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The Following firearms can be seen in '''''Police Story''''' (1973-1977):
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[[File:PoSo1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Police Story'' (1973-1977)]]
 
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= Background =
 
= Background =
'''Police Story''' was an anthology series that ran on NBC network from 1973-1977. It was created by Joseph Wambaugh ,the successful novelist and longtime L.A.P.D. police officer (1960-1974), and is notable for being the first series to depict police officers as humans instead of machines - warts and all. It is considered to be the archetype for later dramatic police series such as ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'', ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', and ''Homicide: Life On The street''.
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'''Police Story''' was an anthology series that ran on NBC network from 1973-1977. It was created by Joseph Wambaugh ,the successful novelist and 14 year veteran L.A.P.D. police officer (1960-1974), and is notable for being the first series to depict police officers as humans instead of machines - warts and all. It is considered to be the archetype for later dramatic police series such as ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'', ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', and ''Homicide: Life On The street''.  Several notable actors appeared in this series including [[Sylvester Stallone]], [[Kurt Russell]], [[Jan-Michael Vincent]], [[Alex Cord]], [[Erik Estrada]], and [[Angie Dickinson]] (whose episode she appeared in became the pilot for her series ''Police Woman'').
  
 
= Handguns =
 
= Handguns =
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The [[Colt Detective Special]] is seen being used by detectives and occasionally criminals.
 
The [[Colt Detective Special]] is seen being used by detectives and occasionally criminals.
 
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]]
 
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]]
[[File:PoSo2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Vic Morrow]] as Sgt. Joe LaFrieda fires at a suspect in ''Countdown''.]]
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[[File:PoSo2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Joe LaFrieda ([[Vic Morrow]]) fires at a suspect in ''Countdown''.]]
[[File:PoSo18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Martin Balsam]] as Detective Koster fires at a suspect.]]
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[[File:PoSo18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Detective Koster ([[Martin Balsam]]) fires at a suspect.]]
 
[[File:PoSo19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[File:PoSo19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
  
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The [[Ithaca 37]] is frequently used by the L.A.P.D throughout the run of the show.
 
The [[Ithaca 37]] is frequently used by the L.A.P.D throughout the run of the show.
 
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
 
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
[[File:PoSo8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Alex Cord]] as L.A.P.D. Officer Scully with [[Ithaca 37]].]]
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[[File:PoSo8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|L.A.P.D. SWAT Officer Scully ([[Alex Cord]) is armed with the [[Ithaca 37]].]]
 
[[File:PoSo10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[File:PoSo10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
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The first generation [[M16]] is used by L.A.P.D. S.W.A.T. during the first season. Note the pronged flash suppressor and no forward bolt assist.
 
The first generation [[M16]] is used by L.A.P.D. S.W.A.T. during the first season. Note the pronged flash suppressor and no forward bolt assist.
 
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original '''3-prong flash hider'''.  It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original '''3-prong flash hider'''.  It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:PoSo7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[ Jan-Michael Vincent]] as L.A.P.D. Officer Dave Hauser with an [[M16]].]]
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[[File:PoSo7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|L.A.P.D. Officer Dave Hauser ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) as  with an [[M16]].]]
 
[[File:PoSo6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[File:PoSo6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[File:PoSo14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[File:PoSo14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]

Revision as of 07:11, 25 July 2012

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The following weapons were used in the television series Police Story (TV Series):


Police Story (1973-1977)


Background

Police Story was an anthology series that ran on NBC network from 1973-1977. It was created by Joseph Wambaugh ,the successful novelist and 14 year veteran L.A.P.D. police officer (1960-1974), and is notable for being the first series to depict police officers as humans instead of machines - warts and all. It is considered to be the archetype for later dramatic police series such as Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, and Homicide: Life On The street. Several notable actors appeared in this series including Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Jan-Michael Vincent, Alex Cord, Erik Estrada, and Angie Dickinson (whose episode she appeared in became the pilot for her series Police Woman).

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 10

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is one of the most common revolvers seen throughout the series run.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special
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Colt Detective Special

The Colt Detective Special is seen being used by detectives and occasionally criminals.

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special
Sgt. Joe LaFrieda (Vic Morrow) fires at a suspect in Countdown.
Detective Koster (Martin Balsam) fires at a suspect.
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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose

In addition to the Colt Detective Special some of the L.A.P.D. detectives are seen using the S&W Model 10 Snubnose.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.
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Beretta M1951

The Beretta M1951 is one of the most frequently used pistols used by criminals in the various episodes.

Beretta M951 - 9x19mm
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Shotguns

Ithaca Model 37

The Ithaca 37 is frequently used by the L.A.P.D throughout the run of the show.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge

[[File:PoSo8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|L.A.P.D. SWAT Officer Scully ([[Alex Cord]) is armed with the Ithaca 37.]]

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Double Barreled shotgun

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Rifles

M16

The first generation M16 is used by L.A.P.D. S.W.A.T. during the first season. Note the pronged flash suppressor and no forward bolt assist.

The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm
L.A.P.D. Officer Dave Hauser (Jan-Michael Vincent) as with an M16.
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Unidentified Sniper Rifle

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