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 occupied 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 movie changes the actual events for dramatic purposes.The movie's exteriors were actually shot on location in Norway in the wintertime and several of the actual particpants have small roles in the movie. Most notably the captain of the ferry ,at the end of the movie, was the actual captain of the ferry that the commados sunk in 1943.

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

The Heroes of Telemark (1965)

Handguns

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.

British Colt New Service circa 1915 - .455 Webley.

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) uses a Walther P38 in the movie as does Knut Straud (Richard Harris).

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.

Luger P08

During the takeover of a steamer a "Quisling" (slang for a Norwegian traitor) uses a Luger P08.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm. This is blank adapted movie gun.

Submachine Guns

Sten Mk III SMG

Knut Straud (Richard Harris), Ralf Pederson (Kirk Douglas) and other commandoes use a Sten Mk III Submachine Gun in the movie.

Sten Mk III - 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!

Thompson Model 1928 Submachine Gun

Knut Straud and many of the commandos use the Thompson Model 192A1 Submachine Gun.

M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service.

MP40

Not surprisingly the MP40 is seen being used by the German soldiers though not to the extent that some of the older WWII movies would show.

MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm

Rifles

Lee Enfield No. 4

At the start of the mission after returning to Norway Knut Straud (Richard Harris) retrieves a Lee Enfield No. 4 rifle. It is never seen again.

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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Shotgun

Uncle (Michael Redgrave) uses a Double Barreled Hammerless Shotgun against German soldiers.

1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.