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''' | '''''Mail Call''''' was a television show which aired on The History Channel, from 2002-2009. On the show, retired Gunnery Sergeant [[R. Lee Ermey]] answers letters and E-mails asking military questions from the past to today. Gunny answers these questions in interesting ways, usually showing us the information hands on and testing it for the show. This page covers the weapons he has tested throughout the series. | ||
'''NOTE: Though IMFDB does not permit documentaries this page had been made an exception by Administrators.''' | '''NOTE: Though IMFDB does not permit documentaries this page had been made an exception by Administrators.''' | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] rifle has made several appearances on the show including an episode in which an [[M7 | The [[M1 Garand]] rifle has made several appearances on the show including an episode in which an [[M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher]] (which is used to fire inert [[M9A1 Rifle Grenade]]s) is fired from it and an episode in which 101st paratrooper re-enactors are seen armed with them. In almost every episode, an M1 is seen on [[R. Lee Ermey|Gunny's]] jeep saddle. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM1Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1 Garand is seen in a saddle on Gunny's jeep.]] | [[Image:MCM1Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1 Garand is seen in a saddle on Gunny's jeep.]] | ||
[[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M7 rifle grenade launcher.]] | [[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M7 rifle grenade launcher.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM1Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny picks up a dummy rifle grenade and the M7 launcher.]] | [[File:M9A1 Rifle Grenade.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M9A1 Rifle Grenade]] | ||
[[File:M1a2-rifle-grenade-adapter.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Mk 2 training grenade fitted with an M1A2 rifle grenade adapter]] | |||
[[Image:MCM1Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny picks up a dummy M9A1 rifle grenade and the M7 launcher. Also in this shot is a [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] with an M1A2 rifle grenade adapter]] | |||
[[Image:MCM1Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny picks up a blank to fire the grenade.]] | [[Image:MCM1Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny picks up a blank to fire the grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM1Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny explains to the camera about the M1 and the grenade.]] | [[Image:MCM1Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny explains to the camera about the M1 and the grenade.]] | ||
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==M1-C Garand Sniper== | ==M1-C Garand Sniper== | ||
A U.S. Marine is seen firing an [[M1 Garand|M1-C Garand]] rifle, a modified M1 rifle with a scope mounted for sniper roles. Based on the type of scope mount, it appears to be an M1-C and not an M1-D. | A U.S. Marine is seen firing an [[M1 Garand|M1-C Garand]] rifle, a modified M1 rifle with a scope mounted for sniper roles. Based on the type of scope mount, it appears to be an M1-C and not an M1-D. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M1CSniper.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1-C Garand Sniper - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM1CGarand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine sniper aims his M1-C rifle.]] | [[Image:MCM1CGarand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine sniper aims his M1-C rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM1CGarand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine aims his M1-C.]] | [[Image:MCM1CGarand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine aims his M1-C.]] | ||
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==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
In one episode [[R. Lee Ermey]] tests a [[ | In one episode [[R. Lee Ermey]] tests a [[Browning M1919A4]] mounted on the pintle of his jeep. In most episodes, this pintle is fitted with a "dummy" .30 caliber with no bolt or action. | ||
[[ | [[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on a pedestal mount - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:MCBrowningM1919-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier in WWII footage fires his Browning M1919A4 from the hip.]] | [[Image:MCBrowningM1919-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier in WWII footage fires his Browning M1919A4 from the hip.]] | ||
[[Image:MCBrowningM1919-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny loads up the Browning M1919A4.]] | [[Image:MCBrowningM1919-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny loads up the Browning M1919A4.]] | ||
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==Browning M1917== | ==Browning M1917== | ||
When Introducing the M1919 machine gun, war footage shows soldiers firing the [[Browning M1917]] water-cooled machine gun. | When Introducing the M1919 machine gun, war footage shows soldiers firing the [[Browning M1917]] water-cooled machine gun. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:BrowningM1917.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:MCBrowningM1917-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires a Browning M1917.]] | [[Image:MCBrowningM1917-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires a Browning M1917.]] | ||
[[Image:MCBrowningM1917-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers fire a Browning M1917.]] | [[Image:MCBrowningM1917-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers fire a Browning M1917.]] | ||
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==Norinco Type 56-1== | ==Norinco Type 56-1== | ||
During the episode on body armor, Gunny uses an [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56-1]] with a bakelite magazine, fitted with an AKM slant muzzle | During the episode on body armor, Gunny uses an [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56-1]] with a bakelite magazine, fitted with an AKM slant muzzle brake, and fitted with darker furniture to shoot several types of body armor, since it is the most common enemy weapon. | ||
[[Image:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
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[[Image:MCAKMS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny puts rounds into the armor vest. He is kind of chicken winging it here, but there is no doubt that he can shoot.]] | [[Image:MCAKMS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny puts rounds into the armor vest. He is kind of chicken winging it here, but there is no doubt that he can shoot.]] | ||
[[Image:MCAKMS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny prepares to shoot a Vietnam era flak jacket. Note how he has the bolt locked open, and loads it by releasing it with the selector switch. It's not often you see someone do that with an AK.]] | [[Image:MCAKMS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny prepares to shoot a Vietnam era flak jacket. Note how he has the bolt locked open, and loads it by releasing it with the selector switch. It's not often you see someone do that with an AK.]] | ||
[[Image:MCAKMS-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close up of the | [[Image:MCAKMS-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close up of the receiver reveals the gun is a semi-auto civilian model. Note the position of Gunny's fingers, which get whacked after the first shot. He then repositions.]] | ||
==M16A2 + M203 grenade launcher== | ==M16A2 + M203 grenade launcher== | ||
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==Heckler & Koch XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW)== | ==Heckler & Koch XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW)== | ||
In one episode, Gunny shows | In one episode, Gunny shows off the at-the-time under development [[XM29 OICW|XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW)]], basically a modified, short-barreled [[Heckler & Koch G36]] assault rifle fitted under a bullpup 20x28mm five shot semi-automatic grenade launcher with a heavy computer scope to calculate airburst. Since everyone has already seen the G36 fire, they only fire the 20mm launcher on this show. While weighing a hefty 18lbs in current form (well over the target of 15lbs), it was hoped future development might produce a weapon as light as 11lbs. Ultimately the XM29 was cancelled in 2005 for failure to meet weight goals and poor performance of the 20mm round. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:H&K XM29 OICW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1999 Heckler & Koch XM29 OICW prototype - 5.56x45mm / 20x28mm]] | ||
[[Image:MCXM29OICW-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An operator aims down the H&K XM29 OICW (left) and a FPS view of the computer scope (right).]] | [[Image:MCXM29OICW-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An operator aims down the H&K XM29 OICW (left) and a FPS view of the computer scope (right).]] | ||
[[Image:MCXM29OICW-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An operator fires the H&K XM29 OICW down range.]] | [[Image:MCXM29OICW-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An operator fires the H&K XM29 OICW down range.]] | ||
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[[Image:MCXM29OICW-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the trigger group. Note the "Airburst" button to control airburst or simple impact detonation, as well as distance buttons to control location of airburst. Note the 5.56mm stamp.]] | [[Image:MCXM29OICW-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the trigger group. Note the "Airburst" button to control airburst or simple impact detonation, as well as distance buttons to control location of airburst. Note the 5.56mm stamp.]] | ||
[[Image:MCXM29OICW-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An operator fires the XM29.]] | [[Image:MCXM29OICW-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An operator fires the XM29.]] | ||
[[Image:Sabrxm292.jpg|thumb|none|400px|2002 over-under OICW prototypes - 5.56x45mm & 20x28mm (last possibly 25mm)]] | |||
[[Image:MCXM29OICW-8prototype.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Panning close up on the XM29 future prototype rifle.]] | [[Image:MCXM29OICW-8prototype.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Panning close up on the XM29 future prototype rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:MCXM29OICW-9prototype.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Muzzle shot of the prototype XM29 rifle | [[Image:MCXM29OICW-9prototype.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Muzzle shot of the prototype XM29 rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:MCXM29OICW-10prototype.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sideshot of the XM29 prototype rifle.]] | [[Image:MCXM29OICW-10prototype.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sideshot of the XM29 prototype rifle.]] | ||
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Gunny has been seen pulling out a [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] in several episodes, mainly the episodes on grenades and grenade launchers. | Gunny has been seen pulling out a [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] in several episodes, mainly the episodes on grenades and grenade launchers. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 hand grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 hand grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:MCMkIIgrenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"What does the old Gunny have in his bag of tricks today? A trusty old ' | [[Image:MCMkIIgrenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"What does the old Gunny have in his bag of tricks today? A trusty old 'handgrenade'."]] | ||
[[Image:MCMkIIgrenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mk 2 grenades are seen in the 101st re-enactor's grenade pouch.]] | [[Image:MCMkIIgrenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mk 2 grenades are seen in the 101st re-enactor's grenade pouch.]] | ||
[[Image:MCMkIIgrenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shows off a Mk 2 grenade.]] | [[Image:MCMkIIgrenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shows off a Mk 2 grenade.]] | ||
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==M67 hand grenade== | ==M67 hand grenade== | ||
In one episode, a viewer asks how a grenade works. Gunny heads out to Camp Pendleton | In one episode, a viewer asks how a grenade works. Gunny heads out to Camp Pendleton, California to see the Marines uses grenades. Throughout the training, [[M67 hand grenade]]s are used by the Marine recruits and the instructors. Unfortunately, Gunny was not allowed to toss real grenades, so he settled for chucking some duds and editing in real ones blowing up. | ||
[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M67 hand grenade.]] | [[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M67 hand grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM67grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An instructor shows how to arm a grenade, using a blue painted training grenade for safety.]] | [[Image:MCM67grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An instructor shows how to arm a grenade, using a blue painted training grenade for safety.]] | ||
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==M18 smoke grenade== | ==M18 smoke grenade== | ||
An [[M18 Smoke Grenade]] is also seen on the Vietnam actor's belt. | An [[M18 Smoke Grenade]] is also seen on the Vietnam actor's belt. | ||
[[ | [[File:M18yellow actual.jpg|thumb|none|M18 smoke grenade - Yellow.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM18smokegrenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M18 smoke grenade hanging on the re-enactor's belt. Note how it | [[Image:MCM18smokegrenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M18 smoke grenade hanging on the re-enactor's belt. Note how it has yellow smoke markings.]] | ||
==M1 Bazooka== | ==M1 Bazooka== | ||
An [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M1 Bazooka]] is seen on several episodes on the show, mainly the show asking about "Bazookas" in general. | An [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M1 Bazooka]] is seen on several episodes on the show, mainly the show asking about "Bazookas" in general. | ||
[[Image:Bazookasmithsonian.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 | [[Image:Bazookasmithsonian.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Bazooka - 60mm.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM1Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A picture is shown comparing the M1 Bazooka and the Bazooka slide instrument.]] | [[Image:MCM1Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A picture is shown comparing the M1 Bazooka and the Bazooka slide instrument.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM1Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with an M1 Bazooka.]] | [[Image:MCM1Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with an M1 Bazooka.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires an M1 Bazooka.]] | |||
==M1A1 Bazooka== | ==M1A1 Bazooka== | ||
[[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka- | [[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Bazooka - 2.36 inch]] | ||
: | [[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier loads an M1A1 Bazooka, identifiable by the wire leading towards the back of the tube.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier aims an | |||
[[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier shows off the | ==M9 Bazooka== | ||
[[ | When covering Bazookas, lots of WWII footage is shown of soldiers firing [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M9 Bazooka]] rocket launchers. | ||
[[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka- | |||
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | |||
[[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier aims an M9 Bazooka.]] | |||
[[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier shows off the M9 Bazooka.]] | |||
==M20A1 "Super Bazooka"== | |||
[[File:M20A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20A1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5" Rocket]] | |||
[[Image:MCM9A1Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with an M20A1 "Super Bazooka." ]] | |||
==M136 AT4== | ==M136 AT4== | ||
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==M16A4== | ==M16A4== | ||
A soldier is seen in | A soldier is seen in night vision mode armed with a flat rail M16, likely an [[M16#M16A4 Rifle|M16A4]] fitted with an EOTech 552 sight and an AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device. | ||
[[Image:M16A4withANPEQ&ACOG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A4 - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:M16A4withANPEQ&ACOG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A4 - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:MCM16A4wEOTech552and3xMag.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier armed with a decked out M16A4. The soldier behind him appears to have a CAR-15 variant, which isn't seen good enough for a positive I.D.]] | [[Image:MCM16A4wEOTech552and3xMag.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier armed with a decked out M16A4. The soldier behind him appears to have a CAR-15 variant, which isn't seen good enough for a positive I.D.]] | ||
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[[Image:MC2Lewis-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires an infantry Lewis Gun in WWI footage.]] | [[Image:MC2Lewis-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires an infantry Lewis Gun in WWI footage.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2Lewis-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds a Lewis Aircraft gun.]] | [[Image:MC2Lewis-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds a Lewis Aircraft gun.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2Lewis-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the Lewis Gun. He first rests his thumb on the | [[Image:MC2Lewis-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the Lewis Gun. He first rests his thumb on the receiver before the bolt hits it, which he calmly ignores and repositions.]] | ||
==Springfield 1903 == | ==Springfield 1903 == | ||
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==Hotchkiss M1914== | ==Hotchkiss M1914== | ||
American soldiers are seen | American soldiers are seen manning a [[Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Gun]] in WWI footage. | ||
[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod - 8 x 50mm Lebel]] | [[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod - 8 x 50mm Lebel]] | ||
[[Image:MC2HotchkissM1914-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|American soldiers fire a Hotchkiss machine gun.]] | [[Image:MC2HotchkissM1914-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|American soldiers fire a Hotchkiss machine gun.]] | ||
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==Colt 1860 Army== | ==Colt 1860 Army== | ||
During the episode on | During the episode on Cavalry riders, Civil War re-enactors use [[Colt 1860 Army]] revolvers. | ||
[[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber.]] | [[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2Colt1860Army-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:MC2Colt1860Army-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cavalry re-enactor with his Colt 1860 Army.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2Colt1860Army-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The re-enactor with his Colt 1860 Army.]] | [[Image:MC2Colt1860Army-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The re-enactor with his Colt 1860 Army.]] | ||
==Sharps 1859 Carbine== | ==Sharps 1859 Carbine== | ||
The | The Cavalry re-enactors use [[Sharps|Sharps 1859 Carbine]]s. | ||
[[Image:Sharps 1859.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sharps 1859 - .52 caliber.]] | [[Image:Sharps 1859.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sharps 1859 - .52 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2Sharps-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A re-enactor loads his Sharps 1859 Carbine.]] | [[Image:MC2Sharps-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A re-enactor loads his Sharps 1859 Carbine.]] | ||
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==Remington 1858 New Army== | ==Remington 1858 New Army== | ||
A [[Remington 1858 New Army]] is seen used by a | A [[Remington 1858 New Army]] is seen used by a Cavalry re-enactor. | ||
[[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 Caliber.]] | [[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 Caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2Remington1858NA-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A re-enactor with a Remington New Army.]] | [[Image:MC2Remington1858NA-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A re-enactor with a Remington New Army.]] | ||
==LeMat 1861== | ==LeMat 1861== | ||
Shown as the | Shown as the preferred weapon of Cavalry riders is the [[LeMat Revolver|LeMat 1861]] revolver. This is likely because it fired nine rounds plus a shotgun round before having to reload. | ||
[[Image:Lemat.jpg|thumb|none|400px|LeMat 1861 - .36 or .44 caliber.]] | [[Image:Lemat.jpg|thumb|none|400px|LeMat 1861 - .36 or .44 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2LeMat1861-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:MC2LeMat1861-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cavalry re-enactor fires his LeMat 1861 while on horse back.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2LeMat1861-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the LeMat.]] | [[Image:MC2LeMat1861-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the LeMat.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2LeMat1861-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The business end of the LeMat.]] | [[Image:MC2LeMat1861-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The business end of the LeMat.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2LeMat1861-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A re-enactor fires his LeMat.]] | [[Image:MC2LeMat1861-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A re-enactor fires his LeMat.]] | ||
== | ==Hawken rifle== | ||
A | A Cavalry re-enactor is seen using a [[Hawken rifle]], even though this is not a military weapon. | ||
[[Image:ThompsonHawkinsrifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | [[Image:ThompsonHawkinsrifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hawken rifle - .50 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2Hawkinsplain-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A re-enactor fires his | [[Image:MC2Hawkinsplain-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A re-enactor fires his Hawken rifle.]] | ||
==Flintlock Pistol== | ==Flintlock Pistol== | ||
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[[Image:MC2M2HB-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is mounted on the hatch of the speedy Hellcat tank.]] | [[Image:MC2M2HB-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is mounted on the hatch of the speedy Hellcat tank.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2M2HB-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier looks through his binoculars while leaning on an M2HB.]] | [[Image:MC2M2HB-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier looks through his binoculars while leaning on an M2HB.]] | ||
When Gunny visits Fort Irwin, California to watch how OP-4 laser training is done, deactivated M2HBs with gutted out | When Gunny visits Fort Irwin, California to watch how OP-4 laser training is done, deactivated M2HBs with gutted out receivers and barrels are seen mounted on tanks. | ||
[[Image:MC2M2HBnon-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An deactivated M2HB at Fort Irwin.]] | [[Image:MC2M2HBnon-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An deactivated M2HB at Fort Irwin.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2M2HBnon-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier mans the deactivated M2HB.]] | [[Image:MC2M2HBnon-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier mans the deactivated M2HB.]] | ||
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==FN M240C== | ==FN M240C== | ||
During the episode on Light | During the episode on Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), Gunny gets to man an [[FN MAG#M240 Machine Gun|FN M240C]] machine gun. | ||
[[Image:M240C.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN M240C - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M240C.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN M240C - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:MC2FNM240C-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny on an M240C machine gun.]] | [[Image:MC2FNM240C-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny on an M240C machine gun.]] | ||
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[[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the rifle grenade. When it hits the ground with no explosion, he turns to the camera and remarks, "That was pretty disgusting."]] | [[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the rifle grenade. When it hits the ground with no explosion, he turns to the camera and remarks, "That was pretty disgusting."]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires an M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires an M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the | [[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the receiver of the M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the barrel of the M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the barrel of the M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The clip ejects from the M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:SNAFUM1Garand-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The clip ejects from the M1 Garand.]] | ||
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==M1 Thompson== | ==M1 Thompson== | ||
An [[Thompson#M1 Thompson|M1 Thompson]] is seen stuck in a saddle on a German | An [[Thompson#M1 Thompson|M1 Thompson]] is seen stuck in a saddle on a German Motorcycle, and also seen in a saddle on Gunny's jeep. | ||
[[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUM1Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1 Thompson in a saddle on the German bike.]] | [[Image:SNAFUM1Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1 Thompson in a saddle on the German bike.]] | ||
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==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
We see some goofs from the episode in Season 2 when Gunny fires the [[Browning Automatic Rifle|BAR]], which | We see some goofs from the episode in Season 2 when Gunny fires the [[Browning Automatic Rifle|BAR]], which proves to be far more unreliable than we see on the aired episode. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06.]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUBAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny slips the BAR in the belt loop.]] | [[Image:SNAFUBAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny slips the BAR in the belt loop.]] | ||
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==Liberator== | ==Liberator== | ||
Gunny tries out a [[FP-45_Liberator|Liberator]] pistol for the show. This gun was a single shot .45 ACP dropped to resistance fighters during WWII as a weapon designed to shoot someone and take their weapon. The gun has a 4 round reserve in the grip so the soldier can fire it five times before it becomes useless. The Liberator took all of seven seconds to make in a factory, which makes it the only firearm that takes longer to load than to make. Sadly, all the Liberators were melted down or dumped in the ocean so vintage examples are very hard to find. | Gunny tries out a [[FP-45_Liberator|Liberator]] pistol for the show. This gun was a single shot .45 ACP dropped to resistance fighters during WWII as a weapon designed to shoot someone and take their weapon. The gun has a 4 round reserve in the grip so the soldier can fire it five times before it becomes useless. The Liberator took all of seven seconds to make in a factory, which makes it the only firearm that takes longer to load than to make. Sadly, all the Liberators were melted down or dumped in the ocean so vintage examples are very hard to find. | ||
[[Image:LiberatorPistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Liberator - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:LiberatorPistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FP-45 Liberator - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFULiberator-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shows off the Liberator.]] | [[Image:SNAFULiberator-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shows off the Liberator.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFULiberator-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny does surprisingly well for a smooth bore | [[Image:SNAFULiberator-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny does surprisingly well for a smooth bore like that.]] | ||
== Infantry Mounted Lewis Gun== | == Infantry Mounted Lewis Gun== | ||
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==Boys Anti-Tank Rifle== | ==Boys Anti-Tank Rifle== | ||
Gunny is seen firing a [[Boys | Gunny is seen firing a [[Boys anti-tank rifle]] at "America's Favorite Luncheon Meat", a tower of Spam. | ||
[[Image:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Boys Anti-Tank Rifle 3rd Variant - 13.9x99mmB (Kynoch & RG .55in Caliber).]] | [[Image:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Boys Anti-Tank Rifle 3rd Variant - 13.9x99mmB (Kynoch & RG .55in Caliber).]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUBoy'sRifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Gunny loads up the Boys Rifle.]] | [[Image:SNAFUBoy'sRifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Gunny loads up the Boys Rifle.]] | ||
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==LeMat 1861== | ==LeMat 1861== | ||
Gunny fires the underbarrel of a [[LeMat Revolver|LeMat 1861]], which has | Gunny fires the underbarrel of a [[LeMat Revolver|LeMat 1861]], which has several misfires before finally going off, barely even effecting the watermelon it hits. | ||
[[Image:Lemat.jpg|thumb|none|400px|LeMat 1861 - .36 caliber/16 gauge.]] | [[Image:Lemat.jpg|thumb|none|400px|LeMat 1861 - .36 caliber/16 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFULeMat1861-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with a LeMat 1861.]] | [[Image:SNAFULeMat1861-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with a LeMat 1861.]] | ||
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==M3 "Grease Gun"== | ==M3 "Grease Gun"== | ||
Gunny uses an [[M3A1 "Grease Gun"|M3 "Grease Gun"]] to shoot | Gunny uses an [[M3A1 "Grease Gun"|M3 "Grease Gun"]] to shoot paint cans, turning a shooting gallery into an art gallery. It is not an M3A1 as evident by the external charging handle. | ||
[[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3A1 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3A1 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUM3Greasegun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shoots | [[Image:SNAFUM3Greasegun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shoots paint cans with the M3 "Grease Gun".]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUM3Greasegun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the Grease Gun. Note external charging handle.]] | [[Image:SNAFUM3Greasegun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the Grease Gun. Note external charging handle.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUM3Greasegun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Oil painting with a Grease Gun! Makes sense, don't it?"]] | [[Image:SNAFUM3Greasegun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Oil painting with a Grease Gun! Makes sense, don't it?"]] | ||
==Winchester 1897== | ==Winchester 1897 "Trench Gun"== | ||
Gunny uses a [[Winchester Model 1897 | Gunny uses a [[Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"]] shotgun to shoot paint cans as well. | ||
[[Image:1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1897 "Trench" gun - 12ga.]] | [[Image:1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1897 "Trench" gun - 12ga.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUWin97-1.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Gunny chambers his Winchester 1897.]] | [[Image:SNAFUWin97-1.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Gunny chambers his Winchester 1897.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUWin97-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with the Winchester 1897 shotgun.]] | [[Image:SNAFUWin97-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with the Winchester 1897 shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUWin97-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shoots the | [[Image:SNAFUWin97-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shoots the paint cans with the Winchester 1897.]] | ||
==M14== | ==M14== | ||
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==M16== | ==M16== | ||
Gunny shoots an [[M16#M16 Rifle|M16]] when comparing it to the M14. Based on the slab-side | Gunny shoots an [[M16#M16 Rifle|M16]] when comparing it to the M14. Based on the slab-side receiver and the fact that you can read "Colt AR-15" on the side, it is assumed to be an AR-15/SP1 civilian rifle. | ||
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16 (SP1) - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16 (SP1) - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUAR-15-SP1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the AR-15/SP1. Note how you can read "Colt AR-15" on the | [[Image:SNAFUAR-15-SP1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the AR-15/SP1. Note how you can read "Colt AR-15" on the receiver.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUAR-15-SP1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note slab-side | [[Image:SNAFUAR-15-SP1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note slab-side receiver.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUAR-15-SP1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny satisfied by his shooting.]] | [[Image:SNAFUAR-15-SP1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny satisfied by his shooting.]] | ||
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==Kentucky Rifle== | ==Kentucky Rifle== | ||
Gunny is seen armed with a [[Kentucky Rifle]] | Gunny is seen armed with a [[Kentucky Flintlock Rifle]]. | ||
[[Image:SNAFUBrownBess-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with a Kentucky Rifle.]] | [[Image:SNAFUBrownBess-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny with a Kentucky Rifle.]] | ||
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Gunny fires a [[Flintlock Pistol|Harper's Ferry Flintlock Pistol]], after several misfires. | Gunny fires a [[Flintlock Pistol|Harper's Ferry Flintlock Pistol]], after several misfires. | ||
[[Image:SNAFUHarpersFerryFlintlock-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shows off the Harper's Ferry Flintlock pistol.]] | [[Image:SNAFUHarpersFerryFlintlock-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny shows off the Harper's Ferry Flintlock pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUHarpersFerryFlintlock-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Multiple times the gun either misfires or the power on the flash pan | [[Image:SNAFUHarpersFerryFlintlock-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Multiple times the gun either misfires or the power on the flash pan ignites, but not the powder in the barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUHarpersFerryFlintlock-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny finally gets the gun to fire, but he misses the watermelon any way.]] | [[Image:SNAFUHarpersFerryFlintlock-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny finally gets the gun to fire, but he misses the watermelon any way.]] | ||
==Matchlock Musket== | ==Matchlock Musket== | ||
Gunny fires a [[Matchlock Musket]] in one episode. | Gunny fires a [[Matchlock Musket]] in one episode. | ||
[[Image:SNAFUMatchlock-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny blows on the rope of his Matchlock | [[Image:MatchlockMusket.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Matchlock musket.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUMatchlock-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny blows on the rope of his Matchlock Musket.]] | |||
[[Image:SNAFUMatchlock-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Oh shit, I forgot to open the..." Gunny forgets to open the flash pan to allow the powder to ignite.]] | [[Image:SNAFUMatchlock-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Oh shit, I forgot to open the..." Gunny forgets to open the flash pan to allow the powder to ignite.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUMatchlock-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny hits a watermelon dead on, despite how inaccurate the musket is.]] | [[Image:SNAFUMatchlock-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny hits a watermelon dead on, despite how inaccurate the musket is.]] | ||
==Wheel-Lock Musket== | ==Wheel-Lock Musket== | ||
Gunny is seen in one episode with a [[ | Gunny is seen in one episode with a [[Wheellock Musket]]. | ||
[[Image:Mayflower_gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mayflower Wheellock Musket]] | |||
[[Image:SNAFUWheellock-1.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Gunny with a Wheel-Lock Musket.]] | [[Image:SNAFUWheellock-1.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Gunny with a Wheel-Lock Musket.]] | ||
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==FN Mk 48 Mod 0== | ==FN Mk 48 Mod 0== | ||
Gunny is seen firing an [[FN Minimi#Mk 48 Mod 0|FN Mk 48 Mod 0]]. | Gunny is seen firing an [[FN Minimi#Mk 48 Mod 0|FN Mk 48 Mod 0]]. | ||
[[Image:MK48.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MK48.jpg|thumb|none|401px|FN Mk 48 Mod 0 - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUMk48-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny firing a Mk 48 Mod 0.]] | [[Image:SNAFUMk48-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny firing a Mk 48 Mod 0.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUMk48-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny firing a Mk 48 Mod 0.]] | [[Image:SNAFUMk48-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny firing a Mk 48 Mod 0.]] | ||
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==Glock 18C== | ==Glock 18C== | ||
Being a member of '''Team Glock''', Gunny naturally has to get some trigger time on a Glock. The model he fires is a [[ | Being a member of '''Team Glock''', Gunny naturally has to get some trigger time on a Glock. The model he fires is a [[Glock 18C]], the full-auto Glock 18 with compensator ports on the slide to control muzzle rise, fitted with a 33 round magazine. | ||
[[Image:Glock18c 01-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock 18C with standard 19 round magazine - 9mm.]] | [[Image:Glock18c 01-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock 18C with standard 19 round magazine - 9mm.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUGlock18C-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny loads up the Glock 18C.]] | [[Image:SNAFUGlock18C-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny loads up the Glock 18C.]] | ||
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==Sturmgewehr 44== | ==Sturmgewehr 44== | ||
Gunny fires a [[Sturmgewehr 44]], which fires very | Gunny fires a [[Sturmgewehr 44]], which fires very unreliably. | ||
[[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm (7.92 ''kurz'').]] | [[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm (7.92 ''kurz'').]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUMP44-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the StG 44.]] | [[Image:SNAFUMP44-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the StG 44.]] | ||
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Due to the rifle's versatility, the [[Heckler & Koch XM8]] is changed from rifle to carbine configuration. While the gun was also changed to a LMG version, this isn't seen in SNAFU. | Due to the rifle's versatility, the [[Heckler & Koch XM8]] is changed from rifle to carbine configuration. While the gun was also changed to a LMG version, this isn't seen in SNAFU. | ||
[[Image:SNAFUXM8Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the super-short Carbine XM8.]] | [[Image:SNAFUXM8Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny fires the super-short Carbine XM8.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUXM8Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the | [[Image:SNAFUXM8Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the receiver of the shorty XM8.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUXM8Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the para-style collapsing stock.]] | [[Image:SNAFUXM8Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the para-style collapsing stock.]] | ||
==Nambu Type 92== | ==Nambu Type 92== | ||
Gunny fires a [[Type 92 | Gunny fires a [[Type 92 heavy machine gun|Nambu Type 92]] heavy machine gun nicknamed the "woodpecker" for its distinctive sound, which has terrible reliability. | ||
[[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 92 HMG - 7.7mm.]] | [[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 92 HMG - 7.7mm.]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUType92-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny pulls back the charging handle and opens the dust cover on the Nambu Type 92 machine gun.]] | [[Image:SNAFUType92-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny pulls back the charging handle and opens the dust cover on the Nambu Type 92 machine gun.]] | ||
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[[Image:SNAFUType92-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A little bit of Gunny's anxiety: "Jam. You see the Japs weren't to smart when it came to making weapons. Did you notice that stuttering sound? I guess you didn't since only one round went off, how can it stutter? That's ''dumb''."]] | [[Image:SNAFUType92-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A little bit of Gunny's anxiety: "Jam. You see the Japs weren't to smart when it came to making weapons. Did you notice that stuttering sound? I guess you didn't since only one round went off, how can it stutter? That's ''dumb''."]] | ||
[[Image:SNAFUType92-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny finally gets the gun to fire more than one round. Note how he loaded the belt strip on the right side now.]] | [[Image:SNAFUType92-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny finally gets the gun to fire more than one round. Note how he loaded the belt strip on the right side now.]] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:01, 16 February 2022
Mail Call was a television show which aired on The History Channel, from 2002-2009. On the show, retired Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey answers letters and E-mails asking military questions from the past to today. Gunny answers these questions in interesting ways, usually showing us the information hands on and testing it for the show. This page covers the weapons he has tested throughout the series.
NOTE: Though IMFDB does not permit documentaries this page had been made an exception by Administrators.
Season 1
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand rifle has made several appearances on the show including an episode in which an M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher (which is used to fire inert M9A1 Rifle Grenades) is fired from it and an episode in which 101st paratrooper re-enactors are seen armed with them. In almost every episode, an M1 is seen on Gunny's jeep saddle.
M1-C Garand Sniper
A U.S. Marine is seen firing an M1-C Garand rifle, a modified M1 rifle with a scope mounted for sniper roles. Based on the type of scope mount, it appears to be an M1-C and not an M1-D.
Browning Automatic Rifle
A U.S. Marine in the pacific theatre is seen firing a Browning Automatic Rifle or "BAR" in WWII footage.
Browning M1919A4
In one episode R. Lee Ermey tests a Browning M1919A4 mounted on the pintle of his jeep. In most episodes, this pintle is fitted with a "dummy" .30 caliber with no bolt or action.
Browning M1917
When Introducing the M1919 machine gun, war footage shows soldiers firing the Browning M1917 water-cooled machine gun.
Maxim LMG08
In the episode on "Shooting through the propellers", Maxim LMG08 aircooled Spandau machine guns are seen mounted on airplanes with perforated barrel shrouds.
Airplane Mounted Lewis Gun
Aircraft mounted Lewis guns are mounted on airplanes in WWI footage during the "Shooting through the propellers" episode.
Vickers Maxim
A Vickers Maxim machine gun is aircraft mounted on a R.A.F. airplane in WWI footage during the "Shooting through the propellers" episode.
M1 Carbine
One of the re-enactors of the 101st paratroopers is seen armed with an M1 Carbine.
M1A1 Carbine
One of the re-enactors of the 101st paratroopers is seen armed with a folding stock M1A1 Carbine.
M1A1 Thompson
One of 101st re-enactors uses an M1A1 Thompson submachine gun.
Smith & Wesson Victory
One of the 101st re-enactors keeps a Smith & Wesson Victory Model in a Navy-style shoulder holster. This is an odd choice, as they were typically issued to Navy and Marine aircrew.
Norinco Type 56-1
During the episode on body armor, Gunny uses an Norinco Type 56-1 with a bakelite magazine, fitted with an AKM slant muzzle brake, and fitted with darker furniture to shoot several types of body armor, since it is the most common enemy weapon.
M16A2 + M203 grenade launcher
In one episode, Gunny is sent an E-mail asking how grenade launchers work. To show us, he went to Camp Pendleton, California to see how the Marine recruits test them, firing M203 grenade launchers from M16A2 rifles.
For the episode in which Gunny introduces the XM29 OICW, he first introduces the M16A2 fitted with an M203, as if the gun is now completely obsolete due to this gun.
M79 grenade launcher
For the episode on grenade launchers, Gunny takes his Blooper to the range at Camp Pendleton.
Heckler & Koch XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW)
In one episode, Gunny shows off the at-the-time under development XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW), basically a modified, short-barreled Heckler & Koch G36 assault rifle fitted under a bullpup 20x28mm five shot semi-automatic grenade launcher with a heavy computer scope to calculate airburst. Since everyone has already seen the G36 fire, they only fire the 20mm launcher on this show. While weighing a hefty 18lbs in current form (well over the target of 15lbs), it was hoped future development might produce a weapon as light as 11lbs. Ultimately the XM29 was cancelled in 2005 for failure to meet weight goals and poor performance of the 20mm round.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Gunny has been seen pulling out a Mk 2 hand grenade in several episodes, mainly the episodes on grenades and grenade launchers.
M67 hand grenade
In one episode, a viewer asks how a grenade works. Gunny heads out to Camp Pendleton, California to see the Marines uses grenades. Throughout the training, M67 hand grenades are used by the Marine recruits and the instructors. Unfortunately, Gunny was not allowed to toss real grenades, so he settled for chucking some duds and editing in real ones blowing up.
M26 hand grenade
An M26 hand grenade (or M61 grenade) is seen hanging on the belt of the Vietnam re-enactor during the episode on body armor.
M18 smoke grenade
An M18 Smoke Grenade is also seen on the Vietnam actor's belt.
M1 Bazooka
An M1 Bazooka is seen on several episodes on the show, mainly the show asking about "Bazookas" in general.
M1A1 Bazooka
M9 Bazooka
When covering Bazookas, lots of WWII footage is shown of soldiers firing M9 Bazooka rocket launchers.
M20A1 "Super Bazooka"
M136 AT4
When discussing rocket launchers, Gunny goes to Camp Pendleton, California to watch Marines fire M136 AT4 anti-tank weapons during training.
M72 LAW
Before introducing the AT4, footage shows the older M72 LAW rocket launcher.
M16A1
During the episode on night vision, soldiers in Vietnam are seen using very large experimental night vision scopes on M16A1 rifles, most likely AN/PVS-2 Starlight scopes.
An M16A1 rifle is also seen in the hands of a Vietnam re-enactor during the episode on body armor.
M60 machine gun
Soldiers in Vietnam are seen using M60 machine guns. A current soldier is also seen firing an M60 while the camera films in night vision.
M60E3 machine gun
A U.S soldier in Iraq is seen with an M60E3 machine gun during the episode on body armor.
M16A4
A soldier is seen in night vision mode armed with a flat rail M16, likely an M16A4 fitted with an EOTech 552 sight and an AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device.
L85A2
A Gurkha Soldier is seen armed with an L85A2 during the episode on Kukri knives.
Beretta M9
U.S. soldiers are seen armed with Beretta M9 pistols as their sidearms during the episode on body armor.
Season 2
M1 Garand
Like Season 1, Gunny keeps an M1 Garand rifle in a saddle on his jeep.
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is seen laying next to Gunny when he tries out a BAR during the episode on soldier's training.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Gunny tests a Browning Automatic Rifle or BAR during the episode on soldier's training, claiming he is training down in the dirt, just the way the Marines like it.
Luckily, Gunny's favorite gun makes another appearance when a viewer asks to learn more about it, which Gunny faithfully does and test fires it. Unfortunately, he refers to it as a Bar, not a B.A.R., as it should be pronounced.
Infantry Mounted Lewis Gun
One viewer asked Gunny about the Lewis gun, so naturally, he tested it out for the show. While he uses the infantry model, the aircraft model with spade grips is seen used by soldiers in WWI footage.
Springfield 1903
Springfield 1903 rifles are seen in the hands of American soldiers in WWI footage.
Hotchkiss M1914
American soldiers are seen manning a Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Gun in WWI footage.
Springfield 1861
In one episode, a viewer asks Gunny who had the better rifle during the Civil War. The two most generic rifles were selected, the Union rifle being a Springfield 1861 rifle. In the end, Gunny decides that the Springfield was the superior weapon. They did win the war after all.
Enfield 1853
In the same episode, the opposing rifle represented for the Confederacy is the British 1853 Enfield. While this rifle has ladder elevated sights, the grooved Miné Ball round had better flight stability. In reality, both rifles were about the same.
Colt 1860 Army
During the episode on Cavalry riders, Civil War re-enactors use Colt 1860 Army revolvers.
Sharps 1859 Carbine
The Cavalry re-enactors use Sharps 1859 Carbines.
Remington 1858 New Army
A Remington 1858 New Army is seen used by a Cavalry re-enactor.
LeMat 1861
Shown as the preferred weapon of Cavalry riders is the LeMat 1861 revolver. This is likely because it fired nine rounds plus a shotgun round before having to reload.
Hawken rifle
A Cavalry re-enactor is seen using a Hawken rifle, even though this is not a military weapon.
Flintlock Pistol
During the episode on Bowie knives, a man is seen using a Flintlock Pistol.
Matchlock Musket
For the episode on medieval weaponry, a man fires a reproduction Matchlock Musket.
Handgunn
Also in the episode on medieval weaponry is one of the most primitive portable firearms, the Handgunn.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB machine guns are seen many times throughout season two. Probably the most notable being the episode on Marine soldier training, in which Gunny gets to man a .50 caliber designed for indoor training at Camp Pendleton, using gas tanks to fire and recoil realistically like the real deal.
When Gunny visits Fort Irwin, California to watch how OP-4 laser training is done, deactivated M2HBs with gutted out receivers and barrels are seen mounted on tanks.
M136 AT4
During the indoors training simulation at Camp Pendleton, one of the Marines is seen using a specially modified M136 AT4.
FN M240G
During the indoors training simulation at Camp Pendleton, one of the Marines is seen using an FN M240G machine gun running of the gas tanks. Gunny later tries one of these out.
FN M240C
During the episode on Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), Gunny gets to man an FN M240C machine gun.
FN M240D
A soldier lets loose some tracer rounds with an FN M240D machine gun during the LAV episode.
FN Minimi
A Marine at Camp Pendleton is seen firing an FN Minimi machine gun.
FN M249-E2 Squad Automatic Weapon
The FN M249-E2 Squad Automatic Weapon or "SAW" makes several appearances in season 2 including several of them modified for the indoor training room at Camp Pendleton and soldiers are seen training with them at Fort Irwin, California.
Mk 19 grenade launcher
Among the guns in the training simulation is a Mk 19 grenade launcher. When the Marine uses it during training, the operator jams it on him, so he is forced to clear it.
M16A1
M16A1 rifles are seen in the hands of soldiers in Vietnam footage.
M16A2
The issued rifle of the U.S. forces including Army and Marines, the M16A2, is seen many times in season two.
M203 grenade launcher
M203 grenade launchers are seen fitted on issued M16A2 rifles.
M60 Machine Gun
M60 machine guns are seen in Huey helicopters in Vietnam footage during the episode on Huey helicopters.
BGM-71 TOW Missile Launcher
In one episode, a viewer asks Gunny about the BGM-71 TOW Missile Launcher.
SNAFU
NOTE: SNAFU is a DVD only release of bloopers from the TV show Mail Call. You will see guns from other seasons on here again, although with more screen time, since in most cases the guns are the bloopers.
M1 Garand
As always, Gunny has his M1 Garand stored in the saddle on his jeep. We once again see him fire the M7 rifle grenade from the rifle, although we actually see what the dummy grenade does instead of a rather lame joke about hitting someone's truck and having enough insurance to cover it. We also see Gunny firing the rifle for real at one point.
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is seen next to Gunny during a scene in SNAFU.
M1A1 Carbine
An M1A1 Carbine paratrooper model is seen next to Gunny in a few episodes and at one point Gunny shoots one.
M1 Thompson
An M1 Thompson is seen stuck in a saddle on a German Motorcycle, and also seen in a saddle on Gunny's jeep.
M1928A1 Thompson
Gunny is seen firing a M1928A1 Thompson, comparing it to the MP40 submachine gun.
MP40
Gunny tries out the MP40 submachine gun to compare with the Thompson. He refers to it as the "Burp Gun".
Browning Automatic Rifle
We see some goofs from the episode in Season 2 when Gunny fires the BAR, which proves to be far more unreliable than we see on the aired episode.
Bren Gun
Gunny lets loose some rounds from a Bren gun, and we see a few more in the Bren Carrier behind him.
A Bren is also seen sticking out of a Bren Carrier when Gunny takes the wheel, and also manages to mangle the clutch on it.
Browning M2HB
Gunny is seen firing a Browning M2HB on an anti-aircraft mount into the air. Hopefully the location he is shooting at has been cleared for 5 miles because firing .50 BMGs into the air is very dangerous.
An M2HB is also seen mounted on an M-3 Scout Vehicle when Gunny drives it.
Liberator
Gunny tries out a Liberator pistol for the show. This gun was a single shot .45 ACP dropped to resistance fighters during WWII as a weapon designed to shoot someone and take their weapon. The gun has a 4 round reserve in the grip so the soldier can fire it five times before it becomes useless. The Liberator took all of seven seconds to make in a factory, which makes it the only firearm that takes longer to load than to make. Sadly, all the Liberators were melted down or dumped in the ocean so vintage examples are very hard to find.
Infantry Mounted Lewis Gun
Again from Season 2, we see Gunny firing the Lewis gun, but what we didn't see was how the gun blows up in his face.
Boys Anti-Tank Rifle
Gunny is seen firing a Boys anti-tank rifle at "America's Favorite Luncheon Meat", a tower of Spam.
Krag-Jørgensen Model 1896
Gunny is seen firing a Krag-Jørgensen Model 1896 rifle.
LeMat 1861
Gunny fires the underbarrel of a LeMat 1861, which has several misfires before finally going off, barely even effecting the watermelon it hits.
M3 "Grease Gun"
Gunny uses an M3 "Grease Gun" to shoot paint cans, turning a shooting gallery into an art gallery. It is not an M3A1 as evident by the external charging handle.
Winchester 1897 "Trench Gun"
Gunny uses a Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" shotgun to shoot paint cans as well.
M14
Gunny compares an M14 Rifle to an M16 in one episode.
M16
Gunny shoots an M16 when comparing it to the M14. Based on the slab-side receiver and the fact that you can read "Colt AR-15" on the side, it is assumed to be an AR-15/SP1 civilian rifle.
M16A2 + M203 grenade launcher
Gunny is briefly seen armed with an M16A2 fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.
Norinco Type 56-1
The Norinco Type 56-1 from Season 2 is seen again in SNAFU.
Browning M1917
Gunny fires an Browning M1917 in one episode, but we see how the gun seems to have some trouble firing more than two rounds at a time.
Browning M1919A4
The Browning M1919A4 from Season 1 is seen once again in SNAFU.
We also see a gutted out dummy M1919A4 mounted on Gunny's jeep on any other episode.
Kentucky Rifle
Gunny is seen armed with a Kentucky Flintlock Rifle.
Flintlock Pistol
Gunny is seen showing off a Flintlock Pistol.
Harper's Ferry Flintlock Pistol
Gunny fires a Harper's Ferry Flintlock Pistol, after several misfires.
Matchlock Musket
Gunny fires a Matchlock Musket in one episode.
Wheel-Lock Musket
Gunny is seen in one episode with a Wheellock Musket.
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
We see Gunny with the Mk 2 hand grenade from Season 1, messing up his lines several times.
Mk 19 grenade launcher
A Mk 19 grenade launcher is seen mounted on an amphibious vehicle as Gunny sits in the hatch.
FN Mk 48 Mod 0
Gunny is seen firing an FN Mk 48 Mod 0.
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
Gunny lets loose a Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with a Surefire dedicated forend.
Glock 18C
Being a member of Team Glock, Gunny naturally has to get some trigger time on a Glock. The model he fires is a Glock 18C, the full-auto Glock 18 with compensator ports on the slide to control muzzle rise, fitted with a 33 round magazine.
Sturmgewehr 44
Gunny fires a Sturmgewehr 44, which fires very unreliably.
Spencer 1860 Carbine
Gunny is briefly seen firing what appears to be a Spencer 1860 Carbine. It is only seen from one angle so it is hard to be certain.
Springfield 1861
Gunny is seen using a Springfield 1861 rifle fitted with a bayonet while wearing the uniform of a Civil War Zouave regiment.
37mm M3 Anti-tank gun
A 37mm M3 Anti-tank gun is seen towed by Gunny's jeep.
Heckler & Koch XM8 (rifle configuration)
Gunny is seen firing a Heckler & Koch XM8 in full rifle configuration in one episode.
Heckler & Koch XM8 (carbine configuration)
Due to the rifle's versatility, the Heckler & Koch XM8 is changed from rifle to carbine configuration. While the gun was also changed to a LMG version, this isn't seen in SNAFU.
Nambu Type 92
Gunny fires a Nambu Type 92 heavy machine gun nicknamed the "woodpecker" for its distinctive sound, which has terrible reliability.
