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==Smith & Wesson Victory Model==
==Smith & Wesson Victory Model==
[[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Smith & Wesson Victory Model - a modified and parkerized version of the .38 Special revolver, the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] -  the "Victory Model" is chambered in .38 S&W]]
[[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Victory Model, .38 S&W]]
[[Image:TWE 10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|'Dad' Knowland ([[Russell Simpson]]) carrying a [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model|Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] in holster]]
[[Image:TWE 10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|'Dad' Knowland ([[Russell Simpson]]) carrying a [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model|Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] in holster]]



Revision as of 05:08, 19 August 2009

They Were Expendable is a 1945 movie about Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley played by Robert Montgomery and his squadron is stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan played by John Wayne are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.


  • Directors: John Ford, Robert Montgomery


The following guns were used in the movie They Were Expendable:

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Browning M2 Aircraft

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Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 cal
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Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
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Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
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Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
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Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
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Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
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Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat

1903 Springfield Rifle

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1903 Springfield Rifle - .30-06
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US Navy sailor carrying a 1903 Springfield Rifle
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Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan (John Wayne) holding a 1903 Springfield Rifle

Colt 1921 Thompson

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Colt 1921 Thompson - .45 ACP
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Ensign Brant (Tim Murdock) holding a Colt 1921 Thompson Sub Machine Gun
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Lt. John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) holding a Colt 1921 Thompson

Browning Automatic Rifle

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Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
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US Navy Crewman carrying a early Browning Automatic Rifle

Smith & Wesson Victory Model

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Smith & Wesson Victory Model, .38 S&W
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'Dad' Knowland (Russell Simpson) carrying a Smith & Wesson Victory Model in holster

Colt 1911 Pistol

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Colt 1911 Pistol - .45 ACP
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Lt. John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) carrying a Colt 1911 Pistol in holster