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The [[M14 Rifle|M14 rifle]] is carried by Cpl. Joseph L. 'Nard' DiNardo ([[Wings Hauser]]). A scoped M14 is carried by the ARVN sniper in the LRRP team. | The [[M14 Rifle|M14 rifle]] is carried by Cpl. Joseph L. 'Nard' DiNardo ([[Wings Hauser]]). A scoped M14 is carried by the ARVN sniper in the LRRP team. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
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== M16A1== | == M16A1== | ||
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[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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== M60 == | == M60 == | ||
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[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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==M60D== | |||
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==Norinco Type-56== | ==Norinco Type-56== | ||
VC forces are armed with [[Norinco Type 56]] rifles throughout the film. | VC forces are armed with [[Norinco Type 56]] rifles throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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== SKS Rifle == | == SKS Rifle == | ||
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The VC sniper is seen armed with an SKS rifle. | The VC sniper is seen armed with an SKS rifle. | ||
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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== M79 Grenade Launcher== | == M79 Grenade Launcher== | ||
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The [[M79 Grenade Launcher]] is seen used both by DiNardo and Hafner. | The [[M79 Grenade Launcher]] is seen used both by DiNardo and Hafner. | ||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]] | [[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]] | ||
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==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
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[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:33, 22 November 2010
The Siege of Firebase Gloria is a 1989 Vietnam War film starring R. Lee Ermey and Wings Hauser as US Marines who fight to defend an isolated American firebase from an all-out assault by the Viet Cong.
The following weapons were used in the film The Siege of Firebase Gloria':
M14 Rifle
The M14 rifle is carried by Cpl. Joseph L. 'Nard' DiNardo (Wings Hauser). A scoped M14 is carried by the ARVN sniper in the LRRP team.
M16A1
The M16A1 rifle with a 30 round "banana" clip is seen used by American forces in the film including Sgt. Maj. Bill Hafner (R. Lee Ermey).
M60
The M60 machine gun is used by a member of Hafner's LRRP team as well as other American forces at the firebase.
M60D
Norinco Type-56
VC forces are armed with Norinco Type 56 rifles throughout the film.
SKS Rifle
The VC sniper is seen armed with an SKS rifle.
M79 Grenade Launcher
The M79 Grenade Launcher is seen used both by DiNardo and Hafner.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Several Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are used in the film. A Browning fitted with an anti-aircraft target site is used by VC forces who shot at American helicopters. US forces defending Firebase Gloria also are seen using them.
