The following weapons were used in the film Forrest Gump:
M1 Garand
One of the first guns seen in the film is the M1 Garand, seen carried by National Guard soldiers protecting African-American students during the integration of the University of Alabama. National Guardsmen are also seen with M1s slung when guarding the rioters protesting the war in Vietnam.
A National Guardsman armed with an M1 Garand during news footage.
National Guardsmen armed with M1 Garands outside the University of Alabama.
National Guardsmen with M1 Garands slung over their backs.
A National Guardsman in the background with a slung M1 Garand.
M14
During the scenes when Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is training at Boot Camp, he and the other recruits are seen assembling and disassembling M14 rifles, Forrest finishing his in record time.
Pvt. Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue (
Mykelti Williamson) assembles his M14 while rambling on about shrimp.
Forrest racks the action on his M14 after assembling it in record time.
M16/XM16E1
U.S. Soldiers, including Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) in Vietnam are seen armed with M16 rifles, which due to continuity error change from slab-side M16s to XM16E1 rifles, which feature forward assists. Both rifles feature three-prong flash-hiders, so it is difficult to tell them apart from the left side of the rifle.
Forrest and other soldiers wade through a swamp armed with both M16 and XM16E1 rifles.
Forrest aims his XM16E1 rifle at attacking NVA troops.
Forrest fires his XM16E1 rifle.
Pvt. Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue (
Mykelti Williamson) fires his M16 rifle. Based on the fact the selector is on semi and he is firing on auto, it can be assumed this is a full-auto converted M16 (SP1).
Lt. Dan Taylor (
Gary Sinise) armed with an XM16E1 rifle. Note how the selector is on full-auto, which the M16 (SP1) doesn't have. While it could be an actual M16 rifle, it is assumed the guns in the film are civilian SP1s since these are easier to acquire for armorers.
M1911A1
While in Vietnam, Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is handed an M1911A1 for "Tunnel Rat" duty, and later his commanding officer, Lt. Dan Taylor (Gary Sinise) is seen using one after he is wounded during the battle.
Forrest is handed an M1911A1 by Lt. Dan for "Tunnel Rat" duty.
Lt. Dan Taylor holds his M1911A1 pistol as he calls for a Napalm air strike.
Lt. Dan angrily returns fire with M1911A1.
A "Black Panther" armed with an M1911A1.
Colt Detective Special
What appears to be a Colt Detective Special is seen being used in the news footage of Arthur Bremer's assassination attempt on Democratic candidate George Wallace.
Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special
Arthur Bremer holding what appears to be a Colt Detective Special before being subdued by the crowd.
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose
A Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose is seen in the hands of a Secret Service agent during news footage of an attempted assassination on Ronald Reagan.
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (left side).
A TV to the bottom right showing a Secret Service agent with a S&W Model 19 Snub Nose.
M60 Machine Gun
M60 machine guns are seen mounted on UH-1 Huey helicopters in Vietnam and carried by some of the U.S. soldiers.
M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO.
A soldier holds his M60 machine gun while riding in a Huey helicopter.
Soldiers fire an M60 machine gun at attacking NVA.
"Get that pig un-fucked!" As the M60 jams, Lt. Dan Taylor (
Gary Sinise) lets loose some accurate Vietnam-era dialogue.
M72 LAW
M72 LAW rocket launchers are seen on several soldiers rucksacks, including Forrest Gump's (Tom Hanks), though none of them are ever used.
M72 LAWs are seen on Forrest's and other soldier's rucksacks.
A good shot of Forrest's M72 LAW rocket launcher. He has some C4 plastic explosive strapped on there as well.
M79 Grenade Launcher
M79 grenade launchers are carried by U.S. Soldiers in Vietnam.
M79 Grenade Launcher - 40mm.
A soldier near the back of the line armed with an M79 grenade launcher.
A soldier flees the battle holding an M79 grenade launcher.
M26/M61 Hand Grenade
M26/M61 hand grenades are seen carried by soldiers during the scenes in Vietnam.
M26 High Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.
After tossing a grenade in an NVA tunnel, Lt. Dan still has an M26/M61 grenade on his belt.
One of the soldiers Forrest saves has an M26/M61 grenade attached to his vest.
M18 Smoke Grenade
Some soldiers in Vietnam carry M18 smoke grenades.
A soldier has three M18 smoke grenades strapped to his pack.
Forrest has an M18 smoke grenade hooked to his vest
Charleville 1766
When the ancestors of Lt. Dan (Gary Sinise) are seen dying in battle, the one who died during the American Revolutionary War is seen with a Charleville 1766 flintlock musket.
Charleville Musket, 69 caliber
The Revolutionary War ancestor of Lt. Dan falls dead holding the Charleville Musket.
Colt 1860 Army
When the ancestors of Lt. Dan (Gary Sinise) are seen dying in battle, the one who died during the Civil War has a Colt 1860 Army in his hip holster.
Colt 1860 Army - .44 Caliber.
The Civil War ancestor of Lt. Dan falls dead with a Colt 1860 Army in his holster. What appears to be a discarded rifle on the right is actually a ramrod for a cannon.
M1903 Springfield
During the flashbacks of Lt. Dan's (Gary Sinise) ancestors who died in battle, one who died during World War I is seen using an M1903 Springfield.
M1903 Springfield Mk 1 - .30-06.
The World War I ancestor of Lt. Dan falls dead armed with an M1903 Springfield. Note the machine gun to the right of the image, assumed to be an
Browning M1917 (due to the hose and water can), although it isn't seen clearly enough for confirmation.
M1928A1 Thompson
Another one of Lt. Dan's ancestors, who died during World War II, is seen holding an
M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and lacking the Cutts compensator.
M1928A1 Thompson w/ 50-round Drum magazine - .45 ACP. The weapon in the film has a 30-round box magazine.
The World War II relative of Lt. Dan falls dead armed with an M1928A1 Thompson. Note the gun's 1928 rear sight, as well as the actuator on the top, indicating it is a M1928A1 and not a wartime produced M1/M1A1. Note also the lack of a Cutts compensator, uncommonly seen on older Thompsons.
Remington 870
A "Black Panther" is seen holding a Remington 870 in a photograph pinned to the wall during the "Black Panther Party".
Remington 870 - 12 Gauge.
The Black Panther in the photograph armed with a Remington 870.
Colt Official Police
A nickel plated Colt Official Police is seen wielded by a "Black Panther" during the "Black Panther Party".
Colt Official Police 5" barrel - .38spl.
A Black Panther holds a Colt Official Police when forcing Forrest to leave for starting a fight.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is wielded by one of the "Black Panthers".
Stoeger/IGA shotgun - 12 Gauge.
A Black Panther armed with a double barreled shotgun in the background.
Ithaca 37
One of the "Black Panthers" is seen armed with an Ithaca 37 shotgun.
A Black Panther holds an Ithaca 37 on Forrest as he beats up Jenny's boyfriend.
Sharps Rifle
When Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is asked to join the U.S. Army, a statue behind him is of a Civil War soldier armed with a Sharps Rifle of unknown year.
Sharps 1865 Cavalry Carbine - .52 Caliber.
The statue behind Forrest is armed with a Sharps rifle.
Winchester Model 70
A Winchester Model 70 is seen in a picture of Huey P. Newton during a "Black Panther" party.
A picture in the background to the right of Huey P. Newton with a Winchester Model 70 and a spear.
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