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The Siege of Jadotville

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The Siege of Jadotville (2016)

The Siege of Jadotville is a 2016 historical war drama covering the true story of The Siege at Jadotville, a battle involving Irish UN Peacekeepers of 'A' Company, 35th Battalion and Katangese rebels in 1961 during the Congo Crisis. The film was released on Netflix in October of 2016. The cast included Jamie Dornan, Jason O'Mara, and Mark Strong.



The following weapons were used in the film The Siege of Jadotville:


Pistols

Walther P38

The mercenary commander carries a Walther P38. He unholsters it when confronting Commandant Quinlan for the last time.

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Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm
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The mercenary commander firing his P38 after his Jeep is overturned.
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He unholsters it when confronting Commandant Quinlan for the last time.

Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power is the sidearm carried by Commander Quinlan (Jamie Dornan). A mercernary carries the pistol as well.

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Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) 1970s - 9x19mm
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Closeup of the BHP.

Rifles

FN FAL

Both the Irish Army and the mercenaries/Katangese rebels extensively use FN FALs. They are shown to be capable of fully automatic fire.

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FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Quinlan carries the FN FAL on the eright.
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Rebels charge the Irish compound with FALs.
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"Breathe, squeeze, kill! Breathe again!" Sgt. Jack Prendergast (Jason O'Hara) gives advice to the soldiers with the FN FAL rifles on shooting technique after firing too fast.

Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1

Several members of 'A' Company carry Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*s instead of FALs.

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Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.
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'A' Company members carrying No.4 MKIs as they first arrive in Jadotville.
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Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1(T)

The company sniper carries a Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1(T).

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Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T) with magazine and scope - .303 British
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The sniper, on sentry duty, realising the compound is under attack.
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Submachine Guns

Carl Gustav M/45

Several 'A' Company NCOs use Carl Gustav M/45s.

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Swedish K / Carl Gustav M/45 - 9x19mm‎
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Note the No. 9 bayonet affixed.

MAT-49

Several mercenaries, including their commander, use MAT-49s.

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MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm
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Machine Guns

Bren MkI

'A' Company employs several Bren guns. The company sniper switches to a Bren to make a long distance shot, for unknown reasons, likely a reference to the Bren being called "too accurate" by gunners.

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Bren MK1 Light Machine Gun - .303 British
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The Bren after its operator receives a superficial wound to his cheek.
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The sniper preparing to fire the Bren in single shot.
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A .303 round being chambered by hand.
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The bolt closing when fired.

Vickers Gun

'A' Company uses a Vickers Gun mounted on a Land Rover, then on its own with and without a tripod. Commandant Quinlan uses it to shoot down a Fouga Magister.

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Vickers Mark 1 Machine Gun - .303 British
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The Vickers being removed from its tripod before the position is hit with mortar.

Browning M1919A4

The mercenaries use several Browning M1919A4s mounted on vehicles and on tripods.

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Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield
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FN MAG 58

A mercenary uses FN MAG 58 fired from the hip. Another is mounted on a vehicle.

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FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Browning M2HB

Katangese mercenaries use a Browning M2HB mounted on a vehicle.

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Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG
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Note the heat shield's horizontal slots instead of the usual circular perforations.
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The mercenary commander calling a retreat when he sees the man in a white suit is dead.

Other

Mk 2 Hand Grenade

An NCO picks up a Mk 2 hand grenade when his M/45 runs dry.

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Mk 2 "Pineapple" World War II-made High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade (sometimes written Mk II)
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M2 Mortar

A Company's support platoon uses a 60mm M2 Mortar in counter-battery fire.

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M2 Mortar - 60mm
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Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar

The mercenaries use an Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar to shell the compound.

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Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar Mk II - 3.20 in
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