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[[Image:The-UnTouchables-1993.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Untouchables'' (1993-1994)]] | [[Image:The-UnTouchables-1993.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Untouchables'' (1993-1994)]] | ||
'''The Untouchables''' was a television crime series that aired in the early 1990s on the UPN network. More inspired by the [[The Untouchables (1987)|1987 feature film]] than the [[Robert Stack]] television series, the show ran for only two seasons and was the brainchild of writer/director Christopher Crowe (who also developed the UPN television series ''[[Seven Days]]''). The series starred [[Tom Amandes]] (''[[The Long Kiss Goodnight]]'') as | '''The Untouchables''' was a television crime series that aired in the early 1990s on the UPN network. More inspired by the [[The Untouchables (1987)|1987 feature film]] than the [[Robert Stack]] television series, the show ran for only two seasons and was the brainchild of writer/director Christopher Crowe (who also developed the UPN television series ''[[Seven Days]]''). The series starred [[Tom Amandes]] (''[[The Long Kiss Goodnight]]'') as Eliot Ness, [[William Forsythe]] as Al Capone and also co-starred [[John Rhys-Davies]], [[Michael Horse]], and [[David James Elliott]]. | ||
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==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The [[M1911A1]] is the handgun carried by | The [[M1911A1]] is the handgun carried by Eliot Ness ([[Tom Amandes]]). | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
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==Colt Police Positive== | ==Colt Police Positive== | ||
Chicago officers are armed with the [[Colt Police Positive]]. | |||
[[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.]] | [[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.]] | ||
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==Colt New Service== | ==Colt New Service== | ||
The [[Colt New Service]] is carried by several of the agents. | |||
[[Image:ColtModel1917.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP. Note the unsupported ejector rod - common of Colt revolvers of the period, as well as the Colt-style cylinder release latch.]] | [[Image:ColtModel1917.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP. Note the unsupported ejector rod - common of Colt revolvers of the period, as well as the Colt-style cylinder release latch.]] | ||
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==Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun== | ==Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun== | ||
The [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotgun is the shotgun carried by Agent Paul Robbins ([[David James Elliott]]) and Agent George Steelman ([[Michael Horse]]). | |||
[[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1897 12 gauge Riot Gun]] | [[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1897 12 gauge Riot Gun]] | ||
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==Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun== | ==Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun== | ||
Since the Ithaca 37 did not exist at the time of the Prohibition 'wars', the Ithaca is standing in for either a Remington Model 17 or a Model 31 (which is common since the Ithaca is (outwardly) very similar to the Remington Models of the period). | Since the Ithaca 37 did not exist at the time of the Prohibition 'wars', the Ithaca is standing in for either a Remington Model 17 or a Model 31 (which is common since the Ithaca is (outwardly) very similar to the Remington Models of the period). | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | ||
==Winchester Model 1887== | ==Winchester Model 1887== | ||
[[Image:Winchester1887shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1887 shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:Winchester1887shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1887 shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
==Thompson M1928== | |||
Many gangsters and policemen use the [[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson M1928]] in the series including Agent Michael Malone ([[John Rhys-Davies]]). | |||
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928 Thompson "Tommy Gun" .45 ACP]] | |||
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[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Detective]] | [[Category:Detective]] | ||
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The Untouchables was a television crime series that aired in the early 1990s on the UPN network. More inspired by the 1987 feature film than the Robert Stack television series, the show ran for only two seasons and was the brainchild of writer/director Christopher Crowe (who also developed the UPN television series Seven Days). The series starred Tom Amandes (The Long Kiss Goodnight) as Eliot Ness, William Forsythe as Al Capone and also co-starred John Rhys-Davies, Michael Horse, and David James Elliott.
The following firearms were used in the 1993 series The Untouchables:
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is the handgun carried by Eliot Ness (Tom Amandes).
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Colt Police Positive
Chicago officers are armed with the Colt Police Positive.
Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket
Colt New Service
The Colt New Service is carried by several of the agents.
Colt Single Action Army
Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun
The Winchester Model 1897 shotgun is the shotgun carried by Agent Paul Robbins (David James Elliott) and Agent George Steelman (Michael Horse).
Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun
Since the Ithaca 37 did not exist at the time of the Prohibition 'wars', the Ithaca is standing in for either a Remington Model 17 or a Model 31 (which is common since the Ithaca is (outwardly) very similar to the Remington Models of the period).
Winchester Model 1887
Thompson M1928
Many gangsters and policemen use the Thompson M1928 in the series including Agent Michael Malone (John Rhys-Davies).
