Combat!

Combat! (1962-1967)

Combat! was a World War II television series that followed a squad of American soldiers throughout the war in Europe. The series starred Vic Morrow as Sgt. "Chip" Saunders and Rick Jason as Lt. Gil Hanley. The series aired on ABC from 1962-1967 and would feature several actors who go on to become big name stars including Lee Marvin, Telly Savalas, and James Caan.

The following weapons were used in the series Combat!:

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is the main rifle carried by the squad in the series.

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

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is mainly carried by 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley (Rick Jason).

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

2nd Lt. Gil Hanley (Rick Jason) opens fire with M1 Carbine.

M1928A1 Thompson

The M1928A1 Thompson is the primary weapon carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders (Vic Morrow).

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M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP

The Cutts compensator is seen on the Thompson carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders (Vic Morrow).

Sgt. "Chip" Saunders (Vic Morrow) opens fire with the Thompson.

Browning Automatic Rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle is primarily seen carried by Pfc. Kirby (Jack Hogan).

BAR

Pfc. Kirby (Jack Hogan) fire the BAR.

Pfc. Kirby (Jack Hogan) with the BAR.

Colt M1911A1

The M1911A1 is also used in the series.

World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

Karabiner 98k

The Karabiner 98k is the most common weapon used by German soldiers.

Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser

MP40

German forces also are seen using the MP40.

MP40 Sub Machine Gun

Enfield No.2

An Enfield No. 2 revolver is carried by Telly Savalas' character in "Vendetta".

K43 Rifle

K43 rifles are carried by various German forces throughout the show's run.