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The [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] rifle is the main battle rifle for the Marines who land and fight on Guadalcanal in Part 1 and Part 2. A Marine sniper is seen with a scoped Springfield in Part 6. | The [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] rifle is the main battle rifle for the Marines who land and fight on Guadalcanal in Part 1 and Part 2. A Marine sniper is seen with a scoped Springfield in Part 6. | ||
[[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1903A3 Springfield - .30-06]] | [[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1903A3 Springfield - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Pac01 2002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines of the 7th | [[Image:Pac01 2002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines of the 7th Marine Regiment led by Lt. Col. Lewis "Chesty" Puller ([[William Sadler]]) are seen marching in Part 1 with their M1903 Springfields on Guadalcanal.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, Lew 'Chuckler' Juergens ([[Josh Helman]]) checks his 1903 as Robert Leckie cleans his M1911A1 in Part 2.]] | [[Image:Pac1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, Lew 'Chuckler' Juergens ([[Josh Helman]]) checks his 1903 as Robert Leckie cleans his M1911A1 in Part 2.]] | ||
[[Image:TPSpringfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen using the 1903 on Guadalcanal.]] | [[Image:TPSpringfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen using the 1903 during the battle of Alligator Creek on Guadalcanal in Part 1.]] | ||
[[Image:TPSpringfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC Wilbur 'Runner' Conley ([[Keith Nobbs]]) is seen with his 1903A3.]] | [[Image:TPSpringfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC Wilbur 'Runner' Conley ([[Keith Nobbs]]) is seen with his 1903A3 in Part 1.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac01 2008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Runner" cleans his M1903 at the end of Part 1.]] | [[Image:Pac01 2008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Runner" cleans his M1903 at the end of Part 1.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac06 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine sniper is armed with a scoped Springfield at Peleliu airfield in Part 6.]] | [[Image:Pac06 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine sniper is armed with a scoped Springfield at Peleliu airfield in Part 6.]] | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
In Part 3, the Marines replace the 1903 with the [[M1 Garand]]. One Marine had compared it to his 1903 and prefers the former in terms of accuracy. The Garand is used by Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]), who pulls an [[M1 Garand]] from a wounded Marine to shoot a Japanese soldier coming towards him with a Katana. | In Part 3, the majority of the Marines replace the 1903 with the [[M1 Garand]]. One Marine had compared it to his 1903 and prefers the former in terms of accuracy. The Garand is used by Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]), who pulls an [[M1 Garand]] from a wounded Marine to shoot a Japanese soldier coming towards him with a Katana. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:pacificm1garand.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crate is opened revealing the Army's brand new Garands in Part 2.]] | |||
[[Image:pacificm1garand2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) sits on a train with his new Garand next to him in Part 3.]] | [[Image:pacificm1garand2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) sits on a train with his new Garand next to him in Part 3.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac05 008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill "Hoosier" Smith ([[Jacob Pitts]]) opens fire with the M1 Garand on Peleliu in Part 5.]] | [[Image:Pac05 008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill "Hoosier" Smith ([[Jacob Pitts]]) opens fire with the M1 Garand on Peleliu in Part 5.]] | ||
[[Image:Vlc 2010-05-04 17-09-45-33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Leyden fires his M1 Garand at the Japanese on the airfield in Part 6.]] | [[Image:Vlc 2010-05-04 17-09-45-33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Leyden fires his M1 Garand at the Japanese on the airfield in Part 6.]] | ||
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[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
[[Image:Pac05 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After landing on Peleliu beach, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) holds | [[Image:Pac05 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Part 5, After landing on Peleliu beach, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) holds his M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:pacificpapers2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sledge avoids shrapnel while holding his M1 Carbine .]] | [[Image:pacificpapers2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sledge avoids shrapnel while holding his M1 Carbine .]] | ||
[[Image:Pac06 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Andrew Haldane ([[Scott Gibson]]) is armed with an M1 Carbine as he scouts the enemy machine positions in Part 6.]] | [[Image:Pac06 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Andrew Haldane ([[Scott Gibson]]) is armed with an M1 Carbine as he scouts the enemy machine positions in Part 6.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac07 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. R.V. Burgin ([[Martin McCann]]) checks a bunker armed with the M1 Carbine.]] | [[Image:Pac07 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. R.V. Burgin ([[Martin McCann]]) checks a bunker armed with the M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:Vlc 2010-05-04 16-57-47-23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sledge | [[Image:Vlc 2010-05-04 16-57-47-23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Part 7, Sledge holds his M1 Carbine as he wonders why the Japanese don't just give up.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac08 3005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone is armed with an M1 Carbine as he tries to get the Marines off the beach on Iwo Jima.]] | [[Image:Pac08 3005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Part 8, Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone is armed with an M1 Carbine as he tries to get the Marines off the beach on Iwo Jima.]] | ||
[[Image:pacific5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) runs up the beach on Iwo Jima armed with his M1 Carbine.]] | [[Image:pacific5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) runs up the beach on Iwo Jima armed with his M1 Carbine in Part 8.]] | ||
==Arisaka Type 99== | ==Arisaka Type 99== | ||
The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 99]] rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the series, notably in Part 1 in Guadalcanal and Parts 5-7 during the battle of Peleliu. | |||
The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 99]] rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in | |||
[[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 battle rifle - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 battle rifle - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
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==M1928 Thompson== | ==M1928 Thompson== | ||
Marines in Part 1 are seen with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]]. Lt. Hugh Corrigan ([[Henry Nixon]]) had a 50 round drum on his for most of Part 1 until the end, replacing it with a 30 round "stick" magazine. | Several Marines who fight on Guadacanal in Part 1 are seen with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]]. Lt. Hugh Corrigan ([[Henry Nixon]]) had a 50 round drum on his for most of Part 1 until the end, replacing it with a 30 round "stick" magazine. | ||
[[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:Pac1 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Hugh Corrigan ([[Henry Nixon]]) with the 1928A1 Thompson in Part 1.]] | [[Image:Pac1 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Hugh Corrigan ([[Henry Nixon]]) with the 1928A1 Thompson in Part 1.]] | ||
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==Reising M50== | ==Reising M50== | ||
John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) is seen with a [[Reising Submachine Gun|Reising M50]] Submachine Gun in "Part 2". | Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) is seen with a [[Reising Submachine Gun|Reising M50]] Submachine Gun in "Part 2". | ||
[[Image:Reising m50-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Reising M50 (full stock variant) - .45 ACP. Fitted with Cutts compensator and 20 round magazine.]] | [[Image:Reising m50-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Reising M50 (full stock variant) - .45 ACP. Fitted with Cutts compensator and 20 round magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:pacific1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Reising Model 50 is used by John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]).]] | [[Image:pacific1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Reising Model 50 is used by John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]).]] | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
The main sidearm of the Marines in the miniseries is the Colt [[M1911A1]]. Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) and John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) are seen using the pistols and several troops | The main sidearm of the Marines in the miniseries is the Colt [[M1911A1]]. Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) and John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) are seen using the pistols and several troops are seen with the handgun holstered. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:pacific1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) has a holstered M1911A1 on his thigh.]] | [[Image:Pac01 2002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Col. Lewis "Chesty" Puller ([[William Sadler]]) has an M1911A1 holstered in Part 1 as he leads the men of the 7th Marines on Guadalcanal.]] | ||
[[Image:pacific10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) aims his M1911A1.]] | [[Image:pacific1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Part 2, John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) has a holstered M1911A1 on his thigh.]] | ||
[[Image:pacific10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Part 1, Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) aims his M1911A1 as he puts a Japanese soldier out of his mis.]] | |||
[[Image:pacificmuzzleflash.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A high amount of muzzle is seen here when Robert fires.]] | [[Image:pacificmuzzleflash.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A high amount of muzzle is seen here when Robert fires.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac1911v.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Leckie is seen cleaning his 1911A1 in Part 2.]] | [[Image:Pac1911v.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Leckie is seen cleaning his 1911A1 in Part 2.]] | ||
==Colt New Service== | ==Colt New Service== | ||
In Part 5, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) receives a [[Colt New Service]] .45 Colt revolver in the care package sent from his family and in | In Part 5, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) receives a [[Colt New Service]] .45 Colt revolver in the care package sent from his family and in Part 9, uses the revolver on a wounded Japanese soldier on the island of Okinawa. | ||
[[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.]] | [[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.]] | ||
[[Image:Eugene45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eugene ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) aims his [[Colt New Service]] revolver at a wounded Japanese soldier on Okinawa.]] | [[Image:Eugene45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Part 9, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) aims his [[Colt New Service]] revolver at a wounded Japanese soldier on Okinawa.]] | ||
==Nambu Type 14== | ==Nambu Type 14== | ||
Revision as of 19:38, 4 May 2010
The following weapons can be seen in the HBO miniseries The Pacific:
Rifles
M1903A3 Springfield
The M1903A3 Springfield rifle is the main battle rifle for the Marines who land and fight on Guadalcanal in Part 1 and Part 2. A Marine sniper is seen with a scoped Springfield in Part 6.
M1 Garand
In Part 3, the majority of the Marines replace the 1903 with the M1 Garand. One Marine had compared it to his 1903 and prefers the former in terms of accuracy. The Garand is used by Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello), who pulls an M1 Garand from a wounded Marine to shoot a Japanese soldier coming towards him with a Katana.
M1 Carbine
Several Marines are seen with M1 Carbines including Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello) and John Basilone (Jon Seda).
Arisaka Type 99
The Arisaka Type 99 rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the series, notably in Part 1 in Guadalcanal and Parts 5-7 during the battle of Peleliu.
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
Several Marines are seen firing an M1A1 Thompson. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) uses a Thompson M1A1 throughout the rest of the series, notably in Part 4, when he takes out a Japanese patrol trying to flank his unit and then in Part 5 and 6 when the Marines land on Peleliu.
M1928 Thompson
Several Marines who fight on Guadacanal in Part 1 are seen with the M1928A1 Thompson. Lt. Hugh Corrigan (Henry Nixon) had a 50 round drum on his for most of Part 1 until the end, replacing it with a 30 round "stick" magazine.
Reising M50
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone (Jon Seda) is seen with a Reising M50 Submachine Gun in "Part 2".
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The main sidearm of the Marines in the miniseries is the Colt M1911A1. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) and John Basilone (Jon Seda) are seen using the pistols and several troops are seen with the handgun holstered.
Colt New Service
In Part 5, Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello) receives a Colt New Service .45 Colt revolver in the care package sent from his family and in Part 9, uses the revolver on a wounded Japanese soldier on the island of Okinawa.
Nambu Type 14
The main sidearm of the Japanese was the Nambu Type 14 Pistol. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) finds one in a Japanese officer's chest when they go through the camp in which he takes it and the chest as a war trophy. After being committed due to the effects of combat, He ends up giving the pistol to the head of a naval psychiatric hospital as a bribe so he can return to his unit in Part 4.
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is one of the weapons seen in the hands of the Marines.
Browning M1917
The Marines of the 1st Division that land on Guadalcanal use Browning M1917 water cooled machine guns. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) is seen firing it as part of a three man gun crew in Part 1. John Basilone (Jon Seda) is also seen firing it both on a tripod and from the hip in "Part 2".
Browning M1919
Replacing the Browning M1917 in the field for the Marines is the Browning M1919 machine gun in Episode Four, where it is used to stop a banzai charge. M1919's also are seen mounted on LVT's in the series, notably when landing on Peleliu in Part 5. Leckie (James Badge Dale) is briefly seen manning an M1919 on his LVT during the landing. John Basilone (Jon Seda) is seen hand firing an M1919 from the hip during the Battle of Iwo Jima in Part 8.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB machine gun is seen mounted on the Marine LVT-4's notably during the landings of Peleliu in Part 5 and Iwo Jima in Part 8.
Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Japanese forces are seen firing the Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun during Parts 6 and 7.
Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
Japanese forces are also seen engaging the Marines at Peleliu with Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Guns.
Shotguns
Winchester 1897 Trench Gun
One of the weapons used by the Marines during the battle of Guadalcanal is a Winchester Model 1897 shotgun.
Heavy Weapons
M1 Mortar
M2 Mortar
Eugene Sledge is part of a M2 Mortar team. During the battle of Peleliu, he and the rest of the team are seen carrying the different parts of the weapon and then seen firing it when the Marines cross the airfield.
M7 rifle grenade launcher
Several Marines are seen with M7 grenade launchers mounted on their M1 Garands, notably in Part 6 during the taking of the Peleliu airfield.
M2 Flamethrower
Several Marines are seen using M2 Flamethrowers on Iwo Jima.
M1A1 Bazooka
The M1A1 Bazooka is used by Marines during the battle of Peleliu in Parts 5-7.
Other
Mk II hand grenade
Mk II hand grenades are seen used by Marines to take out Japanese bunkers in Part 7.
Type 97 Fragmentation Grenade
A Japanese officer is seen holding a Type 97 fragmentation grenade just before he's shot in Part 7.
