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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century poster from the pilot's 1979 theatrical release.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is an American science-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons between 1979 and 1981, and the feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the character Buck Rogers created in 1928 by Philip Francis Nowlan that had previously been featured in comic strips, novellas, a serial film, and on television and radio.

The following weapons were used in the television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century:

Handguns

Unknown Revolver

An unknown revolver is used by Buck Rogers (Gil Gerard) in the episode "Testimony of a Traitor" (S02E12) while impersonating a guard at the military base he infiltrates.

Buck Rogers (Gil Gerard) impersonating a guard with an unknown revolver drawn in "Testimony of a Traitor" (S02E12).

Rifles

M16/SP1

A M16/SP1 is equipped by no fewer than three U.S. Air Force guards in "Testimony of a Traitor" (S02E12). These rifles use the original 3-prong flash hider rather than the later "birdcage" flash hider.

M16 with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm

A trio of U.S. Air Force guards with M16/SP1s, based on the lack of a "birdcage."

Machine Guns

Browning M2 Aircraft

In the season 1 episode "Return of the Fighting 69th", a pre-loaded Browning M2 Aircraft in the flexible configuration is retrieved by Buck Rogers (Gil Gerard) from atop a crate of stolen 20th century Earth surplus, flanked by other M2 Aircrafts with and without spade grips. Rogers uses it against their foes, who erroneously believe the piece to be an "ancient signaling device".

Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG

Commander Corliss (Robert Quarry) handles an unloaded M2 Aircraft, flanked by other M2 Aircrafts with and without spade grips.

Buck Rogers (Gil Gerard) goes to a loaded M2 Aircraft among the other M2 Aircrafts, with and without spade grips.

Buck Rogers (Gil Gerard) grabs a loaded M2 Aircraft.

Buck Rogers (Gil Gerard) thumbs the trigger of the M2 Aircraft as he wields it.

Buck Rogers (Gil Gerard) fires the M2 Aircraft at his captors.

Buck Rogers (Gil Gerard) fires the M2 Aircraft into the door mechanism to disable it.

Other

"Pony Boy" Cap Pistol

The robotic "ambuquad" Twiki (Felix Silla) is seen with two "Pony Boy" cap pistols in "Buck's Duel to the Death" (S01E22).

A pair of "Pony Boy" pistols circa 1960 sans sight.

Twiki (Felix Silla) dual wields two Pony Boy pistols.

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-[[Image:BSG Razor.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Battlestar Galactica: Razor'' (2007)]]
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+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.jpg|thumb|''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' poster from the pilot's 1979 theatrical release.]]
-'''''Battlestar Galactica: Razor''''' is a 2007 television film set in the universe of the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (2004)]]'' reboot.  The film follows the actions of the crew of the Battlestar ''Pegasus'' just after their escape from the Cylon ambush on the colonies.  Set sometime between Season 2 and Season 3 of the series, the film features many actors from the series.
+'''''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''''' is an American science-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons between 1979 and 1981, and the feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the character Buck Rogers created in 1928 by Philip Francis Nowlan that had previously been featured in comic strips, novellas, a serial film, and on television and radio.
-'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Battlestar Galactica: Razor'':'''
+{{TV Title}}
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+=Handguns=
+== Unknown Revolver==
+An unknown revolver is used by Buck Rogers ([[Gil Gerard]]) in the episode "Testimony of a Traitor" (S02E12) while impersonating a guard at the military base he infiltrates.
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - S02E12 - Buck Rogers with Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buck Rogers ([[Gil Gerard]]) impersonating a guard with an unknown revolver drawn in "Testimony of a Traitor" (S02E12).]]
+= Rifles =
+== M16/SP1 ==
+A [[M16/SP1]] is equipped by no fewer than three U.S. Air Force guards in "Testimony of a Traitor" (S02E12). These rifles use the original 3-prong flash hider rather than the later "birdcage" flash hider.
+[[File:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16 with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - S02E12 - Trio of Guards with M16s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A trio of U.S. Air Force guards with M16/SP1s, based on the lack of a "birdcage."]]
-=Pistols=
+=Machine Guns=
-== Colonial Handgun (Smith & Wesson Model 686) ==
+== Browning M2 Aircraft ==
-The heavily modified [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]] L-Frame revolver portrayed as the standard Colonial sidearm in [[Battlestar Galactica (2004) - Season 1|Season 1]] of the series is used in the film by a young William Adama ([[Nico Cortez]]) during a flashback to the first Cylon War.
+In the season 1 episode "Return of the Fighting 69th", a pre-loaded [[Browning M2 Aircraft]] in the flexible configuration is retrieved by Buck Rogers ([[Gil Gerard]]) from atop a crate of stolen 20th century Earth surplus, flanked by other M2 Aircrafts with and without spade grips. Rogers uses it against their foes, who erroneously believe the piece to be an "ancient signaling device".
-[[Image:Oldpistolv2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonial Handgun as used in Season 1. This is a replica manufactured by Matsuo which incorrectly uses a [[Colt Python]] frame rather than the correct S&W one.]]
-[[Image:BSGR 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a flashback to the First Cylon War, a young William Adama ([[Nico Cortez]]) opens fire with his handgun after ejecting from his Viper.]]
-[[Image:BSGR 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Adama fires his handgun.]]
-== Colonial Standard Military Sidearm (FN FiveseveN) ==
+[[File:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG]]
-The modified [[FN FiveseveN]], the standard ''Colonial Military'' sidearm from Season 2 until the end, is seen carried by the officers of the ''Pegasus'' in the film.  It keeps the underbarrel explosive launcher. This changeover allows for real semi-automatic fire and makes use of the existing stores of 5.7 x 28mm blank ammunition.
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - S01E08 - Return of the Fighting 69th - Browning M2 Aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Commander Corliss ([[Robert Quarry]]) handles an unloaded M2 Aircraft, flanked by other M2 Aircrafts with and without spade grips.]]
-[[File:BSG_pistol.jpg|thumb|none|401px|Resin prop of the Colonial Standard Military Sidearm in the ''Battlestar Galactica'' series, based on the [[FN Five-seveN]].]]
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - S01E08 - Return of the Fighting 69th - Buck Rogers Moves to Grab Loaded M2 Aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buck Rogers ([[Gil Gerard]]) goes to a loaded M2 Aircraft among the other M2 Aircrafts, with and without spade grips.]]
-[[Image:BSG 3123.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Adm. Helena Cain ([[Michelle Forbes]]) points the handgun at her executive officer.]]
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - S01E08 - Return of the Fighting 69th - Buck with M2 Aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buck Rogers ([[Gil Gerard]]) grabs a loaded M2 Aircraft.]]
-[[Image:BSGR 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Jack Fisk ([[Graham Beckel]]) raises his handgun.]]
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - S01E08 - Return of the Fighting 69th - Buck Thumbing Trigger of M2 Aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buck Rogers ([[Gil Gerard]]) thumbs the trigger of the M2 Aircraft as he wields it.]]
-[[Image:BSGR 39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Kendra Shaw ([[Stephanie Jacobsen]]) holds the handgun.]]
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - S01E08 - Return of the Fighting 69th - Buck Fires M2 Aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buck Rogers ([[Gil Gerard]]) fires the M2 Aircraft at his captors.]]
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - S01E08 - Return of the Fighting 69th - Buck Fires M2 Aircraft at Door Mechanism.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buck Rogers ([[Gil Gerard]]) fires the M2 Aircraft into the door mechanism to disable it.]]
-=Rifles=
-== Beretta CX4 Storm ==
-The [[Beretta Cx4 Storm]] is the standard long gun of the Colonial Marines on board the ''Galactica'' and the ''Pegasus''.  The rifle is seen in the film carried by Colonial Marines as well as members of the rescue team. The weapons themselves have various attachments including a rail system with red dot sight, flashlight attachments, and a custom flash hider.
-[[Image:Beretta_CX4_storm.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Unmodified CX4]]
-[[Image:BSGR 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A member of the rescue team is armed with the Beretta CX4 Storm.]]
-=Shotguns=
+=Other=
+== "Pony Boy" Cap Pistol ==
+The robotic "ambuquad" Twiki ([[Felix Silla]]) is seen with two "Pony Boy" cap pistols in "Buck's Duel to the Death" (S01E22).
+[[File:TootsieToy Pony Boy White Grip w-o Sight 1.JPG|thumb|none|450px|A pair of "Pony Boy" pistols circa 1960 sans sight.]]
+[[File:Buck Rogers in the 25 Century - S01E22 - Twiki with Cap Pistols.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Twiki ([[Felix Silla]]) dual wields two Pony Boy pistols.]]
-== Armsel Striker ==
-A member of the ''Pegasus'' rescue team carries the distinctive South African shotgun [[Armsel Striker]] while aboard the Cylon basestar.
-[[Image:Protecta.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|Armsel Striker]]
-[[Image:BSGR 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A member of the ''Pegasus'' rescue team carries the distinctive South African shotgun [[Armsel Striker]] while aboard the Cylon basestar.]]
-=Submachine Guns=
-== Heckler & Koch MP7A1 ==
-During the rescue mission, Kara "Starbuck" Thrace ([[Katee Sackhoff]]) carries the [[Heckler & Koch MP7A1]].  The major addition to the weapon itself is an ELCAN optical sight rather than a red dot or basic iron sights.
-[[Image:Hk_mp7_b-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch MP7A1 ]]
-[[Image:BSGR 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the rescue mission, Kara "Starbuck" Thrace ([[Katee Sackhoff]]) carries the [[Heckler & Koch MP7A1]].  ]]
-==M91R==
-A visually modified [[M91R]] was used as the basis for the [[Cylon Pistol]]. This machine pistol is first seen in the film rendered in CGI along with the older Cylon models.  The real prop is seen held by William Adama ([[Nico Cortez]]).
-[[image:Gun Cylon stunt.jpg|thumb|none|401px|A screen-used rubber stunt version of the M91R used in ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Razor]]''.]]
-[[Image:BSGR 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A CGI-rendered M91R is used by the older Cylons.]]
-[[Image:bsgAP9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The real prop M91R is seen held by a young William Adama ([[Nico Cortez]]).]]
-[[Image:bsgAP9a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Adama with the weapon.]]
-=Machine Guns =
-== Daewoo K3 ==
-A [[Daewoo K3]] (fitted with railed handguard, heat shield, and KAC vertical grip) is carried by Kendra Shaw in the final assault on the Cylon Basestar.
-[[File:Daewoo K3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Daewoo K3 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
-[[File:Custom K3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Daewoo K3 modified with Paratrooper stock, railed feed tray cover, railed handguard, foregrip, and plastic belt box - 5.56x45mm. This is the weapon used in 2009 film ''[[Driven to Kill]]'', shown in the making-of. These modifications are commonly found on K3s in live-action productions.]]
-[[Image:bsgSAWa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the weapon held by Kendra.]]
-[[Image:bsgSAW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kendra raises the K3 Machine Gun.]]
-=Adm. Cain's Gun Case=
-First glimpsed in the Season 2 episode "Pegasus", Adm. Helena Cain ([[Michelle Forbes]]) is seen with a collection of guns in her ready room in the film:
-=== Flintlock pistols ===
-A pair of [[Flintlock Pistol]]s are on display in Adm. Cain's office in Season 2's "Pegasus".
-[[Image:BSGR_43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the Flintlock pistol is below the Luger in the case behind Commander Jurgen Belzen ([[Steve Bacic]]).]]
-=== Luger P08 ===
-The [[Luger P08]] is another weapon seen in a display case in Cain's office.
-[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]]
-[[Image:BSGR_43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the Luger is the pistol at the top in the case behind Commander Jurgen Belzen ([[Steve Bacic]]).]]
-=== Webley-Scott Model 1906 ===
-The very rare [[Webley & Scott Mk I|Webley-Scott Model 1906]] handgun also holds a place in Cain's collection.
-[[Image:20044530.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Webely & Scott Model 1906]]
-[[Image:BSGR 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The very rare [[Webley & Scott Mk I|Webley-Scott Model 1906]] handgun is behind Fisk ([[Graham Beckel]]) in Cain's collection.]]
-===M1911A1 ===
-An [[M1911A1]]-type pistol also is displayed in Cain's collection.
-[[Image:BSGR_41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1911 pistol is seen at the top.]]
-[[Image:BSGR 45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Behind Gina Inviere ([[Tricia Helfer]]) is what appears to be the M1911A1 in the upper right.]]
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