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[[File:WalkD.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Walking Dead'' (1995)]] | |||
''The Walking Dead'' is a 1995 Vietnam War film that centers on a squad of Marines (the majority of them African-American) who struggle to complete a mission to retrieve POW's after their helicopter is shot down and several of their members are killed. During their mission, the men flashback to their civilian lives and the reasons why they joined the Corps. Not to be confused with the [[The Walking Dead (TV Series)|AMC television series]]. | ''The Walking Dead'' is a 1995 Vietnam War film that centers on a squad of Marines (the majority of them African-American) who struggle to complete a mission to retrieve POW's after their helicopter is shot down and several of their members are killed. During their mission, the men flashback to their civilian lives and the reasons why they joined the Corps. Not to be confused with the [[The Walking Dead (TV Series)|AMC television series]]. | ||
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A [[Remington 870]] shotgun with a USMC configuration is the main weapon carried by Sgt. Barkley ([[Joe Morton]]). | A [[Remington 870]] shotgun with a USMC configuration is the main weapon carried by Sgt. Barkley ([[Joe Morton]]). | ||
[[Image:USMC870.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with USMC configuration - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:USMC870.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with USMC configuration - 12 Gauge]] | ||
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== M16A1/XM16E1 == | == M16A1/XM16E1 == | ||
The [[M16A1]] rifle fitted with Starlight Night Scope is the weapon mainly carried by Pvt. Hoover Brache ([[Eddie Griffin]]). In some scenes, the [[M16]] SP1 is fitted with the scope. | The [[M16A1]] rifle fitted with Starlight Night Scope is the weapon mainly carried by Pvt. Hoover Brache ([[Eddie Griffin]]). In some scenes, the [[M16]] SP1 is fitted with the scope. | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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== M16 Rifle Colt Model 602 == | == M16 Rifle Colt Model 602 == | ||
The [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 rifle]] is the rifle carried by Evans ([[Allen Payne]]). In some scenes, this is the rifle fitted with the scope. | The [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 rifle]] is the rifle carried by Evans ([[Allen Payne]]). In some scenes, this is the rifle fitted with the scope. | ||
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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== M3A1 "Grease Gun" == | == M3A1 "Grease Gun" == | ||
Cpl. "Pip" Pippins ([[Roger Floyd]]) carries an [[M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] as his chief weapon. | Cpl. "Pip" Pippins ([[Roger Floyd]]) carries an [[M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] as his chief weapon. | ||
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP. This is an earlier model with a crank-like retracting lever.]] | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP. This is an earlier model with a crank-like retracting lever.]] | ||
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== Colt M1911A1 == | == Colt M1911A1 == | ||
Nearly all the Marines use the [[M1911A1]] as their sidearm. 1st Sgt. Hall ([[Hank Stone]]) is memorably seen pulling an M1911A1 on a Marine who dozed off during a briefing. Hoover is seen dual-wielding M1911A1's as well. | Nearly all the Marines use the [[M1911A1]] as their sidearm. 1st Sgt. Hall ([[Hank Stone]]) is memorably seen pulling an M1911A1 on a Marine who dozed off during a briefing. Hoover is seen dual-wielding M1911A1's as well. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt 1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt 1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
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===Auto Ordnance M1911A1=== | ===Auto Ordnance M1911A1=== | ||
The [[M1911 pistol series#Auto Ordnance M1911A1|Auto Ordnance M1911A1]] is also occasionally seen in the film used instead of the M1911A1. | The [[M1911 pistol series#Auto Ordnance M1911A1|Auto Ordnance M1911A1]] is also occasionally seen in the film used instead of the M1911A1. | ||
[[Image:AutoOrdnanceM1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Auto Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP. This is a well worn blank adapted movie gun used in multiple World War | [[Image:AutoOrdnanceM1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Auto Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP. This is a well worn blank adapted movie gun used in multiple World War II movies as a substitute for the Colt M1911A1]] | ||
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== Norinco Type 56 (AK47 and SKS)== | == Norinco Type 56 (AK47 and SKS)== | ||
NVA forces are seen armed with the [[Norinco Type 56]] rifle. Pip is seen dual-wielding one along with the Grease Gun. | NVA forces are seen armed with the [[Norinco Type 56]] rifle. Pip is seen dual-wielding one along with the Grease Gun. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
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[[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy Barrel) Revolver - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy Barrel) Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
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==Colt Official Police== | ==Colt Official Police== | ||
Another mobster is seen with a [[Colt Official Police]] in the flashback. | Another mobster is seen with a [[Colt Official Police]] in the flashback. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
Revision as of 09:36, 23 August 2011
The Walking Dead is a 1995 Vietnam War film that centers on a squad of Marines (the majority of them African-American) who struggle to complete a mission to retrieve POW's after their helicopter is shot down and several of their members are killed. During their mission, the men flashback to their civilian lives and the reasons why they joined the Corps. Not to be confused with the AMC television series.
The following weapons were used in the film The Walking Dead:
Remington 870 custom
A Remington 870 shotgun with a USMC configuration is the main weapon carried by Sgt. Barkley (Joe Morton).
M16A1/XM16E1
The M16A1 rifle fitted with Starlight Night Scope is the weapon mainly carried by Pvt. Hoover Brache (Eddie Griffin). In some scenes, the M16 SP1 is fitted with the scope.
M16 Rifle Colt Model 602
The M16 rifle is the rifle carried by Evans (Allen Payne). In some scenes, this is the rifle fitted with the scope.
M3A1 "Grease Gun"
Cpl. "Pip" Pippins (Roger Floyd) carries an M3A1 "Grease Gun" as his chief weapon.
Colt M1911A1
Nearly all the Marines use the M1911A1 as their sidearm. 1st Sgt. Hall (Hank Stone) is memorably seen pulling an M1911A1 on a Marine who dozed off during a briefing. Hoover is seen dual-wielding M1911A1's as well.
Auto Ordnance M1911A1
The Auto Ordnance M1911A1 is also occasionally seen in the film used instead of the M1911A1.
Norinco Type 56 (AK47 and SKS)
NVA forces are seen armed with the Norinco Type 56 rifle. Pip is seen dual-wielding one along with the Grease Gun.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
During a flashback, a mobster is seen opening fire on Pip with a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Colt Official Police
Another mobster is seen with a Colt Official Police in the flashback.
