The Heroes of Telemark

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The Heroes of Telemark is based on the actual mission (February 1943) in which Norwegian commandos infiltrated into Nazi occuppied Norway and sabotaged the Vemork Norsk Hydro plant in the town of Rjukan in the county of Telemark, Norway, which the Nazis were using to produce heavy water to make a nuclear bomb. The mvoie changes the actual events for dramatic purposes.The movie's exteriors were actually shot on location in Norway in the wintertime.

The following firearms can be seen in The Heroes of Telemark (1965):

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The Heroes of Telemark (1965)

Colt New Service

Dr. Rolf Pedersen (Kirk Douglas) can be seen using the Colt New Service in the movie. It is defintely a large caliber model. Either 45 Colt or .455 Eley/Webley.Looking at the ejector rod and the barrel leads me to believe it's a pre-1909 New Service.

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Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.

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Pederson (Kirk Douglas) with the Colt New Service revolver. This appears to be a production shot rather than a still from the movie.

Walther P-38

Dr. Pedersen (Kirk Douglas) also uses a Walther P38 in the movie.

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Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm

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Dr. Pedersen (Kirk Douglas) draws a Walther P38 from his coat pocket.

Sten Mk II SMG

Knut Straud (Richard Harris) uses a Sten Mk II Submachine Gun in the movie.

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Sten Mk II - 9x19mm

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Straud (Richard Harris) stands guard with a Sten. The movie was filmed on location in Norway during the winter. So it really is as cold as it looks!

Lee Enfield No. 4

It appears that the commandoes are also armed with the Lee Enfield No. 4 rifle.

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Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III. First placed in service with the British military in 1941.

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