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==M1 Mortar==
Communists launch mortars against the Legionnaires from a patrol boat.
Communists use an [[M1 Mortar]] against the Legionnaires from a patrol boat.
[[Image:M1m81 1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1 Mortar with unfired rounds - 81mm.]]
[[Image:M1m81 1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1 Mortar with unfired rounds - 81mm.]]
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing China Gate (1957)China Gate Samuel Fuller (The Steel Helmet Pickup on South Street Merrill's Marauders Angie Dickinson , Nat “King” Cole, Lee Van Cleef , Neyle Morrow, and James Hong . The French Foreign Legion sends a small team on a dangerous sabotage mission in communist-controlled North Vietnam.
The following firearms were used in the film China Gate :
M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun" Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun" .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP. The later model M3A1 would eliminate the crank lever for cocking the bolt, and instead used a simple hole in the bolt for the shooter to use their finger. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Brock (Gene Barry) carries the “Grease Gun.” Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Brock enters Lucky Café, owned by Lucky Legs (Angie Dickinson ). Their son (Warren Hsieh) sits on the table in the background. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Goldie (Nat “King” Cole) cleans his “Grease Gun” as The Boy looks on. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Legionnaire prepares a burial for a fallen comrade. M1 Carbine Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M1 Carbine .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Charlie (James Hong ) and other Legionnaires listen to the plan. The Legionnaire in the center carries a “Grease Gun.” Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lucky Legs leads the Legionnaires to their destination. M1903A1 Springfield Rifle Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M1903A1 Springfield rifle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1903A1 Springfield - .30-06. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing A communist soldier carries the Springfield. Browning M2 Heavy Barrel Throughout the film, Legionnaires man the Browning M2 Heavy Barrel machine gun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Browning is also seen in a communist observation post. Browning M1919A4 Communists fire a Browning M1919A4 from a patrol boat.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod, pre 1943 model with bolt latch - .30-06 Springfield. Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Mortar Communists use an M1 Mortar against the Legionnaires from a patrol boat.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Mortar with unfired rounds - 81mm. Error creating thumbnail: File missing M15 anti-tank mine The Legionnaires avoid the M15 anti-tank mine .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M15 Anti-Tank mine. Error creating thumbnail: File missing 120 mm Anti-aircraft Cannon The Communists operate a 120 mm Anti-aircraft cannon.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Posters of Ho Chi Minh, Josef Stalin, and Mao Zedong provide inspiration for the communists. Error creating thumbnail: File missing 
