| Lenin in October (Lenin v oktyabre)
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Original Theatrical Poster
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| Country
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 USSR
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| Directed by
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Mikhail Romm
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| Release Date
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1937
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| Language
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Russian
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| Studio
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Mosfilm
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| Main Cast
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| Character
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Actor
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| Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
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Boris Shchukin
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| Vasily
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Nikolai Okhlopkov
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| Matveyev
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Vasili Vanin
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| Josef Vissarionovich Stalin
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Semyon Goldshtab
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| Felix Edmundovich Dzerzhinsky
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Vladimir Pokrovskiy
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| Blinov
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Nikolai Arsky
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| Aleksandr Feodorovich Kerenski
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Aleksandr Kovalevskiy
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| Valerian Rutkovskiy
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Nikolai Svobodin
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Lenin in October (Lenin v oktyabre) is a Soviet B&W 1937 historical drama, directed by Mikhail Romm. It depicts the events of Russian October Revolution 1917 and the personality of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. The movie is the first part of dilogy, followed by Lenin in 1918 (Lenin v 1918 godu) (1939).
The following weapons were used in the film Lenin in October (Lenin v oktyabre):
Revolvers
Nagant M1895
Nagant M1895 revolvers are widely used by revolutionaries, notably Vasily (Nikolai Okhlopkov), Matveyev (Vasili Vanin) and Blinov (Nikolai Arsky), and officers of Russian Army.
Russian Nagant 1895, produced 1920s - 7.62x38R Nagant. The rounded front sight is a sign of revolvers produced from 1890s until 1930.
Bolshevik Comrade Vasily, a personal envoy and bodyguard of Vladimir Lenin, has his Nagant on table.
An officer opposes Red Guards. He carries a Nagant in holster.
Another officer draws his revolver.
Officers at left and right hold Nagants.
Blinov, a commander of Red Guards unit, leads his men during the storming of the Winter Palace.
Bolshevik Matveyev (in cener) declares the ministers of Provisional Government that they are under arrest.
Rast-Gasser M1898
A Rast-Gasser M1898 revolver is personal sidearm of Russian Army Poruchik (Lt.) Nikolay Nikolaevich Kirilin (Nikolai Chaplygin). In the scene on the telephone station Bolshevik Matveyev (Vasili Vanin) uses a Rast-Gasser revolver (later he is seen with a Nagant).
Austrian Rast Gasser 1898 - 8x27mm Gasser
Poruchik Kirilin fires his Gasser.
Another view of Kirilin's revolver.
Matveyev holds his Gasser in the scene on telephone station.
Kirilin fires his revolver during the storming in the Winter Palace.
Pistols
FN Model 1900
In one scene Vasily (Nikolai Okhlopkov) suggests Lenin (Boris Shchukin) an FN Model 1900 pistol for self-defence but the leader of Bolsheviks declines. It's worth noting that in reality Lenin owned an FN 1900 pistol but it was later, in 1918-1919.
Mauser C96
Mauser C96 pistols are briefly seen in hands of Red Guards during the storming of the Winter Palace.
Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser
A sailor with Mauser C96.
A soldier with Mauser C96.
A Red Guard with Mauser C96.
Rifles
Mosin Nagant M1891
Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles are widely used by revolutionary and counter-revolutionary forces. Vast majority of them are Infantry rifles but some M91 Dragoon are also seen.
Note: see additional images on talk page.
Imperial Russian Mosin Nagant M1891 Infantry Rifle in original configuration - 7.62x54mm R
Imperial Russian Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon Rifle - 7.62x54mm R
Red Guards with M91 Infantry rifles.
Numerous M91 rifles are seen during the conflict between revolutionary workers and the proponents of the Provisional Government.
Revolutionary soldiers with M91 rifles. This scene was reused in 1982 mini series
20-e dekabrya as a documentary footage.
Red Guards storm the Winter Palace.
An M91 Dragoon is seen at the right.
Gras Model 1874
What appear to be Gras Model 1874 rifles are seen in hands of Red Guards during the storming of the Winter Palace. Russia purchased 450,000 Gras rifles in France in 1916.
Gras Mle 1874 - 11x59mm Gras
A bayonet that looks like French
Yatagan sword bayonet is seen in cener. Such bayonets were issued for Chassepot rifles but also used with Gras.
Raised buttstock of supposed Gras rifle is seen.
Supposed Gras rifle is seen in center.
A good view of the upper barrel band that matches the Gras rifle (in center).
A Red Guard in center holds a Gras.
A Gras rifle is seen at the right.
Machine Guns
Maxim M1910
Maxim M1910 machine guns are used by Russian Army, Red Guards and defenders of the Provisional Government.
Maxim 1910, simplified version with smooth water jacket - 7.62x54mmR
A Maxim in trench on frontline.
Two Maxims are mounted on Red Guards Austin armoured car.
A Maxim on barricade at the Winter Palace.
Other Weapons
RG-14 Hand Grenade
Red Guards use RG-14 (or RG-14/30) hand grenades.
RG-14 Russian hand grenade
Red Guards prepare grenades.
Another view of the same scene.
A Red sailor throws a grenade.
A sailor with a grenade in his belt.
Mills Bomb
A hand grenade that resembles Mills Bomb is carried by a Red Guard.
No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.
A soldier at the left carries a grenade that appears to be a Mills Bomb.
Trivia
Holsters
An officer carries a Nagant in holster.
Kirilin uses a Nagant holster for his Rast-Gasser revolver.
Artillery
76.2mm M1902 field guns are seen in several scenes.
A 3-inch field gun at the entrance of Smolny. This scene was reused in 1982 mini series
20-e dekabrya as a documentary footage.
Defenders of the Winter Palace deploy a 3-inch gun on barricade.
Armour
Numerous Austin Armoured Cars are seen throughout the movie. These are 2nd series Austins, with parallel placed turrets and sloped rooftop.
Austin 2nd series armoured car.
The turrets are turned backwards. This particular armoured car doesn't carries machine guns.
Another view of an Austin.
This Austin is armed with two Maxims.
Warships
Cruiser Avrora, a famous participant of Russian Revolution, is seen in several scenes. The outlook of the ship is slightly different from the one in October 1917, as in 1920s Avrora passed repair and modernization, including rearming from 152mm/L45 main guns to modern 130mm/L55.
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