Hawaii Five-O (1968) - Season 1

Hawaii Five-O - Season 1 (1968-1969)

Hawaii Five-O first aired as a two-hour pilot movie six days prior to its premiere as a weekly series. The film featured Tim O'Kelly in the role of Danny Williams before James MacArthur took over the role.

The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the original Hawaii Five-0:

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 36

The main sidearm of the Five-O detectives is Smith & Wesson Model 36. Those who carry the handgun include Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord), Danny "Danno" Williams (James MacArthur), Chin Ho Kelly (Kam Fong) and Kono Kalakaua (Zulu). McGarrett's Model 36 is carried in a shoulder rig and sports custom wood grips. Also seen in the hands of Lt. Phil Kalama in Season 1's "Along Came Joey" (S1E19).

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.

Closeup of the S&W being loaded as seen in the Season 1 opening credits. Note the spent shell casings.

Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord) with the S&W drawn in "Strangers in Our Own Land" (S1E03).

Kono (Zulu) fires his S&W in "Full Fathom Five" (S1E02).

Danny "Danno" Williams (James MacArthur) draws the S&W in "Strangers in Our Own Land" (S1E03).

McGarrett fires the S&W in "Strangers in Our Own Land" (S1E03).

A side view of McGarrett's Model 36 in the shoulder holster in "One for the Money" (S1E18). Note the custom grips.

HPD Lt. Phil Kalama reholstering his Model 36 in "Along Came Joey" (S1E19).

Smith & Wesson Model 19

The Smith & Wesson Model 19 is one of the frequently used revolvers throughout the twelve years that the series was broadcast.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum

Victor Reese (Kevin McCarthy) pulls a S&W Model 19 in "Full Fathom Five" (S1E02).

Smith & Wesson Model 15

The Smith & Wesson Model 15 is seen used by HPD Officers as their standard issue sidearm. In "King of the Hill" (S1E14), Lance Corporal John T. Auston (Yaphet Kotto) is seen holding the revolver while hallucinating that he is still in Vietnam. Also seen in the hands of a peace activist/murderer in Season 1's "Not That Much Different" (S1E22).

Smith & Wesson Model 15 Combat Masterpiece- .38 S&W Special

In "King of the Hill" (S1E14), Lance Corporal John T. Auston (Yaphet Kotto) is seen holding the revolver while hallucinating that he is still in Vietnam.

Auston with the S&W 15 and Colt Vest Pocket.

A S&W Model 15 in the hands of a suspect in "Not That Much Different" (S1E22).

S&W Model 15 seen in profile as the suspect is shot by McGarrett in "Not That Much Different" (S1E22).

Astra 300

An Astra 300 is used by convicts in "The Box" (S1E17).

Astra 300 .380 auto.

Carl Swanson (Gerald S. O'Loughlin) holds the Astra 300 in Season 1's "The Box" (S1E17).

Colt Detective Special

The Colt Detective Special is also used by numerous criminals in the series.

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special

Benny Kalua (Simon Oakland) pulls his Colt in "Strangers in Our Own Land" (S1E03).

Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket

In "King of the Hill" (S1E14), Danny (James MacArthur) pulls a Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket as his off duty weapon. Lance Corporal Auston (Yaphet Kotto) also holds the pistol.

Colt M1908 Vest Pocket - .25 ACP

In "King of the Hill" (S1E14), Danny pulls a Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket as his off duty weapon.

Auston with the Colt Vest Pocket and the S&W 15.

Walther P38

The Walther P38 is used by various characters throughout the series. In "The Box" (S1E17), a Walther P38 is used by a convict to take some guards hostage.

Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm

In "The Box" (S1E17), a Walther P38 is used by a convict to take some guards hostage.

Nambu Type 14

A Nambu Type 14 pistol is used by a 'Bushido' during an attempt on the life of Leonard Tokura (Ricardo Montalban) in "Samurai" (S1E04). Chin Ho identifies the pistol as a "Nambu, eight millimeter".

McGarrett examining the Nambu pistol in "Samurai" (S1E04).

Smith & Wesson Model 10/ Military & Police

The Smith & Wesson Model 10, also known as the Military & Police (M&P) and the "Police Special", is seen in the hands of many criminals in the series.

S&W M&P/Model 10, 4 Inch Barrel, .38Special

Submachine Guns

M1 Carbine

Different variants of the M1 Carbine are seen used in the series. An M1 fitted with a scope and folding stock is seen in the hands of a prison guard during the hostage incident in "The Box" (S1E17).

M1 Carbine with retractable wire stock and forward pistol grip .30 Carbine

The Prison guard on the wall with the scoped Carbine in "The Box" (S1E17).

Closeup of the guard firing the scoped Carbine during the hostage incident in "The Box" (S1E17).

Madsen 50

The captain of the boat is seen with a Madsen M50 in the pilot episode.

Madsen M50 - 9x19mm

The captain of the boat is seen with a Madsen M50 in the pilot movie.

Shotguns

Remington 870

The Remington 870 is a shotgun frequently used by HPD officers in the series.

Remington 870 Slug Shotgun - 12 gauge

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HPD officer armed with a Remington 870 in "King of the Hill" (S1E14).

Winchester Model 1897

The Winchester Model 1897 is used by Kono (Zulu) and Chin Ho (Kam Fong) in the pilot movie.

Kono (Zulu) storms the ship armed with the Winchester shotgun in the pilot movie.

The Winchester Model 1897 is used by Kono in the pilot movie.

Rifles

M1 Garand

A USAF honor guard performs a rifle volley with M1 Garands in the pilot episode.

A USAF honor guard performs a rifle volley with M1 Garands in the pilot movie.

Other

Webley & Scott Signal Pistol

Chin Ho (Kam Fong) uses what appears to be a Webley & Scott Signal Pistol to indicate a "go" operation in the pilot movie.

Webley & Scott MkIII Signal Pistol - 1 inch

Chin Ho (Kam Fong) uses a flare gun to signal a "go" operation in the pilot movie.