Walther PPK with Waffenamt Markings - 7.65mm
RG Mr. Velenský (
Stanislav Fiser) aims his pistol at Zeman in the 2nd episode "Vyznavaci ohne" ("Fire Devotees").
Rusnak drops his gun during a brawl with his former accomplice.
Mestrey´s henchman (
Cerezo Salazar) searching for Jiří Hradec with his Walther in hand.
Jirí Hradec (Rudolf Jelínek) dies a hero's death in the South American jungle in 28th episode "Poselství z neznámé země" ("Message From An Unknown Land").)
Hijacker Karel Vondrich (Oldrich Vlach) executes a pilot with a shot to the head in the 29th episode "Mimikry" ("Mimicry").
File:Emil Horváth-W-PP.jpg CZ 27 held by Martin Gajdoš (Emil Horváth) transforms into a Walther PPK in a continuity error in the 30th episode "Růže pro Zemana" ("A Rose for Zeman").
Welrod pistol
Western spy Pavel Bláha (Radoslav Brzobohatý) uses a Welrod pistol during his final confrontation with Major. Zeman
Welrod pistol Mark II - .32 ACP.
Spy Blaha in the 14th episode called "Konec velké šance" ("The End of A Great Chance") decides to assassinate Zeman in the park ...
Wheellock Pistol
Wheellock Pistol is seen hanged on the wall.
Wheellock Pistol is seen at the center above the chear.
Submachine Guns
MP38/40
Nazis and terrorist of all kinds in the series are equipped with German MP38 and MP40 submachine guns.
MP38 submachine gun - 9x19mm
Nazi guard (
Jan Kanyza) holds SNB Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) in check with a submachine gun in his hands.
Nazi
Werewolves fire by submachine guns during a shootout in the 2nd episode "Vyznavači ohně" ("ire Devotees").
MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm
Innkeeper Beneš (
Zdenek Kutil) armed with submachine gun taunts several members of the Communist party before their execution.
PPSh-41
Red Army troops, Czechoslovak soldiers and SNB policemen use PPSh-41 submachine guns.
Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
SNB Sergeant Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) and a radioperator Lojza Bártík (
Miroslav Masoust) (back) are both armed with PPSh-41s in episode "Hon na lišku" ("Fox Hunting").
Soviet soldier shoots at a fleeing suspect with his submachine gun in the first episode "Smrt u jezera" ("Death at the Lake").
Czechoslovak soldier fires his submachine gun at a bus full of Nazi fugitive in the episode "Vyznavaci ohne" ("Fire Devotees").
Sa 24
Czechoslovak SNB patrolmen are often seen armed with Sa 24 submachine guns.
Sa 24 - 7.62x25 mm Tokarev
A member of the emergency task forces
SNB with a submachine gun on his shoulder in the episode (Vrah se skrývá v poli" ("The Murderer Lurks In the Field").
An SNB patrolman fires at asuspect from a train window in the 4th episode "Rubínové kříže" ("Ruby Cross").
Rifles
BRNO Model 22F
Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) and many of the striking arms factory workers hold BRNO Model 22F rifles during the communist coup.
BRNO Model 22F bolt action rifle - 6.5x57mm
SNB officer Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) sides with the striking workers and aims at the factory owner in the 5th episode "Hon na lišku" ("Fox Hunting").
Factory foreman Svoboda (
Oldrich Lukes) leads other workers that refuse to lower their weapons and surrender them to the factory owner.
Mannlicher 98 Brno Carbine
Karel Mutl (Petr Oliva) defends his home with a Mannlicher 98 Brno Carbine in 10th episode "Vrah se skrývá v poli" ("The Murderer Lurks In the Field").
Mannlicher 98 BRNO Carbine
Mannlicher-Schönauer 1903
Industrialist Čadek (Ilja Prachar) shoots from a Mannlicher-Schoenauer 1903 carbine.
Mannlicher-Schönauer 1903 Carbine with Scope - 6.5x57mm
Čadek displays his favorite "piece" from his collection of hunting rifles.
1st Lt. Pavel Bláha (
Radoslav Brzobohatý), who is a firearms connoisseur immediately takes liking to the rifle.
Sniper rifle "Flintůvka"
Shotguns
Winchester Model 62
James Spellman (Jan Pohan) wields a Winchester Model 62 pump action .22 rifle during a manhunt on a hunt on Jirí Hradec in the 28th episode "Poselství z neznámé země" ("Message From Unknown Land").
Winchester Model 62A Pump Action Rifle - .22 LR
Double Barrel Shotgun
Gamekeepers in the series frequently carry Double Barrel Shotguns, but it is downright impossible to determine the specific models.
Modern Baikal Commercial hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.
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