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'''The following guns were used in the movie ''Born on the Fourth of July''''' | '''The following guns were used in the movie ''Born on the Fourth of July''''' | ||
== [[ | == [[M1903 Springfield]] == | ||
In the | In the opening scenes during the 4th of July parade, ROTC cadets are seen marching with M1903 Springfield rifles. Also seen later in a 4th of July parade set in 1969. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:BornFourth 047.JPG|thumb|none|500px|ROTC cadets marching with 1903 Springfield rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 049.JPG|thumb|none|500px|ROTC cadets marching with 1903 Springfield rifles are met with more animosity in a 4th of July parade in 1969.]] | |||
== [[M14 Rifle]] == | == [[M14 Rifle]] == | ||
Ron Kovic ([[Tom Cruise]]) and his fellow Marines use [[M14 Rifle|M14 rifles]] during the Vietnam sequences, which take place in early 1968 when the rifle was in the process of being replaced by the [[M16A1]] in the United States Marine Corps | Ron Kovic ([[Tom Cruise]]) and his fellow Marines use [[M14 Rifle|M14 rifles]] during the Vietnam sequences, which take place in early 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. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:BornFourth 040.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Several Marines on patrol with their M14s.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:BornFourth 009.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kovic and his squad searches a hamlet in Vietnam.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:BornFourth 019.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Ron Kovic ([[Tom Cruise]]) fires his M14 after being ambushed by NVA forces.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:BornFourth 038.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kovic continues to fire his M14, despite being already wounded in the foot.]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 017.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of Kovic's M14, which jams several times before he is shot.]] | |||
== [[M60]] == | == [[M60]] == | ||
Marines can be seen using [[M60 machine gun|M60 machine guns]] 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:Born4July5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Marine on patrol with a M60.]] | [[Image:Born4July5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Marine on patrol with a M60.]] | ||
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The following guns were used in the movie Born on the Fourth of July
M1903 Springfield
In the opening scenes during the 4th of July parade, 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 early 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.
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 Type 56 rifles during the ambush of the Marines.
Type 56(AK-47)
North Vietnamese soldiers fire Type 56 rifles during the ambush of Kovic's Marine platoon.
