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The Front Line (Korean title: Gojijeon/고지전 ) is a 2011 South Korean war film directed by Hun Jang. In the closing months of the Korean War, a South Korean Lieutenant (Ha-Kyun Shin ) is sent to the eastern Aerok Hills to investigate the mysterious death of a company commander and uncover a suspected mole. There, he encounters an old friend (Soo Ko ) leading troops and becomes involved in the battles to secure the Hills before the impending ceasefire.
The following weapons are seen in The Front Line :
Warning: Some Possible Spoilers Ahead!
Handguns
Tokarev TT-33
A North Korean officer points a Tokarev TT-33 at Lieutenant Kang Eyun-Po (Ha-Kyun Shin ) when he tries to prevent his friend Kim Soo-Hyeok (Soo Ko ) from being dragged away from North Korean soldiers during a flashback to the early days of the Korean War.
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Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is the standard sidearm for South Korean officers, and is used by Lt. Kang, acting Captain Shin Il-Young (Je-Hoon Lee ) and replacement Captain Jae-Oh.
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Mauser C96
North Korean Captain Hyun Jung-Yoon (Seung-Ryong Ryoo ) uses a Mauser C96 as his sidearm.
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Submachine Guns
PPSh-41
North Korean soldiers use PPSh-41 submachine guns. Kim also captures a PPSh-41 when he seizes a North Korean position.
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Rifles
M1 Garand
South Korean troops are mostly armed with M1 Garand rifles.
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M1-D Garand
Lt. Kim uses a M1-D Garand as his main weapon, occasionally with the M84 scope attached.
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M1 Carbine
Lt. Kang uses a M1 Carbine throughout the film. Some South Korean soldiers also use them as well.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing In a flashback scene, an officer holds soldiers at bay with a M1 Carbine during an evacuation.
Mosin Nagant M91/30
Many North Korean soldiers use Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifles.
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Mosin Nagant M91/30 Sniper Rifle
Cha Tae-Kyung (Ok-Vin Kim ) uses a camouflaged Mosin Nagant with a PU 3.5x sight as her main weapon.
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Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine
Some North Korean soldiers are armed with Mosin Nagant M44 Carbines , distinguishable by their side-folding bayonets.
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Mosin Nagant M1891
A few North Koreans use earlier Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles. These rifles can be identified by the slightly raised handguard and Konovalov style rear sight.
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Machine Guns
Browning M2 HB (M51 Quad Mounted System)
In an early scene, an attack is launched against a North Korean unit which has captured a South Korean Anti-Aircraft battery featuring Browning M2 machine guns in a M51 Quad Mounted System.
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Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2
Master Sergeant Yang Hyo-Sam (Chang-Seok Ko ) uses a BAR M1918A2 in several scenes.
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Browning M1919A4
During a flashback sequence, a younger Captain Shin fires a Browning M1919A4 machine gun.
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Browning M1919A6
An ROK soldier can be briefly seen with a Browning M1919A6 before the climatic battle.
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Degtyaryov DP-28
Degtyaryov DP-28 machine guns are seen in North Korean fortifications.
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Maxim M1910/30
The North Koreans use Maxim M1910/30 machine guns while battling the South Koreans.
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Grenades
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
South Korean troops frequently use the Mk 2 hand grenade , first to destroy the recaptured AA position and later during the battles for the Aerok Hills.
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Stick Grenade
North Korean troops use stick grenades during the battles.
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Other
M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher
Lt. Kim uses a M7 rifle grenade launcher in one battle to destroy an enemy bunker. He fires a Mk 2 hand grenade fitted with an M2A2 rifle grenade adapter.
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Mortar
Mortars are used by South Korean troops to repel an attack by Chinese forces.
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