Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Cmdr. McHale holds an M1911A1 at the ready in "Washing Machine Charlie" (S1E22).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Binghamton talks to Lt. Carpenter while holding an M1911A1. "Nippon Nancy Calling" (S1E23)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Nambu Type 14 (late model) - 8 x 22mm Nambu.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Fuji points a Nambu Type 14. "The Battle of McHale's Island" (S1E10)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Uzaki (second from right) points a Nambu Type 14 at Lt.Cmdr. McHale. "One Enchanted Weekend" (S1E24)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Cmdr. McHale turns the tables on Capt. Uzaki. The safety switch is missing, indicating the pistol is likely a replica. "One Enchanted Weekend"
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger P08 - 9x19mm.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1928A1 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ensign Parker holds his Thompson.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Happy, Willy and Gruber hold Thompsons at the ready. Virgil holds a M1911A1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A gangster prepares to fire.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Carpenter holds a Thompson.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Binghamton holds a Thompson.
M1928A1 With Simplified Rear Sight
Harley Hatfield (Jesse Pearson ),
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Harley Hatfield picks up a Thompson.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Harley fires the Thompson.
Nonfiring Replica
Lt. Carpenter, Ensign Parker and a Marine carry nonfiring replica Thompson submachine guns.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Carpenter holds a nonfiring replica Thompson while conspiring against McHale. "Dear Diary" (S2E23)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ensign Parker holds a nonfiring replica Thompson. "The Return of Big Frenchy" (S2E28)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A gangster fires a Thompson.
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is seen in the hands of the Navy Shore Patrol and Marines.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Navy Shore Patrol Seaman stands in front of Capt. Binghamton. "Instant Democracy" (S1E29)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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 ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Cmdr. McHale (left) and Willy move through the jungle with M1 Carbines. "McHale's Millions" (S1E33)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gruber (left) and Tinker rest with their M1 Carbines. "McHale's Millions"
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Binghamton holds an M1 Carbine. "Washing Machine Charlie"
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2 Aircraft .50 BMG
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Seaman Joseph "Happy" Hanes fires the M2.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing In some scenes, the M2 was mocked up to resemble a Japanese machine gun. "Camera, Action, Panic" (S1E30)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Three M2s are seen mounted on McHale's boat.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ensign Charles Parker (Tim Conway ) is seen clumsily opening fire with the M2, unknowingly shooting down an enemy aircraft. "Uncle Admiral" (S1E36)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ensign Parker fires the M2. "The Ensign Gets a Zero" (S1E16)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Happy (foreground) and Gunner's Mate Virgil Edwards (Edson Stroll ) (background) fire the M2. "The Big Raffle" (S1E17)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Virgil fires the M2. "Washing Machine Charlie"
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Binghamton prepares to fire the M2. "The Captain's Mission" (S1E13)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ensign Dennison (Edward Mallory ) fires the M2. "The Ensign Gets a Zero" (S1E16)
Other
7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Movies Are Your Best Diversion" (S1E5)
Flare Gun
Tinker uses a flare gun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Harrington & Richardson M5 Flare Gun - 10 gauge.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tinker holds a flare gun. "The Day the War Stood Still" (S2E1)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tinker fires the flare gun.