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Several models of the Colt [[Single Action Army]] are seen in a modern day display. | Several models of the Colt [[Single Action Army]] are seen in a modern day display. | ||
[[File:Amaz 121.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[File:Amaz 121.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
=No Day At The Beach= | |||
"No Day At The Beach" is a Season 1 episode featuring [[Charlie Sheen]] as one of a group of young US infantrymen who are about to get their first taste of battle as they storm a beach in Italy. | |||
== M1A1 Thompson == | |||
The [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] was the standard issue submachine gun for US Forces in WWII and is mainly seen used by Irish ([[Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini]]). | |||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|450px|none|[[M1A1 Thompson]] .45 Caliber ACP]] | |||
== M1 Garand == | |||
The [[M1 Garand]] is carried by most of the men in the unit including Casey ([[Charlie Sheen]]). | |||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | |||
== M1 Carbine == | |||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is mainly seen carried by the 1st Sergeant and Arnold Skamp (Larry Spinak). | |||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War Two Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | |||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | |||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]], or "B.A.R" was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. rifle squads in WWII and mainly carried by | |||
Tiny ([[Tom Hodges]]). | |||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | |||
== MG42 == | |||
The [[MG42]] is seen used by enemy forces as the men storm the beach. | |||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|500px|none|MG-42]] | |||
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Revision as of 08:01, 4 November 2011
Amazing Stories is a television anthology series that aired on NBC from 1985-1987 and was created by Steven Spielberg.
The following weapons were used in the series Amazing Stories:
The Mission
The Mission is a Season 1 episode directed by Steven Spielberg that features Kevin Costner and Kiefer Sutherland as part of a B-17 bomber crew who struggle to find a way to get their young gunner out of his ball turret before they crash land.
Browning M2 Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun appears in the episode as the primary armament of the B-17 Flying Fortress.
M1911A1
Static (Kiefer Sutherland) is seen chambering an M1911A1 when he struggles with a difficult decision.
Alamo Jobe
Alamo Jobe is a Season 1 episode that follows a young Texan fighting at the Battle of the Alamo who finds himself transported through time to modern day Texas.
Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Alamo Jobe (Kelly Reno) carries a Kentucky/Pennsylvania long rifle throughout the episode
Model 1766 French Charleville Infantry Musket
This surplus French gun is seen used by the defenders of the Alamo.
Flintlock Pistol
Davy Crockett (Richard Young) also uses a Flintlock Pistol while defending the Alamo.
Single Action Army
Several models of the Colt Single Action Army are seen in a modern day display.
No Day At The Beach
"No Day At The Beach" is a Season 1 episode featuring Charlie Sheen as one of a group of young US infantrymen who are about to get their first taste of battle as they storm a beach in Italy.
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson was the standard issue submachine gun for US Forces in WWII and is mainly seen used by Irish (Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini).
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is carried by most of the men in the unit including Casey (Charlie Sheen).
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is mainly seen carried by the 1st Sergeant and Arnold Skamp (Larry Spinak).
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle, or "B.A.R" was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. rifle squads in WWII and mainly carried by Tiny (Tom Hodges).
MG42
The MG42 is seen used by enemy forces as the men storm the beach.
