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| − | + | [[Image:Kingkong bigfinal1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''King Kong'' (2005)]] | |
| − | [[Image:Kingkong bigfinal1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''King Kong (2005) | ||
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| + | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
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| + | =Handguns= | ||
| + | == Colt M1911A1 == | ||
| + | The First Mate of the S.S. ''Venture'', Ben Hayes ([[Evan Parke]]) carries a pre-war [[Colt M1911A1]] Government Model during the mission to rescue Ann Darrow ([[Naomi Watts]]). | ||
| + | [[File:M1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-war Colt M1911A1 Government Model - .45 ACP]] | ||
| + | [[Image:KK_M1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ben Hayes holding his M1911A1 while in Kong's grip.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Kk1911chamber.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ben Hayes chambering his M1911A1.]] | ||
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| + | == Luger P08 "Artillery" == | ||
| + | The skipper of the S.S. ''Venture'', Captain Englehorn ([[Thomas Kretschmann]]) is seen using a long barreled [[Luger P08]] "Artillery" model to shoot a Skull Island native just as the native was about to kill Carl Denham ([[Jack Black]]). | ||
| + | [[Image:LugerP08Artillery.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Luger P08 "Artillery" model with long barrel - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:KK_Luger.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Englehorn fires his long barreled "Artillery" Luger P08.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:KK_Luger2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Englehorn with his long barreled "Artillery" Luger P08.]] | ||
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| + | == Smith & Wesson Military & Police == | ||
| + | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Military & Police]] revolver can be seen in the holster of an NYPD cop who Jack Driscoll ([[Adrien Brody]]) shoves past to get into the Empire State Building. | ||
| + | [[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Military & Police - .38 Special]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Kkrevolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NYPD cop with a holstered revolver as he attempts to hinder Jack Driscoll's path.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Kkrevolver2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack Driscoll shoves past the cop.]] | ||
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| + | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== M1928 Thompson == | == M1928 Thompson == | ||
| + | The [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|M1928 Thompson]] is used by Jack Driscoll ([[Adrien Brody]]), First Mate Ben Hayes ([[Evan Parke]]), Lumpy the Cook ([[Andy Serkis]]), Bruce Baxter ([[Kyle Chandler]]), and various members of the crew of the S.S. ''Venture'' during the mission to rescue Ann Darrow ([[Naomi Watts]]). Jimmy ([[Jamie Bell]]) also uses a Thompson to shoot the ''Weta-rexes'' off of Jack when in the insect pit. The Thompsons seen in the film have the classic 'gangster' configuration; vertical foregrips, Cutts compensators, charging handle on the top, and high-capacity 50 round drum magazines. | ||
| − | + | It would be a task to correctly identify if the Thompsons used in the film are [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1921 Thompson|1921AC]] (compensated), 1928 "overstamp" from 1921 Colt, or 1928A1s with vertical grip added for the film to give them the earlier look. However, it is logical to assume that these are actually WWII M1928A1s with make-overs in order to give the appearance of the earlier pre-war Colt guns. Also, the M1928 Thompson was already in production and was widely available during the time period the film was set in (early 1930s), so the use of the M1928 Thompsons by the crew of the S.S. ''Venture'' is authentic to the period of time. | |
| − | It would be a task to correctly identify if the Thompsons used in the film are [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1921 Thompson|1921AC]] (compensated), 1928 "overstamp" from 1921 Colt, or | + | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 "Tommy Gun" - .45 ACP with 50 round drum magazine, made famous through countless classic gangster films]] |
| − | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kk1928bed.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1928 Thompsons stored underneath a crewman's bed in the S.S. ''Venture'', which the crew retrieves before landing on the Skull Island.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kk1928bed.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | ||
[[Image:Kk1928mags.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crate full of drum magazines.]] | [[Image:Kk1928mags.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crate full of drum magazines.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:KK_Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carl Denham ([[Jack Black]]) firing an M1928 Thompson. | + | [[Image:KK_Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carl Denham ([[Jack Black]]) firing an M1928 Thompson at the ''Piranhadon''. Note this scene is from the extended edition of the film.]] |
[[Image:KK-ThomsonJack.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack Driscoll ([[Adrien Brody]]) with an M1928 Thompson.]] | [[Image:KK-ThomsonJack.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack Driscoll ([[Adrien Brody]]) with an M1928 Thompson.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:KK-ThompsonLumpy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lumpy readies his Thompson when he hears a noise.]] | + | [[Image:KK-ThompsonLumpy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lumpy the Cook readies his Thompson when he hears a noise.]] |
| − | [[Image:KK_Thompson2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lumpy | + | [[Image:KK_Thompson2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lumpy the Cook firing his M1928 Thompson.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kk1928muzzle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ben Hayes kills a | + | [[Image:Kk1928muzzle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ben Hayes kills a ''Venatosaurus'' with his M1928 Thompson.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kk1928load2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy loads | + | [[Image:Kk1928load2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy loads the M1928 Thompson when he finds a spare drum magazine.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kk1928aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy fires | + | [[Image:Kk1928aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy fires the M1928 Thompson at the insects.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kk1928swing2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bruce Baxter([[Kyle Chandler]]) swings down firing at giant insects in the chasm.]] | + | [[Image:Kk1928swing2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bruce Baxter ([[Kyle Chandler]]) swings down firing at giant insects in the chasm.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kk1928capt.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Englehorn([[Thomas Kretschmann]]) fires at insects in the chasm.]] | + | [[Image:Kk1928capt.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Englehorn ([[Thomas Kretschmann]]) fires at insects in the chasm.]] |
| + | =Rifles= | ||
== Mauser Gewehr 1898 == | == Mauser Gewehr 1898 == | ||
| − | + | Another weapon used by the crew of the S.S. ''Venture'' is the German-made [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] bolt-action rifle. Though firing a more powerful round (7.92x57mm Mauser), they tend to be less effective in the film overall than the rapid-fire Thompsons, possibly due to the Gewehr 1898's straight bolt handle (which slows down reload time compared to the rate of fire of a bolt-action rifle that has a turned-down bolt handle), "cock on opening" bolt-action and five-round magazine. Carl Denham ([[Jack Black]]) is also seen using a Gewehr 1898 rifle as a club against the giant insects in the chasm. | |
| − | Another weapon used by the crew of the ''Venture'' is the German-made [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] bolt-action rifle. Though firing a more powerful round (7.92x57mm Mauser), they tend to be less effective in the film overall than the rapid-fire Thompsons, possibly due to the | + | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 | + | [[Image:Kkg98.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mauser Gewehr 1898s in the S.S. ''Venture'''s armory.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kkg98.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mauser Gewehr 1898s in the ''Venture'''s | + | [[Image:Kkg98boat.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mauser Gewehr 1898s are loaded into rowboats when the crewmen go ashore to rescue Ann Darrow ([[Naomi Watts]]).]] |
| − | [[Image:Kkg98boat.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mauser Gewehr 1898s are loaded into rowboats when the | ||
[[Image:Kkg98load.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crewman loads a Gewehr 1898.]] | [[Image:Kkg98load.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crewman loads a Gewehr 1898.]] | ||
[[Image:Kkg98fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Crewmen fire their Gewehr 1898s at Kong.]] | [[Image:Kkg98fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Crewmen fire their Gewehr 1898s at Kong.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Kkg98flash.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crewman | + | [[Image:Kkg98flash.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crewman futilely fires his Gewehr 1898 before having his head bit off. Note the large muzzle flash, likely from post production.]] |
| − | [[Image:KK_Karabinar.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:KK_Karabinar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy (at the front of a raft) with a Gewehr 1898 before encountering the ''Piranhadon''.]] |
| − | + | [[Image:KK_Karabiner2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy holds a Gewehr 1898.]] | |
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== M1917 Enfield == | == M1917 Enfield == | ||
| − | + | Several U.S. Army soldiers are armed with [[M1917 Enfield]] bolt-action rifles. | |
| − | Several U.S. Army soldiers | + | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1917 Enfield - .30-06]] |
| − | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:KK-Enfields.jpg|thumb|none|600px|U.S. Army soldiers with their M1917 Enfield rifles as they form an improvised roadblock with a truck to halt Kong's rampage through New York City.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kkenfield.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kkenfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack Driscoll ([[Adrien Brody]]) pushes past soldiers carrying M1917 Enfield rifles.]] |
| − | [[Image:KK_Springfield.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:KK_Springfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers armed with M1917 Enfield rifles pose for a photo in front of Kong's body.]] |
[[Image:KK-Enfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds back the crowd while armed with an M1917 Enfield. Note the open front sights, which confirms it as an M1917 Enfield.]] | [[Image:KK-Enfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds back the crowd while armed with an M1917 Enfield. Note the open front sights, which confirms it as an M1917 Enfield.]] | ||
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== Browning Automatic Rifle == | == Browning Automatic Rifle == | ||
| − | + | In the extended edition of the film, a soldier armed with a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] in the back of a military truck is telling his fellow comrades what they will do to Kong before the giant ape runs into the vehicle, and smashes it into a wall. Note that the gun is a BAR M1918A2 with bipod removed, anachronistic to the film's 1930s setting. A BAR M1918 would have been correct. | |
| − | In the extended edition of the film, a soldier armed with a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] in the back of a military truck is telling his fellow comrades what they will do to Kong before the giant ape runs into the vehicle, and smashes it into a wall. Note that the gun is a BAR M1918A2 with bipod removed, | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
| − | [[Image:KK_B.A.R.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[Image:KK_B.A.R.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A soldier in the back of this truck has a Browning Automatic Rifle.]] |
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| − | == Browning M2 | + | == Browning AN/M2 == |
| − | + | The [[Browning AN/M2]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on Navy-flown Curtiss F8C-5/O2C-1 Helldiver biplanes as the primary armament. | |
| − | The [[Browning M2 | + | [[Image:ANM230fixed.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning AN/M2, fixed mount - .30-06 Springfield]] |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Kkairplanegun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Curtiss F8C-5 Helldiver with its dual Browning AN/M2 before engaging Kong.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kkairplanegun.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kkfmgs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pilot then signals the other pilots to attack Kong in waves.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kkfmgs.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kkgunview.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Curtiss F8C-5 Helldiver aims its Browning AN/M2 at Kong.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kkgunview.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kkmgview2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Curtiss F8C-5 Helldiver opens fire at Kong.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kkmgview2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kkview.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Curtiss F8C-5 Helldiver pilots look on with indifference as Ann Darrow ([[Naomi Watts]]) attempts to convince them to not kill Kong.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kkview.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kkplanemg.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Curtiss F8C-5 Helldiver circles around Kong after one of the other Curtiss Helldivers gets downed by a lunging attack from Kong.]] |
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== Lewis Gun == | == Lewis Gun == | ||
| − | + | During the climax of the film, the Curtiss F8C-5/O2C-1 Helldiver biplanes that attack Kong on the Empire State Building are fitted with [[Lewis Gun#Aircraft Mounted|Lewis gun]]s for the observer/tail gunner. Like virtually all aircraft-mounted Lewis guns, the version used on the biplanes in the film had the cooling shrouds removed from their barrels. | |
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[[Image:Rafmachinegunlewis3.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Lewis Gun Aircraft Version - .303 British]] | [[Image:Rafmachinegunlewis3.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Lewis Gun Aircraft Version - .303 British]] | ||
| − | [[Image:KK_Lewis.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:KK_Lewis.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunner in a biplane fires a Lewis gun.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kklewisgun2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kklewisgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another gunner opens fire. This gunner is director [[Peter Jackson]] in a cameo.]] |
| − | [[Image:Kktailgunner.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Kktailgunner.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Interesting way the gunner stabilizes himself.]] |
== Browning M1919A4 == | == Browning M1919A4 == | ||
| + | In the scene where Kong is pursued from Central Park to the Empire State Building, U.S. Army soldiers are seen firing at the giant ape with a [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun mounted in the back of a car. Some are also mounted on the top of U.S. Army cars facing the Empire State Building. The model shown, the M1919A4, is somewhat anachronistic for 1933 however. | ||
| + | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 on M2 tripod - .30-06]] | ||
| + | [[Image:KK_M1919.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M1919A4 manned by a U.S. Army soldier in pursuit of Kong.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:KK_M19192.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M1919A4 manned by a U.S. Army soldier while watching the fight between Kong and the biplanes.]] | ||
| − | + | == Enfield 13-pdr 9-cwt Mk I == | |
| − | + | While Kong is being pursued through New York City, U.S. Army soldiers fire at him with the Enfield 13-pdr 9-cwt Mk I (QF 13-pounder 9-cwt) mounted on several military trucks. This was a First World War adaption of obsolete 13-pounder cannon as air defense weapons, hence the high angle mounting shown on the truck. The weapon is of three inch (76mm) caliber; the "9-cwt" indicating the barrel/breech assembly weighs nine hundredweight and differentiates this model weapon from other "thirteen pounders". | |
| − | + | [[Image:13pdr9cwtThornycroftLorryDuxford2003.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A QF 13-pounder 9-cwt mounted on a Thornycroft lorry.]] | |
| − | + | [[Image:KK_Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Enfield 13-pounder is fired at Kong.]] | |
| − | + | [[Image:Kkgunobsolete.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannon in the back position.]] | |
| − | == Enfield 13-pdr 9-cwt Mk I | + | [[Image:Kkgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Enfield 13-pounder cannon being escorted by a small crew of U.S. Army soldiers.]] |
| − | + | [[Image:Kkobsoletegun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannon tries to fire at Kong during the chase.]] | |
| − | While Kong is being pursued through New York City, U.S Army soldiers fire at him with | ||
| − | [[Image:13pdr9cwtThornycroftLorryDuxford2003.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A QF 13-pounder 9 cwt mounted on a Thornycroft lorry.]] | ||
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| + | ==Fighter Planes== | ||
| + | The Fighter Planes used to attack Kong in the film were Curtiss F8C-5/O2C-1 Helldivers. | ||
| + | [[Image:Kkbiplane3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Curtiss F8C-5/O2C-1 Helldiver.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Kkbiplane2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|All six planes approaches Kong.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Kknavy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Curtiss Helldiver flies around the Empire State Building, firing at Kong.]] | ||
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| − | + | {{King Kong}} | |
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Action]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
[[Category:Adventure Movie]] | [[Category:Adventure Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Peter Jackson]] | ||
Revision as of 14:18, 11 January 2019
The following weapons were used in the film King Kong (2005):
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The First Mate of the S.S. Venture, Ben Hayes (Evan Parke) carries a pre-war Colt M1911A1 Government Model during the mission to rescue Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts).
Luger P08 "Artillery"
The skipper of the S.S. Venture, Captain Englehorn (Thomas Kretschmann) is seen using a long barreled Luger P08 "Artillery" model to shoot a Skull Island native just as the native was about to kill Carl Denham (Jack Black).
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
The Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolver can be seen in the holster of an NYPD cop who Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody) shoves past to get into the Empire State Building.
Submachine Guns
M1928 Thompson
The M1928 Thompson is used by Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody), First Mate Ben Hayes (Evan Parke), Lumpy the Cook (Andy Serkis), Bruce Baxter (Kyle Chandler), and various members of the crew of the S.S. Venture during the mission to rescue Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts). Jimmy (Jamie Bell) also uses a Thompson to shoot the Weta-rexes off of Jack when in the insect pit. The Thompsons seen in the film have the classic 'gangster' configuration; vertical foregrips, Cutts compensators, charging handle on the top, and high-capacity 50 round drum magazines.
It would be a task to correctly identify if the Thompsons used in the film are 1921AC (compensated), 1928 "overstamp" from 1921 Colt, or 1928A1s with vertical grip added for the film to give them the earlier look. However, it is logical to assume that these are actually WWII M1928A1s with make-overs in order to give the appearance of the earlier pre-war Colt guns. Also, the M1928 Thompson was already in production and was widely available during the time period the film was set in (early 1930s), so the use of the M1928 Thompsons by the crew of the S.S. Venture is authentic to the period of time.
Carl Denham (Jack Black) firing an M1928 Thompson at the Piranhadon. Note this scene is from the extended edition of the film.
Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody) with an M1928 Thompson.
Bruce Baxter (Kyle Chandler) swings down firing at giant insects in the chasm.
Captain Englehorn (Thomas Kretschmann) fires at insects in the chasm.
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Another weapon used by the crew of the S.S. Venture is the German-made Mauser Gewehr 1898 bolt-action rifle. Though firing a more powerful round (7.92x57mm Mauser), they tend to be less effective in the film overall than the rapid-fire Thompsons, possibly due to the Gewehr 1898's straight bolt handle (which slows down reload time compared to the rate of fire of a bolt-action rifle that has a turned-down bolt handle), "cock on opening" bolt-action and five-round magazine. Carl Denham (Jack Black) is also seen using a Gewehr 1898 rifle as a club against the giant insects in the chasm.
Mauser Gewehr 1898s are loaded into rowboats when the crewmen go ashore to rescue Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts).
M1917 Enfield
Several U.S. Army soldiers are armed with M1917 Enfield bolt-action rifles.
Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody) pushes past soldiers carrying M1917 Enfield rifles.
Heavy Weapons
Browning Automatic Rifle
In the extended edition of the film, a soldier armed with a Browning Automatic Rifle in the back of a military truck is telling his fellow comrades what they will do to Kong before the giant ape runs into the vehicle, and smashes it into a wall. Note that the gun is a BAR M1918A2 with bipod removed, anachronistic to the film's 1930s setting. A BAR M1918 would have been correct.
Browning AN/M2
The Browning AN/M2 heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on Navy-flown Curtiss F8C-5/O2C-1 Helldiver biplanes as the primary armament.
The Curtiss F8C-5 Helldiver pilots look on with indifference as Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) attempts to convince them to not kill Kong.
Lewis Gun
During the climax of the film, the Curtiss F8C-5/O2C-1 Helldiver biplanes that attack Kong on the Empire State Building are fitted with Lewis guns for the observer/tail gunner. Like virtually all aircraft-mounted Lewis guns, the version used on the biplanes in the film had the cooling shrouds removed from their barrels.
Another gunner opens fire. This gunner is director Peter Jackson in a cameo.
Browning M1919A4
In the scene where Kong is pursued from Central Park to the Empire State Building, U.S. Army soldiers are seen firing at the giant ape with a Browning M1919A4 machine gun mounted in the back of a car. Some are also mounted on the top of U.S. Army cars facing the Empire State Building. The model shown, the M1919A4, is somewhat anachronistic for 1933 however.
Enfield 13-pdr 9-cwt Mk I
While Kong is being pursued through New York City, U.S. Army soldiers fire at him with the Enfield 13-pdr 9-cwt Mk I (QF 13-pounder 9-cwt) mounted on several military trucks. This was a First World War adaption of obsolete 13-pounder cannon as air defense weapons, hence the high angle mounting shown on the truck. The weapon is of three inch (76mm) caliber; the "9-cwt" indicating the barrel/breech assembly weighs nine hundredweight and differentiates this model weapon from other "thirteen pounders".
Trivia
Fighter Planes
The Fighter Planes used to attack Kong in the film were Curtiss F8C-5/O2C-1 Helldivers.
