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== Smith & Wesson Victory Model == | == Smith & Wesson Victory Model == | ||
Ludwig's men and also Dan Rockland ([[George Segal]]) own [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] revolvers. | Ludwig's men and also Dan Rockland ([[George Segal]]) own anachronistics [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] revolvers (like in many other films, standing for the original [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police|Military & Police]]). | ||
[[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] | [[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Victory Model - this is a British "Lend Lease" version chambered in .38 S&W]] | ||
[[Image:ThSoSt-005.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Louis ([[Sylvain Levignac]]) fired at the fleeing Matakit.]] | [[Image:ThSoSt-005.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Louis ([[Sylvain Levignac]]) fired at the fleeing Matakit.]] | ||
[[Image:ThSoSt-0SV.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Jose ([[Michel Constantin]]) put his revolver to the Dan's head from back.]] | [[Image:ThSoSt-0SV.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Jose ([[Michel Constantin]]) put his revolver to the Dan's head from back.]] | ||
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[[Image:ThSoSt-007.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Dan Rockland ([[George Segal]]) pulls revolver at the attacking snake.]] | [[Image:ThSoSt-007.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Dan Rockland ([[George Segal]]) pulls revolver at the attacking snake.]] | ||
==Webley | ==Webley Mk VI== | ||
Many characters include Erica Kramer ([[Ursula Andress]]) and Plankett ([[Orson Welles]]) are seen with [[Webley | Many characters include Erica Kramer ([[Ursula Andress]]) and Plankett ([[Orson Welles]]) are seen with a bit anachronistic [[Webley Mk VI]] revolvers. | ||
[[Image:Webley Mk VI.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk IV - .455 Webley]] | [[Image:Webley Mk VI.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk IV - .455 Webley]] | ||
[[Image:ThSoSt-001.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Erika aimed his revolver at the engine-driver and stoker.]] | [[Image:ThSoSt-001.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Erika aimed his revolver at the engine-driver and stoker.]] | ||
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==Unknown revolver== | ==Unknown revolver== | ||
Matakit ([[Johnny Sekka]]) picked up and used during final shootout an unidentified revolver. | Matakit ([[Johnny Sekka]]) picked up and used during final shootout an unidentified revolver. It seems an anachronistic snub-nose revolver, such as [[Colt Detective Special]]. | ||
[[Image:ThSoSt-008.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:ThSoSt-008.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
== | ==Sawed-off Single Barreled Shotgun== | ||
Capt. Karl Ludwig ([[Ian Hendry]]) (2nd from left) carries in his holsters a pair of | Capt. Karl Ludwig ([[Ian Hendry]]) (2nd from left) carries in his holsters a pair of guns, what appears to be a [[Single Barreled Shotgun|Sawed-off Single Barreled Shotguns]]. These may be a factory-produced smoothbore hunting pistols, known as [[Howdah Pistol]]s, but the guns in the film are more like sawed from ordinary shotguns. | ||
[[Image:ThSoSt-009.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[File:Baikal-sawn-off.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Baikal MP-18 Sawn-Off shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:ThSoSt-009.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Capt. Karl Ludwig loading a shell in his gun.]] | |||
[[Image:ThSoSt-010.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:ThSoSt-010.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
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The Southern Star is a 1969 French-British adventure comedy movie directed by Sidney Hayers on based the novel by Jules Verne called L'étoile du sud. French West Africa, 1912. Dan Rockland (George Segal) allowed to employ as a geologist in the mining company of Mr. Kramer (Harry Andrews). He received in charge of guarding the Southern Star - a diamond of extraordinary value. During the party, suddenly the lights go out, and when comes back, the diamond is gone. Suspected of stealing falls on Matakit (Johnny Sekka), the black assistent of Dan Rockland, who fled into the jungle. In his heels are Capt. Karl Ludwig (Ian Hendry), security chief of the diamond company, and his men. Therefore Dan, to save him, together with Kramer' daughter Erica (Ursula Andress) goes towards a dangerous adventure. They are not alone, who went in search this treasure, about this has an interest also Plankett (Orson Welles).
The following weapons were used in the film The Southern Star:
Smith & Wesson Victory Model
Ludwig's men and also Dan Rockland (George Segal) own anachronistics Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolvers (like in many other films, standing for the original Military & Police).
Webley Mk VI
Many characters include Erica Kramer (Ursula Andress) and Plankett (Orson Welles) are seen with a bit anachronistic Webley Mk VI revolvers.
Unknown revolver
Matakit (Johnny Sekka) picked up and used during final shootout an unidentified revolver. It seems an anachronistic snub-nose revolver, such as Colt Detective Special.
Sawed-off Single Barreled Shotgun
Capt. Karl Ludwig (Ian Hendry) (2nd from left) carries in his holsters a pair of guns, what appears to be a Sawed-off Single Barreled Shotguns. These may be a factory-produced smoothbore hunting pistols, known as Howdah Pistols, but the guns in the film are more like sawed from ordinary shotguns.
Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Main characters are seen with Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbines.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
Plankett's Aboriginal men are armed with Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles. Capt. Karl Ludwig (Ian Hendry) seized this weapon.
