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When the ancestors of Lt. Dan ([[Gary Sinise]]) are seen dying in battle, the one who died during the American Revolutionary War is seen with a [[Charleville Musket|Charleville 1766]] flintlock musket. | When the ancestors of Lt. Dan ([[Gary Sinise]]) are seen dying in battle, the one who died during the American Revolutionary War is seen with a [[Charleville Musket|Charleville 1766]] flintlock musket. | ||
[[Image:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charleville Musket, 69 caliber]] | [[Image:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charleville Musket, 69 caliber]] | ||
[[Image:FG 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:FG 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Revolutionary War ancestor of Lt. Dan falls dead holding the Charleville Musket.]] | ||
==Colt 1860 Army== | ==Colt 1860 Army== | ||
When the ancestors of Lt. Dan ([[Gary Sinise]]) are seen dying in battle, the one who died during the Civil War has a [[Colt 1860 Army]] in his hip holster. | When the ancestors of Lt. Dan ([[Gary Sinise]]) are seen dying in battle, the one who died during the Civil War has a [[Colt 1860 Army]] in his hip holster. | ||
[[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1860 Army - .44 Caliber.]] | [[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1860 Army - .44 Caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:FG-ColtArmy-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:FG-ColtArmy-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Civil War ancestor of Lt. Dan falls dead with a Colt 1860 Army in his holster. What appears to be a discarded rifle on the right is actually a ramrod for a cannon.]] | ||
==M1903 Springfield== | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
During the flashbacks of Lt. Dan's ([[Gary Sinise]]) ancestors who died in battle, one who died during World War I is seen using an [[M1903 Springfield]]. | During the flashbacks of Lt. Dan's ([[Gary Sinise]]) ancestors who died in battle, one who died during World War I is seen using an [[M1903 Springfield]]. | ||
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903 Springfield Mk 1 - .30-06.]] | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903 Springfield Mk 1 - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:FG-M1903Springfield-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:FG-M1903Springfield-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The World War I ancestor of Lt. Dan falls dead armed with an M1903 Springfield. Note the machine gun to the right of the image, assumed to be an [[Browning M1917]] (due to the hose and water can), although it isn't seen clearly enough for confirmation.]] | ||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
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[[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and lacking the Cutts compensator. | [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and lacking the Cutts compensator. | ||
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:FG-M1928A1Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:FG-M1928A1Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The World War II relative of Lt. Dan falls dead armed with an M1928 Thompson. | ||
Note the gun's 1928 rear sight, as well as the actuator on the top, indicating it is a M1928 and not the wartime produced M1. Note also the lack of a Cutts compensator, uncommonly seen on older Thompsons.]] | Note the gun's 1928 rear sight, as well as the actuator on the top, indicating it is a M1928 and not the wartime produced M1. Note also the lack of a Cutts compensator, uncommonly seen on older Thompsons.]] | ||
Revision as of 06:29, 27 August 2010
The following weapons were used in the film Forrest Gump:
M1 Garand
One of the first guns seen in the film is the M1 Garand, seen carried by National Guard soldiers protecting black students during the integration of the University of Alabama. National Guardsmen are also seen with M1s slung when guarding the rioters protesting the war in Vietnam.
M14
During the scenes when Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is training at Boot Camp, he and the other recruits are seen assembling and disassembling M14 rifles, Forrest finishing his in record time.
M16/XM16E1
U.S. Soldiers, including Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) in Vietnam are seen armed with M16 rifles, which due to continuity error change from slab-side M16s to XM16E1 rifles, which feature forward assists. Both rifles feature three-prong flash-hiders, so it is difficult to tell them apart from the left side of the rifle.
M1911A1
While in Vietnam, Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is handed an M1911A1 for "Tunnel Rat" duty, and later his commanding officer, Lt. Dan Taylor (Gary Sinise) is seen using one after he is wounded during the battle.
M60 Machine Gun
M60 machine guns are seen mounted on UH-1 Huey helicopters in Vietnam and carried by some of the U.S. soldiers.
M72 LAW
M72 LAW rocket launchers are seen on several soldiers rucksacks, including Forrest Gump's (Tom Hanks), though none of them are ever used.
M79 Grenade Launcher
M79 grenade launchers are carried by U.S. Soldiers in Vietnam.
M26/M61 Hand Grenade
M26/M61 hand grenades are seen carried by soldiers during the scenes in Vietnam.
M18 Smoke Grenade
Some soldiers in Vietnam carry M18 smoke grenades.
Charleville 1766
When the ancestors of Lt. Dan (Gary Sinise) are seen dying in battle, the one who died during the American Revolutionary War is seen with a Charleville 1766 flintlock musket.
Colt 1860 Army
When the ancestors of Lt. Dan (Gary Sinise) are seen dying in battle, the one who died during the Civil War has a Colt 1860 Army in his hip holster.
M1903 Springfield
During the flashbacks of Lt. Dan's (Gary Sinise) ancestors who died in battle, one who died during World War I is seen using an M1903 Springfield.
M1928A1 Thompson
Another one of Lt. Dan's ancestors, who died during World War II, is seen holding an M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and lacking the Cutts compensator.
Remington 870
A "Black Panther" is seen holding a Remington 870 in a photograph pinned to the wall during the "Black Panther Party".
Colt Official Police
A nickel plated Colt Official Police is seen wielded by a "Black Panther" during the "Black Panther Party".
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is wielded by one of the "Black Panthers".
Ithaca 37
One of the "Black Panthers" is seen armed with an Ithaca 37 shotgun.
Sharps Rifle
When Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is asked to join the U.S. Army, a statue behind him is of a Civil War soldier armed with a Sharps Rifle of unknown year.