https://www.buildlogs.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Adam+Kasanof 2026-04-09T01:55:52Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.41.0 https://www.buildlogs.org/index.php?title=Combat!&diff=707397 2013-06-21T06:14:59Z

<p>Adam Kasanof: Noting that a Reising M55 mocked up as an MP40 was used in the show</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Combat.jpg|right|thumb|none|300px|''Combat!'' (1962-1967)]]<br /> <br /> '''''Combat!''''' was a World War II television series that followed a squad of American soldiers throughout the war in Europe. The series starred [[Vic Morrow]] as Sgt. &quot;Chip&quot; Saunders and [[Rick Jason]] as Lt. Gil Hanley. The series aired on ABC from 1962-1967 and would feature in early roles several well-known actors including [[Lee Marvin]], [[Telly Savalas]], and [[James Caan]].<br /> <br /> <br /> '''The following weapons were used in the series ''Combat!'':'''<br /> __TOC__&lt;br clear=all&gt; <br /> <br /> ==M1 Garand==<br /> The [[M1 Garand]] is the main rifle carried by the squad in the series.<br /> [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] <br /> [[File:Combat 05.jpg|thumb|none|400px]]<br /> <br /> ==M1 Carbine==<br /> The [[M1 Carbine]] is mainly carried by 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley ([[Rick Jason]]). <br /> [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]]<br /> [[File:Combat 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px| 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley ([[Rick Jason]]) opens fire with M1 Carbine.]]<br /> <br /> ==M1928A1 Thompson ==<br /> The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is the primary weapon carried by Sgt. &quot;Chip&quot; Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]).<br /> [[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]]<br /> [[File:Combat 17.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Cutts compensator is seen on the Thompson carried by Sgt. &quot;Chip&quot; Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]).]] <br /> [[File:Combat 19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sgt. &quot;Chip&quot; Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]) opens fire with the Thompson.]]<br /> <br /> == Browning Automatic Rifle ==<br /> The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is primarily seen carried by Pfc. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]).<br /> [[Image:BAR.jpg‎|thumb|400px|none|BAR]]<br /> [[File:Combat 08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pfc. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]) fire the BAR.]]<br /> [[File:Combat 13.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pfc. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]) with the BAR.]]<br /> <br /> ==Colt M1911A1==<br /> The [[M1911A1]] is also used in the series.<br /> [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]<br /> <br /> ==Karabiner 98k==<br /> The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the most common weapon used by German soldiers.<br /> [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]<br /> [[File:Combat 06.jpg|thumb|none|400px]]<br /> <br /> == MP40 ==<br /> German forces also are seen using the [[MP40]].<br /> [[Image:MP40.jpg‎|thumb|400px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]]<br /> [[File:Combat 11.jpg|thumb|none|400px]<br /> <br /> ==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==<br /> An [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] mocked up as an [[MP40]] is used in some episodes. A similar weapon was used before in the movie ''[[Go for Broke!]]'', as shown below.<br /> [[File:20665 1800 1 lg.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]<br /> [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]<br /> Reising MP40 mock-up used in ''[[Go for Broke!]]''<br /> [[Image:GfB_MP40_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German officer fires his MP40 mock-up. ]]<br /> <br /> ==Enfield No.2==<br /> An [[Enfield No.2]] revolver is carried by [[Telly Savalas]]' character in &quot;Vendetta&quot;.<br /> [[File:Combat Vendetta Enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px]]<br /> <br /> ==Gewehr 43 Rifle==<br /> [[Gewehr 43]] rifles are carried by various German forces throughout the show's run.<br /> [[File:Combat Vendetta K43.jpg|thumb|none|400px]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Television]]<br /> [[Category:War]]<br /> [[Category:B&amp;W]]</div>

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