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Marines can be seen using [[M60 machine gun|M60 machine guns]] as well as being mounted on Marine helicopters during the Vietnam scenes. | Marines can be seen using [[M60 machine gun|M60 machine guns]] as well as being mounted on Marine helicopters during the Vietnam scenes. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 051.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Marine on patrol with an M60 on his shoulder. Notice the "I | [[Image:BornFourth 051.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Marine on patrol with an M60 on his shoulder. Notice the "I Love Pussy" button on his helmet.]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 054.JPG|thumb|none|600px||A Marine with a M60 falling back after being ambushed.]] | [[Image:BornFourth 054.JPG|thumb|none|600px||A Marine with a M60 falling back after being ambushed.]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 043.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Marine M60 team opens fire.]] | [[Image:BornFourth 043.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Marine M60 team opens fire.]] | ||
Revision as of 04:09, 10 August 2010
The following guns were used in the movie Born on the Fourth of July:
M1903 Springfield
During the 4th of July parade at the open of the film, ROTC cadets are seen marching with M1903 Springfield rifles. Also seen later in a 4th of July parade set in 1969.
M14 Rifle
Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) and his fellow Marines use M14 rifles during the Vietnam sequences, which take place in January 20th, 1968, when the rifle was in the process of being replaced by the M16A1 in the United States Marine Corps. The rifle is used in several pivotal sequences, including the accidental shooting of Vietnamese civilians in a hamlet, the death of one of Kovic's squadmates and finally when Kovic himself is paralyzed during an ambush.
M60
Marines can be seen using M60 machine guns as well as being mounted on Marine helicopters during the Vietnam scenes.
M1911
A Marine fires a M1911 during the battle which paralyzes Kovic.
M20 'Super Bazooka'
A Marine can be briefly seen assembling a 3.5 inch M20 rocket launcher when Kovic's platoon is ambushed.
Type 56 carbine SKS
North Vietnamese soldiers can be seen with SKS Type 56 rifles during the ambush of the Marines.
Norinco Type 56
North Vietnamese soldiers fire Type 56 rifles during the ambush of Kovic's Marine platoon.
Valmet M78 (RPK)
A Valmet M78 standing in for the RPK light machine gun seen being fired by a NVA soldier.
