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Difference between revisions of "Jacknife"
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| + | The [[M60]] is seen being fired by Joseph "Megs" Megessey ([[Robert De Niro]]) as well as a helicopter gunner. | ||
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| + | [[File:Jacknife 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[M60]] is seen being fired by Joseph "Megs" Megessey ([[Robert De Niro]]).]] | ||
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==XM16E1== | ==XM16E1== | ||
During the flashbacks to Vietnam, the [[M16|XM16E1]] rifle is seen carried by members of the 101st Airborne Division, including Joseph "Megs" Megessey ([[Robert De Niro]]) and Dave ([[Ed Harris]]). | During the flashbacks to Vietnam, the [[M16|XM16E1]] rifle is seen carried by members of the 101st Airborne Division, including Joseph "Megs" Megessey ([[Robert De Niro]]) and Dave ([[Ed Harris]]). | ||
[[Image:XM16E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1).]] | [[Image:XM16E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1).]] | ||
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==Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)== | ==Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)== | ||
A [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|Colt Sporter Carbine]] modified to resemble the [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|XM177]] rifle is briefly seen carried by an Airborne trooper. | A [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|Colt Sporter Carbine]] modified to resemble the [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|XM177]] rifle is briefly seen carried by an Airborne trooper. | ||
[[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm. The variant used in the show was a mockup made from a Colt Sporter Carbine with the barrel cut down to 10.25" and an aftermarket "CAR-15 style" flash hider installed.]] | [[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm. The variant used in the show was a mockup made from a Colt Sporter Carbine with the barrel cut down to 10.25" and an aftermarket "CAR-15 style" flash hider installed.]] | ||
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==M14== | ==M14== | ||
The [[M14 Rifle]] fitted with a Starlight scope is used by an Airborne trooper. | The [[M14 Rifle]] fitted with a Starlight scope is used by an Airborne trooper. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:36, 24 July 2012
 Work In Progress This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:Jacknife for current discussions. Content is subject to change. |
Jacknife is a 1989 drama that focuses on a Vietnam veteran whose life with his sister is turned upside down when he is reunited with a fellow veteran. The film's cast includes Robert De Niro, Ed Harris, and Kathy Baker.
The following weapons were used in the film Jacknife:
M60
The M60 is seen being fired by Joseph "Megs" Megessey (Robert De Niro) as well as a helicopter gunner.
XM16E1
During the flashbacks to Vietnam, the XM16E1 rifle is seen carried by members of the 101st Airborne Division, including Joseph "Megs" Megessey (Robert De Niro) and Dave (Ed Harris).
Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)
A Colt Sporter Carbine modified to resemble the XM177 rifle is briefly seen carried by an Airborne trooper.
M14
The M14 Rifle fitted with a Starlight scope is used by an Airborne trooper.
