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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''.
'''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''.]]
[[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.]]
[[File:PoSo18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Detective Koster ([[Martin Balsam]]) fires at a suspect.]]
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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]].]]
[[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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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]].]]
[[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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Unidentified

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If you can help identify any of the weapons labelled "unknown," please do so.

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Work In Progress

This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:Police Story (TV Series) for current discussions. Content is subject to change.

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


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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.

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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
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Sgt. Joe LaFrieda (Vic Morrow) fires at a suspect in Countdown.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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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