Columbo

Columbo is an American crime television show that was originally part of NBC's Sunday Night Mystery Movie series. The show stars Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo, a quirky, but experienced LAPD detective who is seen solving primarily murder cases through his carefully-worded questions and his powers of observation. Each season of the series consists of several feature-length episodes that would air throughout each year and the show would continuously air from 1968 to 2003. The series would be released on DVD under several different season designations, but the episode numbering here reflects the entries as seen on the IMDB.
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=Pistols=
==Beretta Jetfire==
In episode "Columbo Cries Wolf" (S09E02), Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) seizes a nickel Beretta Jetfire pistol, belonging to Sean Brantley (Ian Buchanan). Tina (Rebecca Staab) and Dian Hunter (Deidre Hall) also use the same weapon. Lauren Staton (Faye Dunaway) and Lisa Martin (Claudia Christian) are seen with a suppressed nickel Beretta Jetfire in the episode "It's All in the Game" (S12E01). 
== Beretta M418 ==
Wayne Jennings (Andrew Stevens) in the episode "Murder in Malibu" (S09E06) uses a Beretta 418 pocket pistol.
== Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless ==
Jarvis Goodland (Ray Milland) in the episode "The Greenhouse Jungle" (S02E02) owns a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol. Kay Freestone (Trish Van Devere)uses a nickel model of this pistol with pearl grips to commit a murder in the episode "Make Me a Perfect Murder" (S07E03).
==Colt M1911A1==
A pair of nickel plated Rock Island Armory M1911A1 with pearl grips are owned by Dr. Bart Kepple (Robert Culp) in the episode "Double Exposure" (S03E04). In the episode "Columbo Goes to College" (S10E01), a Commercial Satin Nickel M1911A1 pistol is used as a murder weapon.
== High Standard Supermatic Citation ==
Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister (Eddie Albert) owns a High Standard Supermatic Citation pistol in the episode "Dead Weight" (S01E03). 
== Luger P08 ==
In "Double Exposure" (S03E04), Dr. Bart Kepple (Robert Culp) has a display of several handguns including an artillery model Luger P08. Kepple (Robert Culp) also uses one of the Lugers in the same episode. Paul Galesko in the episode "Negative Reaction" uses a Luger P08 as a murder weapon.
== Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" ==
In the episode "Columbo Cries Wolf" (S09E02), a Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" fitted with a holster/stock combo is seen in a showcase with various weapons.
==Smith & Wesson 39==
Vincent Pauley (Albert Paulsen) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 39 in his briefcase during the episode "The Conspirators" (S07E05) 
==Walther PP==
Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) in the episode "Payback" (S04E05) and Oscar Finch (Patrick McGoohan) in the episode "Agenda for Murder" (S09E03) use a Walther PP.
==Walther PPK==
Joe Devlin (Clive Revill) and Vincent Pauley (Albert Paulsen) both use a suppressed Walther PPK in the episode "The Conspirators" (S07E05). Vivian Dimitri (Helen Shaver) in the episode "Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo" (S09E04) uses a suppressed stainless Walther PPK. A stainless Walther PPK is seen in the hands of Delores (Tyne Daly) in "A Bird in the Hand..." (S11E03).
thumb|none|600px|A Walther PPK is seen in the hands of Delores (Tyne Daly) in "A Bird in the Hand..." (S11E03).
==Browning Medalist==
Vincent Pauley (Albert Paulsen) also carries a Browning Medalist .22 caliber target pistol in his briefcase in "The Conspirators" (S07E05).
thumb|none|500px|Browning Medalist is seen on right.
=Revolvers=
==Colt Detective Special==
Paul Galesko (Dick Van Dyke) in "Negative Reaction" (S04E02) uses a Colt Detective Special revolver. Great Santini (Jack Cassidy) in the episode "Now You See Him " (S05E05) is also seen with a suppressed Colt Detective Special. Graham McVeigh (George Wendt) buys a nickel Colt Detective Special revolver with black combat grips in "Strange Bedfellows" (S13E01). Later, after committing a murder, he exchanges his revolver for another Detective Special that belonged to mobster Bruno Romano (Jay Acovone).
== Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army ==
Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister (Eddie Albert) owns a nickel plated Colt 1873 Single Action Army Cavalry revolver in "Dead Weight" (S01E03). In the series, however, only Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) is seen with this revolver in hand.
==Colt Trooper==
Ward Fowler (William Shatner) uses a Colt Trooper to commit a murder in "Fade in to Murder" (S06E01) .
==Smith & Wesson Model 15==
Ward Fowler (William Shatner) is seen also with a Smith & Wesson Model 15 in the episode "Fade in to Murder" (S06E01). Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) uses this revolver to demonstrate a trap mechanism in "Columbo Goes to College" (S10E01).
thumb|none|500px|Takes fingerprints from the murder weapon.
thumb|none|600px|Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) demonstrates the murder mechanism in the episode "Columbo Goes to College" (S10E01).
thumb|none|600px|Close up of the rigged-up revolver.
==Smith & Wesson Model 17==
Leslie Williams (Lee Grant) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 17 revolver to murder in episode "Ransom for a Dead Man" (S1E00).
==Smith & Wesson Model 19==
A Smith & Wesson Model 19 is found at a crime scene in "A Bird in the Hand..." (S11E03).
thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum
thumb|none|600px|A Smith & Wesson Model 19 is found at a crime scene in "A Bird in the Hand..." (S11E03).
== Smith & Wesson Model 29 ==
Graham McVeigh (George Wendt) murders mobster Bruno Romano (Jay Acovone) with a Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver in the episode "Strange Bedfellows" (S13E01).
==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
Ken Franklin (Jack Cassidy) uses the Smith & Wesson Model 36 snub revolver in "Murder by Book" (S01E01). In theepisode "Suitable for Framing" (S01E04), this revolver appears as a murder weapon in the hands of Dale Kingston (Ross Martin). For the majority of the series, Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) is not seen carrying a firearm while on duty. However, in the episode "Lady in Waiting " (S01E05) he disarms the assassin Beth Chadwick (Susan Clark), and in the episode "No Time to Die" (S11E02), what appears to be this revolver is seen in the hands of the detective. This also happens to be the revolver of choice for several other LAPD detectives.
==Smith & Wesson Model 60==
Vincent Pauley (Albert Paulsen) also carries a Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolver in his briefcase in "The Conspirators" (S07E05). Fielding Chase (William Shatner) uses this revolver as a murder weapon in the episode "Butterfly in Shades of Grey" (S12E02)).
thumb|none|500px|A Smith & Wesson Model 60 is seen on the left.
thumb|none|500px|Fielding Chase (William Shatner) holds a Smith & Wesson Model 60.
== Unknown revolver ==
In the episode "Columbo Cries Wolf" (S09E02), a revolver fitted with a scope is seen in a showcase with various weapons.
=Shotguns=
== Mossberg 500 Bullpup ==
In the episode "Columbo Cries Wolf" (S09E02), what appears to be a Mossberg 500 Bullpup is seen in a showcase with various weapons.
thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Bullpup with 18.5" Barrel - 12 gauge
=Submachine Guns=
== Hovea M1949 ==
In the episode "Dead Weight" (S01E03), a Hovea M1949 submachine gun is seen in the arms collection of Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister (Eddie Albert).
==RPB Industries MAC-11==
Joe Devlin (Clive Revill) and Vincent Pauley (Albert Paulsen) are seen with a RPB Industries MAC-11 and Ingram MAC-11 in "The Conspirators" (S07E05)).
==Ingram MAC-11==
Vincent Pauley (Albert Paulsen) hands a Ingram MAC-11 to Joe Devlin (Clive Revill).
== MP40 ==
Among the submachine guns of Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister (Eddie Albert) in "Dead Weight" (S01E03) is a German MP40.
thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm
== PPD-40 ==
Two rare PPD-40 submachine guns appear in the arms collect of Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister (Eddie Albert) in the episode "Dead Weight" (S01E03). One of them is visible with a box magazine; this is doubly interesting since the real SMG was never issued with one. This is a seemingly modern makeover, with a new magazine (possibly from the MP40) loaded via an added adapter. He (incorrectly) describes them as PPSh-41; and claims they are war trophies with the firing pins removed.
==Uzi==
Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) finds a full-size Uzi in the briefcase of Vincent Pauley (Albert Paulsen) in "The Conspirators" (S07E05)).
=Rifles=
==AKS-47==
Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister (Eddie Albert) owns an AKS-47 assault rifle in "Dead Weight" (S01E03). He calls it a "AK-47 assault rifle"; and says it is a war trophy with the firing pin removed. This episode aired in 1971 and is the first appearance of an AK in US media. In "Columbo Cries Wolf" (S09E02), this assault rifle fitted with an optic is seen in a showcase belonging to Sean Brantley (Ian Buchanan).
== M1 Garand ==
Hakim (Nate Esformes), a gate guard at the Suarian Embassy, is armed with a M1 Garand rifle in the episode "A Case of Immunity" (S05E02).
=Shotguns=
==Ithaca 37== 
LAPD officers are seen armed with the Ithaca 37 shotgun in the episode "No Time to Die" (S11E02).
==Over/Under Sporting Shotgun==
Fielding Chase (William Shatner) in "Butterfly in Shades of Grey" (S12E02) carries a O/U double barreled shotgun in his car.
thumb|none|450px|Browning 5,25 O / U - 12 gauge.
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