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== Uzi == | == Uzi == | ||
Col. Allen Faulkner ([[Richard Burton]]) and Capt. Rafer Janders ([[Richard Harris]]) use the [[Uzi|Uzi Submachine Gun]]. | Col. Allen Faulkner ([[Richard Burton]]) and Capt. Rafer Janders ([[Richard Harris]]) use the [[Uzi|Uzi Submachine Gun]]. Lt. Shawn Fynn ([[Roger Moore]]), Sgt. Jesse | ||
Blake ([[John Kani]]) and Medical Orderly Arthur Witty ([[Kenneth Griffith]]) and a few other mercenaries also use the [[Uzi|Uzi Submachine Gun]]. | Blake ([[John Kani]]) and Medical Orderly Arthur Witty ([[Kenneth Griffith]]) and a few other mercenaries also use the [[Uzi|Uzi Submachine Gun]]. | ||
[[Image:Richard burton uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi used by [[Richard Burton]] in the film. One of four identical Uzis used on set. Photo courtesy of the Long Mountain Outfitters]] | [[Image:Richard burton uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi used by [[Richard Burton]] in the film. One of four identical Uzis used on set. Photo courtesy of the Long Mountain Outfitters]] | ||
[[Image:WG-Burton-UziA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Col. Allen Faulkner ([[Richard Burton]]) stands ready with his Uzi submachine gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:WG-Burton-UziA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Col. Allen Faulkner ([[Richard Burton]]) stands ready with his Uzi submachine gun - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-UziA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Lt. Shawn Fynn ([[Roger Moore]]) readies his Uzi submachine gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:WG-UziA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Shawn Fynn ([[Roger Moore]]) readies his Uzi submachine gun - 9mm]] | ||
== Sa.23 submachine gun == | == Sa.23 submachine gun == | ||
A [[SA.23 submachine gun series|Czechoslovakian Sa.23 Submachine Gun]] with a fixed wooden stock is seen in the parachute harness of a mercenary as they prepare to do a jump from the C-130 transport plane. | A [[SA.23 submachine gun series|Czechoslovakian Sa.23 Submachine Gun]] with a fixed wooden stock is seen in the parachute harness of a mercenary as they prepare to do a jump from the C-130 transport plane. It is the 23 model because it is 9mm parabellum, the later 7.62x25mm Tokarev model has a slanted pistol grip and magazine hence the ammunition. While it might be unusual for one of the mercenaries to be carrying a communist weapon during the Cold War, the design was actually sold to and adopted by South Africa during that time period. | ||
Some may think it is a South African [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanna_77 Sanna-77 submachine gun]. The Sanna-77 was a semi-automatic SMG issued to white Afrikaans farmers during the | Some may think it is a South African [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanna_77 Sanna-77 submachine gun]. The Sanna-77 was a semi-automatic SMG issued to white Afrikaans farmers during the Apartheid era as a protection weapon, however many claim that is was merely an updated Sa.25 (folding stock 9mm). This is unlikely since the Sanna-77 was only manufactured in a folding stock version. | ||
[[Image:CZ Sa. 24 submachine gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Czechoslovakian Sa.24 Submachine gun - 7.25 Tokarev]] | [[Image:CZ Sa. 24 submachine gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Czechoslovakian Sa.24 Submachine gun - 7.25 Tokarev]] | ||
[[Image:WG-SMGA SA23.jpg |thumb|none|500px|A mercenary carries a Czechoslovakian Sa.23 Submachine gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:WG-SMGA SA23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A mercenary carries a Czechoslovakian Sa.23 Submachine gun - 9mm]] | ||
== Sa.25 submachine gun == | == Sa.25 submachine gun == | ||
One mercenary can be seen with the folding stock of the 9mm submachine gun. | One mercenary can be seen with the folding stock of the 9mm submachine gun. This indicates it is the [[SA.23 submachine gun series|Sa.25 Submachine Gun.]] | ||
[[Image:CzechSA24 SMG.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Czech Sa.25 Submachine gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:CzechSA24 SMG.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Czech Sa.25 Submachine gun - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-Sa24A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A mercenary in the foreground carries a Czechoslovakian Sa.25 Submachine gun with a folding stock - 9mm]] | [[Image:WG-Sa24A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A mercenary in the foreground carries a Czechoslovakian Sa.25 Submachine gun with a folding stock - 9mm]] | ||
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Some of the mercenaries use the [[Madsen M50|Madsen M50 Submachine Gun]]. | Some of the mercenaries use the [[Madsen M50|Madsen M50 Submachine Gun]]. | ||
[[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-MadsenA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Mercenary in front runs holding a Danish Madsen M50 Submachine gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:WG-MadsenA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenary in front runs holding a Danish Madsen M50 Submachine gun - 9mm]] | ||
== Sterling L2A1 == | == Sterling L2A1 == | ||
RSM Sandy Young ([[Jack Watson]]) uses a [[Sterling SMG|Sterling L2A1]] submachine gun as well as several of the other mercenaries. | RSM Sandy Young ([[Jack Watson]]) uses a [[Sterling SMG|Sterling L2A1]] submachine gun as well as several of the other mercenaries. | ||
[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-Sterling-6a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Sandy Young fires his Sterling Submachine gun | [[Image:WG-Sterling-6a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sandy Young fires his Sterling Submachine gun - 9mm]] | ||
== MAC-10 == | == MAC-10 == | ||
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== L1A1 SLR == | == L1A1 SLR == | ||
There is a huge mix of all manners of FAL rifles in the film. | There is a huge mix of all manners of FAL rifles in the film. The Mercenaries use a mix of LAR, FAL 50.00 and [[L1A1 SLR]] models. Some of them are firing semi auto and others are firing full automatic. | ||
[[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-L1A1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenaries all fire the L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm. | [[Image:WG-L1A1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenaries all fire the L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm. Medical Orderly Arthur Witty (far left) carries an Uzi during his jump, uses an L1A1 during the first battle, and then switches back to an Uzi for the rest of the film.]] | ||
[[Image:WG-FAL&L1A1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px| Mercenary Samuels (Brook Williams) uses an L1A1 during the barracks attack, while Esposito ([[Glyn Baker]]) (on the right) uses a full auto FN FAL 50.00 rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:WG-FAL&L1A1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenary Samuels (Brook Williams) uses an L1A1 during the barracks attack, while Esposito ([[Glyn Baker]]) (on the right) uses a full auto FN FAL 50.00 rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
== FN FAL|FN FAL 50.61 == | == FN FAL|FN FAL 50.61 == | ||
Some of the Mercenaries and nearly all of the Simbas (General Endoufa's crack troops) carry the [[FN FAL|FN FAL 50.61]] paratrooper rifle. | Some of the Mercenaries and nearly all of the Simbas (General Endoufa's crack troops) carry the [[FN FAL|FN FAL 50.61]] paratrooper rifle. This is odd, since the junta's forces are being aided by the Soviet Bloc (note the Cuban and East German military Advisors), thus it would have been more likely that the junta's soldiers are issued AK47s or other Combloc weapon. | ||
The number of FN-FAL available for the production is logical though as the movie was filmed in South Africa. | The number of FN-FAL available for the production is logical though as the movie was filmed in South Africa. | ||
[[Image:FN-FAL-50.61.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL 50.61 paratrooper rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:FN-FAL-50.61.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL 50.61 paratrooper rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-FN-FAL-5061A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Simba Guard patrols with his FN FAL 50.61 paratrooper rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:WG-FN-FAL-5061A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Simba Guard patrols with his FN FAL 50.61 paratrooper rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-SimbaFALSa.jpg|thumb|none|500px|All of the pursuing Simba soldiers carry FN FAL 50.61 paratrooper rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:WG-SimbaFALSa.jpg|thumb|none|500px|All of the pursuing Simba soldiers carry FN FAL 50.61 paratrooper rifle - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
== FN LAR == | == FN LAR == | ||
A lot of the of the Mercenaries carry the [[FN FAL|FN LAR]] automatic rifle (early FAL variant). Faulkner is seen holding a FAL for one of the soldiers while the latter cuts through a barb-wire fence. | |||
[[Image:FN-LAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN LAR "Light Automatic Rifle" 1st pattern FAL - 7.62x51mm. | [[Image:FN-LAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN LAR "Light Automatic Rifle" 1st pattern FAL - 7.62x51mm. This is the foreign equivalent of the "G" Series FAL that was imported into the U.S. during the 1960s and 70s]] | ||
[[Image:WG-FN-LARa.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Col. Allen Faulkner ([[Richard Burton]]) holding Keith's ([[PercyHerbert]]) FN LAR "Light Automatic Rifle" 1st pattern FAL - 7.62x51mm.]] | [[Image:WG-FN-LARa.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Col. Allen Faulkner ([[Richard Burton]]) holding Keith's ([[PercyHerbert]]) FN LAR "Light Automatic Rifle" 1st pattern FAL - 7.62x51mm.]] | ||
[[Image:WG-FN-LAR-5a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Mercenary Keith ([[Percy Herbert]]) fires his FN LAR "Light Automatic Rifle" 1st pattern FAL in semi auto until he gets shot in the head - 7.62x51mm.]] | [[Image:WG-FN-LAR-5a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenary Keith ([[Percy Herbert]]) fires his FN LAR "Light Automatic Rifle" 1st pattern FAL in semi auto until he gets shot in the head - 7.62x51mm.]] | ||
== FN FAL 50.00 == | == FN FAL 50.00 == | ||
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[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:WG-KrugerFALa.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peter Coetze ([[Hardy Krueger]]) with his FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62mm NATO]] | [[Image:WG-KrugerFALa.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peter Coetze ([[Hardy Krueger]]) with his FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:WG-Fals-More2a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Coetze walks with his FN FAL 50.00 whereas Sgt. Jesse Blake ([[John Kani]]) carries an FN LAR. | [[Image:WG-Fals-More2a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Coetze walks with his FN FAL 50.00 whereas Sgt. Jesse Blake ([[John Kani]]) carries an FN LAR. A while later, Jesse is seen carrying and using the Uzi for the remainder of the film.]] | ||
== Custom L1A1 Battle Carbine == | == Custom L1A1 Battle Carbine == | ||
Ex SAS member Tosh Donaldson played by Ian Yule used a weapon that was a chopped down [[L1A1 SLR]] that was converted to full auto fire with a special single dot reflex sight and flash hider (and 40 round 7.62x51mm magazines). | Ex SAS member Tosh Donaldson played by Ian Yule used a weapon that was a chopped down [[L1A1 SLR]] that was converted to full auto fire with a special single dot reflex sight and flash hider (and 40 round 7.62x51mm magazines). The actor Ian Yule, was a former real life Mercenary in the Congo during the 1960s under the command of Major Mike Hoare. For many years, fans of the film assumed the weapon was a South African R1 Variant, but information directly from the actor reminds us that there was an arms embargo against South Africa during the 1970s (because of apartheid). This was a custom made L1A1 carbine that came from a UK Movie armory. | ||
[[Image:WG-R1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tosh Donaldson ([[Ian Yule]]) fires his Custom L1A1 Battle Carbine at the attacking plane - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:WG-R1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tosh Donaldson ([[Ian Yule]]) fires his Custom L1A1 Battle Carbine at the attacking plane - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
== SIG SG 510 == | == SIG SG 510 == | ||
During the attack on the barracks, a Mercenary carries a [[SIG SG 510|StG 57/SIG SG 510]] Assault Rifle. It is also seen fired in the prone position during the final firefight. | During the attack on the barracks, a Mercenary carries a [[SIG SG 510|StG 57/SIG SG 510]] Assault Rifle. It is also seen fired in the prone position during the final firefight. | ||
[[Image:SIG-StG-57.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Swiss StG 57. | [[Image:SIG-StG-57.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Swiss StG 57. The 7.62x51mm version is called the SG 510]] | ||
[[Image:WG-STG57a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenary carries a Swiss StG 57. | [[Image:WG-STG57a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenary carries a Swiss StG 57. Most probably the SG 510 being that the 510 is chambered for 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-StG57bA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenary readies his SG 510 - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:WG-StG57bA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenary readies his SG 510 - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-StG578a. | [[Image:WG-StG578a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenaries run for the plane, one carrying an SG 510 - 7.62x51mm. The one in front carries his FN MAG-58 - 7.61x51mm]] | ||
= Machine Guns = | = Machine Guns = | ||
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[[Image:Bren_mk2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk2 - .303 caliber]] | [[Image:Bren_mk2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk2 - .303 caliber]] | ||
[[Image:WG-Bren-&-Launchera.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tosh Donaldson ([[Ian Yule]]) holds his Blindicide Rocket Launcher while another mercenary fires his Bren gun]] | [[Image:WG-Bren-&-Launchera.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tosh Donaldson ([[Ian Yule]]) holds his Blindicide Rocket Launcher while another mercenary fires his Bren gun]] | ||
[[Image:WG-BREN2a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Tosh Donaldson ([[Ian Yule]]) takes over the Bren gun]] | [[Image:WG-BREN2a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tosh Donaldson ([[Ian Yule]]) takes over the Bren gun]] | ||
== Vickers Gun == | == Vickers Gun == | ||
A [[Vickers Gun|Vickers Machine Gun]] is used by the Mercenaries in the final crossfire against the Simbas. | A [[Vickers Gun|Vickers Machine Gun]] is used by the Mercenaries in the final crossfire against the Simbas. First manned by Sgt. Jock McTaggart and then by Capt. Rafer Janders. | ||
[[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|300px]] | [[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
[[Image:WG-VickersA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenaries ready their Vickers Machine gun - .303]] | [[Image:WG-VickersA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenaries ready their Vickers Machine gun - .303]] | ||
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The [[FN MAG|FN MAG-58]] is used by some of the Mercenaries and RSM Sandy Young ([[Jack Watson]]). | The [[FN MAG|FN MAG-58]] is used by some of the Mercenaries and RSM Sandy Young ([[Jack Watson]]). | ||
[[Image:Mag58postb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN MAG 58 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:Mag58postb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN MAG 58 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:WG-MAG-58a. | [[Image:WG-MAG-58a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RSM Sandy Young ([[Jack Watson]]) whips quickly around with a FN MAG-58 - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:WG-MAG582a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Mercenary takes cover with his FN MAG-58 - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:WG-MAG582a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mercenary takes cover with his FN MAG-58 - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
= Fire Support = | = Fire Support = | ||
== RL-83 Blindicide Rocket Launcher == | == RL-83 Blindicide Rocket Launcher == | ||
Tosh Donaldson ([[Ian Yule]]) carries and uses a Belgian [[Blindicide|RL-83 Blindicide]] multiple times during the final firefight. | Tosh Donaldson ([[Ian Yule]]) carries and uses a Belgian [[Blindicide|RL-83 Blindicide]] multiple times during the final firefight. Tosh's rocket launcher does not have the blast shield installed. | ||
[[Image:WG-BlindicideA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tosh fires his RL-83 Blindicide - 83mm]] | [[Image:WG-BlindicideA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tosh fires his RL-83 Blindicide - 83mm]] | ||
==Mk II hand grenade== | ==Mk II hand grenade== | ||
The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is mostly seen used by Rafer Janders ([[Richard Harris]]) when he and Allan Faulkner ([[Richard Burton]]) rescue Shawn Fynn ([[Roger Moore]]). | The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is mostly seen used by Rafer Janders ([[Richard Harris]]) when he and Allan Faulkner ([[Richard Burton]]) rescue Shawn Fynn ([[Roger Moore]]). Also carried by all of the mercenaries during the mission. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[Image:WG-MKII-GrenadeA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|An American Mk II hand grenade of WW2 vintage is used by Rafer Janders.]] | [[Image:WG-MKII-GrenadeA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An American Mk II hand grenade of WW2 vintage is used by Rafer Janders.]] | ||
= Specialty Weaponry = | = Specialty Weaponry = | ||
==Barnett Wildcat Crossbow== | ==Barnett Wildcat Crossbow== | ||
Lt. Pieter Coetze ([[Hardy Krüger]]) uses a [[Barnett Crossbow|Barnett Wildcat Crossbow w/wooden stock]] to shoot poison darts when infiltrating the Simba Barracks. | Lt. Pieter Coetze ([[Hardy Krüger]]) uses a [[Barnett Crossbow|Barnett Wildcat Crossbow w/wooden stock]] to shoot poison darts when infiltrating the Simba Barracks. The Wildcat Crossbow was made from 1972 - 1985 | ||
[[File:Barnett Wildcat.jpg|none|thumb|400px|Barnett Wildcat Crossbow]] | [[File:Barnett Wildcat.jpg|none|thumb|400px|Barnett Wildcat Crossbow]] | ||
[[Image:WG-Crossbow2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Pieter Coetze ([[Hardy Krüger]]) readies his Barnett Wildcat Crossbow.]] | [[Image:WG-Crossbow2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Pieter Coetze ([[Hardy Krüger]]) readies his Barnett Wildcat Crossbow.]] | ||
[[Image:WG-Crossbow4a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Lt. Pieter Coetze ([[Hardy Krüger]]) fires his Barnett Wildcat Crossbow.]] | [[Image:WG-Crossbow4a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Pieter Coetze ([[Hardy Krüger]]) fires his Barnett Wildcat Crossbow.]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:36, 17 April 2012
The following guns were used in the movie The Wild Geese
Handguns
Walther P38 with and without Suppressor
Lt. Shawn Fynn (Roger Moore) uses a suppressed Walther P38 during the scene when his team takes control of the airport. Another P38 is used by a mafia hitman during their hunt for Shawn Fynn. Col. Faulkner also uses a P38 to perform a mercy-killing later in the movie.
Colt M1911
The Sgt. Major "Sandy" (Jack Watson) uses a Colt M1911 to discipline a soldier during training. He later uses it during the final shootout at the airfield. Another 1911 is used by a mafia hitman during the Shawn Fynn rescue.
SIG P210
Shawn Fynn (Roger Moore) uses a SIG P210 during the Mafia-related scenes.
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snubnose
Colonel Faulkner (Richard Burton) and Rafer (Richard Harris) both carry a Smith & Wesson Model 19 during the mafia raid at the casino.
Colt Python
One of the mafia hitmen uses a Colt Python revolver during the casino scenes.
Submachine Guns
Uzi
Col. Allen Faulkner (Richard Burton) and Capt. Rafer Janders (Richard Harris) use the Uzi Submachine Gun. Lt. Shawn Fynn (Roger Moore), Sgt. Jesse Blake (John Kani) and Medical Orderly Arthur Witty (Kenneth Griffith) and a few other mercenaries also use the Uzi Submachine Gun.
Sa.23 submachine gun
A Czechoslovakian Sa.23 Submachine Gun with a fixed wooden stock is seen in the parachute harness of a mercenary as they prepare to do a jump from the C-130 transport plane. It is the 23 model because it is 9mm parabellum, the later 7.62x25mm Tokarev model has a slanted pistol grip and magazine hence the ammunition. While it might be unusual for one of the mercenaries to be carrying a communist weapon during the Cold War, the design was actually sold to and adopted by South Africa during that time period. Some may think it is a South African Sanna-77 submachine gun. The Sanna-77 was a semi-automatic SMG issued to white Afrikaans farmers during the Apartheid era as a protection weapon, however many claim that is was merely an updated Sa.25 (folding stock 9mm). This is unlikely since the Sanna-77 was only manufactured in a folding stock version.
Sa.25 submachine gun
One mercenary can be seen with the folding stock of the 9mm submachine gun. This indicates it is the Sa.25 Submachine Gun.
Madsen M50
Some of the mercenaries use the Madsen M50 Submachine Gun.
Sterling L2A1
RSM Sandy Young (Jack Watson) uses a Sterling L2A1 submachine gun as well as several of the other mercenaries.
MAC-10
One of the members of the hit team sent to kill Shawn Finn (Roger Moore) uses what appears to be a MAC-10.
Rifles & Carbines
L1A1 SLR
There is a huge mix of all manners of FAL rifles in the film. The Mercenaries use a mix of LAR, FAL 50.00 and L1A1 SLR models. Some of them are firing semi auto and others are firing full automatic.
FN FAL|FN FAL 50.61
Some of the Mercenaries and nearly all of the Simbas (General Endoufa's crack troops) carry the FN FAL 50.61 paratrooper rifle. This is odd, since the junta's forces are being aided by the Soviet Bloc (note the Cuban and East German military Advisors), thus it would have been more likely that the junta's soldiers are issued AK47s or other Combloc weapon. The number of FN-FAL available for the production is logical though as the movie was filmed in South Africa.
FN LAR
A lot of the of the Mercenaries carry the FN LAR automatic rifle (early FAL variant). Faulkner is seen holding a FAL for one of the soldiers while the latter cuts through a barb-wire fence.
FN FAL 50.00
Hardy Krueger as Lt. Pieter Coetze uses an FN FAL 50.00 with a wooden buttstock, like many of the other mercenaries.
Custom L1A1 Battle Carbine
Ex SAS member Tosh Donaldson played by Ian Yule used a weapon that was a chopped down L1A1 SLR that was converted to full auto fire with a special single dot reflex sight and flash hider (and 40 round 7.62x51mm magazines). The actor Ian Yule, was a former real life Mercenary in the Congo during the 1960s under the command of Major Mike Hoare. For many years, fans of the film assumed the weapon was a South African R1 Variant, but information directly from the actor reminds us that there was an arms embargo against South Africa during the 1970s (because of apartheid). This was a custom made L1A1 carbine that came from a UK Movie armory.
SIG SG 510
During the attack on the barracks, a Mercenary carries a StG 57/SIG SG 510 Assault Rifle. It is also seen fired in the prone position during the final firefight.
Machine Guns
Bren Gun
The Bren Gun is used by some of the Mercenaries, both in .303 and 7.62.
Vickers Gun
A Vickers Machine Gun is used by the Mercenaries in the final crossfire against the Simbas. First manned by Sgt. Jock McTaggart and then by Capt. Rafer Janders.
FN MAG-58
The FN MAG-58 is used by some of the Mercenaries and RSM Sandy Young (Jack Watson).
Fire Support
RL-83 Blindicide Rocket Launcher
Tosh Donaldson (Ian Yule) carries and uses a Belgian RL-83 Blindicide multiple times during the final firefight. Tosh's rocket launcher does not have the blast shield installed.
Mk II hand grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is mostly seen used by Rafer Janders (Richard Harris) when he and Allan Faulkner (Richard Burton) rescue Shawn Fynn (Roger Moore). Also carried by all of the mercenaries during the mission.
Specialty Weaponry
Barnett Wildcat Crossbow
Lt. Pieter Coetze (Hardy Krüger) uses a Barnett Wildcat Crossbow w/wooden stock to shoot poison darts when infiltrating the Simba Barracks. The Wildcat Crossbow was made from 1972 - 1985
