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Taps (1981)

Taps is a 1981 drama that focuses on a class of young cadets who decide to take over their military academy when it is threatened with closure. In addition to George C. Scott, the film's cast also included several actors at the beginning of their careers including Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, and Tom Cruise.

The following firearms were used in the film Taps:

M16 (SP1)

The M16 (SP1) is the mainstay weapon of the rebellious cadets during the siege of Bunker Hill Academy, all of which are fitted with A1-style birdcage flash hiders. Of the cadets who use them, the most notable is Cadet Captain David Shawn (Tom Cruise), whose rifle is fitted with a 3x Colt scope. Also seen used by the town police and National Guardsmen and the M16 were converted to full auto selector.

It should be noted that during the final firefight several police officers and National Guardsmen are seen repeatedly pulling on the charging handles of their M16s, indicating that these rifles did not have blank adapters to cycle the actions.

M16 (SP1) (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" flash hider - 5.56x45mm.

Cadet Cpt. Shawn (Tom Cruise) fires his M16 (SP1) into the air to scare away the local thugs.

Cpt. Shawn watches the police surround Bunker Hill Academy while holding his M16 (SP1).

An M16 (SP1) goes off when a Cadet throws it to the ground and jumps the gate.

Cpt. Shawn with his M16 (SP1).

Closeup on the trigger as Cpt. Shawn takes aim at Colonel Kerby (Ronny Cox). Clearly seen here is the lack of magazine fencing: a tale tale sign of an SP1.

MGC M16 replica (Fake M16A1 Rifle)

The M16 rifles that many of the ROTC Cadets carry are in reality MGC M16 non-firing replicas built by the Metal Gun Corp. They are noted by their three prong flash hiders and fake forward assist.

MGC M16 Replica rifle.

Cadets aim their rifles. These appear to be replicas.

The signature shot of the film.

A Cadet Captain holding an MGC M16.

A young Cadet holding an MGC M16.

A Cadet aims his MGC M16 rifle at the police.

Three Cadets armed with MGC M16s.

Star Model B

Standing in for the M1911A1 pistol, Star Model Bs are seen in the hands of some of the characters in the film or in old style web belts of some of the "officers". A notable mistake is when the school's inventory is being listed and the guns are incorrectly referred to as being ".45mm Caliber" (as this was likely the writer's intention to use the M1911A1; even then, this is still incorrect, as a 45mm round would be enormous, and a .45mm gun would be smaller than the average bb).

Star Model B - 9mm.

Cadet Major Brian Moreland (Timothy Hutton) with a Star Model B in his holster.

Cadet Captain David Shawn (Tom Cruise) cleans a Star Model B with a rag. Note external extractor.

Colonel Kerby (Ronny Cox) armed with a Star Model B during the final battle.

M60 Machine Gun

The Cadets at Bunker Hill set up several machine gun positions using M60 machine guns, one of which is used by Cadet Captain David Shawn (Tom Cruise) during the final firefight.

M60 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO.

A Cadet carrying an M60 machine gun.

Two Cadets man an M60 machine gun.

A Cadet SSGT mans an M60 machine gun at the front gate.

Another Cadet SSGT aims an M60 from the window.

Cadet Captain Shawn fires an M60 at the police and National Guard during the final firefight.

"It's beautiful, man!" Cadet Capt. Shawn shouts as he opens up with the M60.

M60D Machine Gun

Mounted on the loader's hatch of the National Guard's M48 Patton tank is an M60D machine gun.

M60D Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO.

An M60D is seen mounted on the loader's hatch of the M48 Patton tank.

The barrel of the M60D is seen behind Colonel Kurby (Ronny Cox).

The gunner fires the M60D at the window where Capt. David Shawn (Tom Cruise) is shooting from.

Browning M2HB

A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on the front hatch of the Nation Guard's M48 Patton tanks. They are also said to be among the school's inventory.

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG.

The main gunner mans a Browning M2HB.

The gunner mans the Browning M2HB behind Colonel Kerby (Ronny Cox).

The gunner fires the Browning M2HB at the window where Capt. David Shawn (Tom Cruise) is shooting from.

Browning M2 Aircraft

Cadets inside Bunker Hill are seen manning Browning M2 Aircraft machine guns, the aircraft version of the Browning M2 Heavy Barrel.

Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG

A Cadet mans a Browning M2 Aircraft.

Two Cadets sleep next to a Browning M2 Aircraft.

Sturmgewehr 44

Seen hanging on a display in General Harlan Bache's (George C. Scott) office is a Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle, possibly a bring back from his service in WWII.

Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm.

A StG 44 circled in red.

AK-47

Seen hanging on a display in General Harlan Bache's (George C. Scott) office is an AK-47 Type III pattern assault rifle, possibly a bring back from his service in the Vietnam war.

AK-47 Type III - 7.62x39mm.

AK-47 circled in red.

Colt Model 1903

When General Harlan Bache (George C. Scott) is getting ready for the dance, he takes a nickel plated Colt Model 1903 and holster and attaches it to his hip. This weapon was issued to general officers until the 1970's when it was replaced by the M15 General Officer's pistol. When Gen. Bache and a local thug are struggling the weapon is removed from the holster and used to accidentally shoot and kill a local boy prompting the events leading to the siege. Afterwards Bache claims "There was a round in the chamber...I forgot!". Ironically this is the same weapon George C. Scott used in Patton to fire at an attacking HE-111 while daring it to shoot him in the nose.

Colt 1903 nickel plated - .32 ACP.

A town thug tries to pull Gen. Bache's Colt Model 1903 from his holster.

Bache stands over a killed boy while holding his Colt Model 1903.

M1903 Rifle

The drill rifles carried by the Cadets at Bunker Hill are 1903 Rifles, both Springfields and Remington M1903A3s

Springfield M1903A1 - .30-06.

Remington M1903A3 - .30-06.

Cadet Captains twirl their M1903 rifles.

Cadets march with M1903 rifles rested on their shoulders. Note how some of these rifles have "bunny-ear" rear sights, indicating they are M1903A3 rifles.

Cadets at the end of the film march with M1903 rifles.

M29 Mortar

Seen and mentioned during the inventory of the school's armory are M29 Mortars.

M29 Mortar - 81mm

Three M29 Mortars in the school's armory.

Smith & Wesson Model 28

The town police are seen with Smith & Wesson Model 28 revolvers as their sidearms.

Smith & Wesson Model 28 - .357 Magnum.

A police officer arresting General Harlan Bache (George C. Scott) has a Smith & Wesson Model 28 in his holster.

An officer fires his Smith & Wesson Model 28 at the Cadet's truck, faking the recoil far too much.

An officer with a Smith & Wesson Model 28 in his holster.

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-'''The following guns were used in the film ''[[Taps]]'':'''
 [[Image:TapsCover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Taps (1981)'']]
+'''''Taps''''' is a 1981 drama that focuses on a class of young cadets who decide to take over their military academy when it is threatened with closure.  In addition to [[George C. Scott]], the film's cast also included several actors at the beginning of their careers including [[Timothy Hutton]], [[Sean Penn]], and [[Tom Cruise]].
+'''The following firearms were used in the film ''[[Taps]]'':'''
+__TOC__<br clear="all">
 ==M16 (SP1)==
-The [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 (SP1)]] is the mainstay weapon of the rebellious cadets during the siege of Bunker Hill, all of which are fitted with A1-style birdcage flash hiders. Of the cadets who use them, the most noteable is Cadet Captain David Shawn ([[Tom Cruise]]), whose rifle is fitted wit a 3x Colt scope. Also seen used by the town police and National Guardsment.
+The [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 (SP1)]] is the mainstay weapon of the rebellious cadets during the siege of Bunker Hill Academy, all of which are fitted with A1-style birdcage flash hiders. Of the cadets who use them, the most notable is Cadet Captain David Shawn ([[Tom Cruise]]), whose rifle is fitted with a 3x Colt scope. Also seen used by the town police and National Guardsmen and the M16 were converted to full auto selector.
-It should be noted that during the final firefight several Police members and National Guardsmen are seen repeatedly pulling on the charging handles of their M16s, indicating that these rifles did not have blank adapters to cycle the actions.
+It should be noted that during the final firefight several police officers and National Guardsmen are seen repeatedly pulling on the charging handles of their M16s, indicating that these rifles did not have blank adapters to cycle the actions.
-[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16 (SP1) (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" flash hider - 5.56x45mm.]]
+[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|550px|M16 (SP1) (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" flash hider - 5.56x45mm.]]
-[[Image:TapsM16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadet Cpt. Shawn fires his M16 (SP1) into the air to scare away the local thugs.]]
+[[Image:TapsM16-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cadet Cpt. Shawn ([[Tom Cruise]]) fires his M16 (SP1) into the air to scare away the local thugs.]]
-[[Image:TapsM16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpt. Shawn watches the police surround Bunker Hill while holding his M16 (SP1).]]
+[[Image:TapsM16-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cpt. Shawn watches the police surround Bunker Hill Academy while holding his M16 (SP1).]]
 [[Image:TapsM16-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M16 (SP1) goes off when a Cadet throws it to the ground and jumps the gate.]]
 [[Image:TapsM16-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpt. Shawn with his M16 (SP1).]]
-[[Image:TapsM16-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up on the trigger guard as Cpt. Shawn takes aim at Colonel Kerby ([[Ronny Cox]]).]]
+[[Image:TapsM16-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup on the trigger as Cpt. Shawn takes aim at Colonel Kerby ([[Ronny Cox]]). Clearly seen here is the lack of magazine fencing: a tale tale sign of an SP1.]]
-==MGC M16 replica==
+==MGC M16 replica (Fake M16A1 Rifle)==
-Many Cadets in the film are seen using [[M16 rifle series#Non Firing Replicas of the M16 Rifle|MGC M16]] non-firing replica M16 rifles built by the Metal Gun Corp. They are noted by their three prong flash hiders and fake forward assist.
+The M16 rifles that many of the ROTC Cadets carry are in reality [[M16 rifle series#Non Firing Replicas of the M16 Rifle|MGC M16]] non-firing replicas built by the Metal Gun Corp. They are noted by their three prong flash hiders and fake forward assist.
 [[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MGC M16 Replica rifle.]]
+[[File:Taps 304.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadets aim their rifles.  These appear to be replicas.]]
+[[File:Taps 301.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The signature shot of the film.]]
 [[Image:TapsMGC-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cadet Captain holding an MGC M16.]]
 [[Image:TapsMGC-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A young Cadet holding an MGC M16.]]
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 ==Star Model B==
-Standing in for the [[M1911A1]] pistol, [[Star Model B]]s are seen in the hands of some of the characters in the film or in old style web belts of some of the "officers". A notable mistake is when the schools inventory is being listed and the guns are reffered to as being ".45mm Caliber", which makes no sense to us who know something about guns. You'd think even film writers would know the metric system well enough to not make this mistake.
+Standing in for the [[M1911A1]] pistol, [[Star Model B]]s are seen in the hands of some of the characters in the film or in old style web belts of some of the "officers". A notable mistake is when the school's inventory is being listed and the guns are incorrectly referred to as being ".45mm Caliber" (as this was likely the writer's intention to use the M1911A1; even then, this is still incorrect, as a 45mm round would be enormous, and a .45mm gun would be smaller than the average bb).
 [[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Star Model B - 9mm.]]
 [[Image:TapsStarB-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadet Major Brian Moreland ([[Timothy Hutton]]) with a Star Model B in his holster.]]
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 [[Image:TapsM60-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cadet carrying an M60 machine gun.]]
 [[Image:TapsM60-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Cadets man an M60 machine gun.]]
-[[Image:TapsM60-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cadet Captain mans an M60 machine gun at the front gate.]]
+[[Image:TapsM60-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cadet SSGT mans an M60 machine gun at the front gate.]]
-[[Image:TapsM60-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cadet Captain aims an M60  from the window.]]
+[[Image:TapsM60-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Cadet SSGT aims an M60 from the window.]]
-[[Image:TapsM60-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadet Captain Shawn fires an M60 at the police and National Guard during the final firefight.]]
+[[Image:TapsM60-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cadet Captain Shawn fires an M60 at the police and National Guard during the final firefight.]]
-[[Image:TapsM60-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadet Capt. Shawn shouts at Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer ([[Sean Penn]]).]]
+[[Image:TapsM60-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|"It's beautiful, man!" Cadet Capt. Shawn shouts as he opens up with the M60.]]
 ==M60D Machine Gun==
-Mounted on the loader's hatch of the National Guard's M60 Patton tank is an [[M60 machine gun#M60D Machine Gun|M60D machine gun]].
+Mounted on the loader's hatch of the National Guard's M48 Patton tank is an [[M60 machine gun#M60D Machine Gun|M60D machine gun]].
 [[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO.]]
-[[Image:TapsM60D-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M60D is seen mounted on the loader's hatch of the M60 Patton tank.]]
+[[Image:TapsM60D-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M60D is seen mounted on the loader's hatch of the M48 Patton tank.]]
 [[Image:TapsM60D-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrel of the M60D is seen behind Colonel Kurby ([[Ronny Cox]]).]]
 [[Image:TapsM60D-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunner fires the M60D at the window where Capt. David Shawn ([[Tom Cruise]]) is shooting from.]]
 ==Browning M2HB==
-A [[Browning M2HB]] is seen mounted on the front hatch of the Nation Guard's M60 Patton tanks. They are also said to be among the school's inventory.
+A [[Browning M2HB]] is seen mounted on the front hatch of the Nation Guard's M48 Patton tanks. They are also said to be among the school's inventory.
 [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG.]]
 [[Image:TapsM2HB-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The main gunner mans a Browning M2HB.]]
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 ==Browning M2 Aircraft==
-Cadets inside Bunker Hill are seen manning [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Aircraft|Browning M2 Aircraft]] machine guns, the aircooled version of the [[Browning M2HB|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel]].
+Cadets inside Bunker Hill are seen manning [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Aircraft|Browning M2 Aircraft]] machine guns, the aircraft version of the [[Browning M2HB|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel]].
-[[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 BMG.]]
+[[File:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG]]
 [[Image:TapsM2Aircraft-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cadet mans a Browning M2 Aircraft.]]
 [[Image:TapsM2Aircraft-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Cadets sleep next to a Browning M2 Aircraft.]]
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 ==Colt Model 1903==
-When General Harlan Bache ([[George C. Scott]]) is getting ready for the dance, he takes a nickel plated [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903]] and holster and attaches it to his hip.  This weapons was issued to general officers until the 1970's when it was replaced by the [[M15 General Officer's pistol]].  When Gen. Bache and a local thug are struggling the weapon is removed from the holster and used to accidentally shoot and kill a local boy prompting the events leading to the siege. Afterwards Bache claims "There was a round in the chamber...I forgot!", which seems unlikely since a General Officer would not forget to check such a basic principle of firearms safety.  Ironically this is the same weapon [[George C. Scott]] used in ''[[Patton]]'' to fire at an attacking HE-111 while daring it to shoot him in the nose.
+When General Harlan Bache ([[George C. Scott]]) is getting ready for the dance, he takes a nickel plated [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903]] and holster and attaches it to his hip.  This weapon was issued to general officers until the 1970's when it was replaced by the [[M1911_pistol_series#Colt_Officer.27s_ACP|M15 General Officer's pistol]].  When Gen. Bache and a local thug are struggling the weapon is removed from the holster and used to accidentally shoot and kill a local boy prompting the events leading to the siege. Afterwards Bache claims "There was a round in the chamber...I forgot!".  Ironically this is the same weapon [[George C. Scott]] used in ''[[Patton]]'' to fire at an attacking HE-111 while daring it to shoot him in the nose.
 [[Image:Colt Model 1903 Ni.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt 1903 nickel plated - .32 ACP.]]
 [[Image:TapsColt1903-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A town thug tries to pull Gen. Bache's Colt Model 1903 from his holster.]]
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 ==M29 Mortar==
 Seen and mentioned during the inventory of the school's armory are [[M29 Mortar]]s.
-[[Image:81mm_mortar.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|M29 Mortar - 81mm.]]
+[[Image:M29 mortar.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|M29 Mortar - 81mm]]
 [[Image:TapsM29Morter-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three M29 Mortars in the school's armory.]]
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 The town police are seen with [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] revolvers as their sidearms.
 [[Image:S&WModel28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 28 - .357 Magnum.]]
-[[Image:TapsS&W28-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A police offier arresting General Harlan Bache ([[George C. Scott]]) has a Smith & Wesson Model 28 in his holster.]]
+[[Image:TapsS&W28-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A police officer arresting General Harlan Bache ([[George C. Scott]]) has a Smith & Wesson Model 28 in his holster.]]
 [[Image:TapsS&W28-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer fires his Smith & Wesson Model 28 at the Cadet's truck, faking the recoil far too much.]]
 [[Image:TapsS&W28-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer with a Smith & Wesson Model 28 in his holster.]]
-==Unknown Shotgun==
-Some of the town police are seen using shotguns of unknown make and model.
-:I'm guessing they are Remington Model 31 shotguns. - [[User:Swordfish941|SWF941]]
-[[Image:TapsShotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer aiming his shotgun, circled in red.]]
-[[Image:TapsShotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer armed with a shotgun.]]
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