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Firefly was a science fiction series that aired for one season on the FOX network. Created by Joss Whedon, the series starred Nathan Fillion as Malcolm Reynolds, the captain of a "Firefly"-class spaceship named "Serenity". Throughout the series, Reynolds and his crew travel through a distant solar system, making a rough living on frontier planets as smugglers while fighting various adversaries. The series mixed the "space opera" genre with certain elements of the Western, thus the mix of American Western weaponry with the more modern firepower. The series only aired 11 of its 14 episodes in 2002 before being canceled (the remaining episodes aired in 2003), but would subsequently gain cult status, leading to Whedon continuing the series' plot in the 2005 feature film Serenity. NOTE: The episode numbering is based on the order reflected in the subsequent video releases (the series actually aired out of sequence, see sortable table below.)

Episode title Intended order Aired order Channel/Network "Serenity" 1 11 Fox "The Train Job" 2 1 Fox "Bushwhacked" 3 2 Fox "Shindig" 4 6 Fox "Safe" 5 7 Fox "Our Mrs. Reynolds" 6 3 Fox "Jaynestown" 7 4 Fox "Out of Gas" 8 5 Fox "Ariel" 9 8 Fox "War Stories" 10 9 Fox "Trash" 11 13 Sci-Fi "The Message" 12 14 Sci-Fi "Heart of Gold" 13 12 Sci-Fi "Objects in Space" 14 10 Fox

The following weapons were used in the television series Firefly:





Revolvers

Mal's Sidearm (Modified Taurus 85)

The signature pistol of Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) in the series is a Taurus Model 85 revolver completely covered by a brass casting to make it resemble a semi-auto handgun. The look of the weapon was based on the Volcanic repeaters used in the Civil War as explained by Firefly creator Joss Whedon in the visual companion book of the series. In the Firefly universe, the gun is a "Moses Brothers Self-Defense Engine Frontier Model B". The same prop gun was used for the feature Serenity, but given to a new prop house who made the magazine straight on the bottom, and bulked up the right side plate and added a spring loaded rear sight. This pistol was then held by Fillion in his series Castle.

Taurus Model 85 (classic Model) in Blued Finish - .38 Spl

One of the two screen-used pistols prior to shooting the pilot

A fan painted casting made from a production used stunt gun

A closeup of Malcolm's custom revolver in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Malcolm pulls his custom revolver in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Malcolm threatens Patience (Bonnie Bartlett) in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Malcolm with his revolver in "Safe" (S1E05).

Malcolm with his revolver in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06).

Saffron ( Christina Hendricks ) threatens Mal with his own weapon in "Trash" (S1E11).

"Bwah." In "Heart of Gold" (S1E13), Mal takes aim with his handgun .

LeMat Revolver

Jayne Cobb (Adam Baldwin) also carries a custom sidearm, which is a visually modified single-action LeMat Revolver.

LeMat 1861 current reproduction (Cavalry version) - .36 or .44 caliber.

Original Hero prop

Closeup of Jane's revolver in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Jayne with his LeMat and a light in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03).

Jayne with his revolver in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06).

"Ain't as deceivin' as a low down, dirty ... deceiver." Jayne holds the LeMat on Mal and Zoë in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Jayne's disassembled LeMat in "Ariel" (S1E09).

Jayne with his LeMat in "The Message" (S1E12).

Jayne with his LeMat and Helen (Heather Black) in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Colt Shopkeeper

A Colt Shopkeeper is used by one of Patience's henchmen in "Serenity" (S1E01).

A shopkeeper Colt is seen in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Custom Colt 1860 Army

Zoë (Gina Torres) uses a custom Colt 1860 Army in "Serenity" (S01E01). Marcus Grange (Andy Rolfes) kept one as a backup gun in "Safe" (S1E05).

Denix based replica of backup revolver carried by Zoe in the series. From Yourprops.com

Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber

Marcus Grange ( Andy Rolfes ) with a Colt Model 1861 Navy he kept in his boot in "Safe" (S1E05).

Smith & Wesson Model 629 Performance Center

Smith & Wesson Model 629 Performance Center revolvers are seen throughout the series.

Smith & Wesson Model 629 "Performance Center" with custom weighted barrel and scope rails - .44 Magnum

A cop with his S&W 629PC in "Safe" (S1E05).

A cop with his S&W 629PC in "Safe" (S1E05).

A member of Marco's gang (uncredited) with a S&W 629PC in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Dan Wesson Supermag

Jayne loads a Dan Wesson Supermag with a red dot sight before boarding the derelict vessel in "Bushwhacked" (S01E03). He's later seen armed with his LeMat on the derelict though.

Dan Wesson Supermag - .455 Super Magnum

Jayne loads the revolver. Note the swing-open cylinder, which means this can't be his LeMat.

Jayne closes up his revolver.

Ruger Redhawk

The Head Cop (Joel Steingold) is armed with a stainless Ruger Redhawk in "Safe" (S01E05).

Ruger Redhawk, Stainless steel - .44 Magnum

The head cop levels his Redhawk at the Grange brothers in "Safe" (S1E05). Note the Ruger-style cylinder latch in this shot.

The head cop with his Redhawk in "Safe" (S1E05).

Colt New Service

Nathaniel Grange (Matthew Ferreira) briefly uses a Colt New Service in "Safe" (S1E05).

Colt New Service - .45 caliber

Nathaniel Granger with his Colt New Service in "Safe" (S1E05).

Colt Official Police

One of the cops is armed with a Colt Official Police in "Safe" (S1E05).

Colt Official Police - 5" Barrel - .38 Special

One of the cops with his Official Police in "Safe" (S1E05).

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Nathaniel Grange also briefly uses a nickel-plated Smith & Wesson Model 10 in "Safe" (S1E05).

Nickel plated Smith & Wesson M&P with S&W "combat" grips - .38 Special

Nathaniel Granger with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 in "Safe" (S1E05).

Webley Mk. VI

One of the captain's men (uncredited) in "Out of Gas" (S01E08) is armed with a Webley Mk VI. Mal cleans one in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13). One of Ranse Burgess' henchmen is also armed with one in "Heart of Gold."

Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley

The henchman holsters his Webley in "Out of Gas".

The Webley in front of Mal in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Mal lays down the open Webley in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

A henchman with a Webley in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Colt Single Action Army

A Single Action Army is also seen notably in "Trash" (S1E11) and "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model.

Jayne with an SAA picked off the bodies of Bolles ( Rolando Molina ) and his men in "War Stories" (S01E10).

Saffron holds the SAA while in a standoff with Malcolm in "Trash" (S1E11).

Saffron's SAA on the ground in "Trash" (S1E11).

The Single Action Army on the table while Inara puts the Colt down in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13). A reproduction with this brass trigger guard is produced by Uberti.

A henchman with an SAA in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Colt Python

Wash's personal sidearm is the Colt Python. Alan Tudyk said he thought it was a Colt Cobra in the commentary to "War Stories" (S1E10). However, Tudyk shows considerable taste in weapons by stating he "loved" the revolver.

Colt Python - .357 Magnum

Zoë checks out the Python before handing it to Wash in "War Stories" (S01E10).

Wash (right) fires his Python in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Wash with his Python under fire in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Kaylee runs while Wash provides covering fire in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Smith & Wesson Model 15

A Smith & Wesson Model 15 is seen in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13), this ornate, gold-plated revolver with ivory grips was Nandi's (Melinda Clarke) favorite gun, who said it had a history of "violence and crime." At the end of the episode, Petaline (Tracy Ryan) uses it to kill Rance Burgess, the father of her child and Nandi's killer.

Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special

Nandi shows off her ornate guns, including the S&W 15, in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13)

Nandi picks up the S&W 15 in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

"Say goodbye to your daddy, Jonah." "Heart of Gold" (S1E13)

Petaline with the S&W 15 in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Pistols

Colt M1911A1 (Stainless)

In the series pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01), Badger's writer (who apparently was typing the conversation in the room) pulls a stainless M1911A1 during the standoff.

Nickel Plated M1911A1 Pistol with brown grips - .45 ACP

Badger's writer with the M1911A1 in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Astra 400

Lawrence Dobson (Carlos Jacott), an Alliance agent that comes onto Serenity, carries an Astra 400 in "Serenity" (S1E01). Shepherd Book (Ron Glass) manages to take it away from him before handing it over to Zoë.

Astra 400 - 9 x 23mm Bergmann / Largo

Lawrence Dobson, an Alliance Spy that comes onto Serenity, pulls an Astra 400 in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Closeup of the Astra in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Wildey Magnum

A Wildey Magnum is seen in the hands of one of Badger's men in the pilot and also in the hands of Lund (Tom Towles) at a bar Mal decided to start a fight in "The Train Job" (S1E02).

.475 Wildey Magnum

On the left, a .475 Wildey Magnum is seen in the hands of one of Badger's men in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Lund ( Tom Towles ) with his Wildey Magnum in "The Train Job" (S1E02).

SIG-Sauer P220 Sport

Lawrence Dobson gets a SIG-Sauer P220 Sport out from his bag after he knocks out Book, which is used to threaten both Kaylee and River in "Serenity" (S1E01). When Alliance troops search his cabin in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03), Jayne (Adam Baldwin) either has an identical pistol or kept Dobson's after "Serenity".

SIG-Sauer P220 Sport - .45 ACP

Lawrence Dobson threatens River in "Serenity" (S1E01).

The SIG is used to threaten River in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Dobson's P220 Sport on the floor in "Serenity" (S1E01).

The SIG is seen in Jayne's cabin in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03).

Vektor CP1

In "Serenity" (S1E01), Laurence Dobson also gets a two-tone Vektor CP1 from his bag. Dr. Simon Tam (Sean Maher) later gets his hands on it.

Vektor CP1 - 9x19mm

In "Serenity" (S1E01), Laurence Dobson uses a two-tone Vektor CP1 while threatening River.

Dr. Simon Tam with the CP1 in "Serenity" (S1E01). Note the red safety on the trigger, which means this is a regular CP1 rather than the blank-firing variant.

Beretta 92FS

Commander Harken (Doug Savant) is armed with a reverse two-tone Beretta 92FS in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03). In a continuity error, it later turns into another pistol.

Reverse Two Tone Beretta 92FS-9x19mm

Harken and his squad in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03).

Harken with his Beretta in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03).

Beretta 21A Bobcat

In "Shindig" (S1E04), a weapons scanner detects a pistol the party guest William Cortland (uncredited) had concealed. He then is seen giving up what appears to be a Beretta 21A Bobcat.

Beretta 21A Bobcat in .25 ACP

In "Shindig" (S1E04), the party guest William Cortland gives up what appears to be a Beretta 21A Bobcat

In "Shindig" (S1E04), Cortland hands off the pistol.

Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power is also used by the Captain (Steven Flynn) in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm

The Captain ( Steven Flynn ) holds the Browning HP in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

"Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Walther P38

Lacey #1 (Roderick McCarthy) is armed with a Walther P38 in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

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

Lacey #1 with his P38 in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless

A nickel-plated Colt Model 1903/1908 Pocket Hammerless is also seen in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Blued - .32 ACP

Mal spies the holstered Pocket Hammerless on the ATV in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Mal threatens the Captain and his crew in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

"Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Colt Government Model 380

In "War Stories" (S1E10), Hoban "Wash" Washburne (Alan Tudyk) takes up what appears to be a Colt Government Model 380. In "Heart of Gold" (S1E13), a Colt Government Model 380 is seen on the table while Malcolm cleans his revolver on the Serenity.

Colt Government Model 380 - .380 ACP‎

In "War Stories" (S1E10), Hoban "Wash" Washburne ( Alan Tudyk ) takes up a Colt 380.

Shepherd Book with a holstered Colt 380 in "War Stories" (S1E10).

"Any well-bred petty crook knows that the small concealable weapons go to the far left of the place setting" Inara holds the Mustang while she talks to Mal in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Star Firestar M-45 with Custom Longslide

In "War Stories" (S1E10), the Star Firestar M-45 with a custom longslide is the handgun River took from a frightened Kaylee (Jewel Staite) to shoot the three Skyplex guards before stating, "No power in the 'verse can stop me".

Star Firestar M-45 with standard slide for comparison - .45 ACP

Shepherd Book hands Kaylee the Firestar in "War Stories" (S01E10).

Kaylee with the Firestar in "War Stories" (S01E10).

In "War Stories" (S1E10), River holds the shiny Star Firestar M-45 handgun.

River with the Firestar in "War Stories" (S1E10). Note the compensator.

Jericho 941R

In a continuity error, Commander Harken's reverse two-tone Beretta 92FS in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03) turns into a two-tone Jericho 941. Dual stainless-steel Jericho 941 pistols are carried by Zoë, notably in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Jericho 941 R (two tone early model) - 9x19mm

Stainless IMI Jericho 941 R - 9x19mm

Harken's Beretta now a Jericho in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03).

Zoë loads her Jericho in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Zoë with her two Jerichos in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Zoë (middle) fires her Jericho in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Glock 17

A Glock 17 is seen in the hands of an angry drinker and a corrupt cop. Simon carries the Glock 17L variant with a optics rail and an under-barrel laser-sight attached to it during the assault on the Skyplex.

Glock 17 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm

"The Train Job" (S1E02).

Womack threatens Shepherd Book with his Glock in "The Message" (S01E12).

Glock 17L (Gen 2 Pistol) - 9x19mm

Shepherd Book preps the Glock 17L before handing it to Simon in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Simon with his Glock 17L in "War Stories" (S1E10). Note the laser module in front of the trigger guard.

Dr. Simon Tam on the left holds the Glock that's fitted with a top rail.

SIG-Sauer P229

Jayne (Adam Baldwin) carries a SIG-Sauer P229 with stainless-steel slide during the assault on the Skyplex in "War Stories" (S1E10). An interesting note: SIG-Sauer P229 similarly customized was also the weapon of choice for John Casey, Adam Baldwin's character in the series Chuck.

Two tone SIG-Sauer P229 Stainless (note lack of rail) - 9x19mm

Jayne with his P229 in "War Stories" (S1E10). Although he carried his beloved Vera throughout the assault, he never did fire it, using the P229 the entire time.

Jayne fires his P229 in "War Stories" (S1E10)

Jayne (left) fires his P229 in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Goncz GA

A Goncz GA-9 is seen in the hands of one of Niskas Skyplex guards in "War Stories" (S1E10). Jayne also has one on his gun rack in his room.

Goncz GA-9 Long Barrel pistol - 9x19mm

Ruger Mk II Pistol

A Ruger Mk II Pistol is used by Inara in "Trash" (S1E11), only when Saffron (Christina Hendricks) is rifling through the trash for the Lasiter. Malcolm was also seen preparing one in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Ruger Mk II pistol stainless with tapered 6 7/8" barrel - .22LR

Inara's pistol includes flash suppressor and targeting 'greeblies' in "Trash" (S1E11). In the original teleplay, Inara's gun was originally called a "Lugar".

A shot of the rear of Inara's pistol in "Trash" (S1E11).

Malcolm was also seen preparing one in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Sphinx AT380

Saffron (Christina Hendricks) holds a visually modified Sphinx AT380 in "Trash" (S1E11). This was the same gun used by Jason Statham in The One.

Sphinx AT380 - .380 ACP

Saffron with the modified AT380 in "Trash" (S1E11).

Saffron with the AT380 in "Trash" (S01E11).

Heckler & Koch VP70

In "The Message" (S1E12), Mal and Zoë's old war buddy Tracey (Jonathan M. Woodward) grabs a Heckler & Koch VP70 on the bridge and uses it to hold off the crew.

Heckler & Koch VP70A - 9x19mm

Serenity. In "The Message" (S1E12), the VP70 is seen on the left, along with a customized duo-tone M1911A1 and Mossberg 500 Cruiser shotgun on the bridge of

not on the trigger. In "The Message" (S1E12), Tracey points the VP70 at Wash when Book, Mal and Jayne agree to turn Tracey over to the Feds. Note the actor's fingeron the trigger.

Tracey holds Kaylee hostage with the VP70 in "The Message" (S1E12).

Custom M1911

Fendris (Tod Nakamura), one of Womack's men, is armed with what appears to be a custom M1911 in "The Message" (S01E12).

The M1911 circled.

Walther PPK

Two ornate Walther PPK pistols, one gold-plated and the other nickel-plated with pearl grips, are seen in a box owned by Nandi in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13). Nandi called the gold one "Chaplain".

Stainless Walther PPK with pearl grips - .380 ACP, the one in the show is nickel-plated and heavily engraved.

Gold plated Walther PPK with ivory grips, the one in the show has black or brown grips instead.

"Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Mal picks up one of the PPKs in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Desert Eagle Mark VII

In the final episode "Objects in Space" (S1E14), River gets ahold of a nickel-plated Desert Eagle Mark VII, fully loaded and safety off, but no round chambered as Mal had confirmed. It was never fully explained how she obtained it, as it was supposedly locked in Jayne's cabin.

Desert Eagle MK VII with nickel finish - .44 Magnum

River with the Desert Eagle in "Objects in Space" (S1E14)

Mal drops the magazine in "Objects in Space" (S1E14)

"Objects in Space" (S1E14)

Submachine Guns

Kimel AP-9

A Kimel AP-9 is seen in Jayne's weapon collection in "Bushwhacked" (S01E03). It appears to be a rubber stunt copy.

AA Arms/Kimel Industries AP-9 Pistol - 9x19mm

Jayne's mounted AP-9. Note the filled in vent holes in the heat shield, indicating this may be a rubber stunt gun.

MP40

Police officers on Persephone are armed with MP40s in the pilot. An MP40 can be seen in the hands of another one of Badger's men at the beginning of "Shindig" (S1E04).

MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm

Two police officers with MP40s in the pilot.

An MP40 can be seen in the hands of another one of Badger's men at the beginning of "Shindig" (S1E04).

Badger's henchman with his MP40 in "Shindig" (S01E04).

Uzi

A full-size Uzi is also seen used in the series, seen in the hands of one of Badger's men and one of Patience's henchmen in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Uzi - 9x19mm

One of Badger's thugs tries to look tough holding a full-size Uzi in "Serenity" (S1E01).

One of Patience's henchmen in in "Serenity" (S1E01).

One of Badger's henchmen with a Uzi (circled in blue) in "Shindig" (S1E04).

Heckler & Koch MP5SD3

Alliance soldiers were seen with H&K MP5SD3s throughout the series.

Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 - 9x19mm

Starship Troopers. "The Train Job" (S1E02). The armor is recycled from

An Alliance soldier with his MP5SD3 in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03).

Starship Troopers. An Alliance soldier with his MP5SD3 in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03). Again, the armor is from

Alliance soldiers with their MP5SD3s in "Safe" (S1E05).

One of the captain's men with a MP5SD3 in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Intratec TEC-9

One of Badger's henchmen is armed with a Intratec TEC-9 in "Shindig" (S01E04)..

Intratec TEC-9 - 9x19mm

One of Badger's henchmen with a Tec-9 (circled in red) in "Shindig" (S1E04).

Vigneron M2

A Vigneron M2 is seen in the hands of the female ship thief in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Vigneron M2

The Belgian Vigneron M2 SMG in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

"Out of Gas" (S1E08).

"Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Mini Uzi

A Mini Uzi is seen in the hands of one of Niska's Skyplex guards in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm

Mini Uzi is seen in the hands of one of Niska's Skyplex guards in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW

An Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW with the stock folded is seen by one of Burgess' soldiers in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13). Also seen in the hands of one of Niskas Skyplex guards in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW - 9x19mm

The same henchman fires his MPK5-PDW in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Beretta PM12S

An Beretta PM12S is in the hands of one of Burgess' soldiers in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13) as well as in the hands of Niska's Skyplex guards in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Beretta PM12S - 9x19mm

A henchman with a PM12S in "War Stories" (S01E10).

Another henchman with a PM12S in "War Stories" (S01E10).

Serenity's lounge in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13). A henchman armed with a PM12S ins lounge in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

"Heart of Gold" (S1E13)

Heckler & Koch UMP-45

Mal carried an Heckler & Koch UMP-45 as his primary weapon during one of the major battles of the war seen in "The Message" (S1E12).

Heckler & Koch UMP45 - .45 ACP

"They really don't like it when you shoot at them! I worked that out myself." in "The Message" (S1E12). in "The Message" (S1E12).

in "The Message" (S1E12).

Mal swaps out a mag in "The Message" (S01E12). Note that the fresh mag is actually empty.

in "The Message" (S1E12).

Assault & Battle Rifles

AKM

AKMs are seen used by Browncoat Soldiers in the pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01). AKMs are carried by Burgess's henchmen in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

AKM - 7.62x39mm

Highlighted is one Browncoat soldier running down a hill with an AKM in the pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01).

Browncoat soldiers are seen firing AKM rifles in the pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01).

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Heckler & Koch G36K

In the series pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01), The 'Browncoats' carry Heckler & Koch G36K rifles during the battle of Serenity Valley. These rifles are also held by Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) and Zoë Alleyne Washburne (Gina Torres) in the episode.

Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56x45mm

In the series pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01), Zoë Alleyne Washburne ( Gina Torres ) fires the G36K during the opening battle. This is a continuity error, as she had a FAMAS just moments earlier.

In the series pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01), Malcolm opens fire with his G36K.

An Alliance soldier with his G36K in "The Message" (S01E12).

Zoë with the same G36K in "The Message" (S01E12).

L85A1

Alliance Soldiers carry L85A1 rifles, notably during the battle of Serenity Valley, and across the episodes, such as "The Train Job" (S1E02). A few are also seen in the hands of Browncoats in war sequences, most notably Bendis in the Battle of Serenity in "Serenity" (S1E01).

L85A1 with SUSAT scope - 5.56x45mm

Bendis ( Eddie Adams ) with his L85 in "Serenity" (S1E01). Note the missing bolt handle.

Starship Troopers. This L85 appears to be the same L85 as above, since this once is missing its bolt handle as well. Alliance soldiers with their L85A1 rifles in "The Train Job" (S1E02). Note that the helmets and body armor are actually recycled (with a slight repaint) from the film. This L85 appears to be the same L85 as above, since this once is missing its bolt handle as well.

An Alliance soldier with his L85A1 in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03).

FAMAS-223

In "Serenity" (S1E01), the FAMAS-223 is seen in the hands of Malcom during the battle of Serenity valley. He then drops it and picks up a G36K to capture an AA gun. Zoë in a scene also carried a FAMAS but it changed to a G36K when she started shooting. The rifle is the Civilian version of the FAMAS, imported briefly into the U.S. as the Semiautomatic FAMAS-223. It is virtually identical to the military FAMAS except for the lack of a full auto switch position and the barrel is not ridged (to take rifle grenades). The smooth outer barrel was an ATF requirement to be imported into the country. Soon after, the ATF declared all foreign "bullpup" rifles to be unsporting and banned their import. This was done years prior to the 1989 import ban.

Malcolm with his FAMAS in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Zoë with her FAMAS in "Serenity" (S1E01). It turns into a H&K G36K in the next scene.

Ruger Mini-14 in Muzzelite Stock

A Ruger Mini-14 in a Muzzelite Stock is used throughout the series. This particular rifle was used previously in the 1995 film Tank Girl and then in 1998's Phantoms.

Ruger Mini-14 in a Muzzelite MZ14 Bullpup stock - 5.56x45mm

Dead Alliance soldier with the Ruger Mini 14 in a Muzzelite Stock in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Tank Girl. In "Serenity" (S1E01), when Zoë escapes the crashing Alliance Plane that Mal shot down, her H&K G36K turns into a rubber Ruger Mini-14 in a Muzzelite stock. This version has a forward pistol grip added to the stock, indicating that this is the same rifle first seen in 1995's

What is likely the same prop is seen on Persephone later in the same episode.

Faux Colt XM177E2

In "Serenity" (S1E01), a Faux Colt XM177E2 was seen in the hands of a guard. This rifle has A2 sights, a delta ring retaining the hand guards, A2 reinforcements on the lower, a 5.5" flash suppressor, and a round forward assist so it's not the 1960's vintage XM carbine in the title but closer to a cobbled together '90s carbine like this one.

Mock Colt Commando

In "Serenity" (S1E01), the Faux Colt XM177E2 is seen in the hands of a guard in Badger's office. An M203 is attached to it.

In "Serenity" (S1E01), the guard raises the rifle.

In "Serenity" (S1E01), closeup of the rifle and the M203 launcher.

AKS-47

One of Badger's henchmen is armed with an AKS-47 in "Shindig" (S01E04).

Type III AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm

Badger's henchman with his AKS-47 in "Shindig" (S01E04).

Ruger AC556K

In "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06), one of the bandits on the river is armed with a Ruger AC556K.

Ruger AC556K with 20-round magazine 5.56x45mm

In "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06), one of the bandits on the river is armed with a Ruger AC556K . The rifle appears to be loaded with flush five-round magazine, as fires it a moment later.

AKU-94

An AK variant is encased in the KVAR AKU-94 bullpup stock, held by one of Niska's men in "War Stories" (S1E10).

AK variant in AKU-94 bullpup kit with polymer magazine - 7.62x39mm

Zoë waits to enter Adelai Niskas' lair while one of his henchmen holds an AK variant in the AKU-94 Bullpup kit in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Steyr AUG

A Steyr AUG is seen being used in Niska's skyplex by a guard when Zoë first gets on in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Steyr AUG - 5.56x45mm

Niska's Guards stand guard when Zoë arrives, one armed with a Steyr AUG in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Z-M LR 300

In "The Message" (S1E12), Private Tracey (Jonathan M. Woodward) carries a Z-M LR 300 as his primary weapon during the battle of "Du Khang".

Z-M LR300 tactical carbine with folding stock - 5.56x45mm

In "The Message" (S1E12), Private Tracey ( Jonathan M. Woodward ) has a Z-M LR300 tactical carbine with folding stock - 5.56x45mm

Tracey's rifle appears to be a rubber stunt copy in "The Message" (S1E12). Note the solid barrel.

M4A1

In "The Message" (S1E12), an M4A1 is seen in the hands of several "Independent" fighters during the Battle of Du Khang.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

In "The Message" (S1E12),

In "The Message" (S1E12),

In "The Message" (S1E12),

Colt Model 933

In "The Message" (S1E12), a Colt Model 933 with a C-More reflex sight, XM177-style flash hider, and SureFire M500A WeaponLight handguard, is seen used by one of the "Independents" in Mal's unit.

Colt Model 933 with 4-position stock - 5.56x45mm

In "The Message" (S1E12), a member of the 57th Overlanders retreats upon the arrivals of "Rollers" (slang for Tanks). He holds an M933 with a SureFire M500A handguard and a C-More sight on the flat top receiver. The "Roller" appears to be a British FV101 Scorpion.

In "The Message" (S1E12),

AKMSU

The AKMSU is seen in the hands of one of Burgess' soldiers in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. This is a blank adapted full auto transferable AKM (7.62x39mm) pistol that was converted into a Krinkov via parts kit.

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Sniper Rifles

Blaser R93 LRS2 Sniper rifle

In the pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01), the Blaser R93 LRS2 Sniper rifle is held by a sniper at the meeting on Whitefall. Jayne Cobb (Adam Baldwin) knocks out the sniper and uses the rifle against Patience's men (starting with Two-Fry's hat). They were also seen use by the team that kidnapped Mal and Wash in "War Stories" (S1E10), where they are referred to as "54R" sniper rifles.

Blaser R93 LRS2 Sniper rifle with Harris Bipod installed (as in the show) - .338 Lapua Magnum

In the pilot episode "Serenity" (S1E01), Cobb fires the Blaser.

"Now I'm learning about scary." One of Niska's snipers captures Mal and Wash, wielding a Blaser R93 in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Heckler & Koch SL8

A Heckler & Koch SL8 with a scope is seen in Jayne's weapon collection in "Bushwhacked" (S01E03).

Factory Heckler & Koch SL8-1 - 5.56x45mm

Jayne's mounted SL8.

Heckler & Koch HK770

Jayne can be seen with a heavily modified Heckler & Koch HK770 in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13). The rifle is in a Choate Super Sniper stock (this stock is not available for the HK770 so must be customised), has been modified to feed from 20 round G3 style magazines rather than the proprietary HK770 3 or 10 round magazine and has a ribbed barrel shroud, and is fitted with a telescopic sight on an HK05 claw mount and a bipod. This is the same rifle used in the final season of Burn Notice in the episode "Down Range" (S7E03).

Heckler & Koch HK770 - 7.62x51mm

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Rifles / Carbines

Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg"

The Winchester Model 1892 Mare's Leg, a carbine cut down to pistol length, is the main firearm used by Zoë (Gina Torres) in the series. The rifle, fitted with a large lever loop, is similar to the one popularized by Steve McQueen in the western TV series Wanted: Dead or Alive. This particular rifle was previously used in the series The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr..

Modern replica of Winchester 1892 Mare's Leg - .44-40

Jayne with Zoë's Mare's Leg in "Bushwhacked" (S1E03).

Zoë fires her Mare's Leg in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Winchester Model 1873 Carbine

Zoë also carries a Winchester Model 1873 Carbine along with her Mare's Leg.

Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal.

Zoë with her Winchester 1873 in "Safe" (S1E05).

Zoë with her carbine in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine

Sheriff Bourne (Gregg Henry) is armed with a Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine when he confronts Mal and Zoë at the end of "The Train Job" (S1E02).

Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine - .50-45

Sheriff Bourne ( Gregg Henry ) with his carbine in "The Train Job" (S1E02).

The deputy behind him appears to be armed with an M1 Carbine in "The Train Job" (S1E02).

Remington 1858 "Cattleman's Carbine"

One of Patience's men, Two-Fry, carried a Remington 1858 "Cattleman's Carbine" during the exchange on Whitefall in "Serenity" (S1E01). Another is briefly carried by one of the bandits in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S01E06).

Remington 1858 "Cattleman's Carbine" - .44 caliber.

Closeup of the barrel in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Closeup of the action in "Serenity" (S1E01).

The bandit with his carbine in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06).

The bandit dropping his carbine in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06).

Claridge LEC9

A Claridge LEC9 is seen in Jayne's weapon collection in "Bushwhacked" (S01E03). It later shows up in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Claridge LEC9 - The long barreled carbine version of the S9 - 9x19mm

Jayne's mounted LEC-9. It appears to have some sort of optic mounted.

Shepherd Book loads up a LEC9 in "War Stories" (S1E10)

A henchman with his LEC9 in "War Stories" (S1E10). Note that this one actually has iron sights, unlike Book's.

Book with his LEC9 in "War Stories" (S1E10).

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of one of Burgess' soldiers in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13). One of the whores is armed with one as well.

World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - .30 Carbine

A henchman with his M1 carbine in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

A henchman with his M1 carbine in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Henry 1860 Rifle

A Henry 1860 Rifle is held by Emma (Doan Ly) in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Henry 1860 brass-frame - .44 Rimfire (RF).

Emma (right) with her Henry rifle in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13). Her fellow whore Lucy ( Angie Hart ) appears to be armed with a Marlin Model 1895.

Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Rifles are used by many charactes in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Marlin Model 1895 - .45-70

Zoë loads her rifle in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13). She isn't actually seen using it during the battle though.

Mal cycles his rifle in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Nandi with her rifle in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Mal with his Marlin in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13)

Shotguns

Double Barrel Shotgun

Another shotgun seen in the series is a sawed-off 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun or "Coach Gun".

Stoeger imported Coach Western side by side shotgun with exposed hammers - 12 Gauge

One of Patience's men opens fire with the Coach Gun in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Marco ( Ilia Volok ) with a coach gun in "Out of Gas" (S1E08).

"Out of Gas" (S1E08).

Benelli M3 Super 90

In "Serenity" (S1E01), Patience (Bonnie Bartlett) was seen using a Benelli M3 Super 90 shotgun with a pistol grip and lacking sights. The barrel is also cut down.

Benelli M3 Super 90 with pistol grip stock combination - 12 Gauge

In "Serenity" (S1E01), Patience (Bonnie Bartlett) holds the Benelli with the short barrel.

In "Serenity" (S1E01), Patience (Bonnie Bartlett) with the Benelli.

Mossberg 590 Cruiser (nickel-plated)

Jayne uses a nickel-plated Mossberg 590 Cruiser in a few episodes.

Mossberg 590 Mariner Cruiser with high-capacity magazine tube and pistol grip - 12 Gauge

Jayne reaches for his shotgun in "Shindig" (S1E04). The finish appears to be a bit too shiny to be a Mariner.

Jayne with his shotgun in "Shindig" (S1E04).

Jayne covers Malcolm and Zoë with his shotgun in "Safe" (S1E05). It has a laser mounted in this episode.

Another angle of the above in "Safe" (S1E05). Note the same side-folding stock.

Winchester 1300

A nickel-plated Winchester 1300 is used by Mal on occasions.

Winchester Model 1300 with extended tube & rubber Butt pad - 12 Gauge

"She's our witch, so cut her the hell down!" Malcolm with the shotgun in "Safe" (S1E05).

Malcolm threatens villagers with his shotgun in "Safe" (S1E05).

Jayne with the nickel-plated Winchester 1300 in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

"Callahan Fullbore Autolock 'Vera'"

A Modified Izhmash Saiga-12 shotgun is the unique shotgun used by Jayne (Adam Baldwin) in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06). The weapon was originally built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland for the film Showtime. It is capable of folding into compact form and still be fireable. Technically it's a shotgun, but in the show, it is a rifle that fires big bullets. In "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06), "Vera" requires oxygen to fire, which could be explained if it used an ignition system like the Daisy VL caseless .22 rifle (1968-1969).

Reproduction of Vera.

The actual Saiga 12 used as Vera w/ the original muzzle piece before being changed

"Do I have your attention?" In "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06),

"Six men came to kill me one time. And the best of 'em carried this. It's a Callahan full-bore auto-lock. Customized trigger, double cartridge thorough gauge. It is my very favorite gun ... This is the best gun made by man. It has *extreme* sentimental value ... I Call Her Vera." "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06) (If you look closely, you can see "SAIGA-12" etched on the receiver near the cocking handle.)

Jayne loads Vera in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" (S1E06).

Jayne with Vera in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Winchester Model 1912

Stitch Hessian (Kevin Gage) is armed with a sawn-off Winchester Model 1912 in "Jaynestown" (S01E07).

Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge

Stitch Hessian confronts Jayne in "Jaynestown" (S01E07).

Stitch Hessian has Mal back off in "Jaynestown" (S01E07).

Mossberg 590 Mariner

Wash carries a Mossberg 590 Mariner with an aftermarket top folder stock when preparing to rescue Mal in "War Stories" (S1E10). A similar shotgun was seen used in the film Deep Blue Sea.

Mossberg 590A Mariner with pistol grip and hi-cap mag tube.

Wash with his Mossberg in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Wash with his Mossberg in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Heckler & Koch FABARM FP6

One of Niska's guards appears to be armed with a Heckler & Koch FABARM FP6 in "War Stories" (S01E10). Another FP6 (probably the same prop) later shows up in Jayne's arsenal in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Heckler & Koch FABARM -12 Gauge

The guard on the right with his shotgun in "War Stories" (S1E10).

The guard with his shotgun in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

Jayne uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser in "The Message" (S01E12).

Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 Gauge

Jayne pumps his shotgun as a distraction in "The Message" (S1E12).

Jayne with his Mossberg in "The Message" (S1E12).

Remington 870

Two of Nandi's man-whores appear to be armed with Remington 870 shotguns in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge

One of the man-whores fires his Remington in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Another is hit while using a Remington 870 in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Machine Guns

Dual Browning M2 Machine Guns (Mocked up as DShK)

In the series pilot "Serenity" (S1E01), Mal was seen firing a dual Browning M2 .50 caliber machine guns mocked up as DShKs against an Alliance space fighter during the Battle of Serenity .

Browning M2HB - .50 cal

Closeup of the dual-mounted DShK mockup in "Serenity" (S1E01).

M60D

An M60D is mounted on a hover craft in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

in "Heart of Gold" (S1E13).

Other

Tru-Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun

Jayne (Adam Baldwin) was seen loading a round into a 37mm Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun in "Serenity" (S1E01).

Tru-Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun, made by the Lake Erie Chemical Company (Cleveland, OHIO USA) - 37mm

M203 Grenade Launcher

The guard in Badger's office in "Serenity" (S1E01) has an M203 grenade launcher attached to his faux XM177E2.

M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm.

In "Serenity" (S1E01), closeup of the M203 launcher.

Sting-Ball Grenade

Wash and Zoë are armed with Sting-Ball Grenades in "War Stories" (S1E10). They function like fragmentation grenades.

Sting-Ball non lethal grenade

Wash hands Zoë a pair of grenades in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Zoë with a grenade on her hip in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Zoë reaches for a grenade in "War Stories" (S1E10).

Non-firing fake weapons

Unlike Mal's pistol or Jayne's revolver, some weapons in the series were not built around real firearms. These are recorded below.

Jayne's holdout pistol

Jayne is seen taping some sort of pistol to his abdomen in "Jaynestown" (S01E07). The entire gun is never seen, as Mal orders him to take it off.

Jayne Cobb's Hold-Out Pistol

Alliance stun gun

Alliance officers are armed with "stun guns" in "Ariel" (S01E09) and "Trash" (S01E11). These are recycled props from the film The 6th Day.

An Alliance officer with his stun gun in "Ariel" (S01E09).

The stun rifles return in "Trash" (S01E11).

The Lassiter

The Lassiter, which is described as one of the first laser weapons, is the target in "Trash" (S01E11).

Mal approaches the Lassiter.

Inara pulls the trigger to see if it still works.

Laser pistol

Ranse Burgess (Fredric Lehne) carries a laser pistol as his sidearm in "Heart of Gold" (S01E13).

Jubal Early's pistol

Jubal Early (Richard Brooks) is armed with a custom pistol in "Objects in Space" (S01E14). It fires bullets, but not onscreen. It appears to be a larger version of Jayne's holdout pistol (above.)

Jayne's Cache of Weapons

In several episodes, Jayne (Adam Baldwin) is seen with a cache of weapons.