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==Mauser C96== | ==Mauser C96== | ||
| − | A [[Mauser C96]] is used by one of the | + | A [[Mauser C96]] is used by one of the overseers ([[Ivan Savelyev]]) who killed The Girl ([[San Bo Yan]]) and later by Chinese officers. |
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser.]] | ||
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Overseers playing cards in the third class. Note the grip of the holstered C96 on the left.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He grabs his pistol.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The C96 in his hand while entering another third-class wagon.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He shoots unarmed Chinese workers.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-C96-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A first-class traveler destroys his personal wine bottles with a C96 so as not to let them fall into the hands of the workers.]] |
==Mauser M1914== | ==Mauser M1914== | ||
| − | The other man | + | The other man overseer ([[Yakov Gudkin]]) a [[1914 Mauser Pocket Pistol]]. The Chinese General ([[Chai Wan Sen]]) and the British envoy ([[Sergei Minin]]) can be seen using this pistol at the end. |
[[Image:1914MauserPocket.jpg|thumb|none|300px|1914 Mauser Pocket Pistol - 7.65x17mmSR]] | [[Image:1914MauserPocket.jpg|thumb|none|300px|1914 Mauser Pocket Pistol - 7.65x17mmSR]] | ||
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-MPocket1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-MPocket1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol being fired during the wrangling.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-MPocket2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-MPocket2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Same situation, a few scenes later.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-MPocket3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-MPocket3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The English Man fires his pocket pistol at incoming workers.]] |
==Steyr M1912== | ==Steyr M1912== | ||
Chinese workers arm themselves with Austrian [[Steyr M1912]] pistols. | Chinese workers arm themselves with Austrian [[Steyr M1912]] pistols. | ||
[[Image:SteyerHahn1913Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Steyr-Hahn M1912 (1913 mfg) - 9x23mm Steyr]] | [[Image:SteyerHahn1913Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Steyr-Hahn M1912 (1913 mfg) - 9x23mm Steyr]] | ||
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Steyr1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Steyr1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steyr pistols in an broken up crate.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Steyr2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Steyr2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The workers hold their pistols into the air. In center, a Mauser C96 is seen.]] |
==Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model== | ==Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model== | ||
| − | The [[Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model]] is used by the brother of the Girl. | + | The [[Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model]] is used by the brother ([[Chu She Wang]]) of the Girl. |
[[Image:S&w russian.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model - .44 Russian]] | [[Image:S&w russian.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model - .44 Russian]] | ||
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Peasant with his S&W revolver in a close-up.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Revolver2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Revolver2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He aims at the Chinese officer.]] |
| − | == | + | ==Ortgies Pocket Pistol== |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Pistol1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | The Secretary of the English envoy ([[Igor Chernyak]]) uses an [[Ortgies Pocket Pistol]]. |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Pistol2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[Image:Ortgies 765mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ortgies Pocket Pistol - .32 ACP]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress- | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Pistol1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He threatens the train driver to stop the train.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress- | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Pistol2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|As workers coming to him, he opens fire at them.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Pistol5.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Pistol4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol is also used by a first-class traveler in the background.]] |
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| + | ==Star Ruby== | ||
| + | An English diplomat can be seen with a [[Star Ruby]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:Garate Ruby R.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Garate, Anitua y Cia Ruby-Type Pistol - .32 ACP]] | ||
| + | [[File:BlueExpress-Pistol3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The diplomant fires his pistol from cover.]] | ||
| + | [[File:BlueExpress-Pistol5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Left side of the Star Ruby.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Gewehr 1898== | ==Gewehr 1898== | ||
| − | Chinese soldiers can be seen carrying German [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]], probably standing for [[Mauser Rifle Series#Gewehr 1888|Hanyang Type 88]] and[[Mauser_Rifle_Series#Type_Zhongzheng_Rifle|Type 24 Zhongzheng]] rifles. Most of these rifles are fitted with ''Seitengewehr'' 98/05 bayonets. | + | Chinese soldiers, some policemen and later workers can be seen carrying German [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]], probably standing for [[Mauser Rifle Series#Gewehr 1888|Hanyang Type 88]], [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#1907 Chinese Mauser|M1907]] and [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#Type_Zhongzheng_Rifle|Type 24 Zhongzheng]] rifles. Most of these rifles are fitted with ''Seitengewehr'' 98/05 bayonets. |
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chinese soldier on the railway platform stand with their Gewehrs with fixed bayonets.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A line of police officers stands guard.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Coolie ([[A Vardul]]) fires his Mauser at soldiers.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another angle of his firing rifle.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chinese worker on the roof of the wagon, fires his rifle at a Chinese officer.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|After laying down their arms, three soldiers allowed to pick them up and can join the fight on the worker's side.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Gew7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the last remaining loyal soldiers aims his Mauser.]] |
==Gewehr 1898M== | ==Gewehr 1898M== | ||
| − | Some Gew. | + | Some Gew. 98Ms are also used by soldiers and workers. These rifles seem to be equipped with French M1874 bayonets for [[Gras Model 1874|Gras]] rifles. |
[[Image:MauserG98M.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898M - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MauserG98M.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898M - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two soldiers behind the Chinese Officer ([[Spasaevsky]]) with their rifles with fixed bayonets.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The same soldiers carry out the command to arrest the Coolie. Before and after these scenes in the third-class wagon, the soldiers are all armed with G98 with ''Lange Visier'' rear sights.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Workers take the Mauser rifles out of the crate.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A good view of the receivers and the straight bolt handles.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Good view of a grasping groove.]] |
| − | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:BlueExpress-Mauser6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rifles held in the air by the workers.]] |
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category: Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 08:45, 22 April 2020
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The Blue Express, or China Express, is a 1929 Soviet silent drama film directed by Ilya Trauberg (Assistant director of October: Ten Days That Shook the World (Oktyabr). China in the 1920s: an express train to bring travelers to Russia is waiting to depart. As in the reality of society, passengers on the train are divided into three classes: in the first class, accompanied by military honors, the British envoy; with him missionaries, diplomats, entrepreneurs. Sales representatives, citizens, and scholars sit in the compartments of the second class. The ordinary workers have to be satisfied with the third class.
The following weapons were used in the film The Blue Express:
Handguns
Mauser C96
A Mauser C96 is used by one of the overseers (Ivan Savelyev) who killed The Girl (San Bo Yan) and later by Chinese officers.
Mauser M1914
The other man overseer (Yakov Gudkin) a 1914 Mauser Pocket Pistol. The Chinese General (Chai Wan Sen) and the British envoy (Sergei Minin) can be seen using this pistol at the end.
Steyr M1912
Chinese workers arm themselves with Austrian Steyr M1912 pistols.
Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model
The Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model is used by the brother (Chu She Wang) of the Girl.
Ortgies Pocket Pistol
The Secretary of the English envoy (Igor Chernyak) uses an Ortgies Pocket Pistol.
Star Ruby
An English diplomat can be seen with a Star Ruby.
Rifles
Gewehr 1898
Chinese soldiers, some policemen and later workers can be seen carrying German Mauser Gewehr 1898, probably standing for Hanyang Type 88, M1907 and Type 24 Zhongzheng rifles. Most of these rifles are fitted with Seitengewehr 98/05 bayonets.
Coolie (A Vardul) fires his Mauser at soldiers.
Gewehr 1898M
Some Gew. 98Ms are also used by soldiers and workers. These rifles seem to be equipped with French M1874 bayonets for Gras rifles.
Two soldiers behind the Chinese Officer (Spasaevsky) with their rifles with fixed bayonets.
