Born by Revolution: On Fire (Rozhdyonnaya revolyutsiey: V ogne)

Born by Revolution: On Fire (Rozhdyonnaya revolyutsiey: V ogne) Cover for 4 DVD Collection Country USSR Directed by Grigori Kokhan Release Date 1974 Language Russian Studio Dovzhenko Film Studios Main Cast Character Actor Nikolay Fomich Kondratyev Evgeniy Zharikov Maria Ivanovna Kondratyeva Natalya Gvozdikova Aleksey Kuzmich Bushmakin Viktor Shulgin Nil Alekseevich Kolychev Vadim Medvedev Vasily Voinov Stanislav Borodokin Nikita Georgi Dvornikov Grisha Sergei Podgornyj Lyonka Panteleev Vladimir Dyukov-Samarskiy

Born by Revolution (Rozhdyonnaya revolyutsiey) is a Soviet made for TV historical films series, released in 1974-1977, directed by Grigori Kokhan and based on the novel "Povest ob ugolovnom rozyske" ("A Tale of Criminal Investigations Department") by Aleksey Nagorny and Geliy Ryabov. The series depicts the history of Soviet Ugolovny Rozysk (criminal police) from 1917 to 1970s, seen through the eyes of Nikolay Fomich Kondratyev (Evgeniy Zharikov).

The third film On Fire (V ogne) is set in 1920s. Nikolay Kondratyev returns back to Leningrad and participates in the operation against the most dangerous local gang, lead by Lyonka Panteleev (the storyline is loosely based on real events of 1922-1923).

The following weapons were used in the film Born by Revolution: On Fire (Rozhdyonnaya revolyutsiey: V ogne):

Revolvers

Nagant M1895

Nagant M1895 revolvers are widely used by Ugolovny Rozysk personnel, notably Nikolay Kondratyev (Evgeniy Zharikov) (used in firing scenes as a substitution for his Smith & Wesson Military & Police that is described below), Bushmakin (Viktor Shulgin), Voinov (Stanislav Borodokin), Nikita (Georgi Dvornikov), Grisha (Sergei Podgornyj), and by Militsia and criminals. Most revolvers are of anachronistic post-1930 version.

Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62x38R Nagant

Bushmachkin takes a Nagant from the hand of slain militioneer.

Nikita fires at escaping Panteleev.

A criminal Senya Miliy (Stanislav Fesyunov) with a Nagant.

Kondratyev fires at Senya.

Kondratyev holds a Nagant in the scene in Nyurka's apartments.

Panteleev's henchman (Anatoliy Podshivalov) fires his Nagant.

Grisha drops his revolver, being shot by Panteleev.

Kondratyev and Vasya Voinov chase for Panteleev.

Panteleev (Vladimir Dyukov-Samarskiy) takes a revolver of a prison guard (Aleksandr Sukhotsky).

Voinov fires during the shootout in restaurant.

Bushmakin fires in the same scene.

Kondratyev fires at Panteleev.

Smith & Wesson Victory Model

As in previous film, Nikolay Kondratyev (Evgeniy Zharikov) carries his Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver, called a Colt in the movie. In firing scenes this revolver is substituted with a Nagant M1895.

Smith & Wesson Victory Model with 5" barrel. This is a British "Lend Lease" version chambered in .38 S&W

Kondratyev puts his revolver in drawer.

Pisols

Mauser C96 "Bolo"

Short-barreled Mauser C96 "Bolo" pistol is a favoured gun of Lyonka Panteleev (Vladimir Dyukov-Samarskiy).

Mauser C96 Short Barreled "Bolo" Model - 7.63x25mm Mauser

Panteleev holds his Mauser.

He fires at pursuing Nikita.

Panteleev in shootout in restaurant.

Kondratyev picks up Panteleev's Mauser.

Walther PPK

In one scene a criminal (Nikolai Vashchilin) fires a heavily anachronistic Walther PPK.

Early Waffenamt marked Walther PPK. Note the differences: orange bakelite grips, lanyard ring, smaller rear sight, grooved top, and irregular front - 7.65x17mm Auto (.32 ACP)

A waiter in restaurant appears to be Panteleev's accomplice and fires his pistol.