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[[File:Dark of the Sun Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Dark of the Sun'' original poster (1968)]]
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{{Infobox Movie
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|name = Dark of the Sun
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|picture = Dark of the Sun Poster.jpg
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|caption = ''Original poster''
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|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA<BR>[[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] UK
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|director = Jack Cardiff
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|date= 1968
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|language =
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|studio=MGM
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|distributor=MGM
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|character1=Capt. Bruce Curry
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|actor1=[[Rod Taylor]]
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|character2=Claire
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|actor2=[[Yvette Mimieux]]
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|character3=Sgt. Ruffo
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|actor3=[[Jim Brown]]
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|character4=Capt. Henlein
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|actor4=[[Peter Carsten]]
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|character5=Dr. Wreid
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|actor5=[[Kenneth More]]
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|character6=Lt. Surrier
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|actor6=[[Olivier Despax]]
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|character7=Corporal Kataki
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|actor7=[[Bloke Modisane]]
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|character8=Bussier
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|actor8=[[André Morell]]
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}}
  
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'''''Dark of the Sun''''' (in the UK released under the title '''''The Mercenaries''''') is a 1968 movie by Jack Cardiff about a group of mercenaries sent on a dangerous mission during the Congo war.
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'''''Dark of the Sun''''' (in the UK released under the title '''''The Mercenaries''''') is a 1968 movie directed by Jack Cardiff about a group of mercenaries sent on a dangerous mission during the Congo war.
  
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'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Dark of the Sun'':'''
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== Pistols ==
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= Pistols =
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=== Walther P38 Pistol ===
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== Walther P38 ==
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The [[Walther P38]] pistol is personal weapon of Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]).
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A [[Walther P38]] pistol is a personal weapon of Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]).
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[[File:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm.]]
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[[File:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - P38.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) gives his P38 to drunken Dr. Wreid ([[Kenneth More]]) to let him shoot at bottles in the bar.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - P38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henlein gives his P38 to drunk Dr. Wreid ([[Kenneth More]]) to let him shoot at bottles in the bar.]]
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[[File:DotS-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Wreid holds the P38.]]
  
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=== Unidentified Pistol-1 ===
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== Browning Hi-Power ==
 
Capt. Bruce Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) had a pistol in his holster during the movie. He pulled it only in the final scene. The pistol is seen very briefly and unclear but due to the shape of its grip it could be identified as some version of [[Browning Hi-Power]].  
 
Capt. Bruce Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) had a pistol in his holster during the movie. He pulled it only in the final scene. The pistol is seen very briefly and unclear but due to the shape of its grip it could be identified as some version of [[Browning Hi-Power]].  
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Curry pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) gives his pistol to Congolese corporal.]]
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[[Image:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Curry pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry's pistol is seen at the belt of Congolese corporal.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Curry pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) gives his pistol to Corporal Kataki ([[Bloke Modisane]]).]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Curry pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Curry's pistol is seen at the belt of Corporal Kataki. The black grip resembles a [[Inglis Hi-Power]] but the pistol lacks the typical 'humped' fixed rear sights of Canadian version.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun-HiPower-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A promotional image shows Bruce Curry firing a Hi-Power at ''Simba''. This scene in the film itself looks different, without any gun in Curry's hands.]]
  
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=== Unidentified Pistol-2 ===
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== Beretta M1934 ==
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Bussier ([[André Morell]]) used a pistol to kill his wife and himself to prevent them from being caught alive by ''Simbas''.
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A [[Beretta M1934]] is seen in hands of Claire ([[Yvette Mimieux]]) when she runs to the train. Later Bussier ([[André Morell]]) used a Beretta M1934 to kill his wife and himself to prevent them from being caught alive by ''Simbas''.
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Bussier pistol.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP]]
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[[File:DotS-BerettaM35-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clair runs with a pistol in hand.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Bussier pistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bussier draws his pistol.]]
  
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== SMG ==
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= SMG =
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=== Sterling SMG ===
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== Sterling SMG ==
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[[Sterling SMG|Sterling SMGs]] are main weapons of Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) and Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]). It is most likely Mk. IV version.
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[[Sterling SMG]]s (most likely Mk. IV version) are main weapons of Capt. Bruce Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) and Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]).
 
[[File:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.]]
 
[[File:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Sterling-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]) refuse to give his Sterling SMG to the UN soldiers.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Sterling-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ruffo refuses to give his Sterling SMG to the UN soldiers.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Sterling-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) with his Sterling SMG.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Sterling-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Curry with his Sterling SMG.]]
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[[File:Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux in Dark of the Sun.JPG|thumb|500px|none|Curry holds his SMG on a promotion still.]]
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[[File:DotS-Sterling-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ruffo and Curry fire their SMGs during the night attack.]]
  
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=== M3 SMG ===
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== M3 "Grease Gun" ==
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[[M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"|M3 SMGs]] are main weapons of Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) and Lt. Surrier ([[Olivier Despax]]). In the scene in the bar drunken Dr. Wreid ([[Kenneth More]]) fire Henlein's SMG.
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[[M3 "Grease Gun"]] SMGs are main weapons of Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) and Lt. Surrier ([[Olivier Despax]]). In the scene in the bar drunk Dr. Wreid ([[Kenneth More]]) fires Henlein's SMG.
 
[[File:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP.]]
 
[[File:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M3 SMG-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) with his M3 SMG.]]
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[[File:DotS-M3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Wreid holds a "Grease Gun".]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M3 SMG-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Surrier ([[Olivier Despax]]) fire his M3 SMG at ''Simbas''.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M3 SMG-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Surrier fires his M3 at attacking ''Simbas''.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M3 SMG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henlein holds his M3 in the night scene.]]
  
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== Rifles ==
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== Sten Mk I* ==
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=== FN FAL ===
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What appears to be a [[Sten Mk I*]] SMG is seen in hands of one of ''Simba'' commanders.
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Most Congolese soldiers are armed with [[FN FAL]] rifles with wooden furniture. A Congolese corporal has differen version of this rifle with black furniture.
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[[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:FN_FAL_50_00.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO.]]
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[[File:DotS-Sten-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A ''Simba'' on jeep raises a Sten. A combination of skeleton buttstock and blunt nose matches Mk.I* version.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Congolese soldier with FN FAL rifle.]]
 
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view on the rifle.]]
 
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Congolese soldiers fire at the UN aircraft that attacked the train.]]
 
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Congolese corporal has different model of FN FAL.]]
 
  
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=== Type 56 Carbine ===
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= Rifles =
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== FN FAL ==
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Most Congolese soldiers are armed with [[FN FAL]] rifles with wooden furniture, except for Corporal Kataki ([[Bloke Modisane]]) and several soldiers who have rifles with black plastic handguards and wooden buttstocks.
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[[File:Fn fal g series.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL "G Series" - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Congolese soldier holds his FN FAL rifle.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on the rifle.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Congolese soldiers fire at the UN aircraft that attacked the train. A rifle with black handguard is seen at the background.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun-BrowningM2HB-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A lobby card shows a soldier at the background holding a FAL with plastic furniture.]]
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[[File:DotS-FAL-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers fire at ''Simbas''.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - FN FAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of Corporal Kataki's rifle.]]
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== Type 56 Carbine ==
 
One of the firearms used by ''Simbas'' is [[SKS rifle|Type 56 Carbine]]. It is correctly identified in the movie as "the Chinese rifle of Russian construction". This weapon is not seen in the hands of ''Simbas'' but one carbine is captured by Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]) and later used by Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]).
 
One of the firearms used by ''Simbas'' is [[SKS rifle|Type 56 Carbine]]. It is correctly identified in the movie as "the Chinese rifle of Russian construction". This weapon is not seen in the hands of ''Simbas'' but one carbine is captured by Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]) and later used by Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]).
 
[[File:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chinese Type 56 Carbine aka the Chinese SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Chinese SKS has a stamped receiver and a spike bayonet (aka a "pig sticker").]]
 
[[File:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chinese Type 56 Carbine aka the Chinese SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Chinese SKS has a stamped receiver and a spike bayonet (aka a "pig sticker").]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Type 56-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]) examine a captured Type 56 carbine. A good view on the "pig sticker".]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Type 56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Ruffo examines a captured Type 56 carbine.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Type 56-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) take a Type 56 carbine.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Type 56-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Henlein takes a Type 56 carbine.]]
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[[File:DotS-SKS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henlein unfolds the bayonet.]]
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== Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I ==
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While most ''Simbas'' are armed with spears, knifes and other cold weapons, some of them carry [[Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I]] rifles.
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[[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I - .303 British.]]
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[[File:DotS-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrel of a No. 4 Mk I rifle is seen behind ''Simba'' leader General Moses (Danny Daniels).]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A ''Simba'' fighter with SMLE rifle is shot during the night attack of the mercenaries.]]
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== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
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[[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles are also seen in hands of ''Simbas''.
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[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]
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[[File:DotS-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A ''Simba'' fighter at the left holds a No.1 Mk.III* rifle.]]
  
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=== Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I ===
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== Mauser Rifle ==
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Some ''Simbas'' are seen with the [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|SMLE rifles]] that are most likely Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I.
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At least one Mauser-style rifle is also seen.
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[[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.]]
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[[File:DotS-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be some full-length Mauser rifle is seen at the right in hands of a ''Simba'' fighter.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A ''Simba'' warrior with SMLE rifle is shot during the night attack of the mercenaries.]]
 
  
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=== Browning M1919 ===
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== Browning M1919A4 ==
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[[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4 MG]] is mounted in the truck of the UN soldiers in the opening scene.
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A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun is mounted in the truck of the UN soldiers in the opening scene.
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[[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on M2 tripod - .30-06.]]
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[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M1919.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M1919.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
  
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=== Browning M2 ===
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== Browning M2HB ==
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Several [[Browning M2]] MGs are mounted in the train.
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Several [[Browning M2HB]] MGs are mounted in the train. They are used to repel the attack of UN airplane and against ''Simbas''.
 
[[File:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.]]
 
[[File:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) near the M2HB.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Henlein ([[Peter Carsten]]) readies the M2HB for battle.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) and Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]) fire at the UN aircraft.]]
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[[File:DotS-M2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Surrier ([[Olivier Despax]]) mans the machine gun.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two M2HB on the flatcar.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun-BrowningM2HB-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A lobby card shows Lt. Surrier firing the M2HB.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view on the belt.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]), assisted by Corporal Kataki ([[Bloke Modisane]]), fire at the UN plane. The belt appears to be not loaded in the machine gun, and the muzzle flame is fake.]]
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[[File:DotS-M2-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2 during the airplane attack.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two M2HB on the flatcar.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - M2-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on the belt.]]
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[[File:DotS-M2-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Ruffo ([[Jim Brown]]) aims the machine gun at attacking ''Simbas''.]]
  
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== Grenades ==
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= Other Weapons =
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In the scene of the night attack Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) throw a grenade at ''Simbas'' but the grenade itself is not seen, only the explosion.
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== Mills Bomb ==
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In the scene of the night attack Capt. Curry ([[Rod Taylor]]) uses several [[Mills Bomb]]s.
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[[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]]
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[[File:DotS-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Curry holds a grenade.]]
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[[File:DotS-Grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A grenade on the floor in a second prior to explode.]]
  
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== Trivia ==
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== Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar ==
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Mortar-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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''Simbas'' use a pair of [[Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar]]s to attack the train.
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Mortar-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''Simbas'' used mortars (supposedly 82mm) to attack the train.]]
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[[File:3inch.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar Mk II - 3.20 in]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Mortar-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Simbas'' deploy two mortars on position.]]
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[[File:Dark of the Sun - Mortar-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crewmember removes the protection cap from the mortar at the right while another crewmember readies a mortar shell.]]
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[[File:DotS-Mortar-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Loading...]]
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[[File:DotS-Mortar-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fire!]]
  
 
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Dark of the Sun
Dark of the Sun Poster.jpg
Original poster
Country Flag of the United States.jpg USA
UKD.jpg UK
Directed by Jack Cardiff
Release Date 1968
Studio MGM
Distributor MGM
Main Cast
Character Actor
Capt. Bruce Curry Rod Taylor
Claire Yvette Mimieux
Sgt. Ruffo Jim Brown
Capt. Henlein Peter Carsten
Dr. Wreid Kenneth More
Lt. Surrier Olivier Despax
Corporal Kataki Bloke Modisane
Bussier André Morell


Dark of the Sun (in the UK released under the title The Mercenaries) is a 1968 movie directed by Jack Cardiff about a group of mercenaries sent on a dangerous mission during the Congo war.


The following weapons were used in the film Dark of the Sun:


Pistols

Walther P38

A Walther P38 pistol is a personal weapon of Capt. Henlein (Peter Carsten).

Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm.
Henlein gives his P38 to drunk Dr. Wreid (Kenneth More) to let him shoot at bottles in the bar.
Dr. Wreid holds the P38.

Browning Hi-Power

Capt. Bruce Curry (Rod Taylor) had a pistol in his holster during the movie. He pulled it only in the final scene. The pistol is seen very briefly and unclear but due to the shape of its grip it could be identified as some version of Browning Hi-Power.

Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm
Curry (Rod Taylor) gives his pistol to Corporal Kataki (Bloke Modisane).
Curry's pistol is seen at the belt of Corporal Kataki. The black grip resembles a Inglis Hi-Power but the pistol lacks the typical 'humped' fixed rear sights of Canadian version.
A promotional image shows Bruce Curry firing a Hi-Power at Simba. This scene in the film itself looks different, without any gun in Curry's hands.

Beretta M1934

A Beretta M1934 is seen in hands of Claire (Yvette Mimieux) when she runs to the train. Later Bussier (André Morell) used a Beretta M1934 to kill his wife and himself to prevent them from being caught alive by Simbas.

Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP
Clair runs with a pistol in hand.
Bussier draws his pistol.

SMG

Sterling SMG

Sterling SMGs (most likely Mk. IV version) are main weapons of Capt. Bruce Curry (Rod Taylor) and Sgt. Ruffo (Jim Brown).

Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.
Ruffo refuses to give his Sterling SMG to the UN soldiers.
Curry with his Sterling SMG.
Curry holds his SMG on a promotion still.
Ruffo and Curry fire their SMGs during the night attack.

M3 "Grease Gun"

M3 "Grease Gun" SMGs are main weapons of Capt. Henlein (Peter Carsten) and Lt. Surrier (Olivier Despax). In the scene in the bar drunk Dr. Wreid (Kenneth More) fires Henlein's SMG.

M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP.
Dr. Wreid holds a "Grease Gun".
Surrier fires his M3 at attacking Simbas.
Henlein holds his M3 in the night scene.

Sten Mk I*

What appears to be a Sten Mk I* SMG is seen in hands of one of Simba commanders.

Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm
A Simba on jeep raises a Sten. A combination of skeleton buttstock and blunt nose matches Mk.I* version.

Rifles

FN FAL

Most Congolese soldiers are armed with FN FAL rifles with wooden furniture, except for Corporal Kataki (Bloke Modisane) and several soldiers who have rifles with black plastic handguards and wooden buttstocks.

FN FAL "G Series" - 7.62x51mm NATO
A Congolese soldier holds his FN FAL rifle.
A close view on the rifle.
Congolese soldiers fire at the UN aircraft that attacked the train. A rifle with black handguard is seen at the background.
A lobby card shows a soldier at the background holding a FAL with plastic furniture.
Two soldiers fire at Simbas.
A close view of Corporal Kataki's rifle.

Type 56 Carbine

One of the firearms used by Simbas is Type 56 Carbine. It is correctly identified in the movie as "the Chinese rifle of Russian construction". This weapon is not seen in the hands of Simbas but one carbine is captured by Sgt. Ruffo (Jim Brown) and later used by Capt. Henlein (Peter Carsten).

Chinese Type 56 Carbine aka the Chinese SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Chinese SKS has a stamped receiver and a spike bayonet (aka a "pig sticker").
Sgt. Ruffo examines a captured Type 56 carbine.
Capt. Henlein takes a Type 56 carbine.
Henlein unfolds the bayonet.

Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I

While most Simbas are armed with spears, knifes and other cold weapons, some of them carry Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifles.

Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I - .303 British.
The barrel of a No. 4 Mk I rifle is seen behind Simba leader General Moses (Danny Daniels).
A Simba fighter with SMLE rifle is shot during the night attack of the mercenaries.

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles are also seen in hands of Simbas.

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British
A Simba fighter at the left holds a No.1 Mk.III* rifle.

Mauser Rifle

At least one Mauser-style rifle is also seen.

What appears to be some full-length Mauser rifle is seen at the right in hands of a Simba fighter.

MGs

Browning M1919A4

A Browning M1919A4 machine gun is mounted in the truck of the UN soldiers in the opening scene.

Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield
Dark of the Sun - M1919.jpg

Browning M2HB

Several Browning M2HB MGs are mounted in the train. They are used to repel the attack of UN airplane and against Simbas.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.
Capt. Henlein (Peter Carsten) readies the M2HB for battle.
Lt. Surrier (Olivier Despax) mans the machine gun.
A lobby card shows Lt. Surrier firing the M2HB.
Capt. Curry (Rod Taylor), assisted by Corporal Kataki (Bloke Modisane), fire at the UN plane. The belt appears to be not loaded in the machine gun, and the muzzle flame is fake.
An M2 during the airplane attack.
Two M2HB on the flatcar.
A close view on the belt.
Sgt. Ruffo (Jim Brown) aims the machine gun at attacking Simbas.

Other Weapons

Mills Bomb

In the scene of the night attack Capt. Curry (Rod Taylor) uses several Mills Bombs.

No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.
Curry holds a grenade.
A grenade on the floor in a second prior to explode.

Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar

Simbas use a pair of Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortars to attack the train.

Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar Mk II - 3.20 in
Simbas deploy two mortars on position.
A crewmember removes the protection cap from the mortar at the right while another crewmember readies a mortar shell.
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