Merrill's Marauders

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Merrill's Marauders (1962)

Merrill's Marauders is a 1962 World War II that tells the true story of an American unit that fought deep inside the Japanese-occupied territory in Burma during 1942. The film was directed by Samuel Fuller (The Big Red One) and was made with the cooperation of the United States military.

The following weapons were used in the film Merrill's Marauders:

Rifles

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is the main rifle carried by the Marauders.

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

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is carried by several officers including Gen. Frank D. Merrill (Jeff Chandler).

World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock

Arisaka Type 38

Several of the Japanese soldiers use the Arisaka Type 38.

Arisaka Type 38 rifle - 6.5x50mm Arisaka

Arisaka Type 99

The Arisaka Type 99 was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army.

Arisaka Type 99 battle rifle - 7.7x58mm

Submachine Guns

M1A1 Thompson

The M1A1 Thompson is the main weapon carried by Sgt. Kolowicz (Claude Akins).

M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP

Machine Guns

Browning Automatic Rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle is one of the weapons seen in the hands of the Marauders.

Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06

Browning M1917

The Browning M1917 water-cooled machine gun is the heavy machine gun used by the Marauders.

Browning M1917 machine gun with tripod and ammo box‎ - .30-06

Browning M1919A4

The Browning M1919A4 machine gun is also used by the Marauders.

Browning M1919A4 on M2 tripod - .30-06

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB machine gun is briefly seen used during the final battle.

Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG

Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun

Japanese forces are also seen engaging the Marauders with Type 92 Heavy Machine Guns.

Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm

Type 99 Light Machine Gun

Japanese forces are seen firing the Type 99 Light Machine Gun.

Type 99 light machine gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka

Other

M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher

An M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher is used by the Marauders.

M7 rifle grenade launcher