Life on Mars (U.S.)

Life on Mars (2008-2009)

Life on Mars is the American remake of the UK television series. It aired on ABC from 2008-2009 and followed a NYPD detective (Jason O'Mara) living in 2008, who after getting hit by a car, finds himself living in the year 1973.

The following weapons were used in the series Life on Mars:

Smith and Wesson Model 36 (Chief's Special)

The Smith and Wesson Model 36 (Chief's Special) is what Sam Tyler (Jason O'Mara) carries as his sidearm in 1973. It's also used by Detective Ray Carling (Michael Imperioli) and Detective Chris Skelton (Jonathan Murphy).

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot

Det. Tyler with his S&W Model 36 Chief's Special during the opening sequence in the episode "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster."

Lt. Hunt smelling Det. Tyler's S&W Model 36 Chief's Special in the episode "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster." Note the rounded hammer.

Colt Detective Special

The Colt Detective Special is used by Detective Gene Hunt (Harvey Keitel) in 1973.

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special

Colt Model M1911A1

The Colt Model 1911A1 is used throughout the series.

Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP.

Trent aiming his M1911A1 in the episode "The Real Adventures of the Unreal Sam Tyler".

Yuri robbing the bank with his M1911A1 in the episode "Take a Look at the Lawman."

Matthew after shooting an orderly in the episode "Tuesday's Dead."

Walther PP

The Walther PP is used by Tony Crane in the episode "The Simple Secret of the Note in Us All."

Post war Walther PP Pistol - 32 ACP.

Tony Crane with his Walther PP.

Unknown Revolver

Police officers are seen with an unknown revolver in the episode "Tuesday's Dead."

A police officer is seen with an unknown revolver.

Walther PPK

The Walther PPK is used by Lieutenant Hunt during the opening sequence in the episode "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster."

Walther PPK - .380 ACP.

Hunt with his Walther PPK.

Heckler & Koch MP5

A Heckler & Koch MP5 is used by an ESU member in 2008, in the premiere "Out Here in the Fields".

Heckler & Koch MP5-N 9x19mm, an A2 model with a Navy Trigger Group

Beretta 92FS

The Beretta 92FS is used by officers and Sam Tyler in 2008.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.

Remington 870

Multiple Remington 870's are seen being used by police officers throughout the series.

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge.

Ruger AC556 Carbine

A Ruger AC556 Carbine with a 5 round magazine is used in the episode "Life is a Rock."

Ruger AC556 Carbine - 5.56x45mm. This is the full automatic version of the Mini-14 with a distinctive barrel and bayonet lug.

Det. Tyler charges his AC556.

A better view of the distinctive barrel and bayonet lug.

AKM

In the episode "Life is a Rock", Det. Tyler's Ruger AC556 switches to an AKM in between shots.

AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm.

Det. Tyler after his AC556 is replaced with an AKM in between shots. Note the missing magazine.