Overlord (2018)

Overlord (2018)

Overlord is a 2018 World War II horror film that focuses on a unit of US paratroopers on the eve of D-Day, who stumble upon a secret German laboratory that is experimenting on the citizens of a small French town. The film was directed by Julius Avery (Son of a Gun) and was produced by J.J. Abrams.

The following weapons were used in the film Overlord (2018):

Handguns

M1911

Several of the American soldiers carry M1911 pistols as their standard issue sidearms. This pistol is also held by Paul (Gianny Taufer).

M1911

PFC Edward Boyce (Jovan Adepo) holds the M1911.

The M1911 is held by Paul (Gianny Taufer).

Walther P38

SS commander Captain Wafner (Pilou Asbæk) carries a Walther P38 as his sidearm in the film. P38s are also handled and used by several other characters, including Chloe (Mathilde Ollivier).

Walther P38 (Mauser manufacture)

The Walther P38 is held by Chloe (Mathilde Ollivier).

Chloe uses the Walther P38 to threaten German soldier.

Chloe (Mathilde Ollivier) searching the German bunker, P38 in hand.

Walther PPK

Dr. Schmidt (Erich Redman) is briefly seen with a Walther PPK when he confronts Pvt. Boyce in the lab

Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka .380 ACP. Note the ring just behind the magazine.

The Walther PPK is held on PFC Edward Boyce (Jovan Adepo).

Boyce is threatened by Schmidt with the Walther.

Dr. Schmidt (Erich Redman) holds the Walther PPK.

Submachine Guns

M1 Thompson

Corporal Lewis Ford (Wyatt Russell) carries an M1 Thompson as his primary weapon throughout the film, identifiable by its simplified rear L-sight.

M1 Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP

Cpl. Ford (Wyatt Russell) fires his Thompson.

MP40

The MP40 is used by many of the SS soldiers stationed at the bunker complex. Several of the weapons are also taken by the Allied raiding force and turned against their former owners. As is common in films, the MP40 is incorrectly portrayed as being the most common weapon carried by German troops, although it is at least somewhat conceivable that soldiers guarding a secret research facility may be issued with more of these than would be considered typical.

MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

An SS trooper fires his MP40.

Rifles/Carbines

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is the standard issue rifle carried by the 101st Airborne paratroopers in the film, including Private Ed Boyce (Jovan Adepo).

M1 Garand .30-06

Pvt. Ed Boyce (Jovan Adepo) holds the M1 Garand.

Pvt. Ed Boyce (Jovan Adepo) clears the bunker with his M1 Garand. Note how this is a reverse shot, as the clip ejector is on the right side of the rifle.

Karabiner 98k

The Karabiner 98k is the main battle rifle used by German forces in the film.

Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm

Sturmgewehr 44

Some SS soldiers are seen armed with the Sturmgewehr 44. Several of these are captured and used by the Allied raiding party, including Private Rosenfeld (Dominic Applewhite) and Chloe (Mathilde Ollivier).

Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm

SS soldiers armed with the Sturmgewehr 44.

The SS soldier in the background is armed with an StG44.

Chloe (Mathilde Ollivier) carrying a captured StG44.

M1903A4 Springfield Sniper Rifle

PFC Lyle Tibbet (John Magaro) carries a M1903A4 Sniper Rifle. This rifle is fitted with a scope and is missing the front sight.

M1903A4 Springfield with Model 330 Weaver scope - .30-06

PFC Lyle Tibbet (John Magaro) fires the M1903A4 Sniper Rifle.

Tibbet works the bolt in a closeup.

Another view, showing the missing front sight.

Machine Guns

Browning Automatic Rifle

Dawson (Jacob Anderson ) is briefly seen with a Browning Automatic Rifle.

M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle without carry handle - .30-06

MG34

The MG34 is the principal machine gun used by the German forces guarding the bunker, seen both in sandbag emplacements and mounted on their vehicles. One of these is captured by the American troops and used by Private Rosenfeld (Dominic Applewhite), who correctly identifies the machine gun as a two-man weapon when he is criticized for not reloading and firing more quickly.

MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser

German soldier uses the MG34 mounted in the armored vehicle.

Pvt. Rosenfeld (Dominic Applewhite) struggling to reload the captured MG34.

Grenades

Mk II Hand Grenade

The Mk II Hand Grenade is carried by US soldiers in the film.

Mk II hand grenade

Model 24 Stielhandgranate

Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Mashers" are used by the Germans, as well as the Allied raiding force.

Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" stick grenade with fragmentation sleeve

Chloe (Mathilde Ollivier) carrying some captured "Potato Mashers".

Other

Flammenwerfer 35

German soldiers use Flammenwerfer 35s to dispose of corpses. Later, Chole (Mathilde Ollivier) retrieves one to use against a zombie super-soldier.

Flammenwerfer 35 flamethrower

Chloe werfs flammen with the Flammenwerfer 35.