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Nathan Fillion

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Nathan Fillion is a Canadian/American actor who is well known for his roles as Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the seriesFirefly, novelist Richard Castle in the seriesCastleand currently as LAPD Officer John Nolan in the ABC seriesThe Rookie. In addition, he has appeared in such films asSaving Private Ryanas well as several features directed byJames Gunn, includingSlither,Super, a cameo role inGuardians of the Galaxyand in 2021'sThe Suicide Squad. Nathan Fillion can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:

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Appearances (42)

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The Rookie - Season 8 (2026)

Character Firearm Notes
Officer John Nolan Glock 19 -

The Rookie: Feds (2022)

Character Firearm Notes
Police Officer 3 John Nolan Glock 17 Surefire X300 weaponlight; "Day One" (S1E01)

The Rookie - Season 3 (2021)

Character Firearm Notes
Officer John Nolan Kimber Warrior "Consequences" (S3E01)
Officer John Nolan M4A1 Carbine "New Blood" (S3E11)

The Rookie - Season 2 (2020)

Character Firearm Notes
Officer John Nolan Mossberg 590 "Warriors and Guardians" (S2E04)

The Rookie - Season 1 (2018)

Character Firearm Notes
Ofc. John Nolan Smith & Wesson M&P Surefire weaponlight
Ofc. John Nolan Smith & Wesson M&Pc "The Roundup" (S1E05)
Ofc. John Nolan Remington 870 extended mag tube
Ofc. John Nolan Mossberg 590 "The Roundup" (S1E05)
Ofc. John Nolan DefTech 37mm Launcher "Redwood" (S1E11)
Ofc. John Nolan Glock 17 "Caught Stealing" (S1E13), Surefire X300 weaponlight
Officer John Nolan Ruger P89 -

Castle - Season 7 (2015)

Character Firearm Notes
Richard Castle Jericho 941 "Reckoning" (S7E15)
Richard Castle Heckler & Koch USP "Reckoning" (S7E15)
Richard Castle Colt Buntline Special "One Upon A Time in the West" (S7E07)

Castle - Season 8 (2014)

Character Firearm Notes
Richard Castle Colt M4A1 "XY" (S8E01)
Richard Castle Tavor TAR-21 "XY" (S8E01)

Castle (2013)

Character Firearm Notes
Richard Castle Glock 19 -
Richard Castle Smith & Wesson Model 60 -
Richard Castle Colt 1851 Navy Ornate with cartridge conversion
Richard Castle Flintlock Pistol With and without bench rest, laser sight and scope

Castle - Season 5 (2012)

Character Firearm Notes
Richard Castle Kimber Solo Carry "The Human Factor" (S5E23)

Castle - Season 2 (2010)

Character Firearm Notes
Richard Castle Glock 26 -
Richard Castle Taurus Model 85 Same modification as inFirefly

White Noise 2: The Light (2007)

Character Firearm Notes
Abe Dale Smith & Wesson Model 686 -

Slither (2006)

Character Firearm Notes
Bill Pardy Winchester Model 1300 -
Bill Pardy Beretta 92 FS -

Serenity (2005)

Character Firearm Notes
Malcolm Reynolds Armalite AR-18 -
Malcolm Reynolds Taurus Model 85 Inside brass casing
Malcolm Reynolds 2 cm Flak 38 -

Firefly (2002)

Character Firearm Notes
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Taurus Model 85 Inside brass casing
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Browning M2 Mocked up as DShK's, "Serenity" (S1E01)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds FAMAS "Serenity" (S1E01)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Heckler & Koch G36K "Serenity" (S1E01)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Winchester 1300 nickel-plated, "Safe" (S1E05)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Colt Model 1903/1908 nickel, "Out of Gas" (S1E08)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Heckler & Koch UMP "The Message" (S1E12)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Desert Eagle Mark VII stainless, "Objects in Space" (S1E14)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Marlin Model 1895 "Heart of Gold" (S1E13)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Ruger Mk II Pistol nickel, "Heart of Gold" (S1E13)
Capt. Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Walther PPK engraved, stainless, "Heart of Gold" (S1E13)

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Character Firearm Notes
Pvt. James Frederick "Minnesota" Ryan M1 Garand -