Discord-logo.jpg Join our Discord!
If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here.

Vietnam War Story

From Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Vietnam War Story is an HBO anthology that aired episodes from 1987 to 1989. Each episode gave a unique perspective about the Vietnam War as told by soldiers, nurses, and civilians in the states. Also notable for early performances from Wesley Snipes and Eriq La Salle.

WORK IN PROGRESS

The following weapons were used in the television series Vietnam War Story:

Vietnam War Story (1987-1989)



M16 Rifle

The M16 rifle is the standard rifle carried by the majority of the American soldiers in the series.

The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56mm
VWS011.jpg

MGC Replica M16 rifle

A number of characters were seen carrying MGC M16 Replica rifles for scenes where they didn't carry the blank-firing M16 rifles.

The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television
Bookman (Wesley Snipes) and Matthews (Tim Guinee) carry the MGC replica of the M16.

M14 Rifle

The M14 rifle is featured prominently in the episode which spotlights a US Marine platoon.

M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

M1 Carbine

M1 Carbines are carried by ARVN soldiers.

M1 Carbine with Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight - .30 Carbine.
VWS014.jpg

M60

The M60 machine gun is carried by K.C.(Eriq La Salle) in the episode "The Mine".

M60 7.62x51mm NATO
VWS008.jpg

M60D

An M60D machine gun is door mounted on a UH-1 Huey in the episode "The Mine".

M60D machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO.
VWS004.jpg

M1911A1

An M1911A1 pistol is carried by US Marines.

M1911A1 .45 ACP

M72 LAW

M72 LAWs are carried by US Army soldiers in the episode "The Fragging".

M72A2 LAW 66mm

M79

The M79 grenade launcher is carried by a US Marine in the episode "The Mine".

M79 grenade launcher - 40mm
VWS011.jpg

Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun

A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on an Army truck in the episode "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".

Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting
VWS012.jpg

Do Not Sell My Personal Information