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McHale's Navy (1962-1966)

McHale's Navy was a World War II television comedy series that aired from 1962-1966 on ABC and starred Ernest Borgnine as Lt. Commander Quinton McHale and followed the antics of him and the crew of the PT Boat he commanded.

The following weapons were used in the series McHale's Navy:

Pistols

Colt M1911A1

The main sidearm carried by Navy personnel in the series.

World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.

Lt. Cmdr. McHale holds an M1911A1 at the ready in "Washing Machine Charlie" (S1E22).

Capt. Binghamton talks to Lt. Carpenter while holding an M1911A1. "Nippon Nancy Calling" (S1E23)

Lt. Carpenter points an M1911A1. "The Day the War Stood Still" (S2E1)

Nambu Type 14

Fuji Kobiaji (Yoshio Yoda), Lt. Cmdr McHale and Capt. Uzaki (Mako) are armed with the Nambu Type 14.

Nambu Type 14 (late model) - 8 x 22mm Nambu.

Fuji points a Nambu Type 14. "The Battle of McHale's Island" (S1E10)

Capt. Uzaki (second from right) points a Nambu Type 14 at Lt.Cmdr. McHale. "One Enchanted Weekend" (S1E24)

Lt. Cmdr. McHale turns the tables on Capt. Uzaki. The safety switch is missing, indicating the pistol is likely a replica. "One Enchanted Weekend"

A Japanese Officer (Dale Ishimoto) points a Nambu Type 14. "French Leave for McHale" (S2E11)

Luger P08

Radioman Willy Moss (John Wright) holds a souvenir Luger P08.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm.

Willy holds a souvenir. "Washing Machine Charlie"

Submachine Guns

Thompson

A Marine carries a nonfiring replica Thompson submachine gun in one episode.

M1928A1 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.

A Marine points a replica Thompson. "One of Our Engines is Missing" (S1E18)

Rifles

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is seen in the hands of the Navy Shore Patrol and Marines.

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

A Navy Shore Patrol Seaman stands in front of Capt. Binghamton. "Instant Democracy" (S1E29)

Capt. Binghamton talks to a Marine holding an M1 Garand. "One of Our Engines is Missing" (S1E18)

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is a common weapon carried by the crew of PT-73 including Lt. Commander Quinton McHale (Ernest Borgnine).

Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles.

Lt. Cmdr. McHale (left) and Willy move through the jungle with M1 Carbines. "McHale's Millions" (S1E33)

Gruber (left) and Tinker rest with their M1 Carbines. "McHale's Millions"

Capt. Binghamton holds an M1 Carbine. "Washing Machine Charlie"

Christy holds an M1 Carbine. "The Day the War Stood Still" (S2E1)

Mauser Gewehr 1898

Imperial Japanese Army and Navy personnel are equipped with the Gewehr 98 standing in for Arisaka rifles.

Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Japanese soldiers aim Gewehr 98 rifles with SG 98/05 bayonets. The crouching Japanese officer (third from left) holds a Nambu Type 14 pistol. "The Day They Captured Santa" (S1E11)

A Japanese sentry (Mako) holds a Gewehr 98. "Movies Are Your Best Diversion" (S1E5)

Machine Guns

Browning M2 Aircraft

The Browning M2 Aircraft appears as the primary armament of PT-73.

Browning M2 Aircraft .50 BMG

Seaman Joseph "Happy" Hanes fires the M2.

In some scenes, the M2 was mocked up to resemble a Japanese machine gun. "Camera, Action, Panic" (S1E30)

Three M2s are seen mounted on McHale's boat.

Ensign Charles Parker (Tim Conway) is seen clumsily opening fire with the M2, unknowingly shooting down an enemy aircraft. "Uncle Admiral" (S1E36)

Ensign Parker fires the M2. "The Ensign Gets a Zero" (S1E16)

Happy (foreground) and Gunner's Mate Virgil Edwards (Edson Stroll) (background) fire the M2. "The Big Raffle" (S1E17)

Virgil fires the M2. "Washing Machine Charlie"

Capt. Binghamton prepares to fire the M2. "The Captain's Mission" (S1E13)

Ensign Dennison (Edward Mallory) fires the M2. "The Ensign Gets a Zero" (S1E16)

Other

7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.

7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.

"Movies Are Your Best Diversion" (S1E5)

Flare Gun

Tinker uses a flare gun.

Harrington & Richardson M5 Flare Gun - 10 gauge.

Tinker holds a flare gun. "The Day the War Stood Still" (S2E1)

Tinker fires the flare gun.

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-Imperial Japanese Army and Navy personnel are equipped with the [[Arisaka Type 99]].
+Imperial Japanese Army and Navy personnel are equipped with the [[Gewehr 98]] standing in for [[Arisaka]] rifles.
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+[[File:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
-[[Image:McHales Navy Arisaka1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Japanese soldiers aim Type 99 Substitute Standard rifles.  The bayonets do not appear to be standard issue Type 30 bayonets.  The crouching Japanese officer (third from left) holds a Nambu Type 14 pistol. "The Day They Captured Santa" (S1E11)]]
+[[Image:McHales Navy Arisaka1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Japanese soldiers aim Gewehr 98 rifles with SG 98/05 bayonets. The crouching Japanese officer (third from left) holds a Nambu Type 14 pistol. "The Day They Captured Santa" (S1E11)]]
-[[Image:McHales Navy Arisaka2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Japanese sentry ([[Mako]]) holds a Type 99. "Movies Are Your Best Diversion" (S1E5)]]
+[[Image:McHales Navy Arisaka2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Japanese sentry ([[Mako]]) holds a Gewehr 98. "Movies Are Your Best Diversion" (S1E5)]]
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+==7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.==
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+[[Image:McHalesNavy-Fieldgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|"Movies Are Your Best Diversion" (S1E5)]]
 ==Flare Gun==
 Tinker uses a flare gun.

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