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The Japanese soldiers are equipped with the[[MP40]] submachine gun. Historically inaccurate. | The Japanese soldiers are equipped with the [[MP40]] submachine gun. Historically inaccurate. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
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==Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun== | ==Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun== | ||
Japanese soldiers are equipped with a [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun|Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun]]s. | Japanese soldiers are equipped with a [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun|Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun]]s. | ||
[[Image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|425px|Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm.]] | ||
[[Image:NSF-J-NT99-LMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier fires a Nambu Type 99.]] | [[Image:NSF-J-NT99-LMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier fires a Nambu Type 99.]] | ||
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Never So Few is a 1959 World War II drama directed by John Sturges and based on the novel by Tom T. Chamales. The film starred Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson and Gina Lollobrigida.
The following weapons were used in the film Never So Few:
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
US officers and NCOs in the film carry the M1911A1 pistol.
Luger P08
The Japanese officer carries a Luger P08 pistol. Most likely standing in for the Nambu Type 14.
Submachine Guns
Sten Gun
Burmese soldiers are seen armed with British Sten submachine guns.
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun is the preferred weapon of the US troops in the film. Bill Ringa (Steve McQueen) carries one with the stock removed.
MP40
The Japanese soldiers are equipped with the MP40 submachine gun. Historically inaccurate.
Rifles
M1 Carbine
The Burmese soldiers are also armed with the M1 Carbine.
M1903A3 Springfield
In the film you can see many soldiers carrying M1903A3 Springfield rifles.
Machine Guns
Vickers Mark I Machine Gun
Japanese machine gunners fire a Vickers Mark I Machine Gun.
Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Japanese soldiers are equipped with a Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Guns.
Other Weapons
MK II Hand Grenade
The most commonly used hand grenade in the movie is the MK II.
M2 Mortar
Bill Ringa (Steve McQueen) uses an M2 Mortar against Japanese troops in an unorthodox fashion.
M1 Mortar
In a Chinese weapons storage facility there are American M1 Mortar and M2 Mortars.
