Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985)

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is the 1985 prequel to Missing in Action. Set during the Vietnam War, the film follows Col. Braddock (Chuck Norris) and other US soldiers as they attempt to devise a way to escape from their NVA prison camp.

The following weapons were used in the film Missing in Action 2: The Beginning:

Rifles

M16 (SP1)

Most of the American troops seen at the film's beginning use the M16 (SP1) rifle noted by its "slab-side" receiver including Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris). Colonel Yin (Soon-Tek Oh) and several of the POW camp guards are also armed with the rifle.

M16 (SP1) fitted with A1-style birdcage flash-hider (to resemble the M16A1) and 30-round magazine - 5.56x45mm.

During the film's opening, Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris) provides cover with the M16 rifle.

Opelka (Joe Michael Terry) also is seen using an M16 rifle.

Colonel Yin (Soon-Tek Oh) fires the rifle. The "slab-side" receiver indicates that this is an SP1.

Norinco Type 56

The Type 56 Norinco is used by both NVA forces and prison camp guards.

Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm

AK-47

Some of the rifles carried by the prison camp guards appear to be a AK-47s.

AK-47 7.62x39mm (this is the same Type II variation seen in the screenshot just below)

The camp guard is hit while holding his rifle. The open sight makes it likely that this isn't a Norinco.

FN FAL

The FN FAL is one of the rifles used by the prison guards.

FN LAR Light Automatic Rifle Full auto version

Rifles seen on the right.

A guard with his rifle during the search for Braddock.

Handguns

Colt Commander

The Colt Commander is seen carried by Colonel Yin (Soon-Tek Oh). The handgun is also held by Col. Braddock.

Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP

The Colt Commander is seen carried by Colonel Yin (Soon-Tek Oh) as his sidearm.

A Commander is also held by Col. Braddock.

Yin is threatened with the pistol. Note the Commander-style hammer.

M1911A1

The M1911A1 is seen in the hands of several characters including Opelka (Joe Michael Terry) and Capt. David Nester (Steven Williams).

Pre-WWII Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP

Opelka (Joe Michael Terry) pulls out the pistol.

Opelka (Joe Michael Terry) with the pistol.

Capt. David Nester (Steven Williams) holds the pistol.

Machine Guns

Browning M1919

A Browning M1919 machine gun is briefly seen as one of the door guns on the Huey at the film's beginning.

Browning M1919A4 - .30-06.

A Browning M1919 machine gun is briefly seen as one of the door guns on the Huey at the film's beginning.

M60 machine gun

At the film's opening, an M60 is seen as one of the Huey's doorguns and is operated by Master Sergeant Ernest "Frankie" Franklin (John Wesley). When a helicopter lands in the camp, Captain Ho (Bennett Ohta) is seen armed with the machine gun.

M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO

The M60 is inspected by Master Sergeant Ernest "Frankie" Franklin (John Wesley).

Frankie opens fire with the M60.

When a helicopter lands in the camp, Captain Ho (Bennett Ohta) is seen armed with the machine gun.

Submachine Guns

Sterling submachine gun

The Sterling submachine gun is one of the guns used by the prison guards.

Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm

Uzi

The Uzi is first seen in the hands of smugglers that visit the camp. It's then used by Braddock during the escape attempt. Since the film appears to take place in early 1970's, the submachine gun would be not anachronistic.

IMI Uzi 9x19mm

Other

M72A2 LAW

The M72 LAW is used by NVA forces to shoot down a helicopter.

M72A2 LAW - 66mm.

M2 Flamethrower

An M2 Flamethrower is first used by an NVA sentry at the rope bridge. Braddock is later seen using it.

M2 Flamethrower

See Also

• Missing in Action
• Braddock: Missing in Action III