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Battle of the Bulge

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Battle of the Bulge is the 1965 World War II film that follows the events that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. Like a lot of World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Charles Bronson, and Robert Shaw. While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were fictionalized for dramatic purposes.


The following firearms can be seen in the film Battle of the Bulge:

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Battle of the Bulge (1965)


M1 Garand

The M1 Garand was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film.

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M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06
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US Troops with their M1 Garand rifles retreat from oncoming German armor.
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Several US Troops fire their M1 Garand rifles at escaping German tankers.

M1 Garand (sniper scope)

An M1 Garand fitted with a scope is used by Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery), possibly a M1C or D Garand.

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Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery) shoots the sniper rifle.
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M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier.

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World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock
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German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler (Robert Shaw). The M1 Carbine is carried by the soldier on the left.

M3 Grease Gun

The M3 Grease Gun is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver.

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M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP
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Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).

Browning M1919.30 Caliber Machine Gun

M1919 A4 is seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas).

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A variant of the Browning M1919 developed during World War 2, this model is designated the M37, with the ability to feed from either the left or the right of the weapon - 30-06. This example is shown without a tripod, only the pintle mount. This the MOST likely .30 cal machine gun to be seen firing from armored vehicles.
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Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas) firing the M1919A4 handheld.

Thompson M1A1

The Thompson rarely seen used by American infantryman.

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M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP

M20 Bazooka

Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an M20 Bazooka with shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. If these are indeed M20 Super Bazookas then they are anachronistic. The M20s were not issued until the Korean War (1950).

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M20 "Super Bazooka" 3.5"
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Wolenski (Charles Bronson) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda).

Colt M1911A1

Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).

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World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP
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Lt. Weaver has his M1911 out as they observe the oncoming German offensive.


Browning M2 Aircraft

The Browning M2 can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles.

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Browning M2 Aircraft .50 BMG

M1903A3 Springfield

The M1903A3 Springfield can be seen used by American soldiers and is often-times seen firing rifle grenades.

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M1903A3 Springfield - .30-06

Browning Automatic Rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle can be seen used by American Military personnel.

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Browning Automatic Rifle .30-06

M7 rifle grenade

Seen fitted to several M1 Garand rifles.

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M7 rifle grenade launcher

Sturmgewehr 44

Used by a German soldier and this is the rifle that Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda) examined from a captured German patrol while he was checking the personnel in a bunker.

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Sturmgewehr 44 7.92x33mm

Karabiner 98k

The most common weapon seen by German soldiers.

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Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser

MP40

Used by German soldiers and captured by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).

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MP40 - 9x19mm
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Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur) fires a captured MP40 at escaping German tankers.

Walther P38

A Walther P38 is seen in the holster of Colonel Hessler (Robert Shaw).

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Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm

MAT-49

Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard.(anachronistic)

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MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm