| Lenin in 1918 (Lenin v 1918 godu)
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Original Theatrical Poster
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| Country
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 USSR
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| Directed by
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Mikhail Romm
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| Release Date
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1939
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| Language
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Russian
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| Studio
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Mosfilm
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Lenin in 1918 (Lenin v 1918 godu) is a Soviet B&W 1939 historical drama, directed by Mikhail Romm. The film is the second part of dilogy, preceded by Lenin in October (Lenin v oktyabre) (1937).
The following weapons were used in the film Lenin in 1918 (Lenin v 1918 godu):
Revolvers
Nagant M1895
Nagant M1895 revolvers are used by Chekists and counter-revolutionary conspirators, notably traitor Sintsov (Vladimir Solovyov).
Russian Nagant 1895, produced 1920s - 7.62x38R Nagant. The rounded front sight is a sign of revolvers produced from 1890s until 1930.
Conspirators with Nagant revolvers.
Chekists with Nagant revolvers.
Lenin's driver (uncredited) draws a Nagant during the assassination attempt.
When Sinsov is uncovered, his revolver is seen in Felix Dzerzhinsky's (Vasiliy Markov) table.
Pistols
FN Model 1900
An FN Model 1900 pistol is used during the attempt of Socialist Revolutionaries (SRs) to assassinate Vladimir Lenin, hold by several SRs and last used by Fanny Kaplan (Natalya Efron). Vasily (Nikolai Okhlopkov) and some Chekists also carry FN 1900 pistols.
SR conspirator Sokolinskiy (Vasiliy Krasnoshchyokov) holds an FN 1900.
SR conspirator Valerian Nikolaevich Rutkovsky (Nikolai Svobodin) takes an FN 1900 from his comrage Ivan Grigoryevich Novikov (
Viktor Tretyakov) and checks it before giving to Fanny Kaplan.
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Chekist at the right holds an FN 1900.
A conspirator in white military jacket holds an FN 1900.
Vasily and wounded Matveev.
Fanny Kaplan fires at Lenin.
Mauser C96
In several scenes Mauser C96 pistols are used by Chekists. Vasily (Nikolai Okhlopkov) carries a Mauser C96 when he leaves Moscow to front.
Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser
Blinov (
Nikolai Arsky) carries a Mauser in holster in the scene in theater.
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Chekist holds a Mauser during the operation against conspirators.
Vasily carries a Mauser in holster.
Unidentified pistol
An unidentified pistol (FN Model 1910 is a possible guess) is used by a Chekist.
For comparison: FN Model 1910 - .380 ACP
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Chekist at the right holds a pistol.
Rifles
Mosin Nagant M1891
Red and White soldiers use Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles throughout the movie.
Mosin Nagant M1891 - 7.62x54mm R
Red soldiers and sailors in theater.
Red soldiers during the operation against conspirators.
White troops retreat from battlefield during the Battle of Tsaritsyn.
Red cavalrymen pursue retreating Whites.
Machine Guns
Maxim M1910
Chekists use a Maxim M1910 machine gun during the shootout with conspirators. An abandoned Maxim is also seen on battlefield.
Maxim 1910 with 'Sokolov' wheel mount & shield - 7.62x54mmR
Chekists ready the Maxim. The gun shield looks slightly different from a standard version.
Abandoned Maxim on battlefied at Tsaritsyn.
Trivia
Holsters
A military specialist (Rostislav Plyatt) carries a TT holster in the scene in Red Army headquarters in Tsaritsyn.
Red Army division commander Tserikhov (Nikolay Khoshchanov) carries an FN Model 1900 holster on shoulder strap (at the background).
Vasily carries a Nagant holster when he returns to Moscow from Tsaritsyn.
76.2 mm divisional gun model 1902
Abandoned 76.2 mm divisional gun model 1902 of White Army are seen on battlefield.
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