Sanctuary

Sanctuary was a Canadian-produced science fiction television series that aired in the US on Syfy (formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel). The series premiered in 2007 and was originally a series of 8 webisodes which were sold directly to viewers through the official website. Thanks to its success on the internet, the Syfy channel commissioned a 13 episode series for 2008, with the first 4 webisodes being re-cut and re-shot into the two hour pilot. The show was groundbreaking in that the majority of the series' backgrounds and sets are virtual. The actors do all of their work on massive green screen sets and nearly nothing that is seen in the show (other than the actors) actually exist outside the parameters of CGI rendering software. The show is also notable as being the first television show in North America to use the RED camera exclusively, with all material being recorded digitally, eliminating tape from the process completely.
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=Pistols=
==Colt Commander==
A Colt Commander is the normal side arm of Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) for the majority of the series. It can be distinguished from a regular 1911 by its slightly shorter barrel, and rounded hammer with a hole through it. It has been used on occasion to fire special tranquilizer bullets.
 
==M1911A1==
A regular Colt M1911A1 is briefly used by Ashley Magnus (Emilie Ullerup) in "Fata Morgana" (S1E03). Dr. Magnus (Amanda Tapping) switches from her Colt Commander to the full size M1911A1 (along with a smaller back up gun) at the start of Season 4.
==Custom Jericho 941 R==
This heavily modified and customized Jericho 941 R is gold plated with a weighted compensator, and was used by Ashley Magnus (Emilie Ullerup).
==Glock 17==
A variety of different generation Glock 17s are used extensively throughout the series by Sanctuary personnel, The Cabal, police officers and criminals. It is the standard side are used by Dr. Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne) and Henry Foss (Ryan Robbins). In Sanctuary use they have been used to fire special tranquilizer bullets.
==Beretta 92FS==
Beretta 92FSs are seen throughout the series, mainly in the hands of criminals or Cabal agents, but occasionally used by police or Sanctuary personnel.
==SIG-Sauer P228==
In some of the earlier episodes, and in the webisodes, Dr. Magnus uses a SIG-Sauer P228 rather than her Colt Commander.
==Walther P99==
A Walther P99 can be seen briefly in "Folding Man" (S1E04).
==SIG-Sauer P225==
One of the main weapons carried by Kate Freelander (Agam Darshi) is a SIG-Sauer P225, and is seen as such in a number of episodes.
==Taurus PT911SS==
A Taurus PT911SS is first seen being used by Henry Foss (Ryan Robbins) in "Eulogy" (S2E03), and is also the main weapon used by Jimmy (Michael Shanks) in the episode "Penance" (S2E09).
==Beretta Cougar 8000F==
Kate uses a Beretta Cougar 8000F in "Fragments" (S2E06).
==Unidentified 1911 Type pistol==
At several points throughout the series, Dr. Magnus' Colt Commander changes into an unknown 1911 type pistol, sometimes in the middle of a scene. It seems to have a double stack magazine, stainless steel hammer, front and rear slide serrations and enlarged sights.
==Jericho 941 R==
Kate Freelander (Agam Darshi) uses a standard Jericho 941 throughout the episode "Bank Job" (S3E03).
==SIG-Sauer P226==
A SIG-Sauer P226 is used by one of the hijackers in "Hero II" (S3E05).
==Desert Eagle Mark VII==
A Desert Eagle Mark VII is used in "For King and Country" (S3E08). The pistol has either a nickel or gold plated finish, but it is hard to tell which due to the lighting.
==Walther P99QA==
The current production model of the Walther P99, the Quick Action, can be seen in several episodes in Season 3, and appears to be the current preferred sidearm of Kate Freelander (Agam Darshi).
==Luger P08==
The Luger P08 is used by both the French Resistance and German forces in "Normandy" (S3E17).
==Walther PPK==
Dr. Magnus (Amanda Tapping) is carrying a Walther PPK as her back up gun (along with a full size M1911A1) when she is transported back in time in "Tempus" (S4E01).
==Cobra Big Bore Derringer==
When transported back in time to 1898 in "Tempus" (S4E01), Dr. Magnus uses a Cobra Big Bore Derringer (standing in for the time-period appropriate Remington 1866 Derringer) to replace her Walther PPK.
==Beretta Px4 Storm Sub-Compact==
Dr. Magnus (Amanda Tapping) carries a Beretta Px4 Storm Sub-Compact in "Monsoon" (S4E04) which is confiscated by Nicholls (Tora Hylands).
==Walther P99 (Two Tone)==
A Walther P99 with a stainless steel slide is used by the leader of the criminals (John Novak) in "Monsoon" (S4E04). At one point is taken by Feodor 'Frank' Glazov (Carlo Rota) during an escape attempt.
==TiSAS Zigana F==
Nicholls (Tora Hylands), one of the criminals in "Monsoon" (S4E04), uses a pair of TiSAS Zigana F pistols which are later taken and hidden by Dr. Magnus (Amanda Tapping). These pistols have the F length slide but do not appear to have the railed frame. They also have the earlier version grips with vertical ribbing suggesting that these pistols may be an early variant.
==Intratec CAT-9==
Will (Robin Dunne) can be seen with an Intratec CAT-9 when he is temporarily blinded in "Homecoming" (S4E06)
=Revolvers=
==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
A Smith & Wesson Model 28 with a 4 inch barrel is Will's sidearm in the post-apocalyptic future portrayed in "Pavor Nocturnus" (S2E05).
==Colt Python==
A .357 Colt Python with a 5 inch barrel is used by "The Duke" (Aleks Paunovic) in "Penance" (S2E09).
==Ruger Speed Six==
A blued Ruger Speed Six snub can be seen in "Trail of Blood" (S3E04).
==Single Action Army==
When transported back in time to 1898 in "Tempus" (S04E01) Dr. Magnus uses a time-period appropriate Single Action Army to replace her Colt M1911A1.
==Unidentified Revolver 1==
In the flashback scenes to the Victorian era in Webisode 1, Dr. Magnus carries a revolver which she uses to try and kill Druitt.
==Unidentified Revolver 3==
A revolver is briefly seen in the hand of Dr Magnus (Amanda Tapping) whilst searching a warehouse for Dr Jeckyll in "For King and Country" (S3E088).
=Shotguns=
==Winchester Model 1887==
One of the fictional stun weapons in the series appears to be a slightly modified version of the triple barrelled Bone Jack originally seen in Blade: Trinity, Stargate: Atlantis and Eureka, which is a heavily dressed up Winchester Model 1887.
==Side by Side Shotgun==
A Side by Side Shotgun appear in "Edward" (S1E08). It appears to be a short barrelled “coach gun”, which is a legal weapon as opposed to a sawed off shotgun.
==Unidentified Pump Action Shotgun==
A pump action shotgun is carried by Ashley in "Fata Morgana" (S1E03)
Could it be a Moss 12?
=Submachine Guns=
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
A number of Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are seen throughout the series used by all sides. The current variant of the MP5 that seems to be favoured by the armourers on the show is fitted with a UMP-style folding stock, a RIS forend with vertical grip and ACOG sight.
==Heckler & Koch MP7==
Heckler & Koch MP7s are one of the standard weapons used by the Sanctuary network and are seen on a number of occasions.
==MAC-11==
A MAC-11 is used by one of "The Duke's" henchmen in "Penance" (S2E09).
==M1928A1 Thompson==
M1928A1 Thompsons can be seen being used by both resistance fighters and US soldiers in "Normandy" (S3E17). It is likely that these were deactivated weapons or non-firing props, as for firing scenes these guns change to M1 Thompsons.
==M1 Thompson==
M1 Thompsons are seen multiple times in "Normandy" (S3E17) being used by the main characters.
==M1A1 Thompson==
For one scene in "Normandy" (S3E17) Cpt. Zimmerman's (Robin Dunne) M1 Thompson changes to an M1A1 Thompson
==Sten Mk II (Canadian)==
Sten Mk II (Canadian) submachine guns are used by the French resistance in "Normandy" (S3E17).
==MP40==
Several of the German soldiers in "Normandy" (S3E17) carry MP40s.
==FN P90==
The Private Military Contractors in "Carentan" (S3E18) carry FN P90s as their primary weapons.
==Intratec TEC-DC9==
The leader of the criminals (John Novak) in "Monsoon" (S4E04) uses an Intratec TEC-DC9.
==Heckler & Koch UMP==
SCIU (Specified Counter-Insurgency Unit) agents can be seen with Heckler & Koch UMPs.
=Assault Rifles / Carbines=
==Colt Model 733==
A pair of Colt Model 733s can be seen in the Sanctuary armoury in "Penance" (S2E09).
==Colt M4A1==
What appears to be Colt M4A1s can be seen in the hands of police officers in "Bank Job" (S3E03) fitted with 4-position stocks, slings, and the standard iron sights.
==Norinco Type 56==
A Norinco Type 56 is used by one of the hijackers in "Hero: Part II" (S3E05).
==Heckler & Koch G36K==
Lotus Defence Corps soldiers use Heckler & Koch G36Ks at the temporary Abnormal camp.
==SIG SG 552==
Members of the UN abnormal snatch team in "Untouchable" (S2E03) carry SIG SG 552s fitted with sight rails and 30 round magazines.
==AKS-74U==
Some of the rebels outside the Monrovian Sanctuary in "Homecoming" (S4E06) carry AKS-74Us.
=Rifles=
==Winchester Model 1894==
In a flashback scene in "Breach" (S3E07), Dr. Magnus (Amanda Tapping) uses a Winchester Model 1894 to shoot Dr Jeckyll/Mr Hyde.
==M1 Garand==
The M1 Garand is the standard weapon of the US 101st Airborne paratroopers in "Normandy" (S3E17).
==Karabiner 98k==
The Karabiner 98k is the standard rifle carried by German soldiers in "Normandy" (S3E17).
=Sniper Rifles=
==Heckler & Koch SL8-4==
A Heckler & Koch SL8-4 can be seen in Webisode 3, being examined by Ashley when she meets her gun dealer.
==Remington Model 700==
A variant of the Remington Model 700 is used by a police sniper in "Bank Job" (S3E03) fitted with a bi-pod and telescopic sight. From the shape and texturing of the furniture, it appears to be fitted with a Macmillan A4 Tactical Stock, as seen on the M40A3 Sniper Rifle.
Another Remington 700 rifle in a Choate Super Sniper Stock can be seen in Webisode 3, being examined by Ashley when she meets her gun dealer. This is not a Savage 10FP as previously identified - Note the location and distinctive shape of the bolt handle, and the presence of a bolt shroud behind the bolt handle, a feature the Savage action does not have.
=Machine Guns=
==Browning M2HB==
The Private Military Contractors in "Carentan" (S3E18) have Browning M2HBs mounted on some of their HMMWVs, fitted with a USGI bolt on flash hider.
==Unknown Machine Gun==
A Machine gun of some description can briefly be seen mounted on the sidecar of a German motorbike as it passes through a checkpoint at the start of "Normandy" (S3E17). It is only visible from the front, but it doesn't appear to be a German machine gun, but could be a Browning M1919.
=Heavy Weapons=
==M72 LAW==
In "Kali: Part 3" (S3E01) Dr Magnus uses a M72 LAW.
==M20A1 "Super Bazooka"==
An M20A1 "Super Bazooka" can be seen being (anachronistically) used by an unnamed US Paratrooper to destroy a German tank in "Normandy" (S3E17).
==Starstreak HVM==
A number of shoulder launched Starstreak HVM launchers are used by the Private Military Contractors in "Carentan" (S3E18). Although the launch tube and attached aiming unit match those of the real world Starstreak, the missile has a conventional appearance more akin to an artillery shell, rather than the unusual and distinctive triple sub-munition warhead of the Starstreak. Furthermore, the missile is incorrectly depicted as a stand alone round that is loaded into the launch tube rather than the launch tube being a sealed round in and of itself.
==M230 Chain Gun==
A pair of chin mounted M230 Chain Guns can be seen on Dr. Magnus' private jet in "Monsoon" (S4E04).
=Other=
==Mk 2 hand grenade==
Mk 2 hand grenades can be seen on the webbing, and being used by, a number of US soldiers in "Normandy" (S3E17).
==Webley Tempest Air Pistol==
Webley Tempest air pistols are occasionally used by Sanctuary personnel to shoot tranquilliser darts to capture abnormals.
==Glock 17 RAM==
What appears to be a Glock 17 Real Action Marker (paint ball gun) is used in "Sleepers" (S2E10). It is likely that the reason for this was that the gun was fired very close to an actors head, and the compressed air action of this type of weapon means that the action cycles, recoil is created, and a blast of air is created with minimal risk to the actor due to lack of pyrotechnics.
==Advanced Taser M26==
One of the hijackers uses an Advanced Taser M26 in the contact mode to stun Kate in "Hero: Part II" (S3E05). Note that this weapon does seem to use a slightly different colour scheme to the regular M26, so it is possible that this is a replica of some sort or has been modified.
=="Tranquillizer Rifle"==
SCIU agent in "Resistance" (S4E05) use a tranquillizer rifle to subdue an abnormal. This rifle appears to actually be based on a paintball gun.
==Fictional Weapons==
Due to the premise of the show (capturing abnormal creatures alive) there are a great number of esoteric, fictional weapons used by the Sanctuary personnel. Normally these are stun weapons of some sort.
=Trivia=
==Fake German tank==
In "Normandy" (S3E17), the World War II era German tank is in reality a visually modified Russian T-55, recognized by the D-10T 100mm rifled gun.
Category:Television
Category:Science-Fiction
Category:Canadian Produced/Filmed