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Sahara (aka Desert Storm) is the 1995 remake of the 1943 classic WWII film starring Humphrey Bogart. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, the film features James Belushi in the Bogart role.
The following weapons were used in the film Sahara:
M1928A1 Thompson
M1928A1 Thompson submachine guns are used by Master Sergeant Gunn (James Belushi), Jimmy (Mark Lee), Waco (Paul Empson) and Bates (Alan David Lee). M/Sgt. Gunn and Bates use them until they run dry, Jimmy gets shot by German soldiers while firing it, and Waco never fires his.
Browning M1919A4
Dismounted from the tank, a Browning M1919A4 contributed a lot in the fight against the Germans. While mostly used by Tambul (Robert Wisdom), it is later used by M/Sgt. Gunn. M/Sgt. Gunn (James Belushi) uses it in its antiaircraft role mounted on the turret to shoot down a German Aircraft at the beginning of the film.
Bren Light Machine Gun
Bren Light Machine Gun is carried by two British soldiers—Casey (William Upjohn) and William (Simon Westaway)—who use them against German soldiers. After they die, one of the Brens is used by Bates (Alan David Lee) to repel the second German attack. The Bren was the British army's main light machine gun in WW2.
Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III SMLE
LeRoux (Michael Massee) and Sergeant-Major Tambul (Robert Wisdom) carry Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III SMLEs as their primary weapon fitted with bayonets. LeRoux uses the rifle during both German attacks while Sergeant-Major Tambul never fires his. At the beginning of the film, a young British soldier named Mike Clarkson (Todd MacDonald) also had a Lee Enfield rifle but he died before he could use it. Bates (Alan David Lee) uses the rifle in the end of the film but stops firing when the German soldiers trade their guns for water.
Karabiner 98k
Karabiner 98k was standard rifle of German army during World War II, known to be Hitler's favorite rifle. Many German soldiers used this rifle to attack the Allied soldiers during both attacks in this film.
Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle
Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle is used by the German sniper to kill Williams (Simon Westaway).
MP40
Many of the German soldiers carry MP40s along with Karabiner 98ks, notably Sergeant Kraus (Claus Dyson) who leads the advance party. Some of the Allied soldiers—Bates (Alan David Lee), Sergeant-Major Tambul (Robert Wisdom), Waco (Paul Empson)—also use captured MP40s against German soldiers when their original weapons run dry. Most notably M/Sgt. Gunn (James Belushi) is seen using one at the end of the film and in the movie poster.
MG15
MG15 machine gun is seen firing at Allied soldiers and the M3 Lee Tank mounted on the German Aircraft at the beginning of the film.
MG34
The MG34 is used by German soldiers during both infantry attacks in the film. Near the end of the film, Bates (Alan David Lee) is seen holding this gun but doesn't fire it.
MG42
An MG42 is seen mounted on German half-track. Later Captain Halliday (Jerome Ehlers) uses this gun against German infantry. German soldiers also use it along with the MG34s used during both attacks.
Colt M1911A1
Master Sergeant Gunn carries a Colt M1911A1 as his sidearm throughout the film, but he never fires it.
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is Lt. von Schletow's (Julian Garner) sidearm which is surrendered to Gunn (James Belushi) after he is shot down. This gun is never fired in the film.
Walther P38
Walther P38 is the sidearm of Major von Falken (Alexander Petersons), the German commanding officer. He uses it to execute Bergman (Mark Gerber), the soldier who gave up information about the German forces. Later, Leroux (Michael Massee) seizes it after stabbing von Falken and shoots Captain Mueller (David Slingsby).
Beretta M1934
Von Schletow (Julian Garner) also carries a stainless/nickel Beretta M1934 in his boot. It is taken taken by M/Sgt. Gunn (James Belushi) after Tambul (Robert Wisdom) finds it while doing a "thorough search." It is never fired throughout the film.
Webley Mk IV
Captain Halliday (Jerome Ehlers) carries one Webley Mk IV as his main sidearm throughout the film with the appropriate lanyard fitted, but never fires it.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Model 24 Stielhandgranate is the standard grenade of the German Army in World War II and in this film. They use it during both attacks.
Model 39 Eihandgranate
Model 39 Eihandgranate is used by German soldiers along with Model 24 Stielhandgranates during both attacks. Allies also use this grenade to against German soldiers, most notably Bates (Alan David Lee) and LeRoux (Michael Massee).
GrW Mortar
In the second attack of German army, German mortar teams use this mortar to support German Infantryman.
