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The [[M60 machine gun]] is prominently carried by K.C.([[Eriq La Salle]]) in "The Mine" and then is used by Marines in "Separated". | The [[M60 machine gun]] is prominently carried by K.C.([[Eriq La Salle]]) in "The Mine" and then is used by Marines in "Separated". | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
− | [[Image:VWS008.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:VWS008.jpg|thumb|none|451px|K.C. ([[Eriq La Salle]]) reloads the M60 in the episode "The Mine".]] |
+ | [[Image:VWSTM 09.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The M60 is held by K.C. ([[Eriq La Salle]]) as he stands on an unexploded mine in "The Mine".]] | ||
[[File:Vws 104.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PFC Malone ([[Todd Graff]]) holds the M60 in "Separated".]] | [[File:Vws 104.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PFC Malone ([[Todd Graff]]) holds the M60 in "Separated".]] | ||
Revision as of 19:28, 1 September 2015
Vietnam War Story was an HBO anthology series that aired episodes from 1987 to 1989. Each episode gave a unique perspective about the Vietnam War as told by soldiers from both sides, nurses as well as civilians. Also notable for early performances from Wesley Snipes and Eriq La Salle.
The following weapons were used in the television series Vietnam War Story:
Rifles
M16 Rifle
The M16 rifle is the standard rifle carried by the majority of the American soldiers in the series.
MGC Replica M16 rifle
A number of characters were seen carrying MGC M16 Replica rifles for scenes where they didn't carry the blank-firing M16 rifles.
M14 Rifle
The M14 Rifle is featured prominently in "Separated", which spotlights a US Marine platoon.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbines are carried by ARVN soldiers, notably in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".
Machine Guns
M60
The M60 machine gun is prominently carried by K.C.(Eriq La Salle) in "The Mine" and then is used by Marines in "Separated".
M60D
An M60D machine gun is door mounted on a UH-1 Huey in the episode "The Mine".
Norinco Type 56
The Norinco Type 56 is seen in the hands of the NVA and VC fighters throughout several episodes.
SKS rifle
The SKS rifle is seen used by VC in several episodes.
Handguns
M1911A1
An M1911A1 pistol is carried by US Marines.
Smith & Wesson Model 66
In "Dusk To Dawn", Larry (John Snyder) pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on Dale (Tom Hodges).
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 is seen carried by some of the NCO's in the series.
Other
M72 LAW
M72 LAWs are carried by US Army soldiers in "The Fragging".
M26 Hand Grenade
The M26 Hand Grenade is carried by US troops throughout the series. In "The Fragging", members of a platoon consider killing an inept commanding officer with an M26.
M79
The M79 grenade launcher is carried by a US Marine in the episode "The Mine".
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on an Army truck in the episode "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".