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'''''White Sun of the Desert''''' (''Beloye solntse pustyni'') is a 1970 classic Russian "Eastern" film by Vladimir Motyl, one of the most popular Russian films of all time. The setting is the east shore of the Caspian Sea where the Red Army soldier Fyodor Sukhov ([[Anatoly Kuznetsov]]) fight against the gang of outlaws lead by Abdullah the Black ([[Kakhi Kavsadze]]).
 
'''''White Sun of the Desert''''' (''Beloye solntse pustyni'') is a 1970 classic Russian "Eastern" film by Vladimir Motyl, one of the most popular Russian films of all time. The setting is the east shore of the Caspian Sea where the Red Army soldier Fyodor Sukhov ([[Anatoly Kuznetsov]]) fight against the gang of outlaws lead by Abdullah the Black ([[Kakhi Kavsadze]]).
  
'''The following weapons are seen in the movie White Sun of the Desert:'''
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== Revolvers ==
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=== Nagant M1895 ===
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= Handguns =
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== Nagant M1895 ==
 
The [[Nagant M1895]] is personal weapon of main character, Fyodor Sukhov ([[Anatoly Kuznetsov]]). This weapon was handed to him by his commander as award, so Sukhov appreciates his revolver and use it in most firefight scenes. Several Abdullah's men also use Nagant revolvers.
 
The [[Nagant M1895]] is personal weapon of main character, Fyodor Sukhov ([[Anatoly Kuznetsov]]). This weapon was handed to him by his commander as award, so Sukhov appreciates his revolver and use it in most firefight scenes. Several Abdullah's men also use Nagant revolvers.
[[File:Nagant-1895.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nagant M1895 - 7.62x38R cartridge (aka 7.62 Nagant ammo).]]
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[[File:Nagant-1895.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nagant M1895 - 7.62x38R]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Nagant1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov ([[Anatoly Kuznetsov]]) with his Nagant, wounded in shoulder.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Nagant1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov ([[Anatoly Kuznetsov]]) with his Nagant, wounded in shoulder.]]
[[File:WSoD-Nagant2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Semyon ([[Vladimir Kadochnikov]]), Abdullah's second-in-command, with two Nagants. Note Japanese katana at his side.]]
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[[File:WSoD-Nagant2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Semyon ([[Vladimir Kadochnikov]]), Abdullah's second-in-command, with two Nagants (one his own and the other taken from Sukhov). Note Japanese katana at his side.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Nagant3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view on Semyon's Nagants.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Nagant3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view on Semyon's Nagants.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-SW1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the Abdullah's men hit with lasso. He is armed with Nagant M1895 in one hand and [[Reichsrevolver M1879]] in other.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-SW1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the Abdullah's men hit with lasso. He is armed with Nagant M1895 in one hand and [[Reichsrevolver M1879]] in other.]]
  
=== Reichsrevolver M1879 ===
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== Reichsrevolver M1879 ==
 
[[Reichsrevolver M1879]] revolvers are used by several Abdullah's men. Later Sayid ([[Spartak Mishulin]]) took the revolver from one of the brigands but never fired it.
 
[[Reichsrevolver M1879]] revolvers are used by several Abdullah's men. Later Sayid ([[Spartak Mishulin]]) took the revolver from one of the brigands but never fired it.
[[File:Reichsrevolver_m1879_Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Reichsrevolver M1879 Revolver - 10,6x25R.]]
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[[File:Reichsrevolver_m1879_Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Reichsrevolver M1879 Revolver - 10,6x25R.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-SW1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the Abdullah's men hit with lasso. He is armed with [[Nagant M1895]] in one hand and Reichsrevolver M1879 in other.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-SW1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the Abdullah's men hit with lasso. He is armed with [[Nagant M1895]] in one hand and Reichsrevolver M1879 in other.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-SW2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand aims Reichsrevolver at Sayid ([[Spartak Mishulin]]).]]
 
[[File:WSoD-SW2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand aims Reichsrevolver at Sayid ([[Spartak Mishulin]]).]]
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[[File:WSoD-SW4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sayid take back his weapons.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-SW4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sayid take back his weapons.]]
  
== Pistols ==
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== Mauser C96 ==
=== Mauser C96 ===
 
 
[[Mauser C96]] is personal weapon of Abdullah and several of his men. Sukhov also use Mauser C96 during firefight on the shore, knocking out the weapon from hand of Ibraghim, commander of small group sent to capture Sukhov.
 
[[Mauser C96]] is personal weapon of Abdullah and several of his men. Sukhov also use Mauser C96 during firefight on the shore, knocking out the weapon from hand of Ibraghim, commander of small group sent to capture Sukhov.
[[File:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" - 7.63x25mm Mauser.]]
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[[File:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" - 7.63x25mm Mauser.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ibraghim aim his Mauser C96 on Sukhov.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ibraghim aim his Mauser C96 on Sukhov.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov knock out Ibraghim's Mauser.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov knock out Ibraghim's Mauser.]]
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[[File:WSoD-Mauser4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Abdullah's ([[Kakhi Kavsadze]]) Mauser.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mauser4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Abdullah's ([[Kakhi Kavsadze]]) Mauser.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mauser5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Abdullah's Mauser and dagger on the floor.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mauser5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Abdullah's Mauser and dagger on the floor.]]
[[File:Pavel Luspekaev in Beloye solntse pustyni.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Vereshchagin ([[Pavel Luspekaev]]) with Mauser during the shootout on the boat.]]
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[[File:WSoD-Mauser6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Vereshchagin ([[Pavel Luspekaev]]) with Mauser during the shootout on the boat.]]
  
== Rifles ==
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= Rifles =
=== Mosin Nagant Rifle ===
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== Mosin Nagant M1891/30 Rifle ==
Several characters carry [[Mosin Nagant Rifle]]s, notably Sayid ([[Spartak Mishulin]]) and young soldier Petrukha ([[Nikolai Godovikov]]).
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Young soldier Petrukha ([[Nikolai Godovikov]]) carries a [[Mosin Nagant M1891/30]] rifle with bayonet. His rifle is in poor condition and often misfires.
 
[[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Full-length Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR.]]
 
[[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Full-length Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR.]]
[[File:WSoD-Mosin1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov look at Petrukha's M1891 with bayonet. The rifle is in poor condition and often misfires.]]
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[[File:WSoD-Mosin1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov look at Petrukha's rifle.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mosin4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Petrukha with M1891.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mosin4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Petrukha with M1891.]]
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== Mosin Nagant M1938 Carbine ==
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Several characters carry [[Mosin Nagant M1938]] carbines, notably Sayid ([[Spartak Mishulin]]).
 
[[File:M38Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine - 7.62x54mmR.]]
 
[[File:M38Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine - 7.62x54mmR.]]
[[File:WSoD-Mosin2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sayid ready his carbine. It is M38 Carbine - an anachronism, but it is similar to old M1907 Carbine.]]
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[[File:WSoD-Mosin2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sayid readies his carbine]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mosin3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sayid's M38 Carbine.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mosin3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sayid's M38 Carbine.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mosin5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sayid fires M38 Carbine from under his horse.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Mosin5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sayid fires M38 Carbine from under his horse.]]
  
=== Winchester rifle ===
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== Winchester rifle ==
 
A rifle seen in hands of one of Abdullah's men look similar to [[Winchester Model 1894]]. It doesn't have a hammer; also, the receiver and barrel look different. This rifle is seen only non-firing. According to Russian website ''talks.guns.ru'' it is really Model 1894 but well-worn and maybe assembled from parts of several rifles. Its hammer was simply lost.
 
A rifle seen in hands of one of Abdullah's men look similar to [[Winchester Model 1894]]. It doesn't have a hammer; also, the receiver and barrel look different. This rifle is seen only non-firing. According to Russian website ''talks.guns.ru'' it is really Model 1894 but well-worn and maybe assembled from parts of several rifles. Its hammer was simply lost.
 
[[File:WSoD-Winchester1.jpg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of outlaws with Winchester-like rifle.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Winchester1.jpg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of outlaws with Winchester-like rifle.]]
  
== MGs ==
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= Machine Guns =
=== Lewis Machine Gun ===
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== Lewis Machine Gun ==
[[Lewis Gun|Lewis light machine gun]] is used by Sukhov ([[Anatoly Kuznetsov]]).
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[[Lewis Gun|Lewis light machine gun]] is seen in Sukhov's ([[Anatoly Kuznetsov]]) hands.
 
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]]
 
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Lewis3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov repairs Lewis taken from a pile of old weapon.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Lewis3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov repairs Lewis taken from a pile of old weapon.]]
 
[[File:WSOD-LewisLMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[File:WSOD-LewisLMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
  
=== Degtyaryov DP-27 modified to resemble Lewis machine gun ===
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== Degtyaryov DP-27 (visually modified to resemble Lewis machine gun) ==
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In firing scenes [[Lewis Gun]] is substituted with a visually modified [[Degtyaryov DP-27]].
 
[[Image:DP-28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|DP-27 machine gun, 7.62x54mm R]]
 
[[Image:DP-28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|DP-27 machine gun, 7.62x54mm R]]
[[File:WSoD-Lewis1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov shoots [[Degtyaryov DP-28]] modified to resemble Lewis from the top of oil tank.]]
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[[File:WSoD-Lewis1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov fires a DP-27 (mocked up to resemble Lewis) from the top of oil tank.]]
 
[[File:WSOD-DPmkup.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''Vereshchagin, go away from the longboat!'']]
 
[[File:WSOD-DPmkup.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''Vereshchagin, go away from the longboat!'']]
 
[[File:WSoD-Lewis2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fake Lewis without ammo.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Lewis2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fake Lewis without ammo.]]
  
=== Hotchkiss Light Machine Gun ===
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== Hotchkiss Light Machine Gun ==
A [[Hotchkiss Model 1922|Hotchkiss LMG]] is seen in the house of custom officer Pavel Vereshchagin ([[Pavel Luspekaev]]). It never fired during the movie and wound up being dumped into the sea by Vereshchagin's wife who wanted to keep her husband at home.
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A [[Hotchkiss Model 1922|Hotchkiss LMG]] is seen in the house of retired custom officer Pavel Vereshchagin ([[Pavel Luspekaev]]). It never fired during the movie and wound up being dumped into the sea by Vereshchagin's wife who wanted to keep her husband at home.
[[File:HotchkissM1922.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hotchkiss Model 1922. Strip-fed version]]
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[[File:HotchkissM1922.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hotchkiss Model 1922. Strip-fed version]]
[[File:WSoD-PK1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''No, lads, I'll not give you machine gun...''. Drunken Vereshchagin with his machine gun. Note the flexible belt which wasn't used on the  real Hotchkiss and appears to be taken from the [[PK]] MG.]]
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[[File:WSoD-PK1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''No, lads, I'll not give you the machine gun...''. Drunken Vereshchagin with his machine gun. Note the flexible belt which wasn't used on the  real Hotchkiss and appears to be taken from the [[PK]] MG.]]
 
[[File:WSOD-Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up of Vereshchagin's machine gun]]
 
[[File:WSOD-Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up of Vereshchagin's machine gun]]
[[File:WSoD-PK2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''These guns, these bullets... plague on them!''. Vereshchagin's wife throws her husband's weapon overboard. .]]
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[[File:WSoD-PK2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''These guns, these bullets... plague on them!''. Vereshchagin's wife throws her husband's weapon overboard.]]
 
 
== Other ==
 
[[File:WSoD-Dynamite.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Crate of dynamite.]]
 
[[File:WSoD-Dynamite-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sukhov lights a cigarette from the fuse of dynamite. Next second he will throw the explosive far away with the same "poker face".]]
 
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==

Revision as of 17:03, 27 February 2014


White Sun of the Desert
(Beloye solntse pustyni)
White Sun of the Desert DVD.jpg
DVD Cover
Country SOV.jpg USSR
Directed by Vladimir Motyl
Release Date 1970
Language Russian
Studio Mosfilm
Lenfilm
Main Cast
Character Actor
Fyodor Sukhov Anatoly Kuznetsov
Abdullah the Black Kakhi Kavsadze
Pavel Vereshchagin Pavel Luspekaev
Sayid Spartak Mishulin
Petrukha Nikolai Godovikov
Gyulchatai Tamara Fedotova
Nastasya Vereshchagina Raisa Kurkina


White Sun of the Desert (Beloye solntse pustyni) is a 1970 classic Russian "Eastern" film by Vladimir Motyl, one of the most popular Russian films of all time. The setting is the east shore of the Caspian Sea where the Red Army soldier Fyodor Sukhov (Anatoly Kuznetsov) fight against the gang of outlaws lead by Abdullah the Black (Kakhi Kavsadze).


The following weapons were used in the film White Sun of the Desert (Beloye solntse pustyni):


Handguns

Nagant M1895

The Nagant M1895 is personal weapon of main character, Fyodor Sukhov (Anatoly Kuznetsov). This weapon was handed to him by his commander as award, so Sukhov appreciates his revolver and use it in most firefight scenes. Several Abdullah's men also use Nagant revolvers.

Nagant M1895 - 7.62x38R
Sukhov (Anatoly Kuznetsov) with his Nagant, wounded in shoulder.
Semyon (Vladimir Kadochnikov), Abdullah's second-in-command, with two Nagants (one his own and the other taken from Sukhov). Note Japanese katana at his side.
File:WSoD-Nagant3.jpg
Another view on Semyon's Nagants.
One of the Abdullah's men hit with lasso. He is armed with Nagant M1895 in one hand and Reichsrevolver M1879 in other.

Reichsrevolver M1879

Reichsrevolver M1879 revolvers are used by several Abdullah's men. Later Sayid (Spartak Mishulin) took the revolver from one of the brigands but never fired it.

Reichsrevolver M1879 Revolver - 10,6x25R.
One of the Abdullah's men hit with lasso. He is armed with Nagant M1895 in one hand and Reichsrevolver M1879 in other.
A brigand aims Reichsrevolver at Sayid (Spartak Mishulin).
Sayid disarm es a brigand.
Sayid take back his weapons.

Mauser C96

Mauser C96 is personal weapon of Abdullah and several of his men. Sukhov also use Mauser C96 during firefight on the shore, knocking out the weapon from hand of Ibraghim, commander of small group sent to capture Sukhov.

Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" - 7.63x25mm Mauser.
Ibraghim aim his Mauser C96 on Sukhov.
Sukhov knock out Ibraghim's Mauser.
Sukhov (Anatoly Kuznetsov) with captured Mauser.
Abdullah's (Kakhi Kavsadze) Mauser.
Abdullah's Mauser and dagger on the floor.
Vereshchagin (Pavel Luspekaev) with Mauser during the shootout on the boat.

Rifles

Mosin Nagant M1891/30 Rifle

Young soldier Petrukha (Nikolai Godovikov) carries a Mosin Nagant M1891/30 rifle with bayonet. His rifle is in poor condition and often misfires.

Full-length Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR.
Sukhov look at Petrukha's rifle.
Petrukha with M1891.

Mosin Nagant M1938 Carbine

Several characters carry Mosin Nagant M1938 carbines, notably Sayid (Spartak Mishulin).

Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine - 7.62x54mmR.
Sayid readies his carbine
Sayid's M38 Carbine.
File:WSoD-Mosin5.jpg
Sayid fires M38 Carbine from under his horse.

Winchester rifle

A rifle seen in hands of one of Abdullah's men look similar to Winchester Model 1894. It doesn't have a hammer; also, the receiver and barrel look different. This rifle is seen only non-firing. According to Russian website talks.guns.ru it is really Model 1894 but well-worn and maybe assembled from parts of several rifles. Its hammer was simply lost.

One of outlaws with Winchester-like rifle.

Machine Guns

Lewis Machine Gun

Lewis light machine gun is seen in Sukhov's (Anatoly Kuznetsov) hands.

Lewis Gun - .303 British
Sukhov repairs Lewis taken from a pile of old weapon.
WSOD-LewisLMG.jpg

Degtyaryov DP-27 (visually modified to resemble Lewis machine gun)

In firing scenes Lewis Gun is substituted with a visually modified Degtyaryov DP-27.

DP-27 machine gun, 7.62x54mm R
Sukhov fires a DP-27 (mocked up to resemble Lewis) from the top of oil tank.
Vereshchagin, go away from the longboat!
Fake Lewis without ammo.

Hotchkiss Light Machine Gun

A Hotchkiss LMG is seen in the house of retired custom officer Pavel Vereshchagin (Pavel Luspekaev). It never fired during the movie and wound up being dumped into the sea by Vereshchagin's wife who wanted to keep her husband at home.

Hotchkiss Model 1922. Strip-fed version
No, lads, I'll not give you the machine gun.... Drunken Vereshchagin with his machine gun. Note the flexible belt which wasn't used on the real Hotchkiss and appears to be taken from the PK MG.
Close up of Vereshchagin's machine gun
These guns, these bullets... plague on them!. Vereshchagin's wife throws her husband's weapon overboard.

Trivia

Abdullah's gang with different weapon. A very picturesque spectacle!
Original cinema poster for White Sun of the Desert (1970)

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