Outpost in the Mountains
(Zastava v gorakh)
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Modern DVD Cover
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| Country
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 USSR
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| Directed by
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Konstantin Yudin
Vladimir Gerasimov
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| Release Date
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1953
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| Language
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Russian
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| Studio
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Mosfilm
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Outpost in the Mountains (direct translation of original title Zastava v gorakh) is a Soviet 1953 adventure movie directed by Konstantin Yudin and Vladimir Gerasimov. The story takes place on Soviet-Iranian border in mountain region. The Soviet border guard outpost under command of Sr. Lt. Lunin controls an anxious sector of the border. On the Iranian territory US intelligence agents, lead by Col. Bridger and Maj. Morrow, plan to infiltrate a spy across the border. In order to draw off the border guards and weaken the security Morrow hires local brigands to make a raid on Soviet territory.
The following weapons were used in the film Outpost in the Mountains (Zastava v gorakh):
Pistols
Tokarev TT-33
Sr. Lt. Sergei Lunin (Vladlen Davydov) carries a TT-33 in holster. Maj. Morrow (Vladimir Belokurov) uses a TT (possibly a substitution for a similar looking Colt Model 1903) during the night chase for Ismail-Beg.
Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Post-1947 version
Another view of Morrow's pistol in the same scene.
Steyr M1912
When Morrow (Vladimir Belokurov) stands over the body of Ismail-Beg, his previously seen TT-33 switches to a Steyr M1912 in a continuity error.
Steyr Hahn Model 1912 (1913 mfg) - 9x23mm Steyr
Morrow makes sure in the death of Ismail-Beg.
Another view of the pistol.
Colt M1911A1
Colt M1911A1 pistols are seen in hands of several brigands. In the final scene both Morrow (Vladimir Belokurov) and his assistant Stanley (Oleg Solyus) use M1911A1 pistols.
World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1
Abdurrahman (
Asli Burkhanov), Ismail-Beg's lieutenant, holds Morrow at gunpoint.
Another brigand holds an M1911.
Morrow, disguised as a Soviet citizen, draws a Colt at Vera Lunina.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is seen in hands of a brigand.
Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm
A brigand in red turban holds a P38 at the right.
Unidentified pistol
During the night chase Ismail-Beg (Mukhamejan Kasymov) holds a nondescript pistol.
Submachine Guns
PPSh-41
Many Soviet border guards, including Sr. Lt. Lunin (Vladlen Davydov), Sgt. Kuleshov (Sergei Gurzo), Starshina (Sgt. Maj.) Zakharov (Lev Lobov) and Pvt. Vorobyov (Aleksandr Susnin), carry PPSh-41 SMGs.
PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
Starshina Zakharov (at the right) with a PPSh.
Lt. Lunin carries a PPSh when leading the cavalry unit to intercept the brigands.
Thompson M1928A1
Thompson M1928A1 SMGs are seen in hands of brigands.
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.
A brigand in blue turban carries a Thompson when the gang breaks into Morrow's office.
A Thompson is seen at the left in the same scene.
A brigand holds a Thompson during the crossing of the river.
Another view of the Thompson.
A brigand at the right holds a Thompson.
A brigand at the left holds a Thompson during the chase after Sgt. Kuleshov.
MP40
During the battle on the border some brigands use MP40 SMGs.
A brigand in center fires an MP40.
A pair of brigands at the foreground are armed with MP40s.
A brigand at the left holds an MP40.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
In one scene a local hunter carries a double barreled shotgun.
A hunter greets Lt. Lunin.
Rifles
Mosin Nagant M1944 Carbine
Most Soviet border guards, including Pvts. Marchenko (Stanislav Chekan), Vorobyov (Aleksandr Susnin), and Drobyshev (Viktor Uralskiy), carry Mosin Nagant M1944 Carbines.
Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine, with attached side-folding bayonet - 7.62x54mm R
Vorobyov carries an M44 carbine on sling.
Another view of Vorobyov's carbine.
Marchenko holds a carbine with unfolded bayonet at the left.
Vorobyov with a
PPSh-41 and Drobyshev with M1944 Carbine.
A close view of unfolded bayonet.
Yefreytor Sinitsyn (
Ivan Kosykh) fires his carbine during the battle against brigands.
Vz.24 Czech Mauser
Iranian border guards are armed with Vz.24 Czech Mauser rifles (possibly as a substitution for VZ-98/29 Persian Mausers).
Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
Border guard Akhmed (
Radner Muratov) holds a Mauser rifle. It has a straight bolt handle.
Karabiner 98k
Some brigands are armed with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser
A brigand at the right raises a 98k rifle.
A barrel of 98k is seen at the left.
A brigand holds a 98k at the right.
Lee-Enfield Mk.I
What appears to be pre-SMLE Lee-Enfield rifles are seen in hands of numerous brigands.
Lee-Enfield Mk.I CLLE (Charger Loading Lee Enfield) - .303 British. Note the bridge over the receiver level with the rear of the magazine which contains a charging clip guide.
A brigand holds a Lee-Enfield rifle in the scene in camp.
A brigand holds a Lee-Enfield rifle during the conflict between Morrow and Abdurrahman.
A Lee-Enfield is seen at the right.
A pair of brigands hold Lee-Enfield rifles.
A brigand swims across the river with a Lee-Enfield on sling.
A brigand aims his rifle.
A brigand at the right holds a Lee-Enfield.
A brigand holds a Lee-Enfield during the chase after Sgt. Kuleshov.
Winchester Model 1895
At least one brigand carries a Winchester Model 1895 rifle. What appears to be a sporterized Winchester is seen in Morrow's office.
A Russian contract Model 1895 in 7.62x54 Russian. Note the loading bridge over the reciever
The sporterized Winchester is seen at the right in Morrow's office. The lever and magazine can be seen.
A brigand holds a Winchester at the background.
Machine Guns
Degtyaryov DP-27
During the battle on the border Pvt. Marchenko (Stanislav Chekan) mans a Degtyaryov DP-27 machine gun.
Degtyaryov DP-27 - 7.62x54mm R
Marchenko (in center) holds a DP. Note the lack of the flash hider.
A closer view of Marchenko's machine gun.
Other Weapons
RGD-33 Hand Grenade
During the battle on the border Yefreytor Sinitsyn (Ivan Kosykh) uses an RGD-33 hand grenade.
RGD-33 high-explosive fragmentation stick grenade, shown with the diamond-patterned fragmentation sleeve.
Sinitsyn readies a grenade.
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