Forrest Gump: Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Forrest Gump: Difference between revisions
[[Image:FG-M16-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Forrest fires his XM16E1 rifle.]]
[[Image:FG-M16-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Forrest fires his XM16E1 rifle.]]
[[Image:FG-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue ([[Mykelti Williamson]]) fires his M16 rifle. Based on the fact the selector is on semi and he is firing on auto, it can be assumed this is a full-auto converted M16 (SP1).]]
[[Image:FG-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue ([[Mykelti Williamson]]) fires his M16 rifle. Based on the fact the selector is on semi and he is firing on auto, it can be assumed this is a full-auto converted M16 (SP1).]]
[[Image:FG-M16-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Dan Taylor ([[Gary Sinise]]) armed with an XM16E1 rifle. Note how the selector is on full-auto, which the M16 (SP1) doesn't have. While it could be an actual M16 rifle, it is assumed the guns in the film are civilian SP1s since these are easier to aquire for armorers.]]
[[Image:FG-M16-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Dan Taylor ([[Gary Sinise]]) armed with an XM16E1 rifle. Note how the selector is on full-auto, which the M16 (SP1) doesn't have. While it could be an actual M16 rifle, it is assumed the guns in the film are civilian SP1s since these are easier to acquire for armorers.]]
==M1911A1==
==M1911A1==
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==Sharps Rifle==
==Sharps Rifle==
When Forrest Gump ([[Tom Hanks]]) is asked to join the U.S. Army, a statue behind him is of a Civil War soldier armed with a [[Sharps Rifle]] of unknown year.
When Forrest Gump ([[Tom Hanks]]) is asked to join the U.S. Army, a statue behind him is of a Civil War soldier armed with a [[Sharps Rifle]] of unknown year.
One of the first guns seen in the film is the M1 Garand, seen carried by National Guard soldiers protecting black students during the integration of the University of Alabama. National Guardsmen are also seen with M1s slung when guarding the rioters protesting the war in Vietnam.
M14
During the scenes when Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is training at Boot Camp, he and the other recruits are seen assembling and disassembling M14 rifles, Forrest finishing his in record time.
M16/XM16E1
U.S. Soldiers, including Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) in Vietnam are seen armed with M16 rifles, which due to continuity error change from slab-side M16s to XM16E1 rifles, which feature forward assists. Both rifles feature three-prong flash-hiders, so it is difficult to tell them apart from the left side of the rifle.
M1911A1
While in Vietnam, Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is handed an M1911A1 for "Tunnel Rat" duty, and later his commanding officer, Lt. Dan Taylor (Gary Sinise) is seen using one after he is wounded during the battle.
M60 Machine Gun
M60 machine guns are seen mounted on UH-1 Huey helicopters in Vietnam and carried by some of the U.S. soldiers.
M72 LAW
M72 LAW rocket launchers are seen on several soldiers rucksacks, including Forrest Gump's (Tom Hanks), though none of them are ever used.
During the flashbacks of Lt. Dan's (Gary Sinise) ancestors who died in battle, one who died during the Civil War has a Colt 1860 Army in his hip holster.
M1903 Springfield
During the flashbacks of Lt. Dan's (Gary Sinise) ancestors who died in battle, one who died during World War I is seen using an M1903 Springfield.
M1928A1 Thompson
Another one of Lt. Dan's ancestors, who died during World War II, is seen holding an M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun.
Remington 870
A "Black Panther" is seen holding a Remington 870 in a photograph pinned to the wall during the "Black Panther Party".
Colt Official Police
A nickel plated Colt Official Police is seen wielded by a "Black Panther" during the "Black Panther Party".