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"The Border", also known as "Raja 1918" and "Border 1918", is a 2007 Finnish movie starring [[Martin Bahne]] set in the immediate aftermath of the Finnish Civil War of 1918. | "The Border", also known as "Raja 1918" and "Border 1918", is a 2007 Finnish movie starring [[Martin Bahne]] set in the immediate aftermath of the Finnish Civil War of 1918. | ||
| − | The year is 1918. The Finnish Civil War has just ended. Captain Carl von Munck (Martin Bahne), newly returned from the victorious Civil War, is posted near the border to Soviet Russia to prevent "illegal" people from crossing the border. In the tense aftermath of the Civil War, with thousands of Russian refugees fleeing from the aftermath of the Russian bolshevik victory in Russia, | + | The year is 1918. The Finnish Civil War has just ended. Captain Carl von Munck (Martin Bahne), newly returned from the victorious Civil War, is posted near the border to Soviet Russia to prevent "illegal" people from crossing the border. In the tense aftermath of the Civil War, with thousands of Russian refugees fleeing from the aftermath of the Russian bolshevik victory in Russia, no one with Russian heritage is allowed to cross, unless they are willing to face a Finnish firing squad. |
| − | ==Rifles | + | {{spoilers}} |
| + | {{Film Title|The Border}} | ||
| + | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
| + | =Rifles= | ||
| − | + | ==Mosin Nagant== | |
Both Russians and Finns are seen with [[Mosin Nagant|Mosin Nagant rifles]]. | Both Russians and Finns are seen with [[Mosin Nagant|Mosin Nagant rifles]]. | ||
[[Image:1891-Mosin-Nagant.jpg|thumb|none|401px|Full-length, Imperial Russian Mosin Nagant M1891 - 7.62x54mm R ]] | [[Image:1891-Mosin-Nagant.jpg|thumb|none|401px|Full-length, Imperial Russian Mosin Nagant M1891 - 7.62x54mm R ]] | ||
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[[Image:Raja1918rifle6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Frontal view of a Finnish soldier about to fire his rifle.]] | [[Image:Raja1918rifle6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Frontal view of a Finnish soldier about to fire his rifle.]] | ||
| − | + | ==Unknown bolt-action rifle== | |
The leader of the "Reds" Heikki Kiljunen (Tommi Korpela) is seen using an unknown type rifle. | The leader of the "Reds" Heikki Kiljunen (Tommi Korpela) is seen using an unknown type rifle. | ||
[[Image:Unknownrifleraja1918.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Unknownrifleraja1918.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| − | + | =Handguns= | |
| − | + | ==Luger P08== | |
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm. This is a 1917 dated handgun, thus it is a World War One firearm.]] | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm. This is a 1917 dated handgun, thus it is a World War One firearm.]] | ||
[[Image:Raja1918luger.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A "White" soldier firing his luger.]] | [[Image:Raja1918luger.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A "White" soldier firing his luger.]] | ||
[[Image:Raja1918luger2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of a luger.]] | [[Image:Raja1918luger2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of a luger.]] | ||
| − | + | ==Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"== | |
Several "Whites" are seen armed with the Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" | Several "Whites" are seen armed with the Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" | ||
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle".]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle".]] | ||
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[[Image:Raja1918broomhandle23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sergeant Muranen (Hannu-Pekka Björkman) fires his Mauser C96.]] | [[Image:Raja1918broomhandle23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sergeant Muranen (Hannu-Pekka Björkman) fires his Mauser C96.]] | ||
| − | + | ==Nagant M1895 revolver (including probable)== | |
A "White" soldier is seen firing a revolver at the beginning of the movie. It would be logical to assume it is a [[Nagant Revolver]] as the Finns in 1918 on both sides were mostly armed with Russian weapons. | A "White" soldier is seen firing a revolver at the beginning of the movie. It would be logical to assume it is a [[Nagant Revolver]] as the Finns in 1918 on both sides were mostly armed with Russian weapons. | ||
[[Image:Nagant-1895.jpg|thumb|none|400px|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.]] | [[Image:Nagant-1895.jpg|thumb|none|400px|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.]] | ||
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[[Image:Raja1918nagant2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Gentsch (Leonid Mozgovoy) being executed by the Soviets after his failed attempt at defection.]] | [[Image:Raja1918nagant2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Gentsch (Leonid Mozgovoy) being executed by the Soviets after his failed attempt at defection.]] | ||
[[Image:Raja1918nagant3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In a moment of despair, Lieutenant Suutari aims his revolver on himself though it fails to fire.]] | [[Image:Raja1918nagant3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In a moment of despair, Lieutenant Suutari aims his revolver on himself though it fails to fire.]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:32, 5 March 2013
 Work In Progress This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:The Border (2007) for current discussions. Content is subject to change. |
"The Border", also known as "Raja 1918" and "Border 1918", is a 2007 Finnish movie starring Martin Bahne set in the immediate aftermath of the Finnish Civil War of 1918.
The year is 1918. The Finnish Civil War has just ended. Captain Carl von Munck (Martin Bahne), newly returned from the victorious Civil War, is posted near the border to Soviet Russia to prevent "illegal" people from crossing the border. In the tense aftermath of the Civil War, with thousands of Russian refugees fleeing from the aftermath of the Russian bolshevik victory in Russia, no one with Russian heritage is allowed to cross, unless they are willing to face a Finnish firing squad.
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
The following weapons were used in the film The Border:
Rifles
Mosin Nagant
Both Russians and Finns are seen with Mosin Nagant rifles.
Unknown bolt-action rifle
The leader of the "Reds" Heikki Kiljunen (Tommi Korpela) is seen using an unknown type rifle.
Handguns
Luger P08
Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"
Several "Whites" are seen armed with the Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"
Nagant M1895 revolver (including probable)
A "White" soldier is seen firing a revolver at the beginning of the movie. It would be logical to assume it is a Nagant Revolver as the Finns in 1918 on both sides were mostly armed with Russian weapons.
