Error creating thumbnail: File missing Join our Discord!
If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here.

They Were Expendable

From Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Revision as of 05:33, 4 March 2009 by Phoenixent (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Error creating thumbnail: File missing

They Were Expendable is a 1945 movie about Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley played by Robert Montgomery and his squadron is 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 played by 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.



  • Directors: John Ford, Robert Montgomery





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

Browning M2 Aircraft

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Example of the Browning M2 Aircraft used in the film
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat

1903 Springfield Rifle

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Example of a 1903 Springfield Rifle used in film
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
US Navy sailor carrying a 1903 Springfield Rifle

Colt 1921 Thompson

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Example of a Colt 1921 Thompson used in film
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Tim Murdock as Ensign Brant holding a Colt 1921 Thompson sub machine gun
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Robert Montgomery as Lt. John Brickley holding a Colt 1921 Thompson sub machine gun

Browning Automatic Rifle

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Example of a Browning Automatic Rifle used in film
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
US Navy Crewman carrying a early Browning Automatic Rifle

Smith & Wesson Victory Model

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Example of a Smith & Wesson Victory Model used in film
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Russell Simpson as 'Dad' Knowland carrying a Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver in holster

Colt 1911 Pistol

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Example of a Colt 1911 pistol used in film
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Robert Montgomery as Lt. John Brickley carrying a Colt 1911 pistol in holster