The A-Team (TV Series)

The A-Team is an American action television series that aired on NBC from 1983-1988. The show followed the adventures of a US Special Forces team who were convicted of a military crime they didn't commit. After escaping from a maximum security prison, they survive as soldiers of fortune in the Los Angeles underground. The show was known for its numerous gunfights where nearly no one was shot, and for its car chases where everyone is able to get out of their vehicles even after they experienced spectacular crashes. A theatrical adaptation of the show starring Liam Neeson was released in 2010.

The following weapons were used in the television series The A-Team:

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The A-Team (1983-1988)

Handguns

Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power is one of the handguns frequently used by Col. John "Hannibal" Smith.

Colt M1911

The M1911 and many variants are carried at various times by A-Team members, U.S. Military Police pursuing the A-Team, and various bad guys.

Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP

In the Season 2 episode "The Battle for Bel-Air", Decker second-in-command Capt. Crane (Carl Franklin) fires his M1911.

Nickel Plated Colt Lawman MK III

Used in multiple episodes, primarily by Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck (Dirk Benedict).

Colt Lawman MK III. - .357 magnum

The business end of Faceman's nickel plated Colt Lawman MK III.

CO2 Pistol

A CO2 pistol is used to fire tranquilliser darts in The Court Martial Part 3: Firing Line.

Model and make of this one I haven´t been able to identify thus far.

Smith & Wesson 39

During Season 2, the Smith & Wesson 39 is one of the preferred sidearms of Col. John "Hannibal" Smith (George Peppard).

In the Season 2 episode "The Battle for Bel-Air", Hannibal holds a S&W on Col. Decker.

Smith & Wesson 539

Hannibal also uses a Smith & Wesson 539 in Season 2.

Hannibal holds a S&W.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special

One of the thugs loading his Smith & Wesson Model 10 in the Season 3 episode Breakout!.

Smith & Wesson Model 29

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is the main sidearm of A-Team nemesis Col. Decker (Lance LeGault). Faceman is also seen carrying the Smith & Wesson Model 29 in numerous episodes.

Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 magnum.

Faceman shows Hannibal his S&W Model 29 in the Season 2 episode "The Taxicab Wars".

In the Season 2 episode "The Battle for Bel-Air", Col. Decker (Lance LeGault) with his S&W Model 29 drawn, searches for Hannibal in a sporting goods store.

It can also be seen in the Season 1 episode Pros And Cons used by Warden Beale.

Webley Mk VI

The leader of the Guerillas in the Season 1 Pilot Mexican Slayride can be seen using a Webley Mk VI.

Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley

Note the large barrel, distinguishing it from the other Webley revolvers.

Submachine Guns

Wilkinson Arms Linda pistol

Hannibal (George Peppard) uses a Wilkinson Arms Linda machine pistol converted to full-auto in the Season 2 episode "Deadly Maneuvers".

Wikinson Arms Linda Pistol

Hannibal fires the Wilkinson Arms Linda in the Season 2 episode "Deadly Maneuvers".

HK94A3

Heckler & Koch HK94 - 9mm.

Head of the Neighbourhood Watch Joe Skrylow wielding a HK94A3 in the Season 4 episode There Goes The Neighbourhood.

A close-up of the receiver. Note the Diopter Sighting System and the firing mode switch, which only offers semi-firing mode.

These appear to have the early "Slimline" forearms featured on older versions of the MP5.

Intratec AB-10

Intratec AB-10 Pistol. - 9x19mm.

Used throughout season 2, Hannibal is seen here holding an Intratec AB-10 Pistol.

Intratec TEC-9

Seen used by Robert Davi in an episode. Also, TEC-9 Mini blued carried by Hannibal in at least 1 episode.

Intratec TEC-9. - 9x19mm.

Robert Davi opening up with his Intratec TEC-9.

MAC-10

The MAC-10 appears in two guises in the series. Both as itself (in a specific instance where Hannibal discovers it in a weapons cache inside a limo - complete with what appears to be a Psionics suppressor) and in a "fake Uzi" mode much like The Dogs of War with fake Uzi furniture mounted on the barrel and receiver. If memory serves the "front sight" of the Uzi was actually upside down!!!

In the Episode When You Comin´ Back, Range Rider?, a MAC-10 is used by Col. Roderick Decker (Lance LeGault) for target practice. It should be noted that Lance LeGault barely ever flinches when firing a weapon in the series.

Hannibal discovers a suppressed MAC-10 under a seat in the main villains limousine. He correctly refers to it as a "Ingram".

Micro Uzi

Micro Uzi - 9mm.

Frankie Santana(Eddie Velez) with a Micro Uzi on General Stockwell´s plane.

(Fake) Uzi Carbine

A MAC-10 mocked up to look like an Uzi can be seen being used by Murdock (Dwight Schultz). Similar Uzi mock-ups can be seen in Raw Deal, The Dogs of War, and also Stripes.

IMI Uzi 9x19mm

Murdock (Dwight Schultz) blasting away at a group of bad guys. Note that he is wearing the ear muffs so the bullet hits on the (apparently bulletproof) barrel he is hiding in wont blow his eardrums when he is taking cover.

Another mocked up MAC-10.

Rifles

Ruger Mini 14 Stainless version with Folding stock

When the show began its full run in 1984, the producers decided not to have the team use different weapons every week, primarily due to budget concerns. (Let's face it, it was a cheap show). Beginning with its second season, the A-Team favored the Ruger Mini-14 with a factory folding stock in Stainless steel. Contrary to popular belief, these were not the fully automatic Ruger AC556 rifles, but the Semi auto only Ruger Mini 14 with folding stocks. Close examination of the show reveals that the actors are pulling the triggers quickly and only a few spent brass casing as flying out, despite the sound effects of full auto fire. Also the cuts in editing, showing bullet squibs and 'dust hits' against the ground and buildings, created the illusion of full auto firing Ruger rifles. Since Americans had not yet been exposed to 'assault weapon bans' being that this was the mid 1980s, the title 1 classified Ruger rifles were easy to transport across state and local lines with no paperwork hassles. The rifles were actually purchased for the show and were kept on permanent storage in the show's props containers during the show's run.

Stainless Steel Ruger Mini-14 GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") - 5.56x45mm

Hannibal Smith (George Peppard) and Templeton "Faceman" Peck (Dirk Benedict) hold their Ruger rifles in the Season 2 episode "The Taxicab Wars".

"Howling Mad" Murdock (Dwight Schultz) holds a Ruger Mini-14 as he and B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) burst into a backyard in the Season 2 episode "The Taxicab Wars".

-- The question remains...what's that handgun B.A. is holding in this shot? -- Could it be a Walther PPK?

AKM

AKM´s can be seen is during the Season 4 finale The Sound Of Thunder, used by North Vietnamese ground troops.

AKM - 7.62x39mm.

A North Vietnamese soldier brandishing an AKM. Note the bulge on the forearm, a feature unique to this version of the Kalashnikov.

Why the NFL never thought of this.

Daewoo K2

Used in numerous episodes, notably by Murdock in Season 4's "Wheel of Fortune".

Daewoo K2 AR - 5.56mm

H. M. Murdock carrying a Daewoo K2 in the Season 4 episode Wheel Of Fortune.

A good look at the left side of the receiver.

HK91A2

Heckler & Koch HK91A2 - 7.62x51mm.

A group of bank robbers, some of which are wielding scoped HK91´s. Note clamped together magazines.

IMI Galil

IMI Galil ARM - 5.56x45mm

"Any Questions?", Templeton holds a Galil on a bunch of thugs from atop a Sherman tank.

M16

M16/SP1 - 5.56x45mm

M16/SP1 with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider used to impersonate the original M16 carried by Hannibal (George Peppard) in a flashback in the Season 4 finale The Sound Of Thunder.

Murdock aiming an M16 with the original 3-prong flash hider.

M16A1

Used by U.S. Military Police pursing the A-Team, by A-Team members themselves, and various bad guys.

Err, I almost forgot...some could have been earlier-model M16s or AR15 Sporters, but I don't remember anymore.

M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.

M16A1 with faux M203 Grenade Launcher

During the Season 4 finale The Sound Of Thunder Hannibal(George Peppard) can be seen pulling a M16A1/SP1 with a mock-up M203 from Murdocks(Dwight Schultz) bag.

M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.

Both the length of the tube and the shape and size of the trigger and accompanying trigger guard are off. Hannibal is also never seen actually loading the weapon, yet another indication that this is a non-firing prop.

Norinco Type 56-2

Norinco Type 56-2 with side-folding stock - 7.62x39mm.

A Norinco Type 56-2 leaning against a chair in the Season 5 episode Quarterback Sneak.

A soldier in The Theory Of Revolution brandishing a Norinco Type 56-2.

Ruger Mini-14

The Ruger Mini-14 is used mostly by bad guys in a multitude of episodes.

Ruger Mini-14 - 5.56x45mm.

The Second and third extra from the left are carrying Ruger Mini-14´s in the episode The Island.

One can also spot a couple of AC556 with their characteristic bayonet lugs earlier in the same episode.

Steyr AUG

Steyr AUG - 5.56x45mm

One of the thugs surrenders his Steyr AUG to the A-Team in the Season 4 episode Where´s The Monster When You Need Him?.

A first person shot from the same episode. Dirk Benedict isn't actually firing the weapon, but is wiggling it around instead. Sound and special effects are doing the rest.

Thompson Submachine Gun

Used in the two-parters Judgement Day and Mexican Slayride.

M1928 Thompson - .45 ACP.

The main villain firing his Thompson M1928 on full auto.

Hannibal wielding a M1921 in Mexican Slayride. Note that the barrel appears to be cut down.

One of the thugs uses a Thompson M1928A1 in The Out-Of-Towners.

(Fake) XM177

Commercial CAR-15 - 5.56x45mm.

If someone can get a clearer screenshot, please go ahead and replace this one.

Winchester Model 1892

A wide variety of lever action rifles can be seen in The A-Team, including a Winchester Model 1892.

Winchester Model 1892

Main Villain in Breakout! holding what appears to be a Winchester Model 1892.

Shotguns

Remington 870

Hannibal (George Peppard) is seen holding a Remington 870 in Sheriffs Of Rivertown.

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge

Hannibal (George Peppard) holding a Remington 870 while breaking up a card game in Sheriffs Of Rivertown.

A close-up of the Remington 870´s pump action.

Ithaca Model 37

Can be seen throughout the series.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge

Sheriff Hank Thompson (Ed Lauter) carrying a Ithaca 37 shotgun in the Season 1 episode Black Day at Bad Rock

Earlier in the same episode a weapon rack can be seen in the sheriffs office with multiple other shotguns. The bartender in The Out-Of-Towners uses a Ithaca 37 with sawed-off stock and barrel.

Charles Parker 1878 Double Barreled Shotgun

Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge

A farmer holds his Double Barreled Shotgun on the A-Team in the Season 5 episode Alive At Five.

Sniper Rifles

Winchester Model 70

The Winchester Model 70 is used in various episodes, notably in Season 2's Diamonds ´N Dust.

Winchester Model 70. - .30-06.

The Winchester Model 70 is used twice in the episode Diamonds ´N Dust.

This shot allows for a much clearer look at the rifle.

Machine Guns

M14E2 Light Machine Gun

This weapon is featured only once, during the final Season 1 episode.

M14E2 - 7.62x51mm NATO

During a flashback sequence in the final Season 1 episode A Nice Place To Visit, a Vietcong wields a US made M14E2 Light Machine Gun. Note the curved stock.

M60

The M60 was the regular squad support weapon in the series, always used by Hannibal Smith (George Peppard) and rarely by B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) even though he would of been the obvious choice but more often was relegated to using a chrome Smith & Wesson 639 automatic pistol.

M60 - 7.62x51mm NATO.

In the Season 2 episode "The Battle for Bel-Air", Hannibal fires the M60 mounted on a Hughes 500 helicopter.

In the Season 3 episode "The Bend in the River", B.A. Baracus (Mr. T) bursts into a bar with the M60. This is probably the only time we see B.A. fire the weapon.

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A close-up on the M60´s body in the Season 1 finale.

M60 Rubber props

In the episode Cowboy George the viewer watches as two M60 are caught in just as many explosions. It should be pointed out that these aren't actual firing props.

The fact that this is a rubber prop is most evident when checking for the magazine. There is none.

Another M60 rubber prop meets its untimely demise in an explosion.

Browning Automatic Rifle

Malavida Valdez (Sergio Calderón) is using a Browning Automatic Rifle throughout the Season 1 pilot episode Mexican Slayride.

Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06

Malavida Valdez firing the BAR. Note the blank adaptor protruding from inside the barrel.

Launchers

Federal Gas Riot Gun

In the episode When You Comin´ Back, Range Rider?, Col. Decker (Lance LeGault) uses a Federal M201-Z Riot Gun.

Federal M201-Z Riot Gun.

In When You Comin´ Back, Range Rider?, Col. Decker (Lance LeGault) uses a Federal M201-Z Riot Gun.

M72 Light Anti Tank Weapon (LAW)

M72 LAW

The bounty hunters in the Season 3 episode Bounty have a M72 lying in their Hideout. How they acquired that sort of ordnance is beyond me.

M1 Rocket Launcher

The M1 "Bazooka" is used by Murdock in the Season 4 episode Where´s The Monster When You Need Him?.

M1 "Bazooka"

The M1 "Bazooka" is used once in the Season 4 episode Where´s The Monster When You Need Him?. I am pretty sure that this is just a mock-up.

Miscellaneous

Mk 2 Fragmentation Grenade

Templeton Peck (Dirk Benedict) and H. M. Murdock (Dwight Schultz) come across a box full of Mk 2 fragmentation grenades in the Season 3 episode Moving Targets.

Hannibal also retrieves two of these at the end of the Season 1 Finale A Nice Place To Visit.

M69 Training Grenade

M69 Training Grenade.

M69 Training Grenades can be seen here during The Sound Of Thunder in Murdock´s weapon bag. Identifiable by their blue paint job. These are not actual M67.

M19 mortar

In The Theory Of Revolution Hannibal(George Peppard) and B.A.(Mr. T) lay suppressive fire with a M19 mortar.