Pelagia and the White Bulldog (Pelagiya i bely buldog)

Pelagia and the White Bulldog (Pelagiya i bely buldog) DVD Cover Country Russia Directed by Yuriy Moroz Release Date 2009 Language Russian Studio Morozfilm Distributor Central Partnership Main Cast Character Actor Pelagia Polina Kutepova Archbishop Mitofaniy Aleksandr Feklistov Vladimir Bubentsov Timofey Tribuntsev Maria Tatishcheva Nina Usatova Naina Telianova Viktoriya Isakova Tikhon Spasyonny Aleksandr Golubev Murad Sergei Legostaev

Pelagia and the White Bulldog (Pelagiya i bely buldog) is a Russian 2009 detective mini series directed by Yuriy Moroz and based on eponymous novel by Boris Akunin. The story takes place in Russia in late 19th century. The orthodox nun Pelagia (Polina Kutepova) investigates several crimes that takes place in the family of old and rich woman.

The following weapons were used in the film Pelagia and the White Bulldog (Pelagiya i bely buldog):

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 3 (Denix M1869 Smith & Wesson)

Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolvers are used by several characters including Stepan Shiryaev (Sergei Ugryumov), Murad (Sergei Legostaev) and Chief of police Felix Lagrange (Andrey Mezhulis). The screen revolvers are non-firing replicas, manufactured by Spanish company Denix; the muzzle flashes are CGI generated.

Denix M1869 Smith & Wesson, a non-firing replica of Smith & Wesson Model 3.

Petya Telianov (Aleksey Vertkov) tries to commit suicide by Shiryaev's revolver...

...but the revolver appears to be unloaded, as Shiryaev shows to Petya.

Murad fires at police.

Lagrange's revolver on the chair.

Nagant M1895 Revolver

Nagant M1895 revolver is used by Vladimir Bubentsov (Timofey Tribuntsev) during the shootout in the forest. Policemen also carry Nagant revolvers. Chief of police Felix Lagrange (Andrey Mezhulis) uses Nagant during the shootout with Murad as a backup weapon. The screen Nagants are blank-firing Blef revolvers.

Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62x38N cartridge (aka 7.62 Nagant ammo). This example was dated 1939 manufacture and was a War time Issued weapon. Note the angular front sight which was used from 1930s.

Bubentsov holds his Nagant during the shootout in the forest.

Policemen fire their revolvers at Murad.

Lagrange fires at Murad.

Percussion Dueling Pistol

Percussion Dueling Pistols are seen in the flashback scene of the duel of Vladimir Bubentsov (Timofey Tribuntsev).

Modern replica of Lepage percussion dueling pistol.

Bubentsov holds his duel pistol.

Bubentsov's first opponent, the dragoon officer (Imants Berzins), aims a duel pistol.

Bubentsov's second opponent, the officer's brother (Richard Bondarev), aims a duel pistol.

Rifles

Mosin Nagant M1891/30 Rifle

What appear to be M1891/30 rifles, standing for original M1891s, are briefly seen in hands of prison guards.

Mosin Nagant M1891/30 - 7.62x54mm R.

A prison guard is armed with a M1891/30 rifle.