The Thing From Another World

The Thing From Another World (1951)

The following weapons were used in the film The Thing From Another World:

M1911A1 Government

World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1

U.S. M1 Carbine

Both Lt. Dykes (James R. Young) and Bob (Dewey Martin) carry and use the M1 Carbine. It appears from the images that they are using a !!II era M1 Carbine which works since the movie was filmed in the fall of 1950.

World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - .30 Carbine - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock

Our brave band of Air Force personnel and civilian scientists prepared to confront The Thing (James Arness)

Bob (Dewey Martin) opens up on the door of the greenhouse where The Thing (James Arness) is at. Note the empty cartridge case in the air. Bob rips off four rounds very rapidly.

M8 Flare Pistol

M8 Flare Pistol - 40mm