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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

M1928A1

Ensign Parker,Happy, Gruber, Willy and a gangster carry M1928A1 Thompsons with a 50-round drum magazine. Capt. Binghamton and Lt. Carpenter carry Thompson with 30-round box magazines.

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

Ensign Parker holds his Thompson. "The McHale Mob" (S2E32)

Happy, Willy and Gruber hold Thompsons at the ready. Virgil holds a M1911A1. "The McHale Mob"

A gangster prepares to fire. "The McHale Mob"

Lt. Carpenter holds a Thompson. "A Da-Da For Christy" (S2E36)

Capt. Binghamton holds a Thompson. "A Da-Da For Christy"

M1928A1 With Simplified Rear Sight

Harley Hatfield (Jesse Pearson),

M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP.

Harley Hatfield picks up a Thompson. "The Rage of Taratupa" (S2E30)

Harley fires the Thompson.

Nonfiring Replica

Lt. Carpenter, Ensign Parker and a Marine carry nonfiring replica Thompson submachine guns.

Lt. Carpenter holds a nonfiring replica Thompson while conspiring against McHale. "Dear Diary" (S2E23)

Ensign Parker holds a nonfiring replica Thompson. "The Return of Big Frenchy" (S2E28)

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

Unknown Thompson variant

A gangster fires an unknown Thompson variant with a vertical foregrip.

A gangster fires a Thompson. "The McHale Mob"

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)