Pyramid of the Sun God
Original German Theatrical Release Poster
Main Cast
Character
Actor
Dr. Karl Sternau
Lex Barker
Capt. Lazoro Verdoja
Rik Battaglia
Alfonso di Rodriganda
Gérard Barray
Josefa
Michèle Girardon
Rosita Arbellez
Alessandra Panaro
Karja
Theresa Lorca
Frank Wilson
Kelo Henderson
Andreas Hasenpfeffer
Ralf Wolter
Pyramid of the Sun God (original German title Die Pyramide des Sonnengottes ) is a 1965 Eurowestern directed by Robert Siodmak and based on the novel by Karl May. It is the second film of the dilogy, following Treasure of the Aztecs Lex Barker ), Count Alfonso di Rodriganda (Gerard Barray), his mistress Josefa (Michele Girardon) and Lazoro Verdoja (Rik Battaglia ), former Mexican Army Captain turned bandit chief.
The following weapons were used in the film Pyramid of the Sun God (Die Pyramide des Sonnengottes) :
Revolvers Enfield No. 2 Mk.I Like in the first part , Capt. Verdoja (Rik Battaglia ) carries the Enfield No.2 Mk I revolver with custom pearl or ivory grips.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Enfield No. 2 Mk.I Original configuration with spurred hammer - .38 S&W Error creating thumbnail: File missing The grip is seen. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Verdoja holds his revolver at Rosita' head. Smith & Wesson Military & Police Like in the first part , Dr. Sternau (Lex Barker ) and Count Alfonso di Rodriganda (Gérard Barray) carry Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolvers. Capt. Verdoja (Rik Battaglia ) holds the M&P revolver instead of his Enfield No.2 Mk I in a continuty error. M&P revolvers are also seen in hands of bandits in reused footage of the first part.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special Error creating thumbnail: File missing Verdoja holds the M&P revolver during the attack on hacienda instead of Enfield No.2. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Verdoja examines Alfonso di Rodriganda's M&P revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A bandit fires the M&P (reused footage). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sternau holds the M&P revolver while exploring the Aztec temple. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Alfonso holds his revolver in the final scene. Colt Official Police Target Like in the first part , Mexican Army Lt. Potoca (Gustavo Rojo ) carries the Colt-style revolver with target sights, possibly Colt Official Police Target , also anachronistic for mid-19th century.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Officer Model Target with 6" barrel - 38 Spl. Manufactured 1937 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Potoca holds his revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Potoca with Colt and Dr. Sternau (Lex Barker ) with Smith & Wesson Military & Police explore the Aztec temple. Single Action Army Like in the first part , Frank Wilson (Kelo Henderson ) carries the Single Action Army -style revolver. It is some modern replica that differs in details from original gun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt Error creating thumbnail: File missing Wilson fires at the bandits during the attack on hacienda. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another view of Wilson's revolver in the same scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The grip is seen. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Frank draws his revolver. This is possibly a different prop as this gun has the ejector rod unlike the previously seen revolver. In one scene Wilson carries the Cavalry version of SAA revolver.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Single Action Army with 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - .45 Long Colt Error creating thumbnail: File missing Frank, disguised as a peasant, holds the SAA Cavalry model. Reichsrevolver M1883 The Reichsrevolver M1883 is seen in hands of a bandit.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reichsrevolver M1883 - 10.6x25R Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt 1851 Navy Colt 1851 Navy revolvers (probably modern replicas) are used by several bandits.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Colt Navy is seen in hands of Verdoja's man at the left. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A bandit is shot and drops his Colt Navy. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another view of the same character. Colt 1860 Army What appears to be a Colt 1860 Army with pearl grips is briefly seen in hands of a bandit.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber Error creating thumbnail: File missing A man at the left holds Frank Wilson at gunpoint. Error creating thumbnail: File missing He puts the revolver back in holster. Pistols Percussion Cap Pistol Like in the first part , Andreas Hasenpfeffer (Ralf Wolter ) is armed with a single-shot Percussion Cap Pistol , resembling Chatellerault Cavalry Model 1833 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chatellerault Model 1833 Cavalry Pistol - .69 cal Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hasenpfeffer holds the pistol (at the left). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hasenpfeffer reloads the pistol. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of the barrel. Muskets Percussion Cap Carbine Most Verdoja's bandits and Potoca's soldiers carry percussion cap short muskets. These guns resemble 1862 Richmond Carbine but have differently placed barrel bands and the brass patch box on the buttstock, similar to the one seen on Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing For comparison: Modern replica of 1862 Richmond Carbine, manufactured by Chiappa Firearms - .58 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Verdoja's men, still wearing Mexican Amry tunics, aim their muskets. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Several muskets are seen when the bandits rob the coach. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bandits attack the hacienda. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A peasant, ecorting captured Verdoja, is hit by arrow. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Potoca's soldier carries the carbine. Note the brass patch box on the buttstock. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Chichimeca tribal warrior fires the carbine. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bandits in shootout. Remington 1863 Zouave Some Remington 1863 Zouave are also seen.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Remington 1863 Zouave Rifle - .58 Minie ball Error creating thumbnail: File missing A peasant holds the musket, guarding captured Verdoja. Note the patch box on the buttstock. 
