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[[M16A1]]'s are the most frequently seen rifles in the film. Used by American and ARVN forces in the film, this particular model is highly anachronistic for the time period depiction(the majority of the film is set in 1968). Also anachronistic is the use of the 30 round "banana clip" magazine. | [[M16A1]]'s are the most frequently seen rifles in the film. Used by American and ARVN forces in the film, this particular model is highly anachronistic for the time period depiction(the majority of the film is set in 1968). Also anachronistic is the use of the 30 round "banana clip" magazine. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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== M60 Machine Gun == | == M60 Machine Gun == | ||
The [[M60 machine gun]] is carried by several US Marines in the film, notably by Billy Ray Pike ([[Andrew Stevens]]) and Vinnie Fazio ([[Michael Lembeck]]). It's also seen mounted on US armored vehicles. | The [[M60 machine gun]] is carried by several US Marines in the film, notably by Billy Ray Pike ([[Andrew Stevens]]) and Vinnie Fazio ([[Michael Lembeck]]). It's also seen mounted on US armored vehicles. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The [[M1911A1]] is seen held by several Marine officers and NCO's including Lt. Archer ([[James Whitmore Jr.]]), Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) and Captain Collins ([[Scott Hylands]]). | The [[M1911A1]] is seen held by several Marine officers and NCO's including Lt. Archer ([[James Whitmore Jr.]]), Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) and Captain Collins ([[Scott Hylands]]). | ||
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==Mossberg 500 Cruiser== | ==Mossberg 500 Cruiser== | ||
What appears to be a [[Mossberg 500]] Cruiser is carried by Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) in the film. | What appears to be a [[Mossberg 500]] Cruiser is carried by Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) in the film. | ||
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==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
Several [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are seen in the film mounted in US Armored Personnel Carriers. Tyrone Washington ([[Stan Shaw]]) is notably seen pointing an M2 at an inept officer. | Several [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are seen in the film mounted in US Armored Personnel Carriers. Tyrone Washington ([[Stan Shaw]]) is notably seen pointing an M2 at an inept officer. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | ||
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==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
An [[M72 LAW]] is seen used by Tyrone to take out an enemy machine gun position. | An [[M72 LAW]] is seen used by Tyrone to take out an enemy machine gun position. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72 LAW 66mm.]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72 LAW 66mm.]] | ||
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==M79 grenade launcher== | ==M79 grenade launcher== | ||
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is held by Tyrone and Billy Ray when the men in the company take out an enemy machine gun position. | The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is held by Tyrone and Billy Ray when the men in the company take out an enemy machine gun position. | ||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 "Blooper" 40mm.]] | [[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 "Blooper" 40mm.]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:05, 23 January 2012
Work In Progress This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:The Boys in Company C for current discussions. Content is subject to change. |
The Boys in Company C is a 1978 Vietnam War satire that focuses on a group of young US Marines from their initiation into boot camp through their yearlong tour in Vietnam. The film co-starred Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens, James Whitmore Jr., Michael Lembeck and featured the acting debut of R. Lee Ermey, who played a boot camp drill instructor. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie, who went on to direct several more Vietnam War-themed films including Purple Hearts and Going Back.
The following weapons were used in the film The Boys in Company C:
M16A1 Rifle
M16A1's are the most frequently seen rifles in the film. Used by American and ARVN forces in the film, this particular model is highly anachronistic for the time period depiction(the majority of the film is set in 1968). Also anachronistic is the use of the 30 round "banana clip" magazine.
M60 Machine Gun
The M60 machine gun is carried by several US Marines in the film, notably by Billy Ray Pike (Andrew Stevens) and Vinnie Fazio (Michael Lembeck). It's also seen mounted on US armored vehicles.
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is seen held by several Marine officers and NCO's including Lt. Archer (James Whitmore Jr.), Gunnery Sergeant Curry (Noble Willingham) and Captain Collins (Scott Hylands).
Mossberg 500 Cruiser
What appears to be a Mossberg 500 Cruiser is carried by Gunnery Sergeant Curry (Noble Willingham) in the film.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Several Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are seen in the film mounted in US Armored Personnel Carriers. Tyrone Washington (Stan Shaw) is notably seen pointing an M2 at an inept officer.
M72 LAW
An M72 LAW is seen used by Tyrone to take out an enemy machine gun position.
M79 grenade launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is held by Tyrone and Billy Ray when the men in the company take out an enemy machine gun position.
