Nicholas and Alexandra

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Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)

Nicholas and Alexandra is a 1971 biographical film which partly tells the story of the last Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra. It is based on the 1967 book of the same name by historian Robert K. Massie.

The movie stars Michael Jayston in the main role as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The film was nominated six Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction however the film won only two Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction.

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The following weapons were used in the film Nicholas and Alexandra:

Lee-enfield type rifle

Several Russians are seen with what appears to be Lee-Enfield rifles due to certain characteristics. Though the bolts are straight on some of them. The Russians did not use the Lee-Enfield during this period so it might have been a forced solution for the movie-makers due to lack of genuine Mosin Nagant rifles.

Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.(for comparison purposes)

Several Lee-Enfield looking rifles in the hands of Bolshevik soldiers.

Mauser rifle variant

At least one Bolshevik Russian soldier is seen with a Mauser deriviant.

Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. (for comparison purposes)

The soldier on the far left is seen with a Mauser deriviant during the standoff.

The soldier with glasses carries a Mauser variant. Note the straight bolt handle.

Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine

The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident.

Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R. This was modified to become the M44 which replaced it, entering combat trials in 1943, becoming fairly common in 1944.

Russian Imperial troops firing warning shots in the air.

Close-up of the weapon in the same scene.

Vickers Machine gun

The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns.

Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British

Maxim MG08 (Vickers mockup)

The MG08 are visually modified Vickers Machine Guns.

An original Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Webley Bulldog revolver

A Webley Bulldog revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official.

Belgian copy of a Webley Bulldog - 32 caliber.

Col. Kobylinsky (John Wood) with his Webley Bulldog.

Col. Voikov (John Forbes-Robertson) commits suicide after sending off young boys and old men to die.

An assassin fires his Webley Bulldog at Pyotr Stolypin (Eric Porter)

Unknown revolver #1

An unknown revolver is seen in the hands of Dr. Lazovert (Vernon Dobtcheff).

Unknown revolver #2

A second unknown revolver is used by Prince Felix Yusupov (Martin Potter), accomplish to the murder of Rasputin.

Unknown revolvers

The Bolshevik assassins are using revolvers to kill the Royal Family in the end scene.

Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3

In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family, Yakov Yurovsky (Alan Webb), is seen with a nickel finish S & W Schofield.

Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with nickel finish - .45 Schofield.

The captor Yakov Yurovsky (center) with his Schofield revolver.

Yakov Yurovsky cleaning his Schofield revolver.

Colt semi-automatic type

In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing what appears to be a Colt Semi-auto. Maybe a 1903 or 1911. It is not shown being fired.