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The Flowers of War
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The Flowers of War is a 2011 Chinese historical drama directed by Zhang Yimou and based on the novel "13 Flowers of Nanjing" by Geling Yan. During the "Rape of Nanking" (Second Sino-Japanese War) an American mortician John Miller (Christian Bale), group of schoolgirls and prostitutes from a nearby brothel finding sanctuary in a Catholic church. To rescue women John tries posing himself as a priest.
The following weapons were used in the movie The Flowers of War
Handguns
Nambu Type 14
Imperial Japanese officers use Nambu Type 14 pistols
Mauser C96
Major Li (Dawei Tong) carries holstered Mauser C96 pistol
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk II (modified to resemble Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II)
Some Chinese Nationalist soldiers can be seen armed with the Sten Mk II submachine guns (probably airsoft replicas) visually modified to resemble Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II submachine guns. Same props can be seen in Cold Steel.
Rifles
Type Zhongzheng Rifle
The Type Zhongzheng Rifle is used by Chinese Nationalist soldiers, including Major Li, in defense of Nanking.
Arisaka Type 38
The Imperial Japanese soldiers use the Arisaka Type 38 in the battle and occupation of Nanking.
Machine Guns
ZB26 Machine Gun
The ZB26 Machine Gun is used by Chinese Nationalist soldiers in the defense of Nanking.
Type 11 Light Machine Gun
The Type 11 Light Machine Gun is used by Imperial Japanese soldiers.
Type 91 Tank Machine Gun
Type 94 tankettes armed with Type 91 Tank Machine Gun (Type 11 LMG modified to be a tank mounted)
Grenades
Type 67 Stick Grenade
The Type 67 Stick Grenade is used by Chinese Nationalist soldiers, including Major Li (Dawei Tong).
Type 97 hand grenade
Japanese soldiers use Type 97 hand grenades
