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= Pistols = | |||
== Walther P38 Pistol == | |||
The [[Walther P38]] pistol is personal weapon of Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]). | The [[Walther P38]] pistol is personal weapon of Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]). | ||
[[File:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm.]] | [[File:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[File:Dark of the Sun - P38.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) gives his P38 to drunken Dr. Wreid ([[Kenneth More]]) to let him shoot at bottles in the bar.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - P38.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) gives his P38 to drunken Dr. Wreid ([[Kenneth More]]) to let him shoot at bottles in the bar.]] | ||
== Unidentified Pistol-1 == | |||
Capt. Bruce Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) had a pistol in his holster during the movie. He pulled it only in the final scene. The pistol is seen very briefly and unclear but due to the shape of its grip it could be identified as some version of [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | Capt. Bruce Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) had a pistol in his holster during the movie. He pulled it only in the final scene. The pistol is seen very briefly and unclear but due to the shape of its grip it could be identified as some version of [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | ||
[[File:Dark of the Sun - Curry pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) gives his pistol to Congolese corporal.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - Curry pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) gives his pistol to Congolese corporal.]] | ||
[[File:Dark of the Sun - Curry pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry's pistol is seen at the belt of Congolese corporal.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - Curry pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry's pistol is seen at the belt of Congolese corporal.]] | ||
== Unidentified Pistol-2 == | |||
Bussier ([[André Morell]]) used a pistol to kill his wife and himself to prevent them from being caught alive by ''Simbas''. | Bussier ([[André Morell]]) used a pistol to kill his wife and himself to prevent them from being caught alive by ''Simbas''. | ||
[[File:Dark of the Sun - Bussier pistol.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - Bussier pistol.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
= SMG = | |||
== Sterling SMG == | |||
[[Sterling SMG|Sterling SMGs]] are main weapons of Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) and Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]). It is most likely Mk. IV version. | [[Sterling SMG|Sterling SMGs]] are main weapons of Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) and Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]). It is most likely Mk. IV version. | ||
[[File:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.]] | [[File:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.]] | ||
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Sterling-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) with his Sterling SMG.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - Sterling-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) with his Sterling SMG.]] | ||
== M3 SMG == | |||
[[M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"|M3 SMGs]] are main weapons of Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) and Lt. Surrier ([[Olivier Despax]]). In the scene in the bar drunken Dr. Wreid ([[Kenneth More]]) fire Henlein's SMG. | [[M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"|M3 SMGs]] are main weapons of Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) and Lt. Surrier ([[Olivier Despax]]). In the scene in the bar drunken Dr. Wreid ([[Kenneth More]]) fire Henlein's SMG. | ||
[[File:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP.]] | [[File:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP.]] | ||
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M3 SMG-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Surrier ([[Olivier Despax]]) fire his M3 SMG at ''Simbas''.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - M3 SMG-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Surrier ([[Olivier Despax]]) fire his M3 SMG at ''Simbas''.]] | ||
= Rifles = | |||
== FN FAL == | |||
Most Congolese soldiers are armed with [[FN FAL]] rifles with wooden furniture. A Congolese corporal has differen version of this rifle with black furniture. | Most Congolese soldiers are armed with [[FN FAL]] rifles with wooden furniture. A Congolese corporal has differen version of this rifle with black furniture. | ||
[[File:FN_FAL_50_00.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[File:FN_FAL_50_00.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Congolese corporal has different model of FN FAL.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Congolese corporal has different model of FN FAL.]] | ||
== Type 56 Carbine == | |||
One of the firearms used by ''Simbas'' is [[SKS rifle|Type 56 Carbine]]. It is correctly identified in the movie as "the Chinese rifle of Russian construction". This weapon is not seen in the hands of ''Simbas'' but one carbine is captured by Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]) and later used by Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]). | One of the firearms used by ''Simbas'' is [[SKS rifle|Type 56 Carbine]]. It is correctly identified in the movie as "the Chinese rifle of Russian construction". This weapon is not seen in the hands of ''Simbas'' but one carbine is captured by Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]) and later used by Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]). | ||
[[File:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chinese Type 56 Carbine aka the Chinese SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Chinese SKS has a stamped receiver and a spike bayonet (aka a "pig sticker").]] | [[File:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chinese Type 56 Carbine aka the Chinese SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Chinese SKS has a stamped receiver and a spike bayonet (aka a "pig sticker").]] | ||
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Type 56-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) take a Type 56 carbine.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - Type 56-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) take a Type 56 carbine.]] | ||
== Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I == | |||
Some ''Simbas'' are seen with the [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|SMLE rifles]] that are most likely Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I. | Some ''Simbas'' are seen with the [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|SMLE rifles]] that are most likely Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I. | ||
[[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.]] | [[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.]] | ||
[[File:Dark of the Sun - SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A ''Simba'' warrior with SMLE rifle is shot during the night attack of the mercenaries.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A ''Simba'' warrior with SMLE rifle is shot during the night attack of the mercenaries.]] | ||
= MGs = | |||
== Browning M1919A4 == | |||
A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun is mounted in the truck of the UN soldiers in the opening scene. | A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun is mounted in the truck of the UN soldiers in the opening scene. | ||
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[File:Dark of the Sun - M1919.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - M1919.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
== Browning M2 == | |||
Several [[Browning M2]] MGs are mounted in the train. | Several [[Browning M2]] MGs are mounted in the train. | ||
[[File:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.]] | [[File:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.]] | ||
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view on the belt.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view on the belt.]] | ||
= Grenades = | |||
In the scene of the night attack Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) throw a grenade at ''Simbas'' but the grenade itself is not seen, only the explosion. | In the scene of the night attack Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) throw a grenade at ''Simbas'' but the grenade itself is not seen, only the explosion. | ||
= Trivia = | |||
[[File:Dark of the Sun - Mortar-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - Mortar-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:Dark of the Sun - Mortar-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''Simbas'' used mortars (supposedly 82mm) to attack the train.]] | [[File:Dark of the Sun - Mortar-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''Simbas'' used mortars (supposedly 82mm) to attack the train.]] | ||
Revision as of 02:12, 11 May 2014
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Dark of the Sun (in the UK released under the title The Mercenaries) is a 1968 movie directed by Jack Cardiff about a group of mercenaries sent on a dangerous mission during the Congo war.
The following weapons are seen in the movie Dark of the Sun:
Pistols
Walther P38 Pistol
The Walther P38 pistol is personal weapon of Capt. Henlein (Peter Carsten).
Unidentified Pistol-1
Capt. Bruce Curry (Rod Taylor) had a pistol in his holster during the movie. He pulled it only in the final scene. The pistol is seen very briefly and unclear but due to the shape of its grip it could be identified as some version of Browning Hi-Power.
Unidentified Pistol-2
Bussier (André Morell) used a pistol to kill his wife and himself to prevent them from being caught alive by Simbas.
SMG
Sterling SMG
Sterling SMGs are main weapons of Capt. Curry (Rod Taylor) and Sgt. Ruffo (Jim Brown). It is most likely Mk. IV version.
M3 SMG
M3 SMGs are main weapons of Capt. Henlein (Peter Carsten) and Lt. Surrier (Olivier Despax). In the scene in the bar drunken Dr. Wreid (Kenneth More) fire Henlein's SMG.
Rifles
FN FAL
Most Congolese soldiers are armed with FN FAL rifles with wooden furniture. A Congolese corporal has differen version of this rifle with black furniture.
Type 56 Carbine
One of the firearms used by Simbas is Type 56 Carbine. It is correctly identified in the movie as "the Chinese rifle of Russian construction". This weapon is not seen in the hands of Simbas but one carbine is captured by Sgt. Ruffo (Jim Brown) and later used by Capt. Henlein (Peter Carsten).
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
Some Simbas are seen with the SMLE rifles that are most likely Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I.
MGs
Browning M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 machine gun is mounted in the truck of the UN soldiers in the opening scene.
Browning M2
Several Browning M2 MGs are mounted in the train.
Grenades
In the scene of the night attack Capt. Curry (Rod Taylor) throw a grenade at Simbas but the grenade itself is not seen, only the explosion.
