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They Were Expendable

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They Were Expendable is a 1945 WWII film that involves the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan (John Wayne) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.



The following guns were used in the movie They Were Expendable:

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Browning M2 Aircraft

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Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 cal
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Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
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Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
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Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
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Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
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Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
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Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat

1903 Springfield Rifle

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1903 Springfield Rifle - .30-06
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US Navy sailor carrying a 1903 Springfield Rifle
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Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan (John Wayne) holding a 1903 Springfield Rifle

Colt 1921 Thompson

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Colt 1921 Thompson - .45 ACP
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Ensign Brant (Tim Murdock) holding a Colt 1921 Thompson Sub Machine Gun
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Lt. John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) holding a Colt 1921 Thompson
This appears to be an M1928A1 model. Does anyone else concur?SAWGunner89 04:41, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

Browning Automatic Rifle

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Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
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US Navy Crewman carrying a early Browning Automatic Rifle

Smith & Wesson Victory Model

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Smith & Wesson Victory Model, .38 S&W
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'Dad' Knowland (Russell Simpson) carrying a Smith & Wesson Victory Model in holster

Colt 1911 Pistol

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Colt 1911 Pistol - .45 ACP
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Lt. John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) carrying a Colt 1911 Pistol in holster