China Gate

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China Gate (1957)

China Gate (1957) was written, produced and directed by Samuel Fuller (The Steel Helmet, Pickup on South Street, Merrill's Marauders) and was the first American motion picture to depict the Vietnam War. The film starred Gene Barry, Angie Dickinson, Nat “King” Cole, Lee Van Cleef, Neyle Morrow, and James Hong. The French Foreign Legion sends a small team on a dangerous sabotage mission in communist-controlled North Vietnam.

The following firearms were used in the film China Gate:

M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"

Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun".

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M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP. The later model M3A1 would eliminate the crank lever for cocking the bolt, and instead used a simple hole in the bolt for the shooter to use their finger.

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Sgt. Brock (Gene Barry) carries the “Grease Gun.”

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Sgt. Brock enters Lucky Café, owned by Lucky Legs (Angie Dickinson). Their son (Warren Hsieh) sits on the table in the background.

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Goldie (Nat “King” Cole) cleans his “Grease Gun” as The Boy looks on.

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A Legionnaire prepares a burial for a fallen comrade.

M1 Carbine

Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M1 Carbine.

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Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine.

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Charlie (James Hong) and other Legionnaires listen to the plan. The Legionnaire in the center carries a “Grease Gun.”

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Lucky Legs leads the Legionnaires to their destination.

M1903A1 Springfield Rifle

Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M1903A1 Springfield rifle.

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M1903A1 Springfield - .30-06.

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A communist soldier carries the Springfield.

Browning M2 Heavy Barrel

Throughout the film, Legionnaires man the Browning M2 Heavy Barrel machine gun.

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Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG.

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The Browning is also seen in a communist observation post.

M15 anti-tank mine

The Legionnaires avoid the M15 anti-tank mine.

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M15 Anti-Tank mine.

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120 mm Anti-aircraft Cannon

The Communists operate a 120 mm Anti-aircraft cannon.

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Posters of Ho Chi Minh, Josef Stalin, and Mao Zedong provide inspiration for the communists.

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