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Bullet in the Head (1990)

Bullet in the Head (Chinese title: Die xue jie tou) is a 1990 Hong Kong historical action drama film directed by John Woo. Set in 1967 with the effects of the Vietnam War in the background, the film tells the story of three friends who flee from Hong Kong to Vietnam, with dramatic and ultimately tragic consequences.

The following weapons were used in the film Bullet in the Head:

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Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 15

A pivotal weapon in the film, the Smith & Wesson Model 15 is used by Paul (Waise Lee), Frank (Jacky Cheung) and Ben (Tony Leung Chiu Wai). Most notably, this weapon is used when three protagonists are held at the Việt Cộng camp, where they are coerced into executing fellow prisoners.

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+'''''Bullet in the Head''''' (Chinese title: '''''Die xue jie tou''''') is a 1990 Hong Kong historical action drama film directed by [[John Woo]]. Set in 1967 with the effects of the Vietnam War in the background, the film tells the story of three friends who flee from Hong Kong to Vietnam, with dramatic and ultimately tragic consequences.
-'''''Bullet in the Head''''' (Chinese title: '''''Die xue jie tou''''') is the 1990 historical drama/action film directed by [[John Woo]]. Set in 1967 with the effects of the Vietnam War in the background, the film tells the story of three friends who flee from Hong Kong to Vietnam, with dramatic and ultimately tragic consequences.
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 =Revolvers=
+==Smith & Wesson Model 15==
-==Smith & Wesson Model 15==
+A pivotal weapon in the film, the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] is used by Paul ([[Waise Lee]]), Frank ([[Jacky Cheung]]) and Ben ([[Tony Leung Chiu Wai]]). Most notably, this weapon is used when three protagonists are held at the Việt Cộng camp, where they are coerced into executing fellow prisoners.
+[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]]
-A pivotal weapon in the film, the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] used at different points in the film by Wing ([[Waise Lee]]), Fai ([[Jacky Cheung]]) and Ah Bee ([[Tony Leung Chiu Wai]]). Most notably, the weapon is used when the three protagonists are held at a Việt Cộng camp, where they are coerced into executing fellow prisoners.
+[[Image:BTHrevolver.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Paul ([[Waise Lee]]) uses his Smith & Wesson Model 15 to rob a shopkeeper in Saigon.]]
+[[Image:BTHrevolver2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben ([[Tony Leung Chiu Wai]]) is threatened by Paul ([[Waise Lee]]) with a S&W Model 15 during an argument on the boat.]]
-[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 Special]]
+[[Image:BIH-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank ([[Jacky Cheung]]) aims the Model 15 at a prisoner.]]
-[[Image:BTHrevolver.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Wing uses a Smith & Wesson Model 15 to rob a storekeeper of his money in Saigon]]
+[[Image:BIH-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben ([[Tony Leung Chiu Wai]]) holds a Việt Cộng officer hostage with his own Smith & Wesson Model 15.]]
-[[Image:BTHrevolver2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ah Bee is threatened by Wing with a S&W Model 15 during an argument.]]
+[[Image:BIH-SW15-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank holds a Smith & Wesson Model 15.]]
-[[Image:BIH-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Fai aims the Model 15 at a prisoner.]]
-[[Image:BIH-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ah Bee ([[Tony Leung Chiu Wai]]) holds an NVA officer hostage with his own Smith & Wesson Model 15.]]
-[[Image:BIH-SW15-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Fai with a Smith & Wesson Model 15.]]
 ==Llama revolver==
+Y.S. Leong (Lam Chung), a Saigon crime boss, uses a Llama revolver to hold Yan Sau-Ching (Yolinda Yam) hostage after Ben, Frank and Paul attack his club.
-Y.S Leong (Lam Chung), a Saigon crime boss, uses a Llama revolver to hold Yan Sau Ching (Yolinda Yam) hostage after Wing, Fai and Bee attack his club.
+[[Image:BIH-revolver-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Y.S. Leong (Lam Chung) points the revolver at Yan Sau-Ching's (Yolinda Yam) head.]]
+[[Image:BIH-revolver-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Leong prepares to fire.]]
-[[Image:BIH-revolver-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Leong aims the revolver at Yan Sau Ching's head.]]
-[[Image:BIH-revolver-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Leong prepares to fire.]]
-Actually that's a LLAMA marking, not a Taurus symbol; IMHO that's either a Llama mod. "Martial" or "Comanche"<br />
--TheTranc
 =Pistols=
+==Colt M1911A1==
+[[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] pistols are among the most common weapons in the film, and are used by the protagonists, Vietnamese gangsters and ARVN soldiers.
+[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]]
+[[Image:BTHM1911.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An M1911A1 pistol is aimed at a Viet Cong terrorist's head as ARVN soldiers prepare to execute him.]]
+[[Image:BTHM1911A12.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Corrupt ARVN officers and thugs with their M1911A1 pistols. One of the thugs in the background can be seen with an unknown revolver.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben ([[Tony Leung Chiu Wai]]) with an M1911A1.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luke ([[Simon Yam]]) reloads his M1911A1.]]
-==M1911A1==
+==Auto Ordnance M1911A1==
+The [[M1911 pistol series#Auto-Ordnance M1911A1|Auto Ordnance M1911A1]] is also occasionally seen in the film, most noticeably during the final scene.
-[[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|M1911A1]] pistols are among the most common weapons in the film, and are used by the protagonists, Vietnamese gangsters and ARVN soldiers.
+[[Image:AutoOrdnanceM1911.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Auto Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP. This is a well worn blank adapted gun used in multiple World War Two films as a substitute for the Colt M1911A1.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M1911-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben uses an Auto Ordnance M1911A1 to threaten the crime boss.]]
-[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]]
+[[Image:BIH-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An Auto Ordnance M1911A1 at the end of the film.]]
-[[Image:BTHM1911.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A M1911A1 pistol is aimed at a Viet Cong terrorist's head as ARVN soldiers prepare to execute him]]
-[[Image:BTHM1911A12.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Corrupt ARVN officers and thugs with M1911A1 pistols. One of the thugs in the background can be seen with an unknown revolver.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ah Bee with a M1911A1.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ah Lok ([[Simon Yam]]) reloads his M1911A1.]]
-===Auto Ordnance M1911A1===
-The [[M1911 pistol series#Auto Ordnance M1911A1|Auto Ordnance M1911A1]] is also occasionally seen in the film, most noticeably during the final scene.
-[[Image:AutoOrdnanceM1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Auto Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP. This is a well worn blank adapted movie gun used in multiple World War 2 movies as a substitute for the Colt M1911A1]]
-[[Image:BIH-M1911-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ah Bee threatens the crime lord with an Auto-Ordnance M1911A1.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An Auto Ordnance M1911A1 at the end of the film.]]
 ==Browning Hi-Power==
+Some of Mr. Leong's thugs are armed with [[Browning Hi-Power]] pistols. Ben also uses a Hi-Power as one of his weapons when he confronts Paul at the end of the film.
+[[Image:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Classic commercial Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:BIH-BHP-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A thug with his Browning Hi-Power.]]
+[[Image:BIH-BHP-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben with his Browning Hi-Power.]]
-Some of Mr. Leong's thugs are armed with [[Browning Hi-Power]] pistols. Ah Bee also uses a Hi-Power as one of his weapons when he confronts Wing at the conclusion of the film.
+==Norinco Type 54==
+A [[Tokarev TT-33 Pistol#Norinco Type 54 / Model 213|Norinco Type 54]] pistol is used by Frank ([[Jacky Cheung]]) during the shootout in Y.S. Leong's club.
-[[Image:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Classic Commercial Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:Norinco Model 54.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Norinco Type 54 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
-[[Image:BIH-BHP-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A thug with a Browning Hi-Power.]]
+[[Image:BTHtokarev.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank holds the crime boss hostage with a Norinco Type 54.]]
-[[Image:BIH-BHP-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ah Bee with a Browning Hi-Power.]]
-==Norinco Model 54==
-A [[Tokarev TT-33 Pistol#Norinco Type 54|Norinco Model 54]] pistol is used by Fai during the shootout at the Y.S Leong's club.
-[[Image:Norinco Model 54.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Norinco Model 54 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
-[[Image:BTHtokarev.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Fai holds the crime boss hostage with a Model 54.]]
 =Submachine Guns=
+==Beretta M12==
+A [[Beretta M12]] submachine gun, concealed under a piano, is used by Paul ([[Waise Lee]]) during the shootout in Leong's club.
+[[Image:Beretta_M12.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta M12 - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:BTHM12.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Paul ([[Waise Lee]]) awaits Leong's gangsters with a Beretta M12.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M12-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Paul fires the Beretta M12.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M12-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Paul fires the Beretta M12.]]
-==Beretta M12==
+==Sten Mk II==
+One of Leong's thugs is briefly seen firing a [[Sten|Sten Mk II]] before being shot by Paul.
-A [[Beretta M12]] submachine gun, concealed under a piano, is used by Wing during the gunfight at the Leong's club.
+[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:BIH-sten-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A thug gets shot while holding his Sten Mk II.]]
-[[Image:Beretta_M12.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta M12 9x19mm]]
-[[Image:BTHM12.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Wing awaits Leong's gangsters with a Beretta M12. ]]
-[[Image:BIH-M12-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Wing fires the M12.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M12-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
-==Sten gun==
+==M1928 Thompson==
+Luke ([[Simon Yam]]) uses an [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|M1928 Thompson]] without a butt stock and loaded with a 30-round magazine during the shootout in Leong's club.
-One of Leong's thugs is briefly seen firing a [[Sten|Sten submachine gun]] before being shot by Wing.
+[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]]
+[[Image:BTHthompson.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luke ([[Simon Yam]]) takes the Thompson submachine gun from Leong's armory. You can also see a number of pistols and revolvers on the left at the top of the shelf.]]
-[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:BIH-M1928-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luke points the M1928 Thompson at Leong.]]
-[[Image:BIH-sten-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The thug with a Sten gun is shot.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M1928-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luke fires the M1928 Thompson at approaching thugs.]]
-==M1928 Thompson==
-Ah Lok ([[Simon Yam]]) uses an [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|M1928 Thompson]] without a butt stock and loaded with a 30-round box magazines during the gunfight at Leong's club.
-[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1928 Thompson .45 ACP with 50-round drum magazine]]
-[[Image:BTHthompson.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lok retrieves the Thompson submaachine gun from Leong's office. You can also see a number of pistols and revolvers on the left at the top of the shelf.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M1928-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lok points the M1928 Thompson at Leong.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M1928-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lok fires the M1928 at approaching thugs.]]
 ==IMI Uzi==
+Paul uses an [[Uzi]] submachine gun when he confronts Ben at the end of the film.
-Wing uses an [[Uzi]] submachine gun when he confronts Bee in the conclusion.
+[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:BIH-uzi-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A close-up of Paul's Uzi.]]
-[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:BIH-uzi-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Paul fires the Uzi from his car.]]
-[[Image:BIH-uzi-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A close up of Wing's Uzi.]]
-[[Image:BIH-uzi-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Wing fires the Uzi from his car.]]
 =Shotguns=
+==Remington 870==
-==Remington 870 Shotgun==
+Ben uses a pistol-gripped [[Remington Model 870|Remington 870 shotgun]] with a sawed-off barrel during the shootout in crime boss' club.
+[[Image:SawnoffShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 with sawed-off barrel and stock - 12 Gauge]]
-Ah Bee uses a pistol-gripped [[Remington 870 Shotgun|Remington 870 shotgun]] with a sawed-off barrel during the gunfight at the crime lord's club. The cap on the magazine tube is the giveaway that it's an 870.
+[[Image:BTHshotgun.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben fires the shotgun as he covers his friends' retreat.]]
+[[Image:BIH-r870-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben holds off the thugs with the shotgun.]]
-[[Image:SawnoffShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 870 12 Gauge with sawed-off barrel and stock]]
+[[Image:BIH-r870-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In a typical John Woo fashion, Ben fires the shotgun at a fountain, creating an explosion of debris.]]
-[[Image:BTHshotgun.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Bee fires his shotgun as he covers his friends' retreat]]
-[[Image:BIH-r870-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Bee holds off the thugs with the shotgun.]]
-[[Image:BIH-r870-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|In a typical John Woo fashion, Bee fires the shotgun at a fountain, creating an explosion of debris.]]
 =Rifles=
+==M1 Carbine==
+An [[M1 Carbine]] is used by a shopkeeper in an attempt to defend his store from robbery. Later, another M1 Carbine appears in the hands of a gangster working for a local crime boss.
+[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Carbine with twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine]]
+[[Image:BTHcarbine.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A shopkeeper with his M1 Carbine ducks when Paul fires at him.]]
+[[Image:BIH-carbine-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A gangster fires his M1 Carbine.]]
-==M1 Carbine==
+==M16A1==
+[[M16 rifle series#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1 rifles]] are used by South Vietnamese (ARVN) and U.S. Army soldiers, as well as Việt Cộng fighters. Luke ([[Simon Yam]]) is armed with an M16A1 when he attacks the Việt Cộng camp with American soldiers, and Frank ([[Jacky Cheung]]) attacks his Việt Cộng captors with a captured M16A1.
-An [[M1 Carbine]] is used by a shopkeeper in an attempt to defend his store from robbery. Later, another M1 Carbine appears in the hands of a gangster working for a local crime boss.
+[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+[[Image:BTHM16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An M16A1 in the hands of an ARVN soldier robbing a jewelry store in Saigon.]]
-[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1 Carbine .30 Carbine with twin magazine pouch]]
+[[Image:BTHM16A12.jpg|thumb|600px|none|ARVN troops armed with M16A1 rifles when they confront an anti-war protest.]]
-[[Image:BTHcarbine.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A shopkeeper with a M1 Carbine ducks when Wing fires at him]]
+[[Image:BIH-M16-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Viet Cong fighter points his M16A1 at Ben.]]
-[[Image:BIH-carbine-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A gangster fires his M1 carbine.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M16-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luke approaches the Viet Cong camp with an M16A1.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M16-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben and Frank hold a Việt Cộng officer hostage.]]
-==M16A1 Rifle==
-[[M16 rifle series #M16A1|M16A1 rifles]] are used by South Vietnamese (ARVN) and U.S. ARMY soldiers, as well as Việt Cộng rebels throughout the film. Ah Lok ([[Simon Yam]]) is armed with an M16A1 when he attacks the Việt Cộng camp with American soldiers, and Fai ([[Jacky Cheung]]) attacks his Việt Cộng captors with a captured M16A1.
-[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm NATO]]
-[[Image:BTHM16.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A1 rifles in the hands of an ARVN soldier robbing a jewelery store in Saigon]]
-[[Image:BTHM16A12.jpg|thumb|500px|none|ARVN troops confront an anti war protest armed with M16A1 rifles]]
-[[Image:BIH-M16-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Viet Cong points his M16A1 at Bee.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M16-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lok approaches the Viet Cong camp with a M16A1.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M16-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Fai and Bee hold an NVA officer hostage.]]
-== Colt Model 653 Carbine ==
+==Colt Model 653==
+When the main characters attempt to flee pursuing ARVN soldiers, Luke ([[Simon Yam]]) and Frank ([[Jacky Cheung]]) use [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 653 carbines]] with two 20-round magazines taped "jungle style" to defend themselves. It is also used by U.S. Army soldiers during an assault scene. Note: In the real life, these variants were only available after 1973 so any depiction during the time frame between 1964-1973 is anachronistic.
+[[File:ColtM653Carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt Model 653 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+[[Image:BTHCAR15.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank and Luke fire their Colt Model 653 carbines.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M653-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luke prepares to set off the Claymore mines.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M653-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luke fires the Model 653 with one hand.]]
-When the main characters attempt to flee pursuing ARVN forces, Ah Lok ([[Simon Yam]]) and Fai ([[Jacky Cheung]]) use [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733|Colt Model 653 carbines]] with two 20-round magazines taped "jungle style" to defend themselves. It is also used by US Army soldiers during the battle scene. Note: In the real world, these variants by Colt were only available after 1973 so any depiction during the time frame between 1964-1973 is anachronistic.
+==Norinco Type 56==
+[[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56]] assault rifles are used by Việt Cộng soldiers who capture Ben, Frank and Paul. Paul later uses a captured Type 56 to massacre an innocent family when he steals their boat.
+[[Image:Early type 56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) early model with milled receiver and under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm]]
+[[Image:Chinese-type56-kalashnikov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") - 7.62x39mm]]
+[[Image:BTHAK.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Việt Cộng soldier holds his Norinco Type 56.]]
+[[Image:BTHAK2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ben is forced to execute prisoners with a Type 56.]]
+[[Image:BIH-AK-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank fires a Type 56 after seizing it from a Việt Cộng guard.]]
+[[Image:BIH-AK-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Paul with his captured Type 56.]]
-[[File:ColtM653Carbine.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt Model 653 carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+==Springfield Armory M1A==
-[[Image:BTHCAR15.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Fai and Lok fire Colt Model 653 carbines.]]
+A [[M14 Rifle#Springfield Armory M1A|Springfield Armory M1A]] is used by U.S. Special Forces to kill Việt Cộng guards in the watch towers during their assault on an enemy encampment.
-[[Image:BIH-M653-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lok prepares to set off the claymore mines.]]
+[[File:Springfield_M1A.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield Armory M1A - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
-[[Image:BIH-M653-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lok fires the Model 653 with one hand.]]
+[[Image:BTHM21.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An American Special Forces soldier prepares to fire his scoped M1A.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M21-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Special Forces soldier aboard a Huey helicopter with his scoped M1A.]]
-==Norinco Type 56==
-[[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56]] assault rifles are used by the Việt Cộng and North Vietnamese soldiers who capture Ah Bee, Fai and Wing. Wing later uses a captured Type 56 to massacre an innocent family when he steals their boat.
-[[Image:Early type 56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant), early model with milled receiver and under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm]]
-[[Image:Chinese-type56-kalashnikov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]
-[[Image:BTHAK.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A NVA soldier with a Norinco Type 56.]]
-[[Image:BTHAK2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Bee is forced to execute prisoners with a Type 56.]]
-[[Image:BIH-AK-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Fai fires a Type 56 after seizing it from a NVA guard.]]
-[[Image:BIH-AK-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Wing with a Type 56.]]
-==Scoped Springfiled M1A==
-An [[M14 Rifle#Springfield Armory M1A|Springfield M1A]] is used by U.S. special forces to kill Việt Cộng guards in the watch towers during their assault on an enemy encampment.
-[[Image:Xm21rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M21 Designated Marksman Rifle 7.62x51mm NATO]]
-[[Image:BTHM21.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An American special forces soldier prepares to fire the M1A Designated Marksman Rifle]]
-[[Image:BIH-M21-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A special forces soldier aboard a Huey with a M1A.]]
 =Machine Guns=
+==M60==
+[[M60 machine gun]]s appear in two instances. First it is seen as a jeep-mounted weapon when ARVN soldiers rob a jewelry store and later in the hands of Việt Cộng soldiers at their encampment. U.S. Army soldiers are also seen using this weapon during an assault scene.
+[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
+[[Image:BTHM60.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A jeep-mounted M60 machine gun.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M60-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A close-up of the M60 as it fires at a jewelry store.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M60-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Việt Cộng soldier fires the M60 at an escaping prisoner.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M2-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Việt Cộng soldier on the left fires the M60 at American Special Forces soldiers.]]
-==M60 Machine Gun==
+==M60D==
+A helicopter-mounted [[M60 machine gun#M60D Machine Gun|M60D machine gun]] is seen when U.S. Special Forces attack the Việt Cộng encampment.
+[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60D machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
+[[Image:BTHM60D.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A helicopter-mounted M60D being fired.]]
-[[M60 machine gun]]s appears in two instances. It first is shown as a Jeep mounted weapon when ARVN soldiers rob a jewelery store and later in the hands of Việt Cộng at their encampment. US Army soldiers are also seen using them during the battle scene.
+==Browning M2HB==
+[[Browning M2#Browning M2 Heavy Barrel|Browning M2HB]] machine guns are seen on ARVN tanks and positions, as well as at the Việt Cộng encampment.
-[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]]
+[[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG]]
-[[Image:BTHM60.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Jeep-mounted M60 machine gun]]
+[[Image:BIH-M2-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Browning M2HB is seen in a sandbagged position.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M60-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A close up of the M60 as it shoots up a jewelery store.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M2-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Browning M2HB is seen. Note an American soldier tosses a grenade into Việt Cộng sandbagged position.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M60-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A VC M60 fires on an escaping prisoner.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M2-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A VC (on the left) fires a M60 at American special forces soldiers.]]
-===M60D Machine Gun===
-A helicopter mounted [[M60 machine gun#M60D Machine Gun|M60D machine gun]] is shown when U.S. special forces attack the Việt Cộng encampment.
-[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]]
-[[Image:BTHM60D.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A helicopter-mounted M60D being fired]]
-==Browning M2 HB==
-[[Browning M2#Browning M2 Heavy Barrel| Browning M2 HB]] machine guns are seen on ARVN tanks and positions throughout the film, as well as at a Việt Cộng bunker in their encampment.
-[[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M2-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|VC fire from a position with a Browning M2 HB.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M2-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
-=Other=
+=Others=
 ==Federal Gas Riot Gun==
+During the scenes depicting the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_1967_leftist_riots 1967 leftist riots in Hong Kong], police officers use the [[Federal Gas Riot Gun]] to disperse protesters.
-During scenes depicting the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_1967_Leftist_Riots 1967 leftist riots in Hong Kong], police officers use the [[Federal Gas Riot Gun]] to disperse protesters.
+[[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]]
+[[Image:BIH-riotgun-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Hong Kong police officers fire their Federal Gas Riot guns.]]
-[[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]]
-[[Image:BIH-riotgun-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Hong Kong Police open fire with Federal Gas Riot guns.]]
 ==M79 Grenade Launcher==
+The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by ARVN soldiers who use it to fire tear gas grenades at anti-war protesters. American soldiers are also seen using this weapon.
+[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M79 grenade launcher - 40x46mm]]
+[[Image:BIH-M79-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|ARVN soldiers aboard a truck hold M79 grenade launchers.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M79-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|ARVN soldiers firing tear gas grenades at anti-war protesters.]]
-The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by ARVN soldiers, who use use them to fire tear gas grenades at anti-war protesters. American soldiers fighting off a Viet Cong ambush are also briefly shown using them.
+==M18A1 Claymore Mine==
+A Viet Cong terrorist uses an [[M18A1 Claymore]] mine to assassinate an ARVN officer. Luke and Frank later lay several Claymore mines to ambush corrupt ARVN soldiers.
-[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]]
+[[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine]]
-[[Image:BIH-M79-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|ARVN soldiers aboard a truck hold M79 grenade launchers.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M18-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Viet Cong terrorist ignites the fuse on a Claymore mine.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M79-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|ARVN soldiers firing tear gas at protesters.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M18-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A half buried Claymore mine laid by Frank.]]
-==M18A1 Claymore Mine==
-Viet Cong terrorists use a [[M18A1 Claymore]] to assassinate an ARVN officer, while Lok and Fai later lay several Claymores in anticipation of an attack by corrupt ARVN soldiers.
-[[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine]]
+==M16A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher==
-[[Image:BIH-M18-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A VC terrorist ignites the fuse on a Claymore mine.]]
+Corrupt ARVN soldiers carry M16A1 rifles with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s when they chase three protagonists along a river. This weapon is anachronistic since the film is set roughly between 1967 and 1968, while the M203 did not enter American service until 1969.
-[[Image:BIH-M18-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A half buried Claymore mine laid by Fai.]]
+[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm NATO / 40x46mm]]
+[[Image:BTHM203.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An ARVN officer fires the M203 grenade launcher mounted on his M16A1.]]
-==M16A1 with M203==
+[[Image:BIH-M203-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A close-up of the M203.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M203-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An American Special Forces soldier fires upwards into a guard tower with his M203, a feat not possible in real life but possible in the world of action films. Note also the tiger stripe is a post-war commercial pattern.]]
-South Vietnamese soldiers carry M16A1 rifles with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s when they chase the three protagonists along a river. The weapon is anachronistic since the movie is set roughly between 1967 and 1968, while the M203 did not enter American service until 1969.
-[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm NATO with M203 grenade launcher 40mm]]
-[[Image:BTHM203.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An ARVN officer fires an M203 grenade launcher mounted on his M16A1.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M203-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A close-up of the M203.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M203-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An American special forces soldier fires upwards into a guard tower with a M203, a feat not possible in real life but possible in the world of action movies. Notice also the tiger stripe is a post-war commercial pattern.]]
 ==M72 LAW==
+Corrupt ARVN officers use an [[M72 LAW]] to destroy the boat that the protagonists are riding on.
+[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]]
+[[Image:BIH-M72-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ARVN officer aims the M72 LAW.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M72-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ARVN officer fires the M72 LAW.]]
-Corrupt ARVN officers use a [[M72 LAW]] to destroy the boat that the protagonists are riding in.
+==Mk 2 Hand Grenade==
+A Viet Cong terrorist also uses [[Mk 2 hand grenade]]s along with a Claymore mine to assassinate an ARVN officer.
-[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]]
+[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|180px|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
-[[Image:BIH-M72-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An ARVN officer aims the M72 LAW.]]
+[[Image:BIH-M18-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Viet Cong terrorist ignites the fuse on a Claymore mine. Mk 2 hand grenades are also seen.]]
-[[Image:BIH-M72-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The ARVN officer fires the LAW.]]
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+[[Category:Drama]]
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Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 15

Llama revolver

Pistols

Colt M1911A1

Auto Ordnance M1911A1

Browning Hi-Power

Norinco Type 54

Submachine Guns

Beretta M12

Sten Mk II

M1928 Thompson

IMI Uzi

Shotguns

Remington 870

Rifles

M1 Carbine

M16A1

Colt Model 653

Norinco Type 56

Springfield Armory M1A

Machine Guns

M60

M60D

Browning M2HB

Others

Federal Gas Riot Gun

M79 Grenade Launcher

M18A1 Claymore Mine

M16A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher

M72 LAW

Mk 2 Hand Grenade

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