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= Captured Weapons Display = | |||
At the beginning of the film, when a group of civilians and reporters are being briefed about the capabilities of the U.S. Army Special Forces a number of captured weapons are seen on a display board behind the two U.S. Army sergeants, they include: | At the beginning of the film, when a group of civilians and reporters are being briefed about the capabilities of the U.S. Army Special Forces a number of captured weapons are seen on a display board behind the two U.S. Army sergeants, they include: | ||
[[Image:Gb1.JPG|600px|none|thumb|The Captured Weapons Display.]] | [[Image:Gb1.JPG|600px|none|thumb|The Captured Weapons Display.]] | ||
[[Image:TGB 3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sergeant Muldoon ([[Aldo Ray]]) standing next to the Captured Weapons Display]] | [[Image:TGB 3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sergeant Muldoon ([[Aldo Ray]]) standing next to the Captured Weapons Display]] | ||
== MAT-49 == | |||
The [[MAT-49|MAT-49 sub machine gun]] was used widely throughout (then) French Indo-China with a great deal of them being left behind after the defeat at Dien Bien Phu. The weapon displayed here could be a locally manufactured copy which chambered the 7.62mm Tokarev round. | The [[MAT-49|MAT-49 sub machine gun]] was used widely throughout (then) French Indo-China with a great deal of them being left behind after the defeat at Dien Bien Phu. The weapon displayed here could be a locally manufactured copy which chambered the 7.62mm Tokarev round. | ||
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg|300px|none|thumb|French MAT-49 Sub Machine Gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:MAT-49.jpg|300px|none|thumb|French MAT-49 Sub Machine Gun - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Gb1.JPG|600px|none|thumb|[[MAT-49]] top dead center of Display]] | [[Image:Gb1.JPG|600px|none|thumb|[[MAT-49]] top dead center of Display]] | ||
==Thompson== | |||
Also seen on the board is an [[M1928A1 Thompson]]. The M-1928 and A1 models could have their butt stock removed and were commonly seen with the Vietcong because of the First Indochina War, Chinese Civil War, and Korean War. | Also seen on the board is an [[M1928A1 Thompson]]. The M-1928 and A1 models could have their butt stock removed and were commonly seen with the Vietcong because of the First Indochina War, Chinese Civil War, and Korean War. | ||
[[Image:M1928A1Drum.jpg |thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928A1Drum.jpg |thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Gb1.JPG|600px|none|thumb|Viet Cong copy of [[Thompson]] in center of Display]] | [[Image:Gb1.JPG|600px|none|thumb|Viet Cong copy of [[Thompson]] in center of Display]] | ||
== SKS Carbine == | |||
The Russian [[SKS Carbine]] is also on display. | The Russian [[SKS Carbine]] is also on display. | ||
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian SKS carbine - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian SKS carbine - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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[[Image:TGB 213.jpg|600px|none|thumb|Muldoon takes up the SKS.]] | [[Image:TGB 213.jpg|600px|none|thumb|Muldoon takes up the SKS.]] | ||
== PPSh-41 Submachine Gun == | |||
This ubiquitous Russian [[PPSh-41 / PPSh-43|PPSh-41 Sub Machine Gun]] is also seen on the captured weapons display but, like the SKS above it could very well be a Chinese clone. Sgt. Muldoon ([[Aldo Ray]]) refers to the weapon as a "ChiCom K50 submachine gun". | This ubiquitous Russian [[PPSh-41 / PPSh-43|PPSh-41 Sub Machine Gun]] is also seen on the captured weapons display but, like the SKS above it could very well be a Chinese clone. Sgt. Muldoon ([[Aldo Ray]]) refers to the weapon as a "ChiCom K50 submachine gun". | ||
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[[Image:TGB 211.jpg|600px|none|thumb|Sgt. Muldoon shows off the "ChiCom K50 submachine gun".]] | [[Image:TGB 211.jpg|600px|none|thumb|Sgt. Muldoon shows off the "ChiCom K50 submachine gun".]] | ||
== Mle 1892 Revolver == | |||
[[Image:Mle 1892.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm]] | [[Image:Mle 1892.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm]] | ||
[[Image:Gb1.JPG|600px|none|thumb|Viet Mihn copy of [[Mle 1892 Revolver]] in center of Display]] | [[Image:Gb1.JPG|600px|none|thumb|Viet Mihn copy of [[Mle 1892 Revolver]] in center of Display]] | ||
=== Browning Over & Under Shotgun | =Shotguns= | ||
== Browning Over & Under Shotgun == | |||
The Airborne Colonel who shoots skeet with Col. Kirby ([[John Wayne]]) (and who was the real commander of the Airborne School at ''Fort Benning'', Georgia where the film was shot) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Browning over-under shotgun]]. | The Airborne Colonel who shoots skeet with Col. Kirby ([[John Wayne]]) (and who was the real commander of the Airborne School at ''Fort Benning'', Georgia where the film was shot) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Browning over-under shotgun]]. | ||
[[Image:Browning 0-U.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning O/U - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:Browning 0-U.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning O/U - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Gb2.JPG|600px|none|thumb|The Airborne Colonel uses a Browning over-under shotgun to shoot skeet with Col. Kirby ([[John Wayne]]).]] | [[Image:Gb2.JPG|600px|none|thumb|The Airborne Colonel uses a Browning over-under shotgun to shoot skeet with Col. Kirby ([[John Wayne]]).]] | ||
== Remington Model 1100 == | |||
Col. Kirby uses a [[Remington Model 1100]] semi-auto shotgun while shooting skeet. | Col. Kirby uses a [[Remington Model 1100]] semi-auto shotgun while shooting skeet. | ||
[[Image:1100sporting20.jpg|500px|none|thumb|Remington Model 1100 - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:1100sporting20.jpg|500px|none|thumb|Remington Model 1100 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Gb3.JPG|600px|none|thumb|Col. Mike Kirby ([[John Wayne]]) with the [[Remington 1100|Remington Model 1100 Shotgun]].]] | [[Image:Gb3.JPG|600px|none|thumb|Col. Mike Kirby ([[John Wayne]]) with the [[Remington 1100|Remington Model 1100 Shotgun]].]] | ||
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=Rifles= | |||
== XM16E1 Rifle == | |||
In actuality, the U.S. Army Special Forces were one of the first units to actively field the [[M16]] in combat. In the movie, Kirby's men carry a [[XM16E1]] rifles noted by the presence of a forward bolt assist, partial magazine fence and early model three prong flash suppressor. | In actuality, the U.S. Army Special Forces were one of the first units to actively field the [[M16]] in combat. In the movie, Kirby's men carry a [[XM16E1]] rifles noted by the presence of a forward bolt assist, partial magazine fence and early model three prong flash suppressor. | ||
[[Image:XM16E1 real.jpg|thumb|none|400px|XM16E1 Rifle - 5.56mm]] | [[Image:XM16E1 real.jpg|thumb|none|400px|XM16E1 Rifle - 5.56mm]] | ||
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[[Image:TGB 31.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Colonel Mike Kirby ([[John Wayne]]) holding a [[M16 rifle series|XM16E1 Rifle]] while watching Skyhook.]] | [[Image:TGB 31.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Colonel Mike Kirby ([[John Wayne]]) holding a [[M16 rifle series|XM16E1 Rifle]] while watching Skyhook.]] | ||
==Mattel M-16 Marauder Toy Gun== | ===Mattel M-16 Marauder Toy Gun=== | ||
Later in the movie, Col. Kirby is seen dramatically smashing one of Kowalski's M-16 against a tree. If you look carefully, the "weapon" is actually a ''Mattel M-16 Marauder'', a plastic toy gun manufactured in the 1960's. Also, it would be near impossible for him to smash the aerospace-grade aluminum receivers by hand against a tree, which is what he would have done to really render the weapon unusable to the enemy. Like in most movies, this was done just to give viewers a 'macho' impression on the screen. The Marauder is also briefly seen in the hands of Kirby after the watchtower is brought down by enemy fire. | Later in the movie, Col. Kirby is seen dramatically smashing one of Kowalski's M-16 against a tree. If you look carefully, the "weapon" is actually a ''Mattel M-16 Marauder'', a plastic toy gun manufactured in the 1960's. Also, it would be near impossible for him to smash the aerospace-grade aluminum receivers by hand against a tree, which is what he would have done to really render the weapon unusable to the enemy. Like in most movies, this was done just to give viewers a 'macho' impression on the screen. The Marauder is also briefly seen in the hands of Kirby after the watchtower is brought down by enemy fire. | ||
[[Image:MattelMarauder1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mattel M-16 Marauder Toy Gun]] | [[Image:MattelMarauder1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mattel M-16 Marauder Toy Gun]] | ||
[[Image:Gb9.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Wayne smashing his fallen comrade's 'M16 rifle' making it useless to Vietcong's if they ever got a grip of it.]] | [[Image:Gb9.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Wayne smashing his fallen comrade's 'M16 rifle' making it useless to Vietcong's if they ever got a grip of it.]] | ||
==M1 Carbine == | ==M1 Carbine == | ||
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[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser K98k 98 Rifle - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser K98k 98 Rifle - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:TGB 30.jpg|none|thumb|600px|NVA Regular soldiers are seen grabbing their [[Karabiner 98k|Mauser K98k Rifles]].]] | [[Image:TGB 30.jpg|none|thumb|600px|NVA Regular soldiers are seen grabbing their [[Karabiner 98k|Mauser K98k Rifles]].]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==M60 Machine Gun== | |||
A regular [[M60]] machine gun is carried by US troops entering their tour of duty at the end of the film. This is one of the first appearances of the machine gun in a motion picture and probably not a prop weapon (the production was granted full cooperation with the US Department of Defense). | |||
[[File:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
==M60D Machine Gun== | |||
An [[M60 machine gun|M60D machine gun]] with spade grips mount in the Huey Helicopter for the crew chief and door gunner. | |||
[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:TGB 8.jpg|none|thumb|600px|UH-1 "Huey" Helicopter armed with [[M60 machine gun|M60D machine gun]] in the door]] | |||
==M60C Machine Guns mounted in M-6E3 Weapons System == | |||
This system, consisting of two double sets of [[M60 machine gun|M60C machine guns]] mounted above 8 shot rocket pods is seen attached to a UH-1 "Huey" (probably a C or D model) gunship in the movie. | |||
[[Image:TGB 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Crew doing final adjustments to the M-6E3 Weapons System with [[M60 machine gun|M60C machine guns]]]] | |||
[[Image:Gb4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Crew doing final adjustments to the M-6E3 Weapons System with [[M60 machine gun|M60C machine guns]]]] | |||
== Browning M2 Aircraft == | |||
Seen mounted on tripods throughout the A Camp is this aircraft version of the venerable [[Browning M2]] easily denoted by the full length ventilated barrel shroud. The reason for using the M2 Aircraft version on film was the ease of blank conversion compared to the M2 Heavy Barrel ground gun. | |||
[[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 cal]] | |||
[[Image:Gb6.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Muldoon ([[Aldo Ray]]) standing over a [[Browning M2|Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun]]]] | |||
== Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun == | |||
A [[Browning M1919A4]] Machine Gun is also used in the defense of the A Camp. | |||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | |||
[[Image:Gb12.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Note the M1919 in the upper right corner of the pic'']] | |||
[[Image:TGB 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Green Beret firing a [[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun]]]] | |||
[[Image:TGB 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing a [[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun]]]] | |||
== GE M134 Minigun == | |||
Seen in the interior of ''Puff The Magic Dragon'' (a name bestowed on most early USAF gunships) are a pair of devastating [[M134 minigun]]s. | |||
This is also one of the first appearances of the weapon in a motion picture. | |||
[[Image:Minigun2.jpg|400px|none|thumb|GE M134 Minigun - 7.62x51mm]] | |||
[[Image:Gb8.JPG|600px|none|thumb|"It'll only a take a minute." A pair of [[GE M134 Minigun|GE M134 Miniguns]] are fired from the "Puff the Magic Dragon" AC-47 Gunship.]] | |||
=Other= | |||
==M30 4.2 inch Mortar== | |||
Sergeant Peterson ([[Jim Hutton]]) and crew are seen manning a M30 4.2 inch Mortar during the VC attack. | |||
[[Image:M30mortar.JPG|thumb|none|400px|M30 mortar - 4.2 inch]] | |||
[[Image:TGB 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Peterson ([[Jim Hutton]]) and crew manning a M30 4.2 inch Mortar.]] | |||
== M79 Grenade Launcher == | |||
The [[M79 Grenade Launcher]] glimpsed briefly (though never actually fired) in the movie is one of the U.S.'s more reliable light support weapons. | |||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M79 Grenade Launcher - 40mm]] | |||
[[Image:Gb7.JPG|none|thumb|600px|A Mike Force Strike Team member carrying a [[M79 grenade launcher|M79 Grenade Launcher]].]] | |||
[[Image:TGB 32.jpg|none|thumb|300px|Green Beret of the "Mike Force" carrying a [[M79 grenade launcher|M79 Grenade Launcher]].]] | |||
== M18A1 Claymore == | == M18A1 Claymore == | ||
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The Green Berets is the 1968 John Wayne war film that was one of the few movies made about the Vietnam War while the US was still involved in fighting it. Holding a somewhat dubious honor of being the only (somewhat) pro-Vietnam War movie of the era, Wayne's film received substantial support from the Department of Defense, who lent accurate equipment and weaponry for the production.
- Actors: John Wayne, David Janssen, Jim Hutton, Aldo Ray, Raymond St. Jacques, Jack Soo, George Takei, Patrick Wayne, Luke Askew, Edward Faulkner, Jason Evers, Bruce Cabot, Mike Henry, Rudy Robbins,
- Directors: Ray Kellogg, John Wayne, Mervyn LeRoy
The following weapons were used in the movie The Green Berets:
Captured Weapons Display
At the beginning of the film, when a group of civilians and reporters are being briefed about the capabilities of the U.S. Army Special Forces a number of captured weapons are seen on a display board behind the two U.S. Army sergeants, they include:
MAT-49
The MAT-49 sub machine gun was used widely throughout (then) French Indo-China with a great deal of them being left behind after the defeat at Dien Bien Phu. The weapon displayed here could be a locally manufactured copy which chambered the 7.62mm Tokarev round.
Thompson
Also seen on the board is an M1928A1 Thompson. The M-1928 and A1 models could have their butt stock removed and were commonly seen with the Vietcong because of the First Indochina War, Chinese Civil War, and Korean War.
SKS Carbine
The Russian SKS Carbine is also on display.
PPSh-41 Submachine Gun
This ubiquitous Russian PPSh-41 Sub Machine Gun is also seen on the captured weapons display but, like the SKS above it could very well be a Chinese clone. Sgt. Muldoon (Aldo Ray) refers to the weapon as a "ChiCom K50 submachine gun".
Mle 1892 Revolver
Shotguns
Browning Over & Under Shotgun
The Airborne Colonel who shoots skeet with Col. Kirby (John Wayne) (and who was the real commander of the Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia where the film was shot) uses a Browning over-under shotgun.
Remington Model 1100
Col. Kirby uses a Remington Model 1100 semi-auto shotgun while shooting skeet.
Rifles
XM16E1 Rifle
In actuality, the U.S. Army Special Forces were one of the first units to actively field the M16 in combat. In the movie, Kirby's men carry a XM16E1 rifles noted by the presence of a forward bolt assist, partial magazine fence and early model three prong flash suppressor.
Mattel M-16 Marauder Toy Gun
Later in the movie, Col. Kirby is seen dramatically smashing one of Kowalski's M-16 against a tree. If you look carefully, the "weapon" is actually a Mattel M-16 Marauder, a plastic toy gun manufactured in the 1960's. Also, it would be near impossible for him to smash the aerospace-grade aluminum receivers by hand against a tree, which is what he would have done to really render the weapon unusable to the enemy. Like in most movies, this was done just to give viewers a 'macho' impression on the screen. The Marauder is also briefly seen in the hands of Kirby after the watchtower is brought down by enemy fire.
M1 Carbine
Seen mainly in the hands of the ARVN troopers as well as the U.S. Navy "Seabees" is this lightweight U.S. rifle although some are seen being carried by the VC.
M1 Garand
Seen in the hands of the ARVN troops as well as some VC is the all time classic U.S. battle rifle.
M14 Rifle
Both American and VC force are seen using the M14 rifle.
T26 Tanker Garand Rifle
During the evacuation of the A camp, a Mike Force member is briefly seen carrying the Tanker model of the M1 Garand.
Mauser Gew98 Rifle
The Mike Force soldier on the left has a Mauser Gew98 Rifle slung after the battle.
Mauser Karabiner 98k Rifle
NVA Regular soldiers are seen grabbing their Mauser K98k Rifles during the extraction. It should be noted that both the NVA and the Viet Cong used a considerable number of Mauser Kar98k rifles during the Vietnam War (many of which were provided by the Soviet Union) and the rifles (along with the Mosin-Nagant) were used alongside the more prevalent AK-47 rifle and SKS carbine.
Machine Guns
M60 Machine Gun
A regular M60 machine gun is carried by US troops entering their tour of duty at the end of the film. This is one of the first appearances of the machine gun in a motion picture and probably not a prop weapon (the production was granted full cooperation with the US Department of Defense).
M60D Machine Gun
An M60D machine gun with spade grips mount in the Huey Helicopter for the crew chief and door gunner.
M60C Machine Guns mounted in M-6E3 Weapons System
This system, consisting of two double sets of M60C machine guns mounted above 8 shot rocket pods is seen attached to a UH-1 "Huey" (probably a C or D model) gunship in the movie.
Browning M2 Aircraft
Seen mounted on tripods throughout the A Camp is this aircraft version of the venerable Browning M2 easily denoted by the full length ventilated barrel shroud. The reason for using the M2 Aircraft version on film was the ease of blank conversion compared to the M2 Heavy Barrel ground gun.
Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun
A Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun is also used in the defense of the A Camp.
GE M134 Minigun
Seen in the interior of Puff The Magic Dragon (a name bestowed on most early USAF gunships) are a pair of devastating M134 miniguns. This is also one of the first appearances of the weapon in a motion picture.
Other
M30 4.2 inch Mortar
Sergeant Peterson (Jim Hutton) and crew are seen manning a M30 4.2 inch Mortar during the VC attack.
M79 Grenade Launcher
The M79 Grenade Launcher glimpsed briefly (though never actually fired) in the movie is one of the U.S.'s more reliable light support weapons.
M18A1 Claymore
This standard (and extremely devastating) M18A1 Claymore U.S. anti-personnel mine makes a brief appearance in the film (though the "mine" displayed is clearly a training model given its blue coloring).
