Difference between revisions of "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"

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The following weapons were used in the film Battle for the Planet of the Apes:

Blu Ray cover for Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)

WARNING! POSSIBLE SPOILERS!

M16 (SP1)

The M16 (SP1) rifle is used by both the Apes as well as by the mutants.

M16 with 20-round magazine and original 3-prong flash hider - 5.56x45mm.

Colt New Service

A Colt New Service is seen wielded by Governor Kolp (Severn Darden).

Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.

M1928A1 Thompson

The M1928A1 Thompson is used by both Apes and Mutants, notably the gorilla leader Aldo (Claude Akins).

Colt M1921A Thompson - .45 ACP

M1 Garand

Apes are seen using the M1 Garand as well in the final battle..

M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen used by both the Apes and the Mutants in the final battle. A visually modified M1 Carbine was used in the first two films.

The Modern Manufactured version of the M1 Carbine, with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance (affiliated with Kahr Arms and Thomson Arms). Chambered in .30 Carbine

Madsen M50

The Madsen M50 submachine gun is seen carried by Caesar (Roddy McDowall), Virgil (Paul Williams), as well as their human assistant MacDonald (Austin Stoker) as they travel to the Forbidden City. A visually modified Madsen M50 was used in Beneath the Planet of the Apes.

Madsen M50 - 9x19mm

Browning M2 Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun

The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun is seen mounted on Kolp's jeep.

Browning M2 aircraft heavy machine gun .50 BMG

Colt Detective Special

A recap of Escape from the Planet of the Apes shows Cornelius (Roddy McDowall) with a Colt Detective Special near the end of the film.

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special

Cornelius (Roddy McDowall) is seen with a Colt Detective Special in a recap of Escape from the Planet of the Apes.

Webley MK VI revolver

In a recap of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, a government officer is seen with the Webley Mk VI revolver.

Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley. Many were imported into the U.S. converted to .45 acp using full or half moon clips.

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 The [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 (SP1)]] rifle is used by both the Apes as well as by the mutants.
 [[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 with 20-round magazine and original 3-prong flash hider - 5.56x45mm.]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 38.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 == Colt New Service ==
 A [[Colt New Service]] is seen wielded by Governor Kolp ([[Severn Darden]]).
 [[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC.  This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 37.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
-== Webley MK VI revolver ==
+==M1928A1 Thompson==
-In a recap of ''[[Conquest of the Planet of the Apes]]'', a government officer is seen with the [[Webley Mk VI]] revolver.
+The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is used by both Apes and Mutants, notably the gorilla leader Aldo ([[Claude Akins]]).
-[[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley.  Many were imported into the U.S. converted to .45 acp using full or half moon clips.]]
+[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1921A Thompson  - .45 ACP]]
-[[Image:CPOTA 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 39.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
+==M1 Garand==
+Apes are seen using the [[M1 Garand]] as well in the final battle..
+[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 ==M1 Carbine==
-The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen used by both the Apes and the Mutants in the final battle.  A visually modified M1 Carbine was used in the first two films/
+The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen used by both the Apes and the Mutants in the final battle.  A visually modified M1 Carbine was used in the first two films.
 [[Image:AutoOrdM1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Modern Manufactured version of the [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with standard stock, from Auto-Ordnance (affiliated with Kahr Arms and Thomson Arms). Chambered in .30 Carbine]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 ==Madsen M50==
 The [[Madsen M50]] submachine gun is seen carried by Caesar ([[Roddy McDowall]]), Virgil (Paul Williams), as well as their human assistant MacDonald ([[Austin Stoker]]) as they travel to the Forbidden City. A visually modified Madsen M50 was used in ''[[Beneath the Planet of the Apes]]''.
 [[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
+== Browning M2 Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun ==
+The [[Browning M2|Browning M2 Aircraft]] heavy machine gun is seen mounted on Kolp's jeep.
+[[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Browning M2 aircraft heavy machine gun .50 BMG]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:BPOTA 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 ==Colt Detective Special==
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 [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]]
 [[Image:POTA3 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cornelius ([[Roddy McDowall]]) is seen with a [[Colt Detective Special]] in a recap of ''[[Escape from the  Planet of the Apes]]''.]]
+== Webley MK VI revolver ==
+In a recap of ''[[Conquest of the Planet of the Apes]]'', a government officer is seen with the [[Webley Mk VI]] revolver.
+[[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley.  Many were imported into the U.S. converted to .45 acp using full or half moon clips.]]
+[[Image:CPOTA 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 ==See Also==