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[[Image:XF-S3E05-Beretta92FS.jpg|thumb|600px|none|On the left, a police officer draws his Beretta as Mulder draws his 5906 just before entering a house in "The List" (S3E05).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E05-Beretta92FS.jpg|thumb|600px|none|On the left, a police officer draws his Beretta as Mulder draws his 5906 just before entering a house in "The List" (S3E05).]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E13-Beretta92FS.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A police detective attempts to unload his Beretta as it continues to discharge inexplicably in "Syzygy" (S3E13). Note that his fingers and hand are totally clear of the trigger.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E13-Beretta92FS.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A police detective attempts to unload his Beretta as it continues to discharge inexplicably in "Syzygy" (S3E13). Note that his fingers and hand are totally clear of the trigger.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E23-Beretta92FS-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Suspect POV of a police officer with his [[Beretta 92FS]] drawn in "Wetwired" ( | + | [[Image:XF-S3E23-Beretta92FS-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Suspect POV of a police officer with his [[Beretta 92FS]] drawn in "Wetwired" (S3E23).]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E23-Beretta92FS-1A.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Second image of the above officer with his Beretta in "Wetwired" (S3E23). Note the glitches present in the image - This is an intentional plot point for this particular episode; The suspect is suffering hallucinations and psychosis stemming from viewing a particular television signal.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E23-Beretta92FS-1A.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Second image of the above officer with his Beretta in "Wetwired" (S3E23). Note the glitches present in the image - This is an intentional plot point for this particular episode; The suspect is suffering hallucinations and psychosis stemming from viewing a particular television signal.]] | ||
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[[Image:AP9-Pistol.jpg|thumb|325px|none|AA Arms/Kimel Industries AP-9 Pistol - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:AP9-Pistol.jpg|thumb|325px|none|AA Arms/Kimel Industries AP-9 Pistol - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Heckler & Koch MP5KN for comparison - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Heckler & Koch MP5KN for comparison - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E01-MP5KMockup.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E01-MP5KMockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A black ops soldier holds his MP5K mockup on Scully in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E09-BlackOpsWeapons-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E09-BlackOpsWeapons-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black ops soldiers fire their weapons near the beginning of "Nisei" (S3E09). The two kneeling soldiers have mockup MP5Ks.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E09-MP5KMockup.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E09-MP5KMockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear shot of an MP5K mockup in the hands of a black ops soldier in "Nisei" (S3E09). The pistol in his thigh holster appears to be a [[SIG-Sauer P226]]. The solider to the right has an H&K MP5A3 with Surefire weaponlight forearm.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel forming a firing squad fire their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - Seen are MP5A3s, [[MP5K]] Mockups and C7/K4B rifles.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SoldierWeapons.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SoldierWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel with their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - The soldiers in center and right have MP5K mockups.]] |
==Ruger MP9== | ==Ruger MP9== | ||
The [[Ruger MP9]] appears frequently in the hands of black ops soldiers and operatives in Season 3. | The [[Ruger MP9]] appears frequently in the hands of black ops soldiers and operatives in Season 3. | ||
[[Image:RugerMP9smg.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Ruger MP9 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:RugerMP9smg.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Ruger MP9 - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black-ops mercenaries fire their weapons at Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). The nearest one has a [[Ruger MP9]].]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the operative with his MP9.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the operative with his MP9.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E09-RugerMP9-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E09-RugerMP9-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black ops soldier with a [[Ruger MP9]] near the beginning of "Nisei" (S3E09). ]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E09-RugerMP9-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E09-RugerMP9-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black ops soldier conducting a search for Mulder in "Nisei" (S3E09) armed with an MP9.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E16-RugerMP9.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E16-RugerMP9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clear shot of a [[Ruger MP9]] in the hands of a black ops soldier escorting Scully away at gunpoint near the conclusion of "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] |
==Micro Uzi== | ==Micro Uzi== | ||
− | Some syndicate/black ops mercenaries are seen with [[Micro Uzi]]s in Season 3. Micro Uzis are also carried by the French secret service agents in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). These weapons appear to have side-folding stocks and the 'bent' trigger guards. | + | Some syndicate/black ops mercenaries are seen with [[Micro Uzi]]s in Season 3. Micro Uzis are also carried by the French secret service agents in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). These weapons all appear to have side-folding stocks and the 'bent' trigger guards. |
[[Image:MicroUzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|325px|IMI Micro Uzi with bent trigger guard - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MicroUzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|325px|IMI Micro Uzi with bent trigger guard - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E02-MicroUzi.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E02-MicroUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|To the left, an operative wields a [[Micro Uzi]] in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). Note the stock.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E15-MicroUzi-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E15-MicroUzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French agent wields a Micro Uzi in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E15-MicroUzi-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E15-MicroUzi-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Micro Uzis in the hands of French secret service agents as they are irradiated by a woman possessed by the 'black oil' alien virus/entity in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). Note the recurved 'bent' trigger guard.]] |
==Calico M955A== | ==Calico M955A== | ||
[[Calico M955A]]s are seen throughout the show in the hands of military personnel and covert/black ops agents. It is seen wielded by black ops units in "Paper Clip" (S3E02) and "Apocrypha" (S3E16). | [[Calico M955A]]s are seen throughout the show in the hands of military personnel and covert/black ops agents. It is seen wielded by black ops units in "Paper Clip" (S3E02) and "Apocrypha" (S3E16). | ||
[[Image:CalicoM955A.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Calico M955A Intermediate length Select fire carbine - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:CalicoM955A.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Calico M955A Intermediate length Select fire carbine - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-2.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Black ops mercenaries fire their weapons at Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). The middle one has a Calico M955A.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E16-CalicoSMG.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E16-CalicoSMG.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Calico M955A is just seen in-frame wielded by a black ops soldier in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] |
==Heckler & Koch MP5A2== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A2== | ||
A fixed-stock [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]] is briefly seen used by a black ops soldier in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01) and another is seen in the hands of a Syndicate operative in "Apocrypha" (S3E16). | A fixed-stock [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]] is briefly seen used by a black ops soldier in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01) and another is seen in the hands of a Syndicate operative in "Apocrypha" (S3E16). | ||
[[Image:MP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with early "slimline" handguard - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with early "slimline" handguard - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E16-MP5A2-1.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E16-MP5A2-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An MP5A2 is wielded by the operative in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] |
==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
[[MAC-10]]s are seen wielded by black ops soldiers in "Apocrypha" (S3E16). | [[MAC-10]]s are seen wielded by black ops soldiers in "Apocrypha" (S3E16). | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E16-MAC10.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E16-MAC10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A MAC-10 is seen in the hands of a black ops soldier who restrains Mulder as he talks with the 'Cigarette Smoking Man'/'Cancerman' ([[William B. Davis]]) near the end of "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] |
=Rifles / Carbines= | =Rifles / Carbines= | ||
==Colt Model 715 / Olympic Arms K4B== | ==Colt Model 715 / Olympic Arms K4B== | ||
Due to the series' filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the first five seasons, most of the [[M16]]-type rifles seen throughout this period were [[Colt Model 715]]s, or, more likely, the Olympic Arms K4B equivalent, which seems to be favored by the Canadian armorers. These weapons generally appeared in the hands of U.S. military personnel as an [[M16A2]] stand-in, notably soldiers guarding what appears to be a salvaged spacecraft in "Nisei" (S3E09) and soldiers forming a death squad in "731" (S3E10). In "Pusher" (S3E17), several FBI tactical agents also wield these rifles. | Due to the series' filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the first five seasons, most of the [[M16]]-type rifles seen throughout this period were [[Colt Model 715]]s, or, more likely, the Olympic Arms K4B equivalent, which seems to be favored by the Canadian armorers. These weapons generally appeared in the hands of U.S. military personnel as an [[M16A2]] stand-in, notably soldiers guarding what appears to be a salvaged spacecraft in "Nisei" (S3E09) and soldiers forming a death squad in "731" (S3E10). In "Pusher" (S3E17), several FBI tactical agents also wield these rifles. | ||
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:OlympicArmsK4B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Olympic Arms K4B (Note however, that Olympic Arms did not name their rifles with the 'K' designation until after the 1990s) with A2 handguards, heavy barrel and "Stowaway" pistol grip - 5.56x45mm. This rifle is very similar to the [[Colt Model 715]], but is distinguished by the "Stowaway" pistol grip, a feature often found on Olympic Arms AR-15 rifles made in the 1990s. Rifles similar to this one are frequently seen in productions filmed in British Columbia.]] |
− | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-K4BRifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers dismount from a M35A2 "Deuce and a Half" truck armed with Olympic Arms rifles in "731" (S3E10). Though blurry, the rifle shown in the center of the frame appears to have the tell-tale "Stowaway" pistol grip of the Olympic Arms ARs, as well as an A1E1 upper reciever.]] | |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-K4BRifle-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel forming a firing squad fire their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - Seen are MP5A3s, MP5K Mockups and [[Colt Model 715|Colt 715/K4B rifles]].]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-Colt715-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI SWAT agent gets into position in "Pusher" (S3E17), armed with a Colt Model 715 or Olympic Arms K4B.]] |
− | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-Colt715-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E20-SP1Mockup.jpg|thumb|none| | + | ==Colt AR-15 SP1 (Mocked Up as M16A2)== |
+ | Throughout the show, especially in earlier seasons, U.S. military personnel are armed with [[M16_Rifle|Colt AR-15 SP1 rifles]] fitted with [[M16A1]]-style flash hiders as well as [[M16A2]]-style hand guards, standing in for the M16A2 service rifles that the soldiers ''should'' be using in real life. You can tell because the receivers of the guns don't have the "fencing" around the magazine release, plus they lack the A2-style rear sights, shell deflectors, and forward assists. These are not seen fired, but they can be full auto conversions since armorers in both Canada and the U.S. picked up many SP1 conversions during the 1970s and 1980s. | ||
+ | [[Image:M16-SP1-with-A2-Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with A2 style handguards used to impersonate the M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:XF-S3E20-SP1Mockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier assists in carrying a body with an SP1 mockup rifle slung in "Jose Chung's ''From Outer Space''" (S3E20). The rifle has [[M16A2]]-style handguards but clearly has the thinner barrel denoting it as an [[M16 Rifle|AR-15 SP1]] rather than the afroementioned heavy-barreled Colt C7/Olympic Arms K4B rifles.]] | ||
==XM177 (Mock-ups)== | ==XM177 (Mock-ups)== | ||
[[XM177|XM177-style carbines]] are used by many of the FBI SWAT agents in "Pusher" (S3E17). All of them seem to be mocked up from other various AR-15 carbines (some have SP1 upper receivers, others have A1-style, and still others have the A1E1 style), as per the norm with XM177s in the vast majority of films and television. | [[XM177|XM177-style carbines]] are used by many of the FBI SWAT agents in "Pusher" (S3E17). All of them seem to be mocked up from other various AR-15 carbines (some have SP1 upper receivers, others have A1-style, and still others have the A1E1 style), as per the norm with XM177s in the vast majority of films and television. | ||
[[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|XM177E1 Carbine (AKA Colt Model 609) - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|XM177E1 Carbine (AKA Colt Model 609) - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI SWAT agent with his [[XM177|XM177-style carbine]] in "Pusher" (S3E17) stands in Modell's apartment. This one seems to have been mocked up from an [[Olympic Arms K3B]] carbine, as evident by the A1E1 upper receiver unit.]] |
− | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI SWAT Agent advances on a hospital in "Pusher" (S3E17) with his XM177 mockup, which seems to be a [[Colt Model 653]] (or commercial equivalent) with the barrel cut down to 10" and a fake XM177-style flash hider welded on.]] |
− | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another FBI SWAT agent with an XM177 mockup in "Pusher" (S3E17).]] |
− | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same agent as above in "Pusher" (S3E17) gets into position while holding his [[XM177|XM177-style carbine]].]] |
==Colt AR-15A2 Custom== | ==Colt AR-15A2 Custom== | ||
In "Pusher" (S3E17), an FBI SWAT sniper carries a 24" barrel [[M16A2|Colt AR-15A2]] rifle fitted with a free-floating hand guard, bipod, and scope. This rifle has also appeared in other movies and TV shows filmed in British Columbia, including ''[[Dreamcatcher#Colt_AR-15_A2_Target|Dreamcatcher]]'' (where it was carried by [[Morgan Freeman]]) and several episodes of ''[[Outer_Limits,_The_(1995)#Colt_AR-15A2_Target_Custom|The Outer Limits]]''. | In "Pusher" (S3E17), an FBI SWAT sniper carries a 24" barrel [[M16A2|Colt AR-15A2]] rifle fitted with a free-floating hand guard, bipod, and scope. This rifle has also appeared in other movies and TV shows filmed in British Columbia, including ''[[Dreamcatcher#Colt_AR-15_A2_Target|Dreamcatcher]]'' (where it was carried by [[Morgan Freeman]]) and several episodes of ''[[Outer_Limits,_The_(1995)#Colt_AR-15A2_Target_Custom|The Outer Limits]]''. | ||
[[Image:ColtGovtModHBAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Standard Colt Government Model HBAR, the A2 version of the AR-15 Civilian Rifle - 5.56x45mm (note the lack of a third position for burst mode for the selector switch)]] | [[Image:ColtGovtModHBAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Standard Colt Government Model HBAR, the A2 version of the AR-15 Civilian Rifle - 5.56x45mm (note the lack of a third position for burst mode for the selector switch)]] | ||
− | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-ARLongBarrel-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-ARLongBarrel-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI sniper watches Robert Modell ([[Robert Wisden]]) from the opposite end of a driving range in "Pusher" (S3E17). Note the long 24" barrel of his rifle, which identifies this as the same sniper AR-15A2 variant that appears later in the episode.]] |
− | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-ARLongBarrel-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-ARLongBarrel-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same sniper, now wearing black fatigues, gets into his position with his 24" AR-15A2 in "Pusher" (S3E17).]] |
− | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-ARLongBarrel-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-ARLongBarrel-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the sniper with his AR-15A2 from "Pusher" (S3E17), showing the profile of the rifle more clearly.]] |
==Remington 700PSS== | ==Remington 700PSS== | ||
A police sharpshooter is seen with a [[Remington 700PSS]] in the season finale "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). This rifle is also briefly seen in the hands of an FBI sniper in "Pusher" (S3E17). | A police sharpshooter is seen with a [[Remington 700PSS]] in the season finale "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). This rifle is also briefly seen in the hands of an FBI sniper in "Pusher" (S3E17). | ||
[[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 700PSS with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Harris bipod - .300 Winchester Magnum]] | [[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 700PSS with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Harris bipod - .300 Winchester Magnum]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E24-PoliceSniperRIfle.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E24-PoliceSniperRIfle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sharpshooter sets up with his [[Remington 700PSS]] in "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). He might find it difficult to make a good shot with the front lens cap for the scope still on.]] |
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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[[Remington 870]]s are wielded by police officers and and government agents throughout the series. 870s are also seen rarely in the hands of black ops soldiers. Both standard variants and variants with mounted forend weaponlights are seen. | [[Remington 870]]s are wielded by police officers and and government agents throughout the series. 870s are also seen rarely in the hands of black ops soldiers. Both standard variants and variants with mounted forend weaponlights are seen. | ||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
− | [[File:XF-S3E08-Rem870-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF-S3E08-Rem870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI agent with a [[Remington 870]] in "Oubliette" (S3E08).]] |
[[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with early style black synthetic riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with early style black synthetic riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 Gauge]] | ||
− | [[File:XF-S3E06-Remington870.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF-S3E06-Remington870.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cleveland police officer with a [[Remington 870]] in "2Shy" (S3E06).]] |
− | [[File:XF-S3E08-Rem870-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF-S3E08-Rem870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI agent with an 870 with synthetic furniture in "Oubliette" (S3E08). Note 'REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS MAGNUM' on receiver - The 'Express Magnum' is the lower-priced 'economy' variant of the higher-grade 'Police Magnum', the latter of which would be more likely for an FBI agent to wield in real life.]] |
[[Image:Rem870w618Surefire.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with standard stock and Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Rem870w618Surefire.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with standard stock and Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight - 12 Gauge]] | ||
− | [[File:XF-S3E09-Rem870.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF-S3E09-Rem870.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A black ops soldier with a Remington 870 with weaponlight forend in "Nisei" (S3E09).]] |
==Mossberg 500 Bullpup== | ==Mossberg 500 Bullpup== | ||
Black ops units and other government agents are seen with [[Mossberg 500 Bullpup]] shotguns throughout the series. | Black ops units and other government agents are seen with [[Mossberg 500 Bullpup]] shotguns throughout the series. | ||
[[Image:Mossberg Bullpup.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Bullpup - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Mossberg Bullpup.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Bullpup - 12 Gauge]] | ||
− | [[File:XF-S3E09-Moss500Bullpup.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF-S3E09-Moss500Bullpup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A black ops soldier with a [[Mossberg 500 Bullpup]] in "Nisei" (S3E09).]] |
==Over/Under Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==Over/Under Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
An [[Over and Under Shotgun|Over & Under 12-Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun]] with dual triggers is used by a housewife to kill what she perceives to be her cheating husband in "Wetwired" (S3E23). The weapon appears to be similar to (if not the same as) an O/U shotgun used in [[The X-Files - Season 1#Over/Under Double Barreled Shotgun|Season 1]]. Another O/U shotgun is seen wielded in "Revelations" (S3E11). | An [[Over and Under Shotgun|Over & Under 12-Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun]] with dual triggers is used by a housewife to kill what she perceives to be her cheating husband in "Wetwired" (S3E23). The weapon appears to be similar to (if not the same as) an O/U shotgun used in [[The X-Files - Season 1#Over/Under Double Barreled Shotgun|Season 1]]. Another O/U shotgun is seen wielded in "Revelations" (S3E11). | ||
− | [[File:XF-S3E11-OUDBLShotgun.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF-S3E11-OUDBLShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An O/U Shotgun is wielded in "Revelations" (S3E11).]] |
− | [[File:XF-S3E23-DBLShotgun.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF-S3E23-DBLShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The O/U Shotgun in "Wetwired" (S3E23). Note two triggers.]] |
==Franchi PA3/215== | ==Franchi PA3/215== | ||
A [[Franchi PA3|Franchi PA3/215]] is wielded by a black ops soldier in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). | A [[Franchi PA3|Franchi PA3/215]] is wielded by a black ops soldier in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). | ||
[[Image:Franchimodpa3.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Franchi PA3/215 - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Franchimodpa3.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Franchi PA3/215 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
− | [[File:XF_S3E01_StubShotgun.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF_S3E01_StubShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A black-ops solider wields a Franchi PA3/215 in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] |
==Ithaca 37 'Featherlight'== | ==Ithaca 37 'Featherlight'== | ||
What appears to be an [[Ithaca 37|Ithaca 37 "Featherlight"]], the field-variant of the shotgun, is seen wielded by a high-school principal heading a mob in "Syzygy" (S3E13). | What appears to be an [[Ithaca 37|Ithaca 37 "Featherlight"]], the field-variant of the shotgun, is seen wielded by a high-school principal heading a mob in "Syzygy" (S3E13). | ||
− | [[Image:Ithaca37Featherllight.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Ithaca37Featherllight.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Ithaca 37 Featherlight - 12 Gauge]] |
− | [[File:XF-S3E13-IthacaField.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:XF-S3E13-IthacaField.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be an [[Ithaca 37|Ithaca 37 "Featherlight"]] is seen wielded by the principal-turned-angry mob leader in "Syzygy" (S3E13).]] |
==Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Shotgun== | ==Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Shotgun== | ||
A [[Side by Side Sawed Off Shotgun|Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun]] is seen wielded under a table by an illicit salvage dealer in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). | A [[Side by Side Sawed Off Shotgun|Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun]] is seen wielded under a table by an illicit salvage dealer in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E15-SawedOffShotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E15-SawedOffShotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The salvage dealer (posing as a secretary) cocks the hammer back on the shotgun in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E15-SawedOffShotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E15-SawedOffShotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Opposite view of the shotgun.]] |
==Police Station Shotguns== | ==Police Station Shotguns== | ||
In "Syzygy" (S3E13), several various pump-action shotguns are seen on a rack in a police station. Near the conclusion of the episode, several of them unexpectedly and inexplicably discharge (this is due to uncontrolled telekinesis emanating from two teenagers detained at the station). | In "Syzygy" (S3E13), several various pump-action shotguns are seen on a rack in a police station. Near the conclusion of the episode, several of them unexpectedly and inexplicably discharge (this is due to uncontrolled telekinesis emanating from two teenagers detained at the station). | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E13-PoliceStationShotguns-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E13-PoliceStationShotguns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotguns on the rack at the police station in "Syzygy" (S3E13). Among them are several [[Remington 870]]s and [[Mossberg 500]]s, both of which seen with wood and synthetic furniture (The 870 third from left has synthetic furniture and Surefire weaponlight forend), as well as two [[Ithaca 37]]s and what appears to be a [[Winchester Model 1300|Winchester 1200/1300]] with extended magazine tube.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E13-PoliceStationShotguns-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E13-PoliceStationShotguns-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotguns on the rack inexplicably discharge in "Syzygy" (S3E13). Note that a continuity error is present - Several of the shotguns have changed position in comparison to the previous screencap, despite taking place during the same sequence. Note also several have the actions locked back.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E13-PoliceStationShotguns-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E13-PoliceStationShotguns-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotguns continue to discharge in "Syzygy" (S3E13).]] |
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
A [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun is seen mounted on an M35A2 truck at the beginning of "731" (S3E10). | A [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun is seen mounted on an M35A2 truck at the beginning of "731" (S3E10). | ||
− | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB in vehicle mounting - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm)]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-M2HB-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-M2HB-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is seen mounted atop an M35A2 'Deuce and a Half' truck in "731" (S3E10).]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-M2HB-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-M2HB-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer shot of the M2HB in "731" (S3E10).]] |
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Season 3 of The X-Files premiered on September 22, 1995 with "The Blessing Way"; part one of the series' first two-part opener, and middle episode of a three-part story arc, continuing directly from the previous season's finale "Anasazi" and concluding with the following episode "Paper Clip". This arc, and others shown in Season 3, would feature new aspects to the show's background mythology - Most notable would be the reveal of the alien 'black oil' virus (which would play a central role for the background mythology in several additional episodes and the 1998 feature film) as well as additional revelations about the consortium of powerful figures behind the 'government' side of the combined government/alien conspiracy (among others), what would eventually come to be known simply as the 'Syndicate'. Several characters involved in the Syndicate were introduced, including 'The Well-Manicured Man' (John Neville) and 'The First Elder' (Don S. Williams) and several other characters were further explored, including Mulder's informant Mr. 'X' (Steven Williams). Also of note, the name of one of the mythology episodes, "Piper Maru", shared the first and middle name of Gillian Anderson's daughter, the child Anderson gave birth to during the previous season. "Piper Maru" would also be used as the name of an icebreaking ship in 2004's Alien vs. Predator, as a minor homage to the show.
In addition to expansion of the alien conspiracy mythology, Season 3 would feature numerous highly-regarded and critically acclaimed 'Monster-of-the-Week' stand-alone episodes - Several of which widely considered some of the best in the series, such as "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose", "Pusher", and "Jose Chung's From Outer Space". Many of these episodes featured deeper and darker elements, while others added certain levels of humor (some of it partially self-deprecating) to the show. Some of these episodes would be penned by new writers in S3, who, despite the success, would depart the series, never to return - Most notable being Glen Morgan's brother Darin Morgan, who had issues with the production but also felt unable to keep up with the pace of a scripted weekly television program. The third season of The X-Files, like the previous two seasons, was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia and would conclude in May 1996 with 24 episodes.
The following weapons were used in Season 3 of the television series The X-Files:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Pistols
Smith & Wesson 5906
Having changed sidearms in both Season 1 and Season 2, both FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) begin carrying yet a different sidearm, in this case the Smith & Wesson 5906 (marking the first and only time in the show both characters are issued the same weapon), which they use for almost all of Season 3. FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) also has a 5906 as his carry weapon in Season 3. Other FBI agents and police officers are occasionally seen with S&W 5906s as well. An assassin also wields a 5906 in "Avatar" (S3E21). Part of Smith & Wesson's 'Third Generation' semiautos, the 5906 is chambered to fire 9x19mm Luger (Parabellum) ammunition, has fully ambidextrous safety levers, a one piece rear wraparound grip and construction is all stainless steel. The S&W 5906s used in the show by Mulder, Scully, and Skinner are later models with the rounded trigger guards, and also feature adjustable rear sights and blue-steel (black) triggers and hammers.
Skinner's 5906 is first (and most notably) seen in the first part of the two-part season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01), as well as the following second part episode "Paper Clip" (S3E02). Mulder and Scully carry their Smith & Wesson 5906s starting in "D.P.O." (S3E03) and continue to carry them for the rest of the season. In "Nisei" (S3E09), and most particularly "731" (S3E10), a continuity error is present as Mulder's 5906 changes back and forth several times from his regular version to a older model with squared trigger-guard and (interestingly) the sights removed (see 'Special' section below). In "Syzygy" (S3E13), Scully and Mulder's 5906s had accidental discharges due to uncontrolled telekinetic powers (as did several other firearms).
NOTE: Several users have suggested that these pistols might be the Smith & Wesson 1076 in 10mm, which was briefly used by the FBI. This is incorrect; the 1076 has a single-stack frame, while the pistols in the show have double-stack frames, meaning that they can only be the model S&W 5906. The show's guns are not the .40-caliber Smith & Wesson 4006, because the 4006's frame features checkering on the grip, missing on the show's Smith & Wessons (the 5906 frame has vertical grooves on the grip). The model S&W 1076 can be easily distinguished from the S&W 5906, as the 1076 is hammerless, has no manual safety and a frame mounted de-cocking lever. This is a TV show, not real life, and movie/television armorers have always tended to use 9mm pistols rather than larger calibers, because 9mm blanks are more reliable to cycle in pistols than larger calibers.
Special
SIG-Sauer P228
FBI Special Agent Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) carries the SIG-Sauer P228 that she carries in Season 2 as her sidearm in the first part of the two-part season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). It is briefly seen when she is disarmed of it by a black ops soldier in that episode. The P228 is seen again later in the episode when she surrenders it to the FBI when she is suspended. Afterward Scully carries a different weapon as her sidearm and she is not seen with it for the remainder of the season. Mr. 'X' (Steven Williams) is also seen with a SIG P228 in "Wetwired" (S3E23), where he uses it to assassinate other Syndicate operatives and plants it at the scene.
SIG-Sauer P226
Although Mulder and Scully trade their SIG-Sauer pistols for Smith & Wesson 5906s in Season 3, there are still some appearances of the SIG-Sauer P226 throughout the season. Alex Krycek (Nicholas Lea) uses a SIG P226 in "Piper Maru" (S3E15) (which Mulder briefly wields as well), while Mr. 'X' (Steven Williams) carries one in "731" (S3E10) and "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24).
Manurhin PPK
At the conclusion of the season's opening episode "The Blessing Way" (S3E01), as well as near the beginning of the continuing episode "Paper Clip" (S3E02), Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) is seen reusing the Manurhin PPK she used during most of the first season - She uses it when the FBI suspends her and confiscates her (then) issued SIG-Sauer P228 service pistol.
Walther PPK
In Season 3, Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) can be seen carrying a Walther PPK as a back-up pistol to his main sidearm, kept in an ankle holster. The weapon is notably seen in the episodes "Nisei" (S3E09) and "731" (S3E10).
Beretta 92FS
Beretta 92FS pistols are seen numerous times throughout the series, carried and used by police officers and government agents, as well as soldiers and military personnel as a Beretta M9 substitute.
Glock 17
Glock 17 pistols are seen used by police and government officers throughout the series. In Season 3, a Glock 17 is seen pulled on Asst. Director Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) by a Syndicate operative in "Paper Clip" (S3E02).
M1911A1
Standard M1911A1 pistols are seen occasionally throughout the series. A blued variant is notably brandished by a distraught US Navy submarine crewman during a flashback sequence in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).
Jericho 941 R
Syndicate operative/assassin Luis Cardinal AKA 'The Hispanic Man' (Lenno Britos) often uses Jericho 941 R pistols as his preferred weapon. He uses an all blue-steel model to (inadvertently) kill Agent Scully's (Gillian Anderson) sister Melissa (Melinda McGraw) near the conclusion of the season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). He later uses another Jericho 941 (this one nickel-plated with black controls) in "Piper Maru" (S3E15) and "Apocrypha" (S3E16), in the former case using it in an attempt to kill Assistant Director Skinner (Mitch Pileggi).
Taurus PT92AFS (Nickel)
In "The Walk" (S3E07), US Army Major General Thomas Callahan (Thomas Kopache) uses a nickel-plated Taurus PT92AFS in the climax of the episode.
Jennings Model 38 (High Polish Nickel / Stainless)
What appears to be a Jennings Model 38 pocket pistol with high-polish nickel (or stainless) finish is taken up by Jose Chung (Charles Nelson Reilly) near the conclusion of "Jose Chung's From Outer Space" (S3E20).
Unknown Smith & Wesson Automatics
Several Smith & Wesson semiautomatic pistols are seen throughout the show, notably in the episodes "2Shy" (S3E06) and "Oubliette" (S3E08).
Revolvers
Taurus Model 66
Various Taurus Model 66 revolvers appear occasionally throughout the earlier seasons of the series. A 4" barreled stainless steel variant is used near the end of the episode "Pusher" (S3E17) by both mind-controlling killer Robert Patrick Modell (Robert Wisden) and Fox Mulder to play a game of Russian Roulette. Another blue-steel variant is used by a hostage-taker at the beginning of the season finale "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24).
Ruger Speed Six Snub
Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) arms himself with a snubnose Ruger Speed Six in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). He wields it during a brief standoff between himself, Scully, and Asst. Director Skinner near the beginning of "Paper Clip" (S3E02). What also appear to be Speed Six snub revolvers are used by a woman to kill her lover in "The List" (S3E05) and by a scientist in "War of the Coprophages" (S3E12).
Rossi Model 971 Snub
What appears to be a snubnose Rossi Model 971 revolver is used by San Francisco police detective Glen Chao (B.D. Wong) near the conclusion of "Hell Money" (S3E19).
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Numerous Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are seen throughout the series. These are wielded by police tactical officers and government agents, as well as military and black-ops personnel. Almost all MP5A3s seen in Season 3 are fitted with the H&K proprietary flash-hider. Starting in "Nisei" (S3E09), the MP5A3s are fitted with Surefire 628 tactical forearms, and some are also fitted with laser sights, notably the MP5s wielded by FBI tactical agents in "Pusher" (S3E17).
Heckler & Koch MP5K (Mocked up Kimel AP-9)
What appear to be Heckler & Koch MP5Ks are seen used by government agents and military/black-ops personnel. In reality, these are not real MP5Ks; but rather mock-ups built on the bolt carrier and magazine well of a Kimel AP-9, because the armorers in British Columbia did not have genuine MP5Ks during the 1990s. The same guns have also appeared in the film Crying Freeman and the series M.A.N.T.I.S. and The Outer Limits. These weapons were used in several episodes, notably by black-ops soldiers in "Nisei" (S3E09).
Ruger MP9
The Ruger MP9 appears frequently in the hands of black ops soldiers and operatives in Season 3.
Micro Uzi
Some syndicate/black ops mercenaries are seen with Micro Uzis in Season 3. Micro Uzis are also carried by the French secret service agents in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). These weapons all appear to have side-folding stocks and the 'bent' trigger guards.
Calico M955A
Calico M955As are seen throughout the show in the hands of military personnel and covert/black ops agents. It is seen wielded by black ops units in "Paper Clip" (S3E02) and "Apocrypha" (S3E16).
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
A fixed-stock Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is briefly seen used by a black ops soldier in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01) and another is seen in the hands of a Syndicate operative in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).
MAC-10
MAC-10s are seen wielded by black ops soldiers in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).
Rifles / Carbines
Colt Model 715 / Olympic Arms K4B
Due to the series' filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the first five seasons, most of the M16-type rifles seen throughout this period were Colt Model 715s, or, more likely, the Olympic Arms K4B equivalent, which seems to be favored by the Canadian armorers. These weapons generally appeared in the hands of U.S. military personnel as an M16A2 stand-in, notably soldiers guarding what appears to be a salvaged spacecraft in "Nisei" (S3E09) and soldiers forming a death squad in "731" (S3E10). In "Pusher" (S3E17), several FBI tactical agents also wield these rifles.
Colt AR-15 SP1 (Mocked Up as M16A2)
Throughout the show, especially in earlier seasons, U.S. military personnel are armed with Colt AR-15 SP1 rifles fitted with M16A1-style flash hiders as well as M16A2-style hand guards, standing in for the M16A2 service rifles that the soldiers should be using in real life. You can tell because the receivers of the guns don't have the "fencing" around the magazine release, plus they lack the A2-style rear sights, shell deflectors, and forward assists. These are not seen fired, but they can be full auto conversions since armorers in both Canada and the U.S. picked up many SP1 conversions during the 1970s and 1980s.
XM177 (Mock-ups)
XM177-style carbines are used by many of the FBI SWAT agents in "Pusher" (S3E17). All of them seem to be mocked up from other various AR-15 carbines (some have SP1 upper receivers, others have A1-style, and still others have the A1E1 style), as per the norm with XM177s in the vast majority of films and television.
Colt AR-15A2 Custom
In "Pusher" (S3E17), an FBI SWAT sniper carries a 24" barrel Colt AR-15A2 rifle fitted with a free-floating hand guard, bipod, and scope. This rifle has also appeared in other movies and TV shows filmed in British Columbia, including Dreamcatcher (where it was carried by Morgan Freeman) and several episodes of The Outer Limits.
Remington 700PSS
A police sharpshooter is seen with a Remington 700PSS in the season finale "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). This rifle is also briefly seen in the hands of an FBI sniper in "Pusher" (S3E17).
Shotguns
Remington 870
Remington 870s are wielded by police officers and and government agents throughout the series. 870s are also seen rarely in the hands of black ops soldiers. Both standard variants and variants with mounted forend weaponlights are seen.
Mossberg 500 Bullpup
Black ops units and other government agents are seen with Mossberg 500 Bullpup shotguns throughout the series.
Over/Under Double Barreled Shotgun
An Over & Under 12-Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with dual triggers is used by a housewife to kill what she perceives to be her cheating husband in "Wetwired" (S3E23). The weapon appears to be similar to (if not the same as) an O/U shotgun used in Season 1. Another O/U shotgun is seen wielded in "Revelations" (S3E11).
Franchi PA3/215
A Franchi PA3/215 is wielded by a black ops soldier in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).
Ithaca 37 'Featherlight'
What appears to be an Ithaca 37 "Featherlight", the field-variant of the shotgun, is seen wielded by a high-school principal heading a mob in "Syzygy" (S3E13).
Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Shotgun
A Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun is seen wielded under a table by an illicit salvage dealer in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).
Police Station Shotguns
In "Syzygy" (S3E13), several various pump-action shotguns are seen on a rack in a police station. Near the conclusion of the episode, several of them unexpectedly and inexplicably discharge (this is due to uncontrolled telekinesis emanating from two teenagers detained at the station).
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen mounted on an M35A2 truck at the beginning of "731" (S3E10).